Topical compositions comprising fermented extracts of traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) ingredients, and methods of making and using same
First Claim
1. A topical composition for maintaining the Yin-Yang balance of a person with balanced skin, said composition comprising an effective amount of a blend of fermented extracts of Cordyceps sinensis mycelia, Ginkgo biloba leaf, Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome, Citrus reticulata peel, Porio cocos sclerotium, Panax ginseng root, and Perilla frutescens fruit, wherein said blend of fermented extracts is obtained by:
- (i) blending Cordyceps sinensis mycelia, Ginkgo biloba leaf, Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome, Citrus reticulata peel, Porio cocos sclerotium, Panax ginseng root, and Perilla frutescens fruit extracts to provide a blend of extracts;
(ii) fermenting the blend of extracts with a microorganism, wherein the microorganism can be yeast cells, and culturing nutrients;
or(iii) fermenting the blend of extracts with microorganisms, wherein said microorganisms can be yeast cells, in an aqueous environment in substantial absence of additional nutrients or low nutrient media to catabolically process the blend of extracts;
(iv) monitoring the fermentation of (ii) or (iii) for signs of plateauing biological activity;
(v) briefly raising the temperature to rupture the yeast cells to release yeast cell contents, or disrupting the yeast cells by sonication; and
(vi) filtering to remove yeast cell debris and to recover the blend of fermented extracts, wherein the blend of fermented extract has reduced odor and/or color, wherein the blend of fermented extracts is in the form of a fine powder, and wherein the topical composition further comprises a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to topical compositions containing fermented extracts of Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients for improving the appearance and skin condition of the user. The topical compositions of the present invention are tailored for different users of different skin compositions according to TCM principles. The fermented TCM extracts are characterized by reduced odor and/or color in comparison with unfermented TCM extracts and are therefore more suitable for use in cosmetic products.
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1. A topical composition for maintaining the Yin-Yang balance of a person with balanced skin, said composition comprising an effective amount of a blend of fermented extracts of Cordyceps sinensis mycelia, Ginkgo biloba leaf, Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome, Citrus reticulata peel, Porio cocos sclerotium, Panax ginseng root, and Perilla frutescens fruit, wherein said blend of fermented extracts is obtained by:
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(i) blending Cordyceps sinensis mycelia, Ginkgo biloba leaf, Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome, Citrus reticulata peel, Porio cocos sclerotium, Panax ginseng root, and Perilla frutescens fruit extracts to provide a blend of extracts; (ii) fermenting the blend of extracts with a microorganism, wherein the microorganism can be yeast cells, and culturing nutrients;
or(iii) fermenting the blend of extracts with microorganisms, wherein said microorganisms can be yeast cells, in an aqueous environment in substantial absence of additional nutrients or low nutrient media to catabolically process the blend of extracts; (iv) monitoring the fermentation of (ii) or (iii) for signs of plateauing biological activity; (v) briefly raising the temperature to rupture the yeast cells to release yeast cell contents, or disrupting the yeast cells by sonication; and (vi) filtering to remove yeast cell debris and to recover the blend of fermented extracts, wherein the blend of fermented extract has reduced odor and/or color, wherein the blend of fermented extracts is in the form of a fine powder, and wherein the topical composition further comprises a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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