Terpene-containing composition and its cosmetic use
The present invention relates to a composition comprising beta-caryophyllene, alpha-humulene, and linoleic acid. Moreover, the present invention refers to a composition comprising a blend of one or more oils from the genus Copaifera and one or more oils from the genus Passiflora . The present invention further relates to a cosmetic product comprising such composition. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for preparing such composition and to the use of the composition or the cosmetic product of the present invention for reducing inflammatory responses.
1 . A composition comprising of:
(A) 45 to 80% by weight of beta-caryophyllene as component A;
(B) 8 to 15% by weight of alpha-humulene as component B;
(C) 5.5 to 8% by weight of a permeation enhancer consisting of linoleic acid as component C; and optionally
(D) 0 to 41.5% by weight of one or more other components which are different from (A), (B) and (C) and which are miscible with (A), (B) and (C) as component D.
2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises a blend of:
a) resin oil of the genus Copaifera officinalis as component (E); and
b) seed oil of Passiflora edulis as component (F).
3 . The composition of claim 2 , wherein the weight ratio of components (E):(F) is in the range of 80:20 to 98:2.
4 . A cosmetic product comprising:
(I) 0.1 to 100% by weight of a composition of claim 2 , and optionally
(II) 0 to 99.9% by weight of one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers, fillers, or combinations of carriers and fillers; and optionally
(III) 0 to 50% by weight of one or more further cosmetically acceptable additives, selected from the group consisting of fragrances, dyes, pigments, emulsifiers, lubricants, chelating agents, acidity regulators, antimicrobial agents, preservatives, antioxidants, and combinations of two or more thereof.
5 . The cosmetic product of claim 4 , which is a cosmetic product for external topical use on the skin.
6 . The cosmetic product of claim 4 , wherein said cosmetic product is selected from the group consisting of emulsions, gels, ointments, tonics, liquid soaps, bar soaps, bath oils, shower oils, massage oils, makeups, scalp treatments, aftershaves, shaving products, deodorants, shower gel, shampoos, and combinations of two or more thereof.
7 . A method for preparing a composition of claim 2 comprising the steps of:
(i) providing resin of the genus Copaifera officinalis and seed of Passiflora edulis;
(ii) distilling the resin to obtain resin oil of the genus Copaifera officinalis and distilling the seed to obtain seed oil from the Passiflora edulis wherein the distilling comprises steam distilling conducted at a temperature range of between 100 and 300° C.;
(iii) mixing the resin oil from the genus Copaifera officinalis the seed oil from the Passiflora edulis and optionally one or more further components which are miscible with said oils.
8 . A method for reducing inflammatory responses of the skin by a topical application of the composition of claim 2 , wherein for further increasing the level of beta-endorphin production in the skin.
9 . The composition of claim 2 wherein when applied to the skin, the composition reduces inflammatory responses of the skin, mitigates the effects of premature aging, and supports re-epithelization of the skin.
10 . The composition of claim 9 , wherein the reduced inflammatory responses of the skin improves skin comfort and promotes cutaneous wellbeing.