JPH01117814A - Cosmetic - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a cosmetic showing excellent effects such as activation of skin action without damaging the skin in direct application to the skin as external preparation, aid of regeneration and smoothing, by blending a cosmetic base for the skin with an extract from Astragalus sinicus L. CONSTITUTION:A cosmetic base for skin or hair cream, hair tonic or shampoo is blended with preferably about 0.1-25wt.% extract obtained as yellow or yellowish brown extracted solution which is prepared by drying whole fresh Astragalus sinicus L. of the family Leguminosae containing various kinds of amino acids and useful as a family drug for diuretic, antipyretic or burn treatment, then finely cutting and extracting with water or an organic solvent such as 1,3-butylene glycol or a mixture thereof at normal temperature or under heating or as squeezed solution which is obtained by finely cutting whole fresh Astragalus sinicus L. and pressing. The cosmetic provides skin and hair with effects of beauty culture and health.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION "Field of Industrial Application" The present invention relates to a skin or hair cosmetic that has excellent effects on the beauty and health of the skin and hair.

"Prior Art" It is known to add vitamins, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and various other additives to skin cosmetics in order to maintain healthy physiological functions of the skin and maintain beautiful, healthy skin.

On the other hand, Astragalus is a plant of the legume family.
The fresh or dried whole plant of Sinicus L.) contains various amino acids and is used as a home remedy for diuresis, fever reduction, burns, etc. However, until now, there has been no idea of using extracts of Astragalus for cosmetics.

"Summary of the Invention" The present invention is directed to the use of astragalus (Fabaceae, Astragalus 5inicu) as a cosmetic base for skin or hair.
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), when applied directly to the skin as an external preparation, it activates the function of the skin without harming the skin, helps regenerate the skin, and makes the skin smooth. It was discovered that it shows the effect of

The extract used in the present invention is obtained by drying the whole plant of fresh Astragalus, cutting it into small pieces, and adding it to water or an organic solvent such as 1,3-butylene glycol or ethanol alone or in a mixture.
Extract at room temperature or under heating to obtain a yellow to yellowish brown extract. In addition, the pressed liquid can be obtained by cutting the whole fresh Astragalus plant into small pieces and squeezing them.

A cosmetic composition for skin or hair according to the present invention.

The dosage form, base, etc. are arbitrary and are not particularly limited. Examples include creams, lotions, packs, foundations, shampoos, conditioners, hair tonics, bath additives, and soaps.

The amount of Astragalus extract or squeezed liquid added to the cosmetic base can vary within a wide range, but for example 0.1
It is preferably about 25% by weight.

"Example" Examples of the present invention are shown below, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.
Although the examples show only the blending ratio, the production was carried out according to a conventional method using this blending ratio.

Example 1: Cream Astragalus extract 5. Oz beeswax 6. Oz Setanol 5. Oz fluid polyisobutylene 10.0% squalane
10.0% fatty acid glycerin ester At 4, 0 $ emulsifier
4. Ozl, 3-butylene gellicol 3. Oz Alphabisabolol
0.5z purified water
52.5$ Fragrance, antioxidant Appropriate amount Example 2: Hair tonic Astragalus extract 10.0% ethanol eo, ox menthol 0.4z alpha bisabolol 0.3z purified water
29.3 Fragrances, antioxidants
Appropriate amount Example 3: Shampoo Astragalus extract 5. Oz Ashitaba Extract 5.0z N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl-glutamic acid monotriethanolamine 28.0% alpha bisabolol
0.5z Sodium lauryl ether sulfate 29.0% propylene glycol
2.0z purified water
32.5 Appropriate amount of fragrance and antioxidant Example 4 18~ who suffers from rough skin despite the appearance of their skin condition
Ten 30-year-old women were used as subjects, and the cream obtained in Example 1 was applied in the usual amount twice a day in the morning and evening, and the progress was observed with the naked eye. However, the results will be shown on the robe.
Same as before use.

±・・・・・・It is becoming normal.

＋・・・・・・It became normal.

As is clear from the above results, when the cosmetic of the present invention is applied, the skin condition improves after the 5th day, rough skin becomes normal and the skin becomes smooth. It has been confirmed through experiments that when the cosmetics of the invention are made into creams and lotions, they normalize the rough skin of the face and hands, leaving the skin moist, lively, and shiny. Furthermore, when applied directly to the skin as an external preparation, the cosmetic of the present invention activates the function of the skin, aids in skin regeneration, smooths the skin, and prevents skin roughness and aging without harming the skin. It also exhibits excellent cosmetic effects not found in conventional cosmetics of this type.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A cosmetic product comprising an extract or squeezed liquid from Astragalus sinicus L. (Fabaceae, Astragalus sinicus L.) added to a cosmetic base for skin or hair.