KR-20260062164-A - COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING RED ILLITE AND HEMP SEED CAKE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising red illite and hemp seed meal, characterized by combining the properties of red illite, which has excellent adsorption capacity for purifying pores and removing waste, and hemp seed meal, which helps promote moisturization and skin regeneration. The cosmetic composition is also useful for alleviating skin dryness, providing a soothing effect, and strengthening the skin barrier.

Inventors

• 최형우
• 김문년
• 최성연
• 김은희

Assignees

• 국립경국대학교 산학협력단

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241025

Claims (5)

1. A step of grinding red illite and hemp seed meal from which impurities have been removed; A step of placing the above-mentioned pulverized material and purified water into a heating furnace and heating for 20 minutes under conditions of 2 atmospheres and 200℃ to generate steam of a mixture of red illite and hemp seed meal; A step of condensing the above steam to obtain an eluent of a mixture of red illite and hemp seed meal; A method for preparing a cosmetic composition characterized by including the step of cooling the above-mentioned eluent to room temperature, adding an additive, and stirring with a high-speed stirrer so that water and oil are well mixed.
2. In paragraph 1, A method for preparing a cosmetic composition characterized by mixing the hemp seed meal in an amount of 30 to 60 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the red illite.
3. In paragraph 1 or 2, A method for preparing a cosmetic composition characterized by adding a moisturizer, an antioxidant, a coloring agent, and an emulsifier to the above cosmetic composition.
4. In paragraph 3, A method for preparing a cosmetic composition characterized in that the moisturizer is hyaluronic acid or glycerin, the antioxidant is tocopheryl, and the emulsifier is cetearyl alcoholine.
5. A formulated cosmetic composition characterized by being used as a lotion, cream, skin toner, cleanser, or mask pack, prepared by the method of claim 1 or 3.

Description

Cosmetic composition containing red illite and hemp seed cake The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising red illite and hemp seed meal, and more specifically, to a cosmetic composition utilizing the pore-purifying and waste-removing functions of red illite and the moisturizing and skin regeneration-promoting effects of hemp seed meal. This composition further comprises moisturizers, antioxidants, emulsifiers, etc., and is a cosmetic composition designed to be used in various formulations such as lotions, creams, skin toners, mask packs, nano-functional soaps, and mists. In modern society, skincare has become an important part of daily life, and the use of cleansing products capable of purifying pores and removing impurities has become commonplace. Along with this, the demand for cosmetics designed to moisturize and promote skin regeneration is also on the rise. However, it has been difficult to achieve satisfactory results with existing products, as they often fail to provide sufficient moisturizing effects or have limitations in removing impurities deep within the pores. Accordingly, eco-friendly cosmetics based on natural materials are gaining attention, and products containing ingredients that are harmless to the skin and aid in skin regeneration are particularly in the spotlight. The adsorption properties of natural clays such as illite have long been known, and red illite, in particular, is attracting attention for its powerful pore cleansing and waste removal capabilities. On the other hand, hemp seed meal contains natural moisturizing ingredients and also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which can help improve skin health. However, existing cosmetics using red illite or hemp seed meal alone often show limited effects in terms of adsorption and moisturizing power, making it difficult to provide satisfactory results to users. Therefore, there is a need for cosmetics that can provide skin purification and moisturization simultaneously by appropriately combining these two ingredients. Against this backdrop, the present invention aims to provide a product capable of providing pore purification and moisturizing effects at once through a cosmetic composition containing red illite and hemp seed meal. The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising red illite and hemp seed meal as main ingredients. Red illite exhibits the ability to effectively adsorb and remove various pollutants present on the skin, excess sebum, and waste accumulated in pores. Red illite is characterized by having a fine particle structure that allows it to penetrate deeply into the skin surface and pores to remove impurities, thereby contributing to pore purification and maintaining skin cleanliness. Additionally, hemp seed meal is a byproduct remaining after processing hemp seeds, which provides essential moisturizing effects to the skin while helping to regenerate damaged skin cells. Containing various nutrients including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed meal strengthens the skin barrier and prevents moisture evaporation, thereby exhibiting excellent effects in maintaining the skin in a moist and healthy state. Furthermore, hemp seed meal provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions, thereby alleviating skin irritation and protecting the skin from the external environment. In one embodiment of the present invention, a multifunctional cosmetic composition can be provided by combining these two main ingredients to simultaneously satisfy the removal of skin impurities, moisturization, and skin regeneration, which can serve as a very useful solution for overall skin care. The above-mentioned red illite is a type of illite. Illite was first discovered in a mine in Illinois, USA, by Professor Grim and others. The name is a compound word formed from "ill" from Illinois and "lite" (mineral). The far-infrared wavelength of illite is 9.4㎛, which matches the intrinsic wavelength (9.4㎛) of reflected light from the human body (Nobel laureate in physics Wilhelm Wien). It is known to cause a resonance phenomenon with the human body's intrinsic wavelength, activating cell tissues to raise body temperature and boost immunity, thereby having disease prevention and treatment effects, and is referred to as a mysterious mineral. In particular, red illite is a type of natural clay rich in minerals that offers skin purifying and soothing effects. Specifically, red illite contains a high amount of iron, which can help promote blood circulation. It is particularly suitable for oily or acne-prone skin as it can absorb impurities to keep pores clean. It is also known for its powerful adsorption and exfoliating properties in cleansers and masks, as well as its excellence in detoxifying and soothing the skin. Furthermore, the aforementioned hemp seed meal is the cake remaining after extracting oil from hemp seeds. While cannabis is treated as a narcotic in Korea and its use is prohibited, he