Patent Picks—Plant DNA, Aloesin, Pomegranate and More to Balance Skin

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Posted: February 20, 2013

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This inventor explains how fungal infections and other disease conditions of the integument can be effectively treated with compositions containing ozonizable oils and antimicrobials, when used in conjunction with solutions containing sodium chlorite. These compositions are specified for the treatment of resistant fungal infections but are also useful for treating conditions such as acne and other skin blemishes that arise from pressure, stress or infection.

Osmoprotective complexes for prevention of mitochondrial free radical damage-related skin aging
US Patent Application 20130028854
Publication date: Jan. 31, 2013
Assignee: Island Kinetics Inc.

The present invention relates to aloesin derivatives with natural amino acids, peptides and amino sugars that possess osmoprotective, free radical-trapping and cellular antioxidant properties. These traits are suitable for the treatment of topical ailments caused by mitochondrial free radicals including skin aging, age spots, wrinkles and fine lines, via their topical or oral application. Several treatments are disclosed, including one for dermatological disorders caused by said free radicals, i.e., collagen loss, loss of skin pliability, loss of skin suppleness, skin wrinkles including fine lines, dry skin, pigmented spots, dark circles under the eyes, skin pigmentation including darkened skin, skin blemishes, skin changes associated with aging, scalp dryness and combinations thereof.

Living plant DNA, EGF, algae, rose, etc., saturated plant collagen carrier for skin rejuvenation
US Patent 8357129
Publication date: Jan. 22, 2013
Assignee: Physicans Products, Inc.

Disclosed in this patent is a skin rejuvenation system and method in which a pure plant collagen carrier is saturated with a solution of collagen, allantoin, amino acid, propanediol, glycerin, algae, plant DNA living cells, epidermal growth factor, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, rose essential, water and peptide, and the saturated carrier is applied to the skin to be rejuvenated. The living plant DNA reportedly repairs damage to the skin's DNA caused by environmental stresses. It also helps to minimize pore size and smoothe overall complexion and blemish scars while combatting sun damage.