COSMETIC PRODUCT WITH A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF METAL IONS WITH SIMULTANEOUS INCORPORATION OF A PIECE OF WHITE QUARTZ AND WATER OF HIGH METAL IONS CONTENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

Abstract

Cosmetic product with a high metal ion concentration which is produced by incorporating in the mass of the cosmetic a piece of white quartz of a specific weight and by simultaneously enriching the formula of the cosmetic product with water of high metal ions content. The final product has specific specifications based on values: conductivity (in μS/cm), pH and ion concentration. The production method can be used to increase the content of metal ions of food, food supplements, facial and body care products as well as pharmaceutical products.

Claims

1. Cosmetic product with a high concentration of metal ions with simultaneous incorporation of a piece of white quartz and water of high metal ions content characterized in that, it contains, per individual packaging, a piece of white quartz in quartz/mass ratio from 2% w/w to 4% w/w, resulting in the transfer of the metal ions from the white quartz surface to the mass of the cosmetic product throughout the life of the product and mineral water with the desired specifications at a content from 2% w/w to 10% w/w of the total mass of the product.

2. A method of production of a cosmetic product with high concentration of metal ions with simultaneous incorporation of a piece of white quartz and water of high metal ions content, according to claim 1, characterized in that in the first stage of the method a treatment of the white quartz which is mixed with natural abrasives, such as sand and silicon carbide, takes place, in order for the stones to become smooth and of defined shape.

3. A method of production of a cosmetic product with high concentration of metal ions with simultaneous incorporation of a piece of white quartz and water of high metal ions content, according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the second stage of the method the treated white quartz pieces are added to each individual packaging of cosmetic product in a quartz/product mass ratio from 2% w/w to 4% w/w.

4. A method of production of a cosmetic product with high concentration of metal ions with simultaneous incorporation of a piece of white quartz and water of high metal ions content, according to claim 1, characterized in that, during the aqueous phase of production of the cosmetic, mineral water of appropriate specifications is added to the formula of the cosmetic at a specific content: from 2% w/w to 10% w/w.

5. A method of production of a cosmetic product with high concentration of metal ions with simultaneous incorporation of a piece of white quartz and water of high metal ions content, according to claim 1, characterized in that, the confirmation of transfer of the ions from the piece of white quartz is made through the measurement of the conductivity and of the cations in an aqueous solvent and comparison is made with the respective values of a solvent where no quartz is added.

6. A method of production of a cosmetic product with high concentration of metal ions with simultaneous incorporation of a piece of white quartz and water of high metal ions content, according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the final stage a measurement of the conductivity (in mS/cm), of the pH and of the ion concentration is made in order for the final product to meet the desired specifications.

7. A method of production of a cosmetic product with high concentration of metal ions with simultaneous incorporation of a piece of white quartz and water of high metal ions content, according to claim 2, characterized in that, it can alternatively be used for the production of food supplements and pharmaceutical products.

Description

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

[0011] In order to make our invention understood by those skilled in the art, the method of incorporating the white quartz into the mass of the cosmetic product and of enriching it with mineral waters is described below.

[0012] The process starts with the selection of the appropriate white quartz stones, which originate from the island of Madagascar. This process involves extracting them from the ground, cutting them to the desired size, and their treatment which includes their mixing with natural abrasives such as sand and silicon carbide in order to make them smooth and rounded, and, finally, their cleaning which is made by washing them with water.

[0013] Subsequently, a piece of white quartz of a specific weight is inserted into each piece of cosmetic product during the packaging stage of the product, to a white quartz piece content from 2% w/w to 4% w/w of the total mass of the product.

[0014] The enrichment of the cosmetic with mineral water takes place by adding the mineral water of suitable specifications during the aqueous phase of the cosmetic production to a specific content from 2% w/w to 10% w/w of the total mass of the product. In this way, it is possible to strengthen the products with metal ions, ultimately aiming at their transferring to the skin. The beneficial ions protect the skin by creating a “membrane” that promotes the defense against natural and chemical factors.

[0015] The confirmation of transfer of metal ions from the piece of white quartz to the cosmetic system is achieved by measuring the physicochemical values: cations concentration (Na.sup.+, K.sup.+ Ca.sup.+2, Mg.sup.+2) and conductivity in aqueous solution to which a piece of white quartz (Sample 2) has been added and the values are compared with the measurements values of the sample which does not include quartz (Sample 1). The measurements take place over a period of fifteen days following the preparation of the solutions.

TABLE-US-00001 Parameter Sample 1 Sample 2 Conductivity (μS/cm ) 322 330 Na.sup.+ Concentration (ppm) 56 58 K.sup.+ Concentration (ppm) 40 42 Ca.sup.+2 Concentration (ppm) 0.8 1.6 Mg.sup.+2 Concentration 1.8 2.6 (ppm) Cl.sup.−1 Concentration (ppm) 5.5 6.9

[0016] The following examples are given in order to explain the present invention:

EXAMPLE 1

[0017] 5% (w/w) of mineral water is added during the aqueous phase of production of the cosmetic product. A piece of white quartz weighing 4 g is added to a 100 g packaging of cosmetic product. Its quality characteristics are defined by the values in Table 1.

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 1 Parameter Value Conductivity (μS/cm) >300 pH <5.7 Na.sup.+ Concentration (ppm) 58 Na.sup.+ Concentration (ppm) 42 Ca.sup.+2 Concentration (ppm) 1.6 Mg.sup.+2 Concentration (ppm) 2.6

EXAMPLE 2

[0018] 8% (w/w) of mineral water is added during the aqueous phase of production of the cosmetic product. A piece of white quartz weighing 6 g is added to a 100 g packaging of cosmetic product. Its quality characteristics are defined by the values in Table 2.

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 2 Parameter Value Conductivity (μS/cm) >350 pH <5.7 Na.sup.+ Concentration (ppm) >58 Na.sup.+ Concentration (ppm) >42 Ca.sup.+2 Concentration (ppm) >1.6 Mg.sup.+2 Concentration (ppm) >2.6

[0019] The method described above can be used for the enrichment of cosmetic products for the care of the face, body and hair as well as for the enrichment of pharmaceutical products.