Hair loss abstract
Composition in the form of a solution for inducing and stimulating
hair-growth and for decreasing hair loss, said solution is a 100%
saturation of purified sodium chloride fully dissolved in purified
Aloe Vera.
Hair loss claims
We claim:
1. A hair tonic composition in the form of a solution for inducing
and stimulating hair growth and for decreasing hair loss, said solution
consisting essentially of a 100% saturation of crystalline sodium
chloride fully dissolved in Carrisyn(.RTM.) aloe vera gel.
2. A method for inducing and stimulating hair growth or decreasing
their loss in both men and women suffering from dandruff, itching
and depilation comprising applying to the scalp 3 to 4 ml, twice
a day, the composition as defined in claim 1.
Hair loss description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a novel hair treatment composition
suitable for use in accelerating the growth of hair. More specifically,
it relates to a novel hair treatment composition containing, as
an effective ingredient, purified Aloe Vera and Sodium Chloride.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The possession of a healthy and profuse head of hair throughout
life is the ambition of most human beings. Various kinds of hair
dressings, including hair treatment compositions, have been used
for slowing down or stopping epilation or depilation (i.e., the
involuntary loss of hair and subsequent balding). It is considered
that epilation is related with abnormalities in the capillary vessels,
hair follicles, and epidermis skin due to changes in, for example,
the endocrine system, autonomic nervous system, and blood circulation
system. To prevent or alleviate the above-mentioned abnormalities,
various agents for example, skin hyperergasia agents such as female
hormones, vitamins, amino acids, crude drug extracts, various bactericides,
keratolysis agents, and sensitizing dyes, and peripheral nervous
stimulators such as menthol have been used in hair tonic compositions.
However, at present there are no truly effective agents for alleviating
epilation and accelerating the growth of hair.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a
novel hair treatment composition capable of effectively accelerating
the growth of hair.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a hair
treatment composition containing, as an effective ingredient, Purified
Aloe Vera and Sodium Chloride.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention relates to means for treating the scalp and
more particular to compositions of matter for treatment insuring
to the hair system a normal development. The composition of matter
according to the invention is suited for both men's and women's
hair.
The present invention has more particularly for its object a composition
of matter in which the combination of ingredients provides for salt
and fluid retention, by literally introducing salt and fluid to
the dermis; sodium chloride from the active ingredient, fluid from
the Aloe Vera gel. Since water passes freely through most biological
membranes, all fluids in the body are in osmotic equilibrium. The
osmolarity of plasma sample is thus roughly representative of the
osmolarity of the other body fluids. The osmotic pressure of extra
cellular fluid is due primarily to Na.sup.+ and its accompanying
anions, Cl.sup.- and HCO.sup.+.sub.3. Since Na.sup.+ is the principal
osmotically active cation, doubling the sodium concentration provides
a good estimation of serum osmolality. Thus, the normal range of
plasma Na.sup.+ values is 135-145 m Eq/l (about 3.1-3.3 g/l) and
the normal plasma osmolality is about 270-290 mOsmol/kg (corresponding
to an osmotic pressure of 6.8-7.3 atmospheres and a freezing point
depression of 0.50-0.54.degree. C.
The application of the solution according to the present invention
provides the necessary nutritive elements by the action of the active
ingredient, sodium chloride, providing for a higher salt concentration
in the extra-vascular space, which creates a positive osmotic gradient
for fluid-serum (plasma) to move from the intra-vascular space into
the extra-vascular space where it then bathes the hair follicles
with a concentrated solution of nutritive elements to stimulate
the biological processes of development and re-development of the
hair system.
Many treatments against hair loss have already been proposed but
so far it does not appear that a true revival of the hair system
by simple and cheap means has really been achieved. The means according
to the invention need neither complicated apparatus or processes
nor specialized staff.
According to present invention, improved results are obtained by
using a simple technique and more especially by the application
of a composition of matter formed of a solution containing basically
purified Aloe Vera and sodium chloride, which action develops at
the level of keratin and roots of the hair, stopping the hair loss,
stimulating the nourishment, especially during growth and regeneration.
By the phrase "purified Aloe Vera", we mean the active
chemical substance in the Aloe plant, CARRISYN.RTM. extract dissolved
in water to a 1% (w/v) thick gel.
According to present invention, there is made on the scalp an application
of a solution comprising the following ingredients: Purified Aloe
Vera mixed with a 100% saturation of sodium chloride.
Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the
present invention will be more fully appreciated as the same becomes
better understood from the following detailed description of the
present invention.
Reference will be made to the scalp, as an illustration, but experience
has proven that the means of the invention may be useful for other
areas of the skin.
A solution is prepared by mixing at room temperature purified Aloe
Vera and sodium chloride to a 100% saturation. One skilled in the
art will appreciate the fact that different levels of saturation
will provide the desired therapeutic effects. Other levels of saturation
will undoubtedly occur to those skilled in the art and thus, the
foregoing description does not limit the possible applications.
Carrisyn (.RTM.) extract is prepared in the following manner: An
Aloe Leaf is washed, sliced open and filleted. The clean inner gel
is retained while the green rind and latex materials are discarded.
The filleted material is homogenized and extensively filtered with
a Finisher Model 75 (FMC, Chicago, Ill.), to remove most of the
pulp. The clear, viscous gel is acidified to a pH of approximately
3.20 with dilute HCl to solubilize the oxalates and lactates of
calcium and magnesium that are usually present to their corresponding
water soluble acids. The acid treated gel is then extracted for
4-5 hours with four volumes of 95% ethanol at ambient temperature.
Floating fibers are removed, then the alcohol/water mixture is siphoned
off while the solid precipitate is collected by centrifugation.
Most alcohol/water soluble substances such as organic acids, oligosaccharides,
monosugars, anthraquinones, and inorganic salts are eliminated in
the process. The solid is then washed with fresh alcohol, centrifuged,
freeze dried, and ground to a white amorphous powder. Purified Aloe
Vera is obtained by dissolving 1% (w/v) CARRISYN (.RTM.) extract
in water with vigorous shaking for several hours. A thick gel is
obtained with a PH of (6.0). 100 parts by weight of this gel dissolve
35.8 parts of sodium chloride, converting the gel to a liquid solution,
eliminating coagulation as a factor. One skilled in the art will
appreciate the fact that sodium chloride is used universally as
a preservative ensuring the solution's freshness; and sodium chloride
in solution guards against bacterial degradation. The solution may
cause slight burning and irritation; however that does not take
away from its therapeutic effectiveness. Purified Aloe Vera is used
because of its rapid and complete penetration into the scalp and
skin. Purified sodium chloride is used because it completely dissolves
in Aloe Vera and is carried with it into the scalp and skin to the
hair follicles. Purified Aloe Vera has a dual role of acting as
a vehicle carrier and a provider of fluid to the dermis. The sodium
chloride is the active ingredient.
In addition to the above-mentioned active ingredients, various
conventional ingredients suitably used in the formulation of a hair
tonic composition or a hair dressing composition can be incorporated
in a conventional amount into the hair tonic composition of the
present invention. Typical examples of such ingredients are cantharis
tincture, Jaborandi tincture, Japanese green gentian (Swertia Japonica)
extract, follicle hormones, vitamin E, nicotinic acid derivatives,
other vitamins such as vitamin B groups, amino acids such as serine
and methionine, acetyl choline derivatives, cepharanthine, photosensitizing
dyes, menthol, salicylic acid, resorcinol, beeswax, cetanol, triethanol
amine, borax, lower alcohol esters of C to C saturated fatty acids,
cetanol amine, glycerol monostearate, glycerol, isopropyl myristate,
caster oil, citric acid, plant gums, and perfumes. These ingredients
can be optionally incorporated into the hair tonic composition of
the present invention unless the desired effect of the present invention
is impaired.
The final forms of the hair tonic composition according to the
present invention can be any conventional form of hair tonic or
hair dressing compositions such as hair lotion, hair cream, hair
liquid, hair oil, pomade, and hair stick. Other forms can also be
utilized.
When the hair treatment composition according to the present invention
is applied to the human scalp or animal skins, strong hair growth
acceleration effects can be provided. That is, when the hair treatment
composition according to the present invention is applied to the
human scalp, depilation and epilation can be effectively alleviated
and downy hairs become healthy.
The nonpathogenicity of the hair treatment composition according
to the present invention has been confirmed. That is, cellulose
disks 6 mm is diameter and 1 mm in thickness impregnated with 20
ul of 0.02M phosphate buffer (pH 8.0) containing 1 ml of the Purified
Aloe Vera/Sodium Chloride mixture obtained according to example
1 were put on the inside upper arms of 10 humans or the shorn backs
of four rabbits and fixed with tape. The cellulose disks were replaced
once a day for three days. Cellulose disks impregnated with the
above-mentioned buffer but containing no Purified Aloe Vera/Sodium
Chloride mixture were used as a control. |