Gel-based cosmetic and wound-healing formulation and method

Abstract

Disclosed are gel-based cosmetic and wound-healing formulations, methods for making said formulations, and a method for simultaneously treating and concealing injuries to human skin. In one exemplary embodiment, the cosmetic and wound-healing formulation comprises live yeast cell extract, pigment, and a gel.

1 . A gel-based formulation for topical application comprising:
 live yeast cell extract comprising about 0.5% to about 2% by weight of said gel-based formulation;   isododecane comprising about 8% to about 12% by weight of said gel-based formulation;   silicon-containing compound comprising about 1.5% to about 2% by weight of said gel-based formulation; and   metal-based pigment.   
   
   
       2 . The gel-based formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the live yeast cell extract and the pigment are suspended in the gel. 
   
   
       3 . The gel-based formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the gel comprises:
 ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer; and/or   ethylene/butylene/styrene copolymer.   
   
   
       4 . The gel-based formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises silica dimethyl silyate. 
   
   
       5 . The gel-based formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises a silicone-grafted copolymer. 
   
   
       6 . The gel-based formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises a silicone gelling agent. 
   
   
       7 . The gel-based formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the metal-based pigment comprises one or more pigments selected from the following: titanium dioxide methicone, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide, and black iron oxide. 
   
   
       8 . A method of simultaneously healing and disguising wounds on human skin, comprising topically applying the gel-based formulation of  claim 1  to the skin. 
   
   
       9 . A method of preparing a formulation for topical application comprising:
 homogenizing a gel in a cold process; and   assimilating a live yeast cell extract and a pigment into the gel during the homogenizing of the gel.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein isododecane is pre-mixed in a homogenizer with:
 ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer; and/or   ethylene/butylene/styrene copolymer.   
   
   
       11 . A method of preparing a formulation for topical application comprising:
 creating a gel using a roller mill; and   assimilating a live yeast cell extract and a pigment into the gel during the creation of the gel.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein isododecane is pre-mixed in a homogenizer with:
 ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer; and/or   ethylene/butylene/styrene copolymer.