Synergistic combination of botanical extracts and synthetics in an alcohol-free antimicrobial and disinfectant
Reducing the transmission of pathogenic organisms is essential in protecting the human body from microbial or viral infections. Traditional products that utilize alcohol-based formulas that disrupt skin’s moisture and pH balance have the significant drawback of stripping away its natural oils, leaving it dry, cracked and susceptible to infection. This technology consists of an alcohol-free solution that harnesses the cleaning power of botanical extracts to produce an antimicrobial that is not only effective at killing germs but maintains the critical balance of oils necessary for further protection. These alcohol-free disinfectants have been shown to be highly effective against most common and deadly infections through a synergistic combination with specific synthetic actives.
Alcohol-free antimicrobials allow for swift and persistent germ killing while maintaining skin’s natural oils and moisture
Preventing the spread of disease begins with personal hygiene and health. Continuous application of alcohol-based sanitizers can cause skin irritation and cracked, susceptible skin. The natural antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties of botanical extracts allow the current technology to be gentle on the skin while effective against germs. The introduction of botanical extracts synergistically enhances the activity of synthetic disinfectants, and therefore combines the potency of alcohol-based sanitizers while preserving the comfort of your natural skin.
In laboratory experiments, this technology was proven to reduce gram-negative bacteria activity 40-fold when compared with purely botanical or purely synthetic alternatives.
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Applications:
- Applied to the skin as a topical cream to remedy itching and redness
- Advanced compositions allow for oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash
- Can be used as a hard surface disinfectant. (e.g. home appliances, hospital equipment)
- After injury, can be applied topically to control swelling and inflammation
- Hand sanitizing gel in hospitals or other professional settings to both prevent disease spread and maintain natural skin defenses
- Can be used as a disinfectant for veterinary and farming applications
- Antimicrobial additive to cosmetics, soaps, lotions, and other beauty products
- Antimicrobial additive to large bodies of water such as pools and decorative fountains
Advantages:
- A solubilizer allows the extract to be delivered alcohol-free, reducing drying of the skin
- The use of low levels of essential oils provides an odor-free sanitizer
- Rapid (within 15 seconds) and persistent activity with no irritation, redness, or drying
- Alcohol-free composition reduces risk of alcohol poisoning from repeated use
- Can be incorporated into a gel, foam, or lotion for site-specific treatment and easy delivery to the consumer
- Capitalizes on sustainability initiatives by incorporating environmentally friendly and botanically-derived compounds
Patent Information:
Patent Pending (WO/2014/092999)
Tech Ventures Reference: IR CU13067, CU13278