Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.

Location: Suffern, NY
No. of patents: 36

Number	Title	Issue Date
6719959	Extended duration insect repellent composition and method of application to the skin Disclosed is an insect repellent composition. The composition has an amount of an insect repellent active effective to repel insects when the composition is applied to the skin, and an amount of a urethane polymer sufficient to form a film on the surface of the skin...	04/13/2004
6673863	Gel composition and methods of use There is provided a gel composition having a silica powder and a non-volatile compound. The silica powder particles are spherical and porous. The silica powder has a specific gravity about 0.09 to about 0.6, and is present in an amount about 10 wt % to ab...	01/06/2004
6660277	Gel matrix non-emulsion composition containing two clay gels A cosmetic composition comprising a lipophilic clay gel and a hydrophilic clay gel. The two gels are combined or formed in situ to create a gel matrix. This matrix functions like an emulsion to deliver water and oil to the skin or other surface, but can b...	12/09/2003
5866147	Ascorbyl-phosphoryl-cholesterol This disclosure relates to a novel derivative of L-ascorbic acid which is stable, easily incorporated into cosmetically acceptable vehicles and enzymatically bioreversible in the skin to free ascorbic acid and a safe cholesterol component. An exemplary em...	02/02/1999
5863942	Retinoid conjugate compounds useful for the treatment of aging skin Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ...	01/26/1999
5728733	N-acyl-ethylene triacetic composition for treating abnormal keratinization Disclosed is the novel use of N-acyl-N,N',N'-ethylene-diaminetriacetic acids and N-acyl-N,N',N'-(ethylenedioxy) diethylenedinitrilotriacetic acids as active ingredients in preventative as well as therapeutic topical compositions to promote exfoliation and...	03/17/1998
5703122	Ascorbic acid compositions for reducing irritation of topically applied active ingredients The use of an effective amount of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) or one or more of its derivatives, has been found to decrease skin irritation caused by the topical administration of an active ingredient for treating a skin condition. Examples of the active in...	12/30/1997
5676956	Composition and method for reducing under-eye puffiness Disclosed is a composition for topical treatment of skin comprising the use of live yeast cell derivative in combination with a suitable vehicle, for treating discolorations and bagginess in facial skin below the eyes....	10/14/1997
5643587	Composition and method for under-eye skin lightening Disclosed is a composition for topical treatment of skin comprising the use of live yeast cell derivative in combination with a suitable vehicle, for treating discolorations and bagginess in facial skin below the eyes....	07/01/1997
5621008	N-acyl-ethylene-triacetic acids Disclosed is the novel use of N-acyl-N,N',N'-ethylenediaminetriacetic acids and N-acyl-N,N',N'-(ethylenedioxy) diethylenedinitrilotriacetic acids as active ingredients in preventative as well as therapeutic topical compositions to promote exfoliation and ...	04/15/1997
5607968	Topical alkyl-2-O-L-ascorbyl-phosphates This disclosure relates to a method for topical use of a derivative of L-ascorbic acid which is stable, easily incorporated into cosmetically acceptable vehicles and enzymatically bioreversible in the skin to free ascorbic acid and a safe alkanol componen...	03/04/1997
5605933	Retinoid conjugate compounds and methods for treating of skin aging Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ...	02/25/1997
5602088	Floating soap and method Disclosed is a solid, floating soap which has a formulation density greater than water or a liquid of like density, and which has an overall physical density less than water or a liquid of like density, and a method of making the floating soap....	02/11/1997
5569651	Gentle anti-acne composition A topical anti-acne treatment which comprises salicylic acid and lactic acid, adjusted to a selected pH and placed in a suitable vehicle, such disclosed formulations can be used by individuals with adult acne, rosacea and sensitive skin complicated with a...	10/29/1996
5529714	Transparent soap formulations and methods of making same Formulations for transparent soaps and methods of preparation are disclosed. The transparent soaps are prepared by combining high and low molecular weight fatty acids in the presence of polyhydric alcohols. Citric acid is added to adjust pH. The formulati...	06/25/1996
5516793	Use of ascorbic acid to reduce irritation of topically applied active ingredients The use of an effective amount of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) or one or more of its derivatives, has been found to decrease skin irritation caused by the topical administration of an active ingredient for treating a skin condition. Examples of the active in...	05/14/1996
5472699	Composition and method for visibly reducing the size of skin pores A method for reducing the visible size of facial skin pores by applying a novel composition which comprises an oil absorbing powder, a botanical astringent and a biological compound that alters the structure of the skin and/or the function of the sebaceou...	12/05/1995
5451338	Mar resistant soap formulations Soap formulations are made by incorporating a selected monohydric alcohol and suitable superfatting agents into high moisture molten soap. These formulations eliminate the formation of marring problems which are described as undesirable, white, chalk-like...	09/19/1995
5417876	Transparent soap formulations and methods of making same Formulations for transparent soaps and methods of preparation are disclosed. The transparent soaps are prepared by combining high and low molecular weight fatty acids in the presence of polyhydric alcohols. Citric acid is added to adjust pH. The formulati...	05/23/1995
5415861	Composition and method for visibly reducing the size of skin pores A method for reducing the visible size of facial skin pores by applying a novel composition which comprises an oil absorbing powder, a botanical astringent and a biological compound that alters the structure of the skin and/or the function of the sebaceou...	05/16/1995
5382433	Pigmented cosmetic compositions and method of making same Cosmetic formulations have activatable dormant pigments dispersed in an anhydrous base or vehicle. Shear forces applied to the cosmetic formulation following application to the skin causes activation of the dormant pigment thereby releasing the pigment an...	01/17/1995
5320835	Cosmetic formulation having a palette of color shades renewable by mechanical action Cosmetic formulations have activatable dormant pigments dispersed in an anhydrous base or vehicle. Shear forces applied to the cosmetic formulation following application to the skin causes activation of the dormant pigment thereby releasing the pigment an...	06/14/1994
4384058	Nail lacquer compositions A nail lacquer composition comprising a film-forming agent, a compatible solvent, and an auxiliary resin present in an amount sufficient to increase the wear resistance of the composition when dry and selected from alkyl cyanoacrylates, styrene-acrylonitr...	05/17/1983
4336246	Hair makeup products A cosmetic product such as a hair makeup product comprising a waxy base, one or more color additives, a volatile solvent, and a film-forming resin composition comprising pentaerythritol rosinate in combination with either ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose or a...	06/22/1982
4332548	Candle safety disc and candle A transparent safety layer for a transparent candle comprising a thermoplastic polyamide resin and a solvent for said polyamide resin which is also compatible with said transparent candle; said polyamide resin and said solvent being present in amounts to ...	06/01/1982
4283324	Nail enamel composition A nitrocellulose-free nail enamel composition comprising a polyvinyl butyral resin as the film-forming agent, a compatible modifier resin, and a compatible cosmetic solvent....	08/11/1981
4159762	Article transferring apparatus An apparatus for transferring containers of different dimensions along a predetermined path defined by a conveying mechanism provided with camming members at selected points along the path comprising housing means being transportable along the predetermin...	07/03/1979
4132521	Apparatus for forming and polishing soap billets An apparatus is disclosed for use in continuously and automatically forming a highly polished and lustrous surface on the exterior of an advancing billet of plastic material, such as soap, which emerges from the nozzle of an extrusion apparatus. The appar...	01/02/1979
4102641	Method of dyeing human hair with reactive dyes A process for permanently dyeing keratinous fibers with halotriazinyl reactive dyes wherein good leveling and uptake is attained. More particularly, a process for dyeing human hair comprising subjecting the fibers to sequential treatment of first applying...	07/25/1978
4069309	Cationic skin substantive sunscreen composition and method Sunscreening compositions and methods for using the same to protect human skin from erythema producing ultraviolet radiation by applying to the skin a cosmetic carrier composition containing an effective amount to substantially prevent erythema of a catio...	01/17/1978
4051878	Rotary filler apparatus An apparatus particularly suited for rotary filler a mold or a container such as a lipstick pomade with fatty moldable substances by an end filling technique is disclosed. A puck mold and an inverted pomade container carried thereby is conveyed to the app...	10/04/1977
4036241	Film-forming carboxy-containing resin and a polyvalent metal salt in a hair spray and a method of using the same A hair spray composition comprising an alcoholic medium having substantially uniformly dispersed therein a film forming carboxylic acid containing resin and a polyvalent metal alkyl carboxylic acid salt having from 5 to 20 carbon atoms, said composition h...	07/19/1977
3976736	Soap bar manufacture An improved process and apparatus system for continuously forming soap bars which are resistant to marring during wrapping and packaging thereof comprising cooling shaped soap billets with a cooling fluid at a velocity thereof and for a time sufficient to...	08/24/1976
3951156	Improving curl retention and mechanical properties of hair by glyoxal-pentaerythritol complex A composition and method for using the same which improves curl retention and mechanical properties of human hair. More particularly, hair dressing compositions containing a complex of glyoxal and pentaerythritol and an inert cosmetic carrier are found to...	04/20/1976
3940023	Child-proof safety locking device A safety locking device particularly adapted for use in selectively inhibiting actuation of an aerosol valve assembly for an aerosol container having a movable valve stem connected to a push-button actuator head which stem is slidable within a valve pedes...	02/24/1976
3933422	Non-staining keratinic coloring product A coloring composition for dyeing keratinous material comprising water, an organic dye carrier, a premetallized dye soluble in the carrier, a stain-inhibiting agent and an anionic surface active agent. The dyes are premetallized dyes and the composition i...	01/20/1976

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