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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6482446 | Astringent composition and method of use The invention provides for astringent compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of an astringent and between about 0.1% to 10% by weight of alcohol. The compositions have viscosity values of at least about 5,000 centipoise. The invent... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6468552 | Stabilized compositions containing oxygen-labile active agents The present invention relates to a composition (e.g., a cosmetic composition) comprising, (a) an oxygen labile active agent, (b) erythorbic acid or a cosmetically acceptable salt or ester thereof, (c) optionally, a tocopherol derivative, (d) optionally, a... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6409997 | Wax cosmetic stick The present invention relates to a cosmetic stick composition comprising (a) a skin care agent and (b) a solid wax, wherein the composition comprises less than 1%, by weight, of oil, and methods of using such composition.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6384023 | Silicone gel containing salicylic acid The present invention relates to a silicone gel comprising a volatile liquid, a silicone polymer, and salicylic acid; compositions comprising the silicone gel; and methods of using such gel and composition for the prevention and treatment of acne or sebor... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6214322 | Self-tanning composition comprising carmine The present invention relates to a composition comprising self-tanning agent and carmine, cosmetic products comprising such composition and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and methods of using such products.... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6200937 | Anti-residue shampoo and liquid toiletry production method Detergent compositions, including, but not limited to, anti-residue shampoos, are provided which include one or more anionic surfactants, an anionic polymer, a mono cationic conditioning agent, and a cationic polymer. These shampoos are preferably clear. ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6200964 | Silicone gel containing salicylic acid The present invention relates to a silicone gel comprising a volatile liquid, a silicone polymer, and salicylic acid; compositions comprising the silicone gel; and methods of using such gel and composition for the prevention and treatment of acne or sebor... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6156295 | Heat-safe hair preparation and method of using same The present invention relates a hair treatment preparation which, in conjunction with after-applied heat, such as normal blow-drying, adds strength to, and repairs damage to, bleached and permed hair and enhances moisture retention. The treatment preparat... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6113888 | Self-tanning mousse The present invention relates to composition comprising a self-tanning agent, a nitrogen-free polymer, and a nitrogen-free surfactant; cosmetologic products such as mousses comprising such composition and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and methods of ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5925679 | Topical vehicles containing solubilized and stabilized azelaic acid A completely solubilized alcohol-free topical composition of azelaic acid in a glycol base which is stable at normal temperatures and which is useful as a commercial substitute for dispersed azelaic acid preparations. The composition has a pH of 4.0 or gr... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5294437 | Hair spray A hair spray composition exhibiting high curl retention, fast drying time, high rinse-out with low flaking and high shine characteristics comprised of fixative resins, silicone plasticizers and neutralizers in a crystal clear formulation which meets or ex... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5093107 | Water resistant sunscreen compositions and methods of using same A skin protective sunscreen composition exhibiting enhanced water repellency and conditioning effects comprising ultraviolet blockers, aliphatic waxes and hydrophobic silicones disposed in a pharmacologically acceptable water-free carrier. The composition... | 03/03/1992 |
| 4996239 | Water resistant cream conditioner A skin protective composition for exhibiting enhanced water repellency and conditioning effects containing aliphatic waxes and hydrophobic silicones in a nonallergenic, non-toxic, cosmetically acceptable carrier. The composition is useful to protect mamma... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4996238 | Method of treating diaper rash A skin protective composition for exhibiting enhanced water repellency and conditioning effects containing aliphatic waxes and hydrophobic silicones in a nonallergenic, non-toxic, cosmetically acceptable carrier. The composition is useful to protect mamma... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4894222 | Waterproof sunscreen A skin protective composition for topical application to mammalian skin for protection from water washing containing C18 -C36 aliphatic wax and anhydrous starch as its principal active waterproofing agents disposed in a water-free ca... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4839080 | Antibacterial iodophor soap base composition and method of making same An antibacterial soap composition and method of making the same in which the product is especially useful for wound cleansing, pre-operative cleansing of surgical sites, sanitizing, surgical scrubbing and the like containing an iodophore as its essential ... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4822600 | Infrared blocker A transparent or translucent composition for topical application to mammalian skin for protection from infrared rays comprising fumed silica admixed with conventional UV blockers as its principal active constituents.... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4820508 | Skin protective composition A skin protective composition for topical application to mammalian skin for protection from infrared radiation containing titanium dioxide and mica or coated mica as its principal active reagents.... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4738956 | Hydrocortisone composition having enhanced bioavailability and percutaneous absorption A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of itching, rash, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy and the like and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby t... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4727088 | Retinoid composition having enhanced bioavailability and percutaneous absorption A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of acne and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the ac... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4725429 | Benzoyl peroxide composition having enhanced bioavailability and percutaneous absorption A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of acne and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the ac... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4725433 | Novel hair conditioner A substantially homogeneous oil-free, fatty alcohol-free hair conditioner base comprising, in weight percent, from about 0.5 to about 3.0 percent Laureth-4; from about 1 to about 4 percent of Choleth 24; from about 0.1 to about 0.8 percent hydroxyethylcel... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4640932 | Compositions for treating acne vulgaris and methods of making and using same A composition comprising a unique facial mask containing benzoyl peroxide as its essential active ingredient which provides a surprisingly effective, efficient and acceptable method to control and mitigate acne vulgaris in individuals susceptible thereto.... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4610874 | Hair conditioner A clear freely pourable base composition for hair conditioner products comprising, in weight percent, from about 0.1 to about six percent of a derivative of ethoxylated/acetylated lanolin; from about 0.1 to about 1.0 percent of an ionic polymer; from abou... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4290904 | Transparent soap A transparent low alkalinity bar soap based on a tetrakis (hydroxyalkyl) ethylene diamine having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having one to four carbon atoms and n is one to four. The soap is prepared by adding the tet... | 09/22/1981 |
