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Attorney: Lowney, Esq.; Karen A.


Number of patents: 31
Last date: June 22, 2004

NumberTitleIssue Date
6753002Cosmetic compositions containing fluorescent minerals
The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not substantially alt...
06/22/2004
6660252Low emulsifier multiple emulsions
The invention relates to multiple emulsions comprising a primary emulsion in an external phase, and comprising a principle water phase and a principle oil phase, the multiple emulsion containing no more than about 1% of an emulsifier having an HLB of abou...
12/09/2003
6649174Dual phase cosmetic composition
The present invention relates to a liquid dual phase cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising an oil phase and an aqueous phase, the composition containing as a demixing agent a film forming agent such as polyvinylpyrrolidone and derivatives ther...
11/18/2003
6592632Semi-permanent hair dyeing system using soluble vat dyes
The invention relates to a semi-permanent dye system comprising at least one solubilized vat dye, an aqueous carrier, and substantially no chemical oxidant....
07/15/2003
6592882Cosmetic compositions containing fluorescent minerals
The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not substa...
07/15/2003
6500413High performance color-depositing shampoo
The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions, particularly foaming cleansing compositions, comprising a cationic component and an anionic alkyl glucoester surfactant. These compositions are particularly useful as color-depositing shampoos contai...
12/31/2002
6497887Membrane delivery system
The present invention relates to a delivery system for topical application to the skin comprising a freeze-dried, partially cross-linked polymeric gel membrane which can be reversibly returned to a dissolvable gel form upon the application of a wetting ag...
12/24/2002
6458372Gel powder composition
The invention relates to liquid powder compositions that are applied as liquid and dry to a powder on the skin. The compositions comprise a cosmetically acceptable liquid base and a powder component comprising at least one type of cosmetically acceptable ...
10/01/2002
6428773Shadow-effect cosmetic composition
The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, containing a four-layered interference pigment comprising an innermost layer of mica, a first outer layer of a colored pigment, a second outer transparent layer, and an outermost layer of a colored pigment,...
08/06/2002
6410036Eutectic mixtures in cosmetic compositions
The present invention relates to a liquid, substantially anhydrous eutectic mixture comprising a principal acid component, such as a hydroxy acid, and at least one other component selected from the group consisting of a carbohydrate, a polyol, an amino ac...
06/25/2002
6387947Antimicrobial cosmetic compositions
The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations for topical application which comprises an anti-inflammatory effective amount of 3-furan carboxylic acid. The formulation also optionally comprises an anti-irritant effective amount ...
05/14/2002
6379682Clear water-in-oil emulsions
The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical clear water-in-oil emulsion, comprising a water droplet phase dispersed in an oil phase, the average droplet size being no greater than about 1μ, the refractive indices of the oil and water phases bei...
04/30/2002
6312676Hair conditioning solid
The invention provides a cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of a film forming polymer; and (b) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, in which the composition is in the form of a solid. A cosmetic hair conditioning devi...
11/06/2001
6306384Skin battery cosmetic composition
The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating skin damage which comprises applying to the skin a composition containing an effective amount of a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable compound capable of acting as an electron d...
10/23/2001
6290993Compositions containing mimosa phenolic compounds
The invention relates to topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical composition for enhancing collagen levels in skin cells, the compositions comprising an effective amount of a biologically active phenolic compound-containing extract, or active fraction thereof...
09/18/2001
6114377Antimicrobial cosmetic compositions
The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations for topical application which comprises an antimicrobial effective amount of 3-furan carboxylic acid. The formulation also optionally comprises an anti-irritant effective amount of f...
09/05/2000
6110474Cosmetic compositions containing a coffee extract pigment
The present invention relates to a pigment composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of coffee and at least one organic pigment. The pigment compositions are useful in preparing cosmetic formulations in which a true black color in t...
08/29/2000
6090375Hair conditioning solid
The invention provides a cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of a film forming polymer; and (b) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, in which the composition is in the form of a solid. A cosmetic hair conditioning devi...
07/18/2000
6063368Foaming hair care product
The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions for topical application to the hair comprising effective amounts of effective amounts of a foaming agent, a water soluble acrylate or methacrylate polymer or copolymer, and a water soluble quaternized...
05/16/2000
6045589Methods of coloring hair or eyelashes with compositions which contain metal containing pigments and a copaiba resin
A hair treatment composition for coloring the hair upon the scalp and an eyelash mascara is disclosed. The hair is typically colored with a mascara brush to achieve streaking and a non-homogenous coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash. A copai...
04/04/2000
6039960Water containing wax-based product
The present invention relates to a wax-based composition comprising at least about 0.5-30% water in a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein water is encapsulated in a lamellar lipid vesicle capable of withstanding wax melting point temperatures. The composition ...
03/21/2000
6033655Magnetic cosmetic compositions
The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising a magnetic metal species bound to an ion exchange resin as well as a method for preparing stable compositions of this type....
03/07/2000
5958976Composition and method for reducing stinging in skin
The invention relates to topical cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising an anti-stinging effective amount of an amino acid selected from the group consisting of an amino butyric acid, glutamine, glycine, and derivatives thereof, or mixtures th...
09/28/1999
5942212Self tanning composition containing DHA and ଱ hydroxy acids
The present invention relates to a self-tanning composition comprising an effective amount of DHA in combination with an effective amount of a long-chain alpha hydroxy acid(AHA). In a preferred embodiment, the AHA is ଱-hydroxy lauric acid....
08/24/1999
5939085Skin smoothing compositions containing hydroxyacids and methods for using same
Disclosed are skin smoothing compositions containing hydroxyacids or hydroxyacid derivatives, a polymeric film-forming agent, a physical exfoliant, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods for using the skin smoothing composit...
08/17/1999
5871758Dual phase cosmetic composition
The present invention relates to a liquid dual phase cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising an oil phase and an aqueous phase, the composition containing as a demixing agent a quaternary nitrogen-containing ether substituted alkoxylated alkyl g...
02/16/1999
5855897Topical composition and method for enhancing lipid barrier synthesis
The present invention relates to topical compositions useful in enhancing lipid synthesis in skin comprising an effective amount of cafestol, in combination with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier. Such compositions are useful in treatm...
01/05/1999
5846551Water-based makeup compositions and methods for their preparation
Water-based makeup compositions and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The compositions comprise a water-dispersible pigment having a nonionic coating, a lipid vesicle comprising one or more lipid components, and a cosmetically or pharmaceutical...
12/08/1998
5817299Non-chemical sunscreen composition
The present invention relates to nonchemical sunscreen composition comprising as its active components, in synergistically effective amounts, a plant extract containing at least about 50% by weight of proanthocyanidins, γ-oryzanol, ferulic acid and/or an...
10/06/1998
5811114Stabilized hinokitiol and compositions containing same
The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing a preservative-effective amount of hinokitiol-containing microcapsules, the microcapsules comprising a matrix containing collagen and a glycosaminoglycan....
09/22/1998
5800826Sunscreen compositions containing damaged RNA fragments
The present invention relates to a protection-effective amount of UV-damaged RNA fragments, in combination with a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions are useful in the prevention of skin damage to UV radiation and in prev...
09/01/1998
 
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