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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5143723 | Colored cosmetic compositions Disclosed are colored cosmetic compositions that, when applied to a person's skin (e.g., the lips or cheeks), hair or nails, exhibit exceptional brilliance and clarity of color, and a method of using those compositions to provide an aesthetically pleasing... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5141746 | Process for obtaining genistin malonate and daidzin malonate Genistin and daidzin malonates are obtained by extracting ground soya bean with methanol or ethanol to obtain an extract. The extract is buffered to a pH of 6 to 9 and then extracted with a water-immiscible solvent. The aqueous phase is recovered, acidifi... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5137717 | Cosmetic preparation having germicidal properties A cosmetic preparation having germicidal properties is set forth, which contains 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone as such, in the form of plant parts or in the form of a extract obtained from the plant parts. Preferable cosmetic preparations are preparations ... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5135742 | Hair fixatives comprising silanes containing a silsesquioxane characteristic A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an organosilicon compound which is a pre-hydrolyzed organofunctional ... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5135747 | Deodorant/antiperspirant products with fragrance and encapsulated odor counteractant A malodor-reducing composition is provided for application to a human body. The composition includes an unscented malodor counteractant deoperfume mixture encapsulated within a semi-permeable wall material, a non-encapsulated fragrant perfume mixture impa... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5106611 | Use of modified diorganopolysiloxanes as antioxidants in cosmetics or in dermatology Use of modified diorganopolysiloxanes as antioxidants in cosmetics or in dermatology. Use, as an antioxidizing agent in cosmetics or in dermatology, of diorganopolysiloxanes (i) of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the symbols R denote alkyl or phenyl, ... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5098696 | Method of making artificial fingernails The present invention describes compositions that are useful for making artificial fingernails, in particular such compositions that are odorless, non-toxic, self-curing, and demonstrate good working properties as described above. Compositions in accordan... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5089252 | Cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibres, and process for treating the latter Cosmetic compositions for treating the hair, nails and skin are described which contain, in a solvent medium, at least one amphoteric polymer of betainised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide, containing at least units of... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5000955 | Thermally reversible polyurethane hydrogels and cosmetic, biological and medical uses Thermally reversible polyurethane hydrogels are formed by adding water to a gel forming hydrophilic polyurethane polymer produced by reacting under anhydrous conditions a non-aromatic organic diisocyanate with a glycol component in an NCO/OH mole weight r... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4965071 | Wrinkle masking composition of sodium polystyrene sulfonate and process for use A wrinkle masking composition and process for use which temporarily eliminates fine line wrinkles and blemishes of the skin by filling, covering or otherwise effectively masking them. The composition includes a film forming polymer, a plasticizer for the ... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4954532 | Cosmetic formulaton A degreasing or moisturizing composition contains silanized silica gel, a humectant such as glycerine, and an inert carrier. The composition is used to treat sebhorreic conditions without causing dry skin.... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4897261 | Fingernail cosmetic composition A fingernail cosmetic composition containing at least one resin and at least one organic solvent, characterized by incorporating therein water and a water-incorporating compound having at least one hydrophilic moiety and at least one lipophilic moiety, an... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4883659 | Skin treatment preparation A water resistant, non-gummy hygroscopic, flexible and pliable thin film of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate homopolymer deposited on an epidermal surface, a stable emulsion from which the film can be made and a special process for the manufacture of the stabl... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4777041 | Wrinkle treatment formulation A wrinkle treatment formulation is provided which is in the form of a gel formed of at least 95% by weight of a gelable hydrophilic polyurethane polymer base and a precipitated silica thickener gelling agent. Upon brushing the above-described gel formulat... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4752472 | Cosmetic skin treatment useing cyanoacrylate polymer film A method for the cosmetic treatment of human skin, particularly facial skin, for the removal of materials from the surface and the sebaceous follicles is disclosed. The method comprises applying a layer of liquid polymerizable adhesive to the skin, then a... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4669491 | Compositions and process for applying protective covering and extensions to fingernails A process, requiring minimal skills, for applying a protective acrylic coating, with or without extending the tips, to the human fingernail as afforded by (1) clearing and roughening the surface of the nail, (2) applying a layer of liquid acrylic monomer,... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4626428 | Compositions and process for applying protective covering and extensions to fingernails A process, requiring minimal skills, for applying a protective acrylic coating, with or without extending the tips, to the human fingernail as afforded by (1) cleaning and roughening the surface of the nail, (2) applying a slow-curing cyanoacrylate glue, ... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4619826 | Acne control method A method for controlling acne or acneform eruptions in humans is disclosed. The method involves the topical application of one or more sebum-imbibing, sebum-retaining polymers either alone or in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4489058 | Acne control method A method for controlling acne or acneform eruptions in humans is disclosed. The method involves the topical application of one or more sebum-imbibing, sebum-retaining polymers either alone or in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4440745 | Abrasive compositions Abrasive compositions comprising a porous, organo-modified silicic acid hropolycondensate as abrasive and one or more conventional components selected from the group of carriers, adjuvants and active substances such as pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, ins... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4309411 | Skin cleansing preparation A pack cosmetic which comprises a mixture of (a) a solution of a water-soluble polymer and (b) particles of a water-insoluble polymeric compound having adhered thereon an inorganic pigment.... | 01/05/1982 |
| 4255416 | Skin firming composition and method A skin firming composition comprising an aqueous solution of sodium silicate/sodium oxide mixture in a weight percent of about 14% Na2 O to 33% SiO2, a viscosity in centipoises of about 2,100, and a pH of about 12, a polystyrene sulf... | 03/10/1981 |
| 4246257 | Cosmetic degreasing and matting composition Skin treatment product for greasy or oily skin comprising an unpigmented oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion having dispersed therein 3 to 10% by weight of spherical polymer or copolymer particles having an average size of 5 to 15 microns. The polymer o... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4126142 | Face mask A two-stage skin treating technique wherein a film of sodium polystyrene sulfonate cosmetic solution is applied to predetermined areas of the skin and allowed to dry. The dried film tightens the skin and enhances blood circulation which causes an increase... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4057625 | Cosmetic emulsions containing N-vinylpyrrolidone/vinyl alkylcarboxylate copolymer Water-in-oil emulsions wherein the emulsifier consists essentially of copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone and a vinyl C5-24 alkylcarboxylate (if desired with vinyl acetate) and the continuous phase is a cosmetically acceptable oily material can be... | 11/08/1977 |
