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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7396815 | Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing peptides A cosmetic and/or dermatological and/or pharmaceutical composition includes, as the active ingredient, at least one peptide with sequence X1-Y-Phe-Thr-X2-Ala-Thr-Z-Ile-X3-Leu-X4-Phe-Leu-X5; wherein: X1 | 07/08/2008 |
| 7361363 | Silky feel cosmetic emulsion chassis based on glycerin and chemically modified starch A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a high level of glycerin, a chemically modified starch which is preferably a hydroxypropyl di-starch phosphate or an acetylated di-starch adipate, and a crystalline gel structurant comprising a surfactant and co-surf... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7348016 | Self-reversible reverse microlatex, process for preparing the same and cosmetic and industrial uses thereof A self-reversible reverse microlatex composition comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase, at least one W/O surfactant, at least one O/W surfactant, and a branched or a crosslinked polyelectrolyte, wherein the W/O surfactant and the O/W surfactant mixture have a HL... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7306810 | Skin cream The present invention provides a skin cream which can be used by most individuals on a daily basis to improve the quality of skin tone. The skin cream of the present invention comprises at least one anti-oxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, an exfoliant, and an agen... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7294349 | Wrinkle cream An emulsion comprising: water; hydrophilic particles; and hydrophobic particles; wherein the hydrophilic and hydrophobic particles form shells encapsulating a gas that are suspended in the water, said shells comprising an external layer of hydrophilic particles and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288262 | Composition comprising a cyclohexane-based compound, compound and use of said compound to structure a composition Compositions, in particular cosmetic compositions, comprising a cyclohexane-based compound defined by formula (I): wherein: R, which may be identical or different, are each chosen from hydrogen atoms an... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282520 | External preparation An external preparation characterized by comprising, as selected from gallic acid derivatives of the following formula (I), wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth met... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7262275 | Polypeptide and process for producing the same The invention provides for a polypeptide, which is useful as a biomaterial and free from infection. The polypeptide comprises a peptide unit of formula (1), and optionally one or more units of formulae (2) to (3): (1) [—(OC—(CH2)m—CO) | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255870 | Composition containing a semicrystalline polymer, uses thereof, and method for making A composition containing an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase, at least one emulsifier with an HLB value ranging from 1 to 8, at least one organic powder, and, in the oily phase at least one semicrystalline polymer with organic structure that is solid at room... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7241871 | Method and process for the production of collagen preparations from invertebrate marine animals and compositions thereof The present invention relates to a process for the production of marine invertebrate type V telopeptide containing collagen preparations from marine invertebrates, compositions containing preparations, and methods of using these preparations. The collagen preparatio... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232829 | Therapeutic compounds and methods The invention provides kappa receptor agonists of formula (I) and delta receptor antagonists of formula (II), wherein R1–R6 X and n have any of the meanings given in the specification, as well as compositions comprising them, methods for thei... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229632 | Topical compositions with outer phase and preparation method An emulsion having one oily outer phase, and two aqueous inner phases, one of which is a gel. The emulsion may be used for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary and detergent purposes. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226580 | Topical compositions with an oily outer phase and process for their preparation A topical composition containing one oily outer phase and two aqueous inner phases, one of which is a gel and a process for its preparation. In a preferred embodiment, the topical composition is a sunscreen emulsion containing one or more sunscreen filter substances... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217417 | Gel-based cosmetic and wound-healing formulation and method Disclosed are gel-based cosmetic and wound-healing formulations, methods for making said formulations, and a method for simultaneously treating and concealing injuries to human skin. In one exemplary embodiment, the cosmetic and wound-healing formulation comprises l... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7199101 | Gelling agent for oil A gelling agent for an oil, which contains at least one compound (A) and at least one compound (B), and a gel composition containing the gelling agent and an oil: wherein R1 is a straight chain or bran... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192770 | Screening for skin wrinkling modulators The invention features methods of screening for compounds that prevent and/or reduce UVB-induced skin damage, e.g., wrinkles. The method includes identifying an agent that increases or induces the expression, activity or levels of a component of the p21 signal trans... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189407 | Composition for external use A compositions for external use comprising succinoglucan and a water-swelling clay mineral, which is useful particularly as cosmetics. The composition can give a novel feeling upon use which satisfies the diversified requirements by consumers and is excellent in lon... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7179771 | Composition A skin wash composition intended for topical application to water-wetted skin comprising an α-hydroxy acid active ingredient formulated in a mild and non-irritant detergent base consisting of a mixture of a non-ionic alkypolyglucoside surfactant and an amphoteric s... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179152 | Composition suitable for application to human skin An apparatus including an applicator having a first end for mating with a device capable of manipulation by a human hand and a second end having an abrasive surface suitable for contacting areas of human skin, such as, to rejuvenate human skin. There may also be a c... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175837 | Treatment and composition for achieving skin anti-aging benefits by corneum protease activation Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's strat... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175836 | Oil continuous phase cosmetic emulsions with conjugated linoleic acid A cosmetic water-in-oil composition is provided which includes a water-in-oil emulsifying silicone surfactant, crosslinked silicone elastomer and conjugated linoleic acid. The conjugated linoleic acid functions to improve radiance on facial surfaces to which the com... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175835 | Cosmetic emulsions with inorganic sunscreens stabilized with conjugated linoleic acid A cosmetic water-in-oil composition is provided which includes a water-in-oil emulsifying silicone surfactant, an ultrafine titanium dioxide and conjugated linoleic acid. The presence of conjugated linoleic acid stabilizes the composition against color degradation a... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172754 | Cosmetic emulsions with sunscreens and conjugated linoleic acid A cosmetic water-in-oil composition is provided which includes a water-in-oil emulsifying silicone surfactant, organic sunscreen agent and conjugated linoleic acid. The conjugated linoleic acid functions to moderate shine on facial surfaces to which the organic suns... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160550 | Cosmetic compositions A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1–60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1–60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153516 | Ringing nanogel compositions The present invention relates to a method of making a ringing nanogel with low levels of emulsifiers. The oil-in-water nanogel is thickened by an oil phase and a silicone component that self-structure to increase the complex viscosity of the composition and form the... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144919 | Polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene vitamin E and process for preparation thereof The present invention relates to polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene (POE-POP) vitamin E, which is prepared from vitamin E by polyethoxylation and polypropoxylation, and a method for preparing the same. The POE-POP vitamin E has a high surface activity and an excellent... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144875 | Methods of treating fungal infections using lupeol The invention is directed to methods of treating fungal and yeast infections using lupeol or solvates, hydrates, or clathrates thereof. The method also encompasses methods of treating fungal and yeast infections by administering to a mammal in need of such treatment... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141557 | Lipid analogs for treating viral infections A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and herpes virus, is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative.... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135584 | Lipid analogs for treating viral infections A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and herpes virus, is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative.... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7129227 | Lipid analogs for treating viral infections A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and herpesviruses, is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-combating amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative. | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125986 | Penicillanic acid derivative compounds and methods of making Compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have any of the values defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful for in... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7109247 | Stabilized particle dispersions containing nanoparticles In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101928 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Novel thickeners for oil-containing compositions are crystalline polymers, preferably side chain crystalline polymers, which (a) have a crystalline melting point, Tp, and an onset of melting temperature, To, such that Tp−To | 09/05/2006 |
| 7098216 | Thiazolopyrimidines useful as TNFα inhibitors The invention provides derivatives of thiazolo[4,5-d1]pyrimidine and their use as inhibitors of proinflammatory cytokines. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094407 | Fusion peptide containing human type-1 collagen derived peptide, preparation thereof, and skin anti-aging cosmetic composition comprising the same The present invention relates to a fusion peptide, in which a self cell-penetrating Tat peptide having a self penetrating signal is bound to a human Type-I collagen C-terminal derived peptide, a preparation thereof, and a skin anti-aging cosmetic composition compris... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087238 | Sheet-like packs A sheet-like pack effective for prevention and improvement of small wrinkles on skin, comprising a water soluble high molecular weight compound, water and ubiquinone 10 as an active ingredient, which are contained in a base. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| RE39218 | Anhydrous and water-resistant cosmetic compositions An anhydrous, water-resistant cosmetic composition comprising silicone-containing materials, fillers and pigments. This composition may be used as a make-up product or as a hair product. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7045546 | Stabilized derivatives of ascorbic acid-3-phosphate Novel derivatives of ascorbic acid and compositions comprising them are provided. The novel derivatives are of the following general formula (I): where R1 is a C2–C22 saturated or unsaturated fatty acid residues, amino acid residues, or a C1–C17 alkyl ; R2 is a ... | 05/16/2006 |
| RE39086 | Cosmetic use of botulinum toxin for treatment of downturned mouth This invention provides the use of Botulinum toxin (BTX) to cause paralysis of a depressor anguli oris (DAO) musculature in a patient to alleviate downturn at corners of the patient's mouth. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033614 | Bismuth oxychloride compositions and methods of rinsing A rinse-off composition comprising in percent by weight 0.10–10.00 of a dispersion of bismuth oxychloride 3.50–90.00 of a surfactant, 0.001–0.050 of a dye, 3.00–15.00 of an emollient and 10.00–80.00 of water; said dispersion of bismuth oxychloride containi... | 04/25/2006 |