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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5604212 | Salicylic acid for regulating skin wrinkles and/or skin atrophy The present invention relates to a method for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5599800 | Organopolysiloxane composition of gel-like appearance, containing no gelling agent, which may be used in cosmetics and dermatology Compositions of gel-like appearance, comprising an oily phase formed of at least 75% of organopolysiloxane, dispersed in an aqueous phase containing at least 25% of water, using an emulsifying agent formed of at least one sucrose ester, are stable in the ... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5599843 | Method of treating wrinkles using 2-phenyllactic acid A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle 2-phenyllactic acid or a topically effective salt thereof.... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5597813 | Use of salicylic acid for regulating skin wrinkles and/or skin atrophy The present invention relates to a method for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5597814 | Use of salicylic acid for regulating skin wrinkles and/or skin atrophy The present invention relates to a method for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5595984 | Use of salicylic acid for regulating skin wrinkles and/or skin atrophy The present invention relates to a method for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5591774 | Method of treating wrinkles using malic acid A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle malic acid or a topically effective salt thereof.... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5589165 | Cosmetic A cosmetic with good water resistance, perspiration resistance and oil resistance, as well as long lasting cosmetic effects, which characteristically containing an organofluorated modified silicone resin comprising units (1), (2) and (3) shown below: (1) ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5589505 | Method of treating wrinkles using quinic acid or quinolactone A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle quinic acid or a topically effective salt thereof, or quinolactone.... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5587171 | Cosmetic of dermopharmaceutical composition containing, in combination, a lauroylmethionate of a basic amino acid and at least one polyphenol Cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition. This composition is characterized in that it contains, in a suitable vehicle, an antioxidizing system possessing a synergic effect consisting of the combination of a lauroylmethionate of lysine, histidine or ar... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5583156 | Method of treating wrinkles using ribonic acid or ribonolactione A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle ribonic acid or a topically effective salt thereof, or ribonolactone.... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5580902 | Method of treating wrinkles using ethyl pyranate A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle ethyl pyruvate.... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5578644 | Method of treating wrinkles using isocitric acid A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle isocitric acid or a topically effective salt thereof.... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5578641 | Cosmetic composition A composition for topical application to skin which comprises: (i) from 0.0001 to 10% by weight of one or more ceramide pathway intermediates or precursors thereof and mixtures thereof; and (ii) a balancing amount of a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the i... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5578312 | Skin care system and method for improving moisture retention in skin The skin care system of the present invention incorporates mixtures of water, dried herbs, leaves, fruits, roots and/or flowers, plant extracts and oils with non-irritating lipids, binders, surfactants, emulsifiers and preservatives. Spring mineral water ... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5575994 | Dermatological and cosmetic compositions Dermatological and cosmetic compositions having high endermicity and antiageing activity and high stability are herein described consisting of: 1) emulsifying and self-emulsifying agents, having o/w activity formed by a mixture containing (as % w/w); 1') ... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5573785 | Cosmetic component including water soluble fiber A cosmetic component is produced by dispersing in water a water-soluble fiber composed of about 4 to 6 weight percent beta glucan, about 1 to 5 weight percent fat, about 80 to 94 weight percent carbohydrates and less than 8 weight percent protein. The fib... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5574067 | Method of treating wrinkles using gluconic acid or gluconolactone A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle gluconic acid or a topically effective salt thereof or gluconolactone.... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5574036 | Adamantyl-substituted polycyclic acetylene compounds and pharmaceutical/cosmetic compositions comprised thereof Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active adamantyl-substituted polycyclic acetylene compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(f): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5573759 | Use of salicylic acid for regulating skin wrinkles and/or skin atrophy The present invention relates to a method for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5571837 | Method of treating wrinkles using saccharic acid or saccharolactone A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle saccharic acid or a topically effective salt thereof, or saccharolactone.... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5571841 | Method of treating wrinkles using mandelic acid Composition and method for enhancing therapeutic effects of topically applied agents are disclosed. The cosmetic or therapeutic composition may include one or more of cosmetic or pharmaceutical agents present in a total amount of from 0.01 to 40 percent a... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5567420 | Lotion which is temporarily colored upon application A lotion such as a sunscreen includes a pH indicator which colorizes the lotion until the lotion is applied to the human skin, whereinafter the colored lotion turns clear. A physiologically compatible pH indicator such as phenolphthalein is used which has... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5565487 | Method of treating wrinkles using galactonic acid or galactonolactone A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle galactonic acid or a topically effective salt thereof, or galactonolactone.... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5562911 | Stable emulsions of perfluoropolyethers Stable diphase emulsions consisting of: a) perfluoropolyethers having perfluoroalkyl and groups; b) a conventional surfactant, dispersed in c) a continuous dispersing phase consisting of glycerol or of a polyhydroxylated compound containing at least three hydroxyl ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5560904 | Cosmetic and/or dermatological composition containing a glyceryl tri(.alpha . Use of a glyceryl tri(-hydroxyacylate) in a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition as the sole precursor of glycerol and of hydroxy acid, which is capable of releasing the glycerol and the hydroxy acid onto the skin via an enzymatic reaction, i... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5561166 | Urea/lactate topical compositions for dry skin Methods and compositions for the treatment of dry skin involve the topical application to affected sites of a composition comprising from about 1% to about 12% by weight of urea and from about 1% to about 10% by weight of and alkali or an earth metal salt... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5561159 | Method of treating wrinkles using tropic acid A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle tropic acid or a topically effective salt thereof.... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5561158 | Compositions comprising 2-hydroxycarboxylic acids and related compounds, and methods for alleviating signs of dermatological aging Uses of topical compositions comprising a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid or related compound to alleviate or improve signs of skin, nail and hair changes associated with intrinsic or extrinsic aging are disclosed. 2-Hydroxycarboxylic acids and their related com... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5561157 | Method for enhancing the therapeutic effect of a composition comprising hydroquinone and comprising same Composition and method for enhancing therapeutic effects of topically applied agents are disclosed. The cosmetic or therapeutic composition may include one or more of cosmetic or pharmaceutical agents present in a total amount of from 0.01 to 40 percent a... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5561156 | Method of treating wrinkles using methyllactic acid A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle methyllactic acid or a topically effective salt thereof.... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5561155 | Method of treating wrinkles using galacturonic acid or galacturonolactone A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle galacturonic acid or a topically effective salt thereof, or galacturonolactone.... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5561153 | Method of treating wrinkles using mucic acid or mucolactone A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle mucic acid or a topically effective salt thereof, or mucolactone.... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5560917 | Cosmetic makeup composition A water-in-oil emulsified cosmetic makeup composition includes sunscreen agent, free radical scavenger, moisturizing agent/re-hydrating agent, skin firming agent and cosmetically acceptable pigment. The composition when applied to the skin smoothes, moist... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5558871 | Cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions containing salicylic acid The solubilization of salicylic acid derivatives, and in particular of 5-n-octanoylsalicylic acid, is achieved by mixing the salicylic acid derivative with a vegetable oil. The obtained compositions are useful, in particular, for treating acne and ageing.... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5556887 | Improved a palmitate composition for topical application which achieves to the entire dermal membrane. A stable, non-oily, Vitamin A Palmitate composition having a high water ratio for dermatogical application to human skin. Non-irritating thickeners, preservatives and carriers synergize to achieve optimal bioavailability. A method of application of the co... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5556882 | Methods of treating wrinkles using benzilic acid A method for visibly reducing a facial wrinkle by topically applying to the wrinkle benzilic acid or a topically effective salt thereof.... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5554652 | Method of treating wrinkles using alpha hydroxyacids, alpha ketoacids and a sunscreen agent Composition and method for enhancing therapeutic effects of topically applied agents are disclosed. The cosmetic or therapeutic composition may include one or more of cosmetic or pharmaceutical agents present in a total amount of from 0.01 to 40 percent a... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5554654 | Method for enhancing the therapeutic effect of an anti-acne agent Composition and method for enhancing therapeutic effects of topically applied agents are disclosed. The cosmetic or therapeutic composition may include one or more of cosmetic or pharmaceutical agents present in a total amount of from 0.01 to 40 percent a... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5554651 | Method of treating wrinkles using citramalic acid Composition and method for enhancing therapeutic effects of topically applied agents are disclosed. The cosmetic or therapeutic composition may include one or more of cosmetic or pharmaceutical agents present in a total amount of from 0.01 to 40 percent a... | 09/10/1996 |
