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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7122211 | Methods for manufacturing an enhanced cosmetic skin care toner The present invention advances prior art toners by providing a toner formulated with Morinda Citrifolia, or Noni, from the Indian Mulberry plant. The addition of Noni to the toner of the present invention serves to provide significant skin care advantages not... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6989152 | Compound for the amelioration of pseudofolliculitis A compound for reducing the incidence of pseudofolliculitis combines a mild skin astringent, an oil based epidermal softener, and a hair stiffener. One embodiment of the compound combines refined powdered oatmeal and emollient of the compound combines refined powder... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6951642 | Water-in-oil emulsions with anionic groups, compositions, and methods Water-in-oil emulsions, compositions, and methods that include a vinyl polymer having a pKa of less than 4 that includes anionic group-containing side chains and alkyl-Y-containing side chains, wherein Y is O or NR, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and wherein the a... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6881416 | Alkyl group-substituted organopolysiloxane gels Organopolysiloxane gel products having a variety of physical forms and which produce a silky feel when applied to the skin are prepared by reacting an unsaturated organopolysiloxane resin, an Si—H functional organosiloxane crosslinker bearing pendant hydrido funct... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6803032 | Astringent shave preparations A shaving composition containing a skin-tightening effective amount of an astringent additive, wherein the shaving composition is applied onto human skin prior to shaving. ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6787148 | Chemical peeling agent The chemically peeling agent contains a component (A) having the following general formula: BCH2CH2O)m(AO)n-H]a (wherein B is an alcohol residue; AO is an alkylene-oxy group havi... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6723349 | Polyoxometalate materials, metal-containing materials, and methods of use thereof The invention relates to a polyoxometalate topical composition for removing a contaminant from an environment, comprising a topical carrier and at least one polyoxometalate, with the proviso that the polyoxometalate is not H5PV2Mo10O... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6703029 | Finely dispersed emulsifier-free systems of the oil-in-water and water-in-oil type Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. at least one modified polysaccharide which (a) has both hydrophilic and lipophi... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6656487 | Composition containing fibers and a dispersing copolymer The invention relates to a composition containing fibers and a copolymer comprising carboxylate groups and polydimethylsiloxane groups. The composition according to the invention may especially constitute a care or make-up composition for keratin material... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6638524 | Cosmetics, foods and beverages supplemented with purified strictinin This invention is to provide an agent for therapy and prevention of allergic diseases which has no adverse action, shows a high safety even by administration for a long period and is able to be utilized to food and/or beverage, cosmetics, etc. which are u... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6620407 | Finely dispersed emulsifier-free systems of the oil-in-water and water-in-oil type Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. at least one kind of microfine polymer particles which (a) are in the form of s... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6599513 | Products for topical applications comprising oil bodies The present invention provides novel emulsion formulations which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides a method for preparing the emulsions and the use of the emulsions in products for topical application to the skin. The products are very mild... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6582710 | Products for topical applications comprising oil bodies The present invention provides novel emulsion formulations which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides a method for preparing the emulsions and the use of the emulsions in products for topical application to the skin. The products are very mild... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6488917 | Optical brighteners as bleaching agents Methods and compositions for bleaching the skin are provided. Compounds of the optical brightener family may be applied in an effective amount to bleach the skin. The present inventions also relates to compositions which contain of compounds of the optica... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6461626 | Wear resistant topical compositions having improved feel The present invention relates to substantially uniform, discontinuous films of a topical product having a defined abrasion resistance, coverage value and particle spacing. The films are wear or transfer resistant and provide good skin coverage, while simu... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6458388 | Cosmetic cream containing granular components and method for making it The invention provides cosmetic creams containing granular components for cleansing and scrubbing the skin, which contain granules of a salt, in particular sodium or potassium chloride, and which are stable under storage and use conditions. In an embodime... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6436417 | Acne treatment compositions A substantially alcohol-free composition for treatment of acne contains about 0.05 to 26% by weight salicylic acid and about 0.05 to 28% by weight of a solubilizing agent for the salicylic acid, which is sodium tetraborate, sodium carbonate or sodium bica... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6423306 | Cosmetic compositions containing di-block, tri-block, multi-block and radial block copolymers The subject-matter of the present invention is a transfer-free composition comprising (a) at least one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block and/or radial block copolymer and optionally (b) a film former or a mixture of film formers. The composition may c... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6419939 | Compound for the amelioration of pseudofolliculitis A compound for reducing the incidence of pseudofolliculitis combines a mild skin astringent, an oil based epidermal softener, and a hair stiffener. One embodiment of the compound combines refined powdered oatmeal and emollient of the compound combines ref... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6399108 | Compositions and methods for the treatment of skin disorders The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for treating skin disorders. The present invention is easily administered and can be used for both humans and animals. The compositions of the present invention comprise borate compounds and pr... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6365670 | Organopolysiloxane gels for use in cosmetics Organopolysiloxane gels containing gel-bound hydrophillic groups are prepared by reacting a hydrosilylatable unsaturated organopolysiloxane resin, a crosslinker bearing Si--H bound hydrogen, and a hydrosilylatable unsaturated hydrophile, in the presence o... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6342237 | Make-up composition comprising fibers A process for making up or caring for keratin fibers. A cosmetic composition comprising fibers and at least one film-forming polymer in the form of particles in aqueous dispersion is applied to the keratin fibers.... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6333042 | Use of a substance P antagonist in a cosmetic composition, and the composition thus obtained A substance P antagonist is used in a cosmetic composition to treat sensitive skin. More specifically, a cosmetic composition containing a substance P antagonist is used to prevent and/or combat skin irritations, desquamation, erythermas, sensations of dy... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6309653 | Cholesterol ester clathrate, water-holding composition, hydrous compositions, cosmetics containing the same, and process for the preparation thereof A cholesterol ester clathrate comprising a cholesterol ester included in a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6299605 | Pack for the nose A sheet-like pack 1A for the nose, being applicable to the skin of the nose, comprises a holding member 20 and a cosmetic material 30, and a receding portion 6 is formed at the middle of an upper edge 2 of the pack and a projecting portion 5 is formed at ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6287553 | Skin care composition A topical composition and cosmetic method for treating skin conditions selected form the group consisting of wrinkling, sagging, photodamaged skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, flaky skin, red skin, irritated skin, itchy skin and age spots, the composition c... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287552 | Cosmetic or dermatological topical compositions comprising dendritic polyesters The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions capable of being applied to the skin, the keratinous fibers, the nails, the semimucous membranes and/or the mucous membranes, and which includes a dendritic polyester polymer having ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6284233 | Antiwrinkle composition comprising a combination of tightening polymers of synthetic and/or natural origin and of dendritic polyesters The present invention relates to an antiwrinkle composition that includes, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a dispersion of a film-forming polymeric system containing at least one polymer capable of forming a film permeable to water vapor, having a ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6255290 | Antimutagenic compositions for treatment and prevention of photodamage to skin A method of improving DNA repair and reducing DNA damage and for reducing mutation frequency in skin for the purpose of reducing consequences of exposure to solar or ultraviolet radiation is disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the skin a comp... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6228379 | Compound for the amelioration of pseudofolliculitis A compound for reducing the incidence of pseudofolliculitis combines a mild skin astringent, an oil based epidermal softener, and a hair stiffener. One embodiment of the compound combines refined powdered oatmeal and emollient of the compound combines ref... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6221403 | Topical composition A topical composition for impregnating a bandage comprises zinc oxide in a stable oil in water emulsion. The emulsion comprises one or more fats or oils, one or more emulsifying agents, at least one water soluble gum and water. No preservative is required... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6217885 | Antipruriginous cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions consisting of one or several light local anaesthetics and one or several astringent substances The present invention relates to antipruritic cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions for use on human or animal skin, comprising one or more mild local anesthetics, one or more astringents and/or, if appropriate, a substance having an antiinflammator... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6203803 | Use of a substance P antagonist in a cosmetic composition, and the composition thus obtained The invention concerns the use of a substance P antagonist in a cosmetic composition used to treat sensitive skin. More specifically, the invention relates to a substance P antagonist used to prevent and/or combat skin irritations, desquamation, erythemas... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6203781 | Optical brighteners as bleaching agents Methods and compositions for bleaching the skin are provided. Compounds of the optical brightener family may be applied in an effective amount to bleach the skin. The present inventions also relates to compositions which contain of compounds of the optica... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6183761 | Compositions for regulating skin appearance The present invention relates to compositions for preventing or treating skin disorders using vitamin B3 compounds and polycyclic compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for regulating skin condition.... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6180133 | Antioxidant composition for topical/transdermal prevention and treatment of wrinkles An anti-wrinkle skin treating composition comprises a pressure sensitive matrix patch having dissolved in the adhesive a mixture of antioxidants in the form of a Vitamins C ester and Vitamin E. Also preferably dissolved in the adhesive are glycerine and a... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6159479 | Hydrous salicylic acid solutions A composition containing a salicylic acid derivative, a solubilizer, a coupler, and water.... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6159999 | Antimicrobial and antiseptic methods using antimicrobial composition An antimicrobial composition is provided in which the skin irritation of isothiazolone type compound is decreased and the injection operation properties thereof is improved by forming it as an uniform solution. The composition contains isothiazolone type ... | 12/12/2000 |
