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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7166739 | Esters of monomethyl branched alcohols and process for preparing and using same in cosmetics and personal care products Novel benzoate, octanoate, and maleate esters of branched monomethyl C16–C17 alcohols, their process of manufacture and their use as a cosmetic ingredient for toiletry and cosmetic formulations is disclosed. The esters are useful for cosmetics and personal care cl... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6703032 | Emulsifier-free finely disperse systems of the oil-in-water and water-in-oil type Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm,... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6646011 | Insect repellant compositions The present invention relates to insect repellant compositions containing, based upon the total weight of the composition, from about 6 to about 30 percent by weight of insect repellant active material having functionality selected from ester, amide, uret... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6627603 | Method for releasing an active principle contained a multiple emulsion A method for the controlled release of an active principle contained in a multiple water-in-oil-in-water emulsion characterized in that the multiple emulsion comprises an invert emulsion Ei with an aqueous phase A1 containing at least a hydrophilic active... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6610315 | Topical application of stable hydroalcoholic compositions for maintaining or improving skin conditions, and delivering fragrance to skin Disclosed is a composition including a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, between at least 0.5% and 8.0% by weight thickener system comprised of at least two emulsifiers, each emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6599936 | Anti-sebum skin care cosmetic compositions containing branched esters Cosmetic skin care methods and compositions containing methyl-branched esters. The inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved skin feel, prevent shine and stickiness, while also. providing a... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6585983 | Emulsifier-free finely disperse systems of the oil-in-water and water-in-oil type Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) displa... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582707 | Emulsifier-free finely disperse systems of the oil-in-water and water-in-oil type Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase which comprises at least 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of the oil phase, of at least one oil component selected from the gro... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6495147 | Uses of D-xylose, the esters thereof and oligosaccharides containing xylose for improving the functionality of epidermal cells A method for stimulating the synthesis and/or secretion of proteoglycans and/or glycosaminoglycans by keratinocytes of a human in need thereof, by applying to an external body area of the human a composition containing an effective amount of D-xylose, an ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6464990 | Nanoemulsion based on ethylene oxide and propylene oxide block copolymers and its uses in the cosmetics, dermatological and/or ophthalmological fields A nanoemulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase and having oil globules with a number-average size of less than 100 mm, which dispersion is facilitated by a surfactant comprised of polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide blocks, t... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6461625 | Nanoemulsion based on alkoxylated alkenyl succinates or alkoxylated alkenyl succinates of glucose and its uses in the cosmetics, dermatological, opthalmological and/or pharmaceutical fields A nanoemulsion, the oil globules of which have an average size of less than 100 nm, comprising a surfactant chosen from the alkoxylated alkenyl succinates, the alkoxylated alkenyl succinates of glucose and the alkoxylated alkenyl succinates of methylgluco... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6458854 | Phospholipids of hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid-like derivatives and methods of use Phospholipid-HETE derivatives, compositions and methods of use are disclosed. The compounds are particularly useful for treating dry eye.... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6436379 | Emollient for cuticle treatment and delivery system therefore A product for treating and conditioning cuticles using a semi-solid emollient and a complimentary delivery system is disclosed. The emollient could be any semi-solid emollient suitable for cuticle treatment, the emollient preferably including naturally de... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6432428 | Dry emollient composition composing mono-unsaturated jojoba esters Disclosed are dry-feel emollient compositions comprising fatty alcohols, alkyl esters and jojoba wax esters obtained by a novel process of a base catalyzed alcoholysis reaction between jojoba oil and an alcohol, such as isopropyl alcohol. The composition ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6428796 | Emulsifier-free finely disperse systems of the oil-in-water and water-in-oil type Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) microfine metal oxide particles, a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydroph... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6423326 | Cold-mix water-in-oil emulsions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and process for producing same The present invention relates to stable cold-mix water-in-oil emulsions and methods for preparing such emulsions. The cold-mix water-in-oil emulsions comprise oil (i.e., an emollient), water and an emulsification system comprising a quaternary ammonium-ba... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6365629 | Fatty acid esters of aromatic alcohols and their use in cosmetic formulations The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure: ##STR1## Wherein R1 is a C11 to C21 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon or a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon containing a pen... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6309657 | Cosmetic compositions Disclosed are cosmetic compositions, including lipsticks, comprising from 0.01% to about 50%, by weight, of cylindrical crystalline vitamin B3 particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 70% of the crystalline particl... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6287580 | Cosmetic compositions with self-warming component A self-warming cosmetic composition is provided which delivers skin conditioning agents and is based upon a redox system of iron powder and a catalyst such as charcoal to provide the warmth. The system is activated with moisture and air.... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6280746 | Dry emollient compositions The present invention are dry-feel emollient compositions comprising jojoba oil based esters that have use in personal care, cosmetic, cosmaceutical and pharmaceutical products. These compositions are essentially solid at room temperature, can be provided... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6261603 | Skin cream Topical skin rejuvenation cream and lotion compositions for dry, damaged or aging skin comprising deionized water, mink oil, vitamin E, retinol acetate (vitamin A), ginseng, aloe vera, glycerin, lanolin (hydrous), gotu kola, soybean oil, fish liver oil, h... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6180668 | Reconstituted meadowfoam oil in personal care applications The present invention relates to a series of "reconstituted meadowfoam oils", used on skin for moisturizing and emmolient applications. The term reconstituted as used hereon refers to a process in which meadowfoam oil and one or more oils of natural origi... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6174535 | Hydrated honey gel polymeric compositions and process for preparing same This invention deals with the delivery of liquid polysaccharides to a cosmetic and toiletry products. A unique formulation is prepared which permits the incorporation of honey into such cosmetic and toiletry products.... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6162453 | C7 -C12 Diol & Diol alkoxylates as coupling agents for surfactant formulations A stable monophasic liquid composition characterized by the ability to solubilize increased amounts of surfactant into the composition while retaining a monophasic state, the composition comprising: one or more surfactants selected from the group consisti... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6126951 | Emollient esters based upon capryl alcohol and isostearic acid The present invention relates to a novel emollient compound capryl isostearate, which is obtained from capryl alcohol and isostearic acid. These emollient compounds may then be used in dermatological products for their unexpected characteristics and as si... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6107352 | Polymeric difunctional cationic emollients and conditioners for use in cosmetic, personal care and household products The present invention also relates to chemical compositions comprising the neutralization product of at least one amine neutralization compound (preferably, a diamine) and a carboxylic acid (preferably, a dicarboxylic acid), said amine neutralization comp... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6051609 | Additives enhancing the effect of therapeutic agents 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... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6005006 | Use of N,N'-dibenzylethylenediamine-N,N'-diacetic acid derivatives as depigmenting agents Human skin is depigmented or bleached by applying thereto a compound of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X represents COOH or the ring: ##STR2## wherein Z1, Z2 and Z3, independently of each other, are H, OR or ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5968530 | Emollient compositions An emollient composition is derived from jojoba oil comprises: at least 10% by weight fatty alcohols comprising: R1 CH2 --OH at least 10% by weight of alkyl esters comprising: R1 --COO--R4 and wax esters selected from the grou... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5962526 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or ketocarboxylic acids and methods of using 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... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5958437 | Dermatological healing kit, components therefor, and process for making The invention is a dermatological healing kit having a pigment stabilizer component, and an antiinflammatory emollient component, and these components each by themselves, wherein the pigment stabilizer contains a mixture of glycerine, butylene glycol, bea... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5942250 | Compositions and methods for enhancing the topical effects of sunscreen agents 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... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5939457 | Method for reducing skin wrinkles and regulating skin atrophy A method for reducing signs of aging in human skin. The method includes the steps of (a) topically applying to the skin a hydroxy acid product having at most a hydroxy acid concentration of approximately 7.0% and having a pH range of between 3 and 4 which... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5939084 | Aqueous phase dermatological/cosmetic compositions comprising solubilized melatonin values Stable, recrystallization-resistant dermatological/cosmetic compositions, well suited for preventing/treating oxidative stress of the skin, comprise a substantially ethanol-free aqueous phase, the aqueous phase containing an active amount of solubilized m... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5925338 | Clear antiperspirant or deodorant gel composition with volatile linear silicone to reduce staining The present invention is directed to a clear antiperspirant or deodorant gel composition which exhibits reduced staining while retaining excellent aethetic attributes and efficacy. The gel composition is a water-in-oil emulsion having a viscosity of about... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5919398 | Oil-water mixed composition An oil-water mixed composition is consisted of a solid or semisolid oil phase at room temperature, and a water phase which is dispersed into the oil phase. The water phase contains a humectant and is solid or semisolid at room temperature. Preferably, the... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5919441 | Cosmetic composition containing thickening agent of siloxane polymer with hydrogen-bonding groups An invention is disclosed which comprises gelling agents which (1) contain both siloxane groups and hydrogen-bonding groups to thicken compositions containing silicone fluids (volatile and/or non-volatile silicone fluids); (2) are non-flowable solids at r... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5916576 | Method of scavenging free radicals using orange extract The present invention relates to the use of orange extract for the preparation of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food or agricultural compositions with an anti-radical activity. The orange extract is substantially free from ascorbic acid.... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5916568 | Flash-dry disinfectant solution for use as a hand wash A flash-dry disinfectant composition for use as a hand wash is described. The composition consists of a C2 -C5 alcohol, a hydrogen peroxide solution and a bacteriostatic skin emollient. The C2 -C5 alcohol is pre... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5902591 | Stable topical cosmetic/pharmaceutical emulsion compositions containing ascorbic acid Stable topical emulsions for cosmetic/pharmaceutical purposes can be made from a two component system of a powdered ascorbic acid phase and a liquid phase, the liquid phase containing an emulsion stabilizingly effective amount of an organoclay material.... | 05/11/1999 |
