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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8357355 | Silicone elastomer exfoliating compositions Compositions of the present invention comprise from about 40-99% of an aqueous suspension of silicone elastomer powder in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The compositions are useful as skin exfoliants when mechanical agitation is supplied, for example by rubbing ... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8277786 | Odor controlled personal care compositions containing hydroxypropyl trialkylammonium salts A personal care composition is provided which includes from 0.1 to 30% of a dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium salt by weight of the composition; from 0.0001 to 0.005% of a tri(C1-C3 alkyl)amine or protonated form th... | 10/02/2012 |
| 8124060 | Compositions containing a bimodal film former and cross-linked starch The invention relates to compositions containing (a) at least one bimodal film former; and (b) at least one cross-linked starch as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8012459 | Fine-texture cosmetic composition The present invention relates to a pulverulent cosmetic composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an amount effective as binder of at least one short ester and of at least one silicone derivative, wherein: the mass content of short ester(s) is... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7718164 | Optically colored body and optical structure The present disclosure relates to an optically colored body comprising at least one micelle, wherein the micelle comprises a liquid medium and colloid microcrystals having aggregates of spherical nano-particles and a cosmetic composition comprising the optically col... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7608250 | Cosmetic composition A cosmetic composition for skin and/or hair, which comprises at least one kind of substance selected from the group consisting of an Nα,NG-di-acylarginine, for example, a compound represented by the following general formula (I): | 10/27/2009 |
| 7544352 | Cosmetic powder composition with improved moisturization properties and process for making and using same A cosmetic powder composition is provided for retarding moisture loss from skin to which the powder is applied. The cosmetic powder composition has a moisturizer coated filler powder and a time release moisturizing agent. The invention also provides a method for pre... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7514071 | Single-use cosmetic article The present patent application relates to a single-use cosmetic article containing a water-insoluble substrate impregnated with an aqueous cosmetic composition, said substrate being permeable and containing at least a first group of fibers and at least a second grou... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7410636 | Cosmetic composition comprising a polymer and fibres The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium containing a fatty phase, a polymer with a weight-average molecular mass of less than 100 000 and in particular ranging from 1 000 to 30 000, comprising a) a polymer skeleton c... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410936 | Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7393520 | Decorative cosmetic and dermatological products The invention provides decorative cosmetic and dermatological compositions comprising at least one copolymer obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyld imethyltaurine and/or acryloyld imethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or mo... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7374770 | Topical composition for follicular delivery of an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor Polyethylene glycol ethers of alkyl alcohols having the general formula CH3(CH2)xCH2(OCH2CH2)nOH wherein x is 8 to 20 (of which ceteareth-20, steareth-20 and steareth-100 are preferred), po... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7365190 | Crosslinked polysaccharide, obtained by crosslinking with substituted polyethylene glycol, as superabsorbent New crosslinked polysaccharides useful as absorbents or superabsorbents alone or in a mixture are obtained by reacting polysaccharides (preferably containing carboxylates groups) with at least one crosslinker selected in the group constituted by activated polyethyle... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351418 | Cosmetic composition comprising a polymer blend Cosmetic composition comprising a polymer blend The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least a first polymer with a weight-average molecular mass of less than 100 000, comprising a) a polymer skeleton containing... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341743 | Color cosmetic compositions A color cosmetic composition containing color impregnated spherules where the color is expressed from the spherule upon application of the cosmetic to the keratinous surface and the expressed spherule serves an uptake function on the keratinous surface; a cosmetic c... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7323163 | Film-forming compositions and methods Film-forming compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include an optional active agent, water, a surfactant, and a water-soluble or water-dispersible vinyl polymer comprising amine group-containing side-chains and a copolymerize... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309682 | Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effect... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7264821 | Anhydrous composition and cosmetic, pharmaceutical or hygienic use The subject-matter of the present invention is a stable anhydrous composition for cosmetic or pharmaceutical use comprising at least one silicone oil and at least one pigment, wherein said composition further comprises at least one oxyalkylenated silicone substitute... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252846 | Topical composition and method for the treatment and prophylaxis of dermal irritations A composition and method for the prevention and therapeutic treatment of skin conditions and disorders are disclosed. The composition and method of the invention are particularly directed to the treatment and prevention of dermal irritations. These irritations inclu... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250158 | Skin lightening agents, compositions and methods Cosmetic compositions and methods, particularly for skin lightening, using compound and derivatives of general formula I and/or II as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle: | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250174 | Cosmetic, personal care, cleaning agent, and nutritional supplement compositions and methods of making and using same The present invention involves new cosmetic, personal care, cleaning agent, biocidal agent, functional food, and nutritional supplement compositions. These new compositions incorporate bioactive glass into cosmetics, personal care items, cleaning agents, biocidal ag... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7235125 | Artificial finger print liquid, testing method for optical information medium using it and optical information medium A low-cost artificial fingerprint liquid for quantitatively and with a good reproducibility evaluating an anti-staining property, and a fingerprint adhering property or a fingerprint removing property on the surface of an optical disk such as a reproduction-only opt... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229611 | Clear personal care compositions containing visible capsules Disclosed are clear antiperspirant or deodorant compositions that include visible capsules. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226608 | Topical use of microfine calcined alumina Dispersions containing from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight dispersed microfine calcined alumina, stainless steel, or gold particles typically having particle size of less than about 5μ, more narrowly 1μ or less, suspended in a cosmetically acceptable carrier ar... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214382 | Self-warming or self-heating cosmetic and dermatological compositions and method of use This invention relates to cosmetic applications for topical applications to the human skin. In particular, it relates to anhydrous cosmetic and dermatological compositions, with the capacity for self-warming or self-heating upon application. The self-warming or self... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211268 | Preparation of polysaccharide betainate type compounds, compounds obtained, their use and compositions comprising them A process for preparing compounds from the polysaccharide betainate family, novel compounds so obtained, and their use in cosmetics or in dermatology, as well as the compositions, such as cosmetic or dermatological compositions, comprising said novel compounds. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195770 | Body scrub cosmetic composition A cosmetic composition comprising basalt suitable for use as a body scrub to remove dead skin from the human body such as, for example, from the hands, feet, elbows, and knees and its method of its preparation. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182939 | Hair tonic composition A hair tonic composition containing adenosine, adenosine 5′-phosphate, and/or an adenosine 5′-phosphate salt as an active ingredient. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7163717 | Coated zinc oxide particle, and production process and applications thereof Coated zinc oxide particles in which the surfaces of zinc oxide particles are coated with a metallic soap exhibit excellent dispersibility in resin. A thermoplastic resin composition containing the particles and a molded product formed from the composition are endow... | 01/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7153573 | Polymer composite particle comprising metal oxide and silicone and/or fluorine and method of producing the same The invention provides a polymer composite particle having superb blending stability even in a W/O emulsion cosmetic, a highly effective ultraviolet protection effect and a good feeling in use. The invention also relates to a method of producing the polymer composit... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7138111 | Water resistant, wear resistant, and decorative cosmetic for hair The invention refers to a cosmetic product for hairs and decorative cosmetic with particular water resistance and wear (transfer) resistance. The product comprises stabile mixture of a water-emulsifiable, film-forming agent; a rheology modifier; a pigment; a volatil... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128933 | Composition and method for the treatment of personal odors An orally ingestible composition for the treatment of external personal odors can include about 35% w/w to about 50% w/w of the essential oil of lavender, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential oil of rosemary, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7119060 | Controlled delivery system for fabric care products The present invention relates to a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in liquid, as well as, dry granular, or powder, fabric care products, such as fabric softeners, laundry detergents, rinse added products, and other fabric care products, to enhanc... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118735 | Cosmetic composition Disclosed herein is a composition, for example, a cosmetic care and/or makeup composition for a keratin material, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, i) at least one polyester resulting from esterification of at least one Guerbet capped polyester ii) at... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7097847 | Process to prepare a skin softening composition This invention provides an industrially advantageous process for preparing a composition containing urea and salicylic acid in a water-washable ointment of a non-aqueous emulsion type that exfoliates and moisturizes skin. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094917 | Processes for refining compositions containing dialkyl carbonates Processes for refining dialkyl carbonate-containing compositions are described, wherein a composition comprising a dialkyl carbonate is provided; and the composition is subjected to a rectification wherein low-boiling impurities are removed, and a rectification wher... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7078026 | Structured composition based on silicone oil, especially for cosmetic use A physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising a liquid fatty phase comprising at least one silicone oil, structured with at least one polymer chosen from homopolymers and copolymers with a weight-average molecular mass rangi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074849 | Silver-filled electrically conductive organosiloxane compositions The electrical properties, particularly contact resistance and volume resistivity, of materials prepared by curing organosiloxane compositions containing finely divided silver as the electroconductive filler are improved by treating the silver particles with an orga... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063834 | Cosmetic compositions based on multiblock ionizable polycondensates, and uses thereof The invention relates to novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions, characterized in that they comprise, in a cosmetically acceptable support, at least one solution or one emulsion of at least one multiblock polycondensate whose chain consists of the repetition ... | 06/20/2006 |
