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Wipe and methods for improving skin health

US10022308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2014
Grant dateJul 17, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/70
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and products, such as wet wipes and absorbent articles, that are capable of imparting a health benefit when used in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise one or more botanical compounds, which are capable of selectively controlling the balance of flora on the skin. The compounds may enhance the adherence of healthy flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, inhibit the growth of problem flora on or around the skin surface, or inhibit the adherence of problem flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, or any combination thereof.

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