Cosmetic use of a geraniol-rich essential oil of Satureja montana as deodorant active agent
US10307365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/874
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a cosmetic use, as deodorant active agent, of an essential oil of Satureja montana comprising more than 60% by weight of geraniol and more than 5% by weight of trans-β-caryophyllene, and in particular an essential oil of Satureja montana L. ssp. variegata or Satureja Montana var. citrodoria oil. Also provided is a cosmetic method for treating human body odors, in particular the armpits or feet, which comprises applying, to human keratin materials, at least one Satureja montana essential oil comprising more than 60% by weight of geraniol and more than 5% by weight of trans-β-caryophyllene, and in particular an essential oil of Satureja montana L. ssp. variegata or Satureja Montana var. citrodoria oil or a composition containing same in a cosmetically acceptable medium.
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