Methods for protecting and improving the appearance of skin
US10543161B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/95
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods for protecting skin from UV radiation while simultaneously improving the appearance of skin. The methods include layered application of a skin perfecting composition and a sunscreen composition. The skin perfecting composition comprises: (i) about 1 to about 40 wt. % of at least one primary film forming polymer having a Young's modulus of 0.1 to 50 MPa, and elongation at break >50% and a glass transition temperature of <0° C.; (ii) about 1 to about 35 wt. % of at least one pressure sensitive adhesive polymer; (iii) about 1 to about 35 wt. % of soft focus powder; and (iv) water. The sunscreen composition comprises: (i) at least one organic UV filter; and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
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