Personal care compositions for treating odor causing bacteria and methods for the same
US11331253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q17/005
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions, such as personal care compositions, and methods for selectively inhibiting the growth of a detrimental bacteria and promoting the growth of a beneficial bacteria are disclosed. The composition may include a base and one or more fatty alcohols. The one or more fatty alcohols may be present in an amount effective to selectively inhibit the growth of at least one detrimental Gram-positive bacteria and promote the growth of at least one beneficial Gram-positive bacteria on skin. The detrimental Gram-positive bacteria may include Corynebacterium, and the beneficial Gram-positive bacteria may include Staphylococcus.
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