Methods and compositions for reducing the feeling of vaginal dryness
US11590073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/44
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of reducing the feeling of vaginal dryness is provided. The method includes a female user suffering from vaginal dryness administering a vaginal care composition to her vaginal introitus and, optionally, external vaginal tissues. The vaginal care composition can comprise an oil-in-water emulsion and a silicone wax having a melting temperature of from about 24° C. to about 50° C. The vaginal care composition can also comprise silicone particles. The vaginal care composition can have a viscosity of from about 20,000 cps to about 200,000 cps.
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