Delivery of active ingredients from plant materials to skin
US12090219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method of exfoliating a person's skin. The method can include obtaining an apparatus that includes: (a) a water-permeable absorbent material, wherein the water-permeable absorbent material is a sponge, cloth, or mesh which has a first outer surface and a second outer surface; and (b) a composition comprising a plant material, a plant extract, or a combination thereof, wherein the plant material, the plant extract, or the combination thereof comprises salicylic acid, Matricaria recutita extract, and Aloe vera extract. The method can also include contacting the apparatus with water for a sufficient period of time so as to release, solubilize, or release and solubilize the plant material, the plant extract, or the combination thereof to yield a treated apparatus and contacting and cleansing the facial skin with the treated apparatus.
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