Plant extraction residue as a thickening or opacifying agent for a cosmetic composition
US4460488A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q15/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cosmetic composition for application to human hair or skin contains as a thickening or opacifying agent therefore, the residue of a plant extracted to remove all of at least one of its dye, essential oil, olfactory or therapeutic or cosmetic active principles. The residue is in powder form having a granulometry less than 125 microns and is present in said composition in an amount ranging from 2 to 95 percent by weight based on the total weight of said composition.
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