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Skin cleansing and moisturizing composition and method of using and preparing same

US4992476A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1988
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A long lasting, esthetically pleasing skin cleansing and care moisturizing composition comprising PA1 (1) an oil phase comprising oil from about 30% to about 80% and a non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB number of about 7 to about 12, wherein the non-ionic surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5% to about 9%; PA1 (2) an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous thickening agent from about 0.05% to about 5% and water from about 15% to about 65% wherein the oil phase is added to the aqueous phase to form an emulsion has been developed, PA1 (3) an effective amount of an abrasive to remove oily deposits, cosmetics and particulates from the skin surface. The method of preparation of the composition and a method of treating skin with the composition are also disclosed.

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