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Two-phase cosmetic or dermatological composition

US5468496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1993
Grant dateNov 21, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q17/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cosmetic or dermatological composition has an aqueous phase and a separate oily phase in a ratio of between 30:70 and 60:40, at least one of the phases containing a surfactant, the aqueous phase containing a demixing agent in a proportion of between 0.025% and 5% by weight, the demixing agent having the formula: ##STR1## in which: R represents a saturated linear alkyl radical having from 12 to 16 carbon atoms. The composition may be used for any cosmetic or dermatological purpose, particularly for removing makeup from the eyes or face, as a sun lotion or as a lotion for cleansing or care of the skin.

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