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Petroleum jelly with alpha hydroxy carboxylic acids

US5552147A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1995
Grant dateSep 3, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cosmetic composition is provided that includes a C.sub.2 -C.sub.22 .alpha.-hydroxy carboxylic acid or salt thereof dispersed within petroleum jelly with the aid of a phosphatide. Additional components may include a sterol and a C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 fatty acid.

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