Methods and compositions for reducing body odor
US5879666A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M13/005
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials. The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor. The composition can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.
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