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Methods and compositions for reducing body odor

US5897856A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateOct 8, 1997
Grant dateApr 27, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q15/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an odor-absorbing pre-formed wipe 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 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of low molecular weight polyols; and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is deposited on a wipe which comprises a flexible dispensing means. The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor.

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