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Use of an indigoid compound in a cosmetic composition, in particular a make-up composition, in order to confer on it antimicrobial properties and the property of lengthy hold over time

US6333026A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1999
Grant dateDec 25, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/43
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R'.sub.1 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radicals which are optionally substituted by one or more halogens or hydroxyls and/or are interrupted by one or more heteroatoms, and R.sub.2 to R.sub.5 and R'.sub.2 to R'.sub.5 are hydrogen or halogen atoms, hydroxyl radicals or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, alkyloxy, acyl or acyloxy radicals, in a cosmetic composition, in particular a make-up composition, in order to confer on it antimicrobial properties and properties of lengthy hold over time and/or of non-migration and/or of freedom from transfer and/or of non-formation of streaks. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular a make-up composition and especially an eyeshadow, comprising such a compound in a silicone binder.

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