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Cosmetic composition comprising a film-forming polymer, a poly-alpha-olefin and a liquid fatty phase

US6641821B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1999
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q1/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cosmetic or dermatological film-forming composition comprising a liquid fatty phase, including at least one volatile hydrocarbon oil, and a film-forming polymer in said liquid fatty phase, characterized in that it comprises at least one polyolefin wax resulting from the polymerization of alpha-olefins having at least 10 carbon atoms, said wax having a melting point ranging from 50 to 80° C. The invention includes the use of such a composition, especially for producing a water-resistant film exhibiting good hold with regard to rubbing, to tears, to perspiration or to sebum.

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