Low pH, high skin friction cosmetic creams
US6979452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A high skin friction cosmetic composition that can provide the consumer-desired sensory properties of traditional vanishing creams, stable at low pH, containing solid asymmetric particles and an anionic emulsifier having pKa values of less than about 4.5. The composition preferably further includes an acidic skin benefit agent. A method of controlling or preventing an oily skin appearance and/or feel especially in the facial area, by applying to the skin the inventive composition is also disclosed.
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