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Self-warming or self-heating cosmetic and dermatological compositions and method of use

US7214382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 2003
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/31
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to cosmetic applications for topical applications to the human skin. In particular, it relates to anhydrous cosmetic and dermatological compositions, with the capacity for self-warming or self-heating upon application. The self-warming or self-heating cosmetic compositions of the present invention comprise: (i) from about 0.1 to about 99% by weight of an anhydrous skin care preparation; and (ii) from about 0.01 to about 99% by weight of a heating agent selected from polyvinyl amine, polyalkyleneamine or polyalkyleneimine.

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