Post application expanding cosmetic composition and method employing same
US7837985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q5/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a post-application expanding composition for application to keratin fibers, preferably hair, more preferably the hair of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, and most preferably the eyelashes. The composition comprises one or more surfactants, a solvent for the surfactant(s), a volatile agent, a film forming agent and, optionally, a colorant, preferably a pigment. The present invention also provides a method for imparting a volumizing effect to hair of the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes by applying thereto the post-expanding composition of the invention.
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