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EP0058474A2
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Cosmetic product
Assignee: Unilever PLC
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Filing: 1982-01-22
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2002-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic stick, especially for use in the treatment of acne, comprises from 1 to 50% by weight of a C 1 to C 4 alkyl lactate or a mixture of said lactates, from 1 to 20% by weight of pigment and from 30 to 98% by weight of a solid matrix comprising a wax. The preferred lactate is ethyl lactate.
Inventors
- 👤 Domenico Caserio
- 👤 Elio Mignini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/0216; A61K8/0229; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/37; A61Q19/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A substantially anhydrous, ethanol-free cosmetic stick, having a Drop Point of from 40° to 80°C comprises: (i) from 1 to 50% by weight of a C 1 to C 4 alkyl lactate or a mixture of said lactates; and (ii) from 1 to 20% by weight of pigment; and (iii) from 30 to 98% by weight of a solid matrix comprising a wax.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A substantially anhydrous, ethanol-free cosmetic stick, having a Drop Point of from 40° to 80°C comprises: (i) from 1 to 50% by weight of a C 1 to C 4 alkyl lactate or a mixture of said lactates; and (ii) from 1 to 20% by weight of pigment; and (iii) from 30 to 98% by weight of a solid matrix comprising a wax.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cosmetic stick according to claim 1, in which the alkyl lactate is chosen from ethyl lactate, n-propyl lactate, iso-propyl lactate, n-butyl lactate, iso-butyl lactate, tert-butyl lactate and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cosmetic stick according to claim 1,2 or 3, in which the alkyl lactate forms from 5 to 25% by weight of the stick.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cosmetic stick according to claim 1,2 or 3, in which the pigment forms from 5 to 15% by weight of the stick.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cosmetic stick according to any preceding claim, in which the wax forms from 5 to 98% by weight of the stick.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cosmetic stick according to claim 5, in which the wax forms from 10 to '50% by weight of the stick.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cosmetic stick according to any preceding claim, in which the solid matrix additionally comprises an oil and/or an oily material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cosmetic stick according to any preceding claim, in which the solid matrix additionally comprises a fat and/or a fatty material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cosmetic stick according to any preceding claim, which additionally comprises a healing agent, an antiseptic agent, an antibacterial agent and antibiotic or a germicidal agent or a mixture thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cosmetic stick according to any preceding claim, and substantially as described in any of the Examples.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A process for making a cosmetic stick according to any preceding claim, which process comprises distributing a C 1 to C 4 alkyl lactate, or a mixture of said lactates, together with a pigment in a wax, and shaping the mixture to form a solid stick.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
35 words
A method for alleviating the symptoms of acne, which comprises topically applying an effective amount of a cosmetically acceptable composition in the form of a cosmetic stick according to any of claims 1 to 10.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A hand held applicator containing a cosmetic stick according to any of claims 1 to 10.
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