US4518614A
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Cosmetic preparation
Assignee: Redken Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1983-10-28
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Granted: 1985-05-21
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Expires: 2003-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic preparation is disclosed which is effective in moisturizing and softening skin, improving texture and feel of skin, and diminishing superficial and deep wrinkles in skin. The preparation comprises gibberellic acid and lysine as active ingredients. The preparation can contain as additional active ingredients gliadin, ascorbic acid and urea.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. Parkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/40; A61K8/44; A61K8/49; A61K8/4973; A61Q19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
In a cosmetic skin composition comprising a creme, lotion, emulsion or liquid water base preparation wherein the improvement comprises from about 0.01% to 1% by weight gibberellic acid and from about 0.1% to 5% by weight lysine to soften the skin, improve the texture of the skin, moisturize the epidermis and diminish wrinkles in the skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a cosmetic skin composition comprising a creme, lotion, emulsion or liquid water base preparation wherein the improvement comprises from about 0.01% to 1% by weight gibberellic acid and from about 0.1% to 5% by weight lysine to soften the skin, improve the texture of the skin, moisturize the epidermis and diminish wrinkles in the skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The composition in accordance with claim 1, wherein the improved cosmetic skin composition further contains from about 0.01% to 5% by weight gliadin, from about 0.005% to 1% by weight ascorbic acid and from about 0.01% to 5% urea by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
The composition in accordance with claim 1, wherein the improved cosmetic skin composition comprises an emulsion containing water; at least one oil selected from the group consisting of mineral oil, vegetable oil and animal oil; and at least one emolient selected from the group consisting of potassium stearate, sodium stearate, cholesterol cetyl palmitate, sodium laurate, potassium laurate, sodium myristate, potassium myristate, stearic acid, glycerin cetyl alcohol, PEG 40 stearate, sorbitan sesquioleate, lanolin alcohol, pentasodium penetate, glycol stearate, triethanolamine, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, sorbitol, acetylated lanolin alcohol and acetylated lanolin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A composition in accordance with claim 3, wherein the improved cosmetic skin composition further includes a compound selected from the group consisting of methyl paraben, propyl paraben and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for treating the skin to soften the skin, improve texture of the skin, moisturize the epidermis and diminish wrinkles in the skin, said method comprising topically applying an effective amount of a cosmetic skin composition to the skin, wherein the cosmetic skin composition comprises a creme, lotion, emulsion or liquid water base preparation, and said cosmetic skin composition containing from about 0.01% to 1% by weight gibberellic acid and from 0% up to about 5% by weight lysine.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for treating the skin to soften the skin, improve texture of the skin, moisturize the epidermis and diminish wrinkles in the skin, said method comprising topically applying an effective amount of a cosmetic skin composition to the skin, wherein the cosmetic skin composition comprises a creme, lotion, emulsion or liquid water base preparation, and said cosmetic skin composition containing from about 0.01% to 1% by weight gibberellic acid and from 0% up to about 5% by weight lysine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method in accordance with claim 5, wherein said cosmetic skin composition contains from about 0.1% to 5% by weight lysine.
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