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Cosmetic composition

Assignee: CPPD Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1982-01-18
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Granted: 1987-05-12
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Expires: 2002-01-18
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Abstract

Abstract A cosmetic composition which is suitable for application to the skin or hair as a powdered product to remove sebum and/or perspiration comprises a cholanic acid derivative and a powder absorbent. Optionally, water and/or other liquid carriers can be incorporated in the composition if it is in the form of a cream, lotion or other liquid or semi-solid product.

Inventors

  • 👤 Domenico Caserio
  • 👤 Elio Mignini
  • 👤 Micheline M. J. Davot

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 05:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/12; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/63; A61Q15/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 69 words
A cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin or hair, which comprises: (i) from 0.1 to 20% by weight of sodium desoxycholate; and (ii) from 5 to 99.9% by weight of a powder absorbent selected from the group consisting of kaolin, talcum and mixtures thereof, the absorbent having the ability to adsorb at least twice its own weight of oil and/or at least its own weight of moisture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 69 words
A cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin or hair, which comprises: (i) from 0.1 to 20% by weight of sodium desoxycholate; and (ii) from 5 to 99.9% by weight of a powder absorbent selected from the group consisting of kaolin, talcum and mixtures thereof, the absorbent having the ability to adsorb at least twice its own weight of oil and/or at least its own weight of moisture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 17 words
The cosmetic composition according to claim 1, further comprising from 10 to 90% by weight of water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 44 words
A method for reducing superficial grease and moisture on human skin, which comprises the step of applying to the affected area of skin an effective amount to reduce superficial grease and moisture on said human skin of the cosmetic composition according to claim 1.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1990-05-11 1990-11-10 1991-05-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1994-05-11 1994-11-10 1995-05-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1998-05-11 1998-11-10 1999-05-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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