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US4994265A
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Shaving composition
Assignee: Aloe Scientific Labs
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Filing: 1987-04-20
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Granted: 1991-02-19
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Expires: 2007-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A shaving composition comprising at least about 10 wt % aloe vera product, a cosmetically acceptable film forming agent, a cosmetically acceptable lubricity agent, and a cosmetically acceptable preservative. The shaving composition of the invention may be in the form of either a liquid or a gel. The composition can be used without prior application of water to the area to be shaved and can be packaged in a variety of forms which make it especially suitable for travelers, campers, and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Blanca A. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/04; A61K8/042; A61K8/18; A61K8/96; A61K8/97; A61K8/9783; A61K8/9794; A61Q; A61Q9/00; A61Q9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A non-aqueous composition for use in shaving comprising at least about 10% by weight of an aloe vera extract or gel, from 0 to about 2% of a cosmetically acceptable a polyhydroxy or other gelling agent, from about 0.5 to about 2% by weight of a cosmetically acceptable neutralizing agent, from about 5 to about 20% by weight of a cosmetically acceptable film forming agent comprising polymers selected from the group of polyquaternium-11, polyvinyl pyrrolidone and polyquaternium-10, from about 1 to 20% by weight of a cosmetically acceptable lubricity agent selected from the group of hydroxyamide salts of acetic and lactic acids, and from 0.2 to 1% of a cosmetically acceptable preservative, said composition being in the form of a gel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A non-aqueous composition for use in shaving comprising at least about 10% by weight of an aloe vera extract or gel, from 0 to about 2% of a cosmetically acceptable a polyhydroxy or other gelling agent, from about 0.5 to about 2% by weight of a cosmetically acceptable neutralizing agent, from about 5 to about 20% by weight of a cosmetically acceptable film forming agent comprising polymers selected from the group of polyquaternium-11, polyvinyl pyrrolidone and polyquaternium-10, from about 1 to 20% by weight of a cosmetically acceptable lubricity agent selected from the group of hydroxyamide salts of acetic and lactic acids, and from 0.2 to 1% of a cosmetically acceptable preservative, said composition being in the form of a gel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said aloe vera product comprises at least about 20% by weight of the composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said cosmetically acceptable film forming agent comprises about 10-18% by weight of the composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein said cosmetically acceptable film forming agent is a polymer resin having a molecular weight between about 300,000-400,000.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said lubricity agent comprises about 2-10% by weight of the composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said lubricity agent is Acetamide MEA.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said preservative is selected from the group consisting of Quaternium-15, polymethoxy bicyclic oxazolidine, a mixture of diazolidinyl urea and parabens, and imidazolidinyl urea.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said gelling agent is about 0.5-2% by weight of the composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said alkaline neutralizing agent is an alkanolamine.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 9 wherein said alkaline neutralizing agent is triethanolamine.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A composition according to claim 1, in the form of a gel comprising at least about 10% by weight aloe vera gel, said composition being suitable for use in shaving.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
A non-aqueous composition in the form a liquid comprising: at least about 10 wt % aloe vera extract, about 5-20 wt % of a cosmetically acceptable polymeric film forming agent having a molecular weight of from 300,000 to 400,000; about 1-20 wt %, of a cosmetically acceptable hydroxy amide lubricity agent; and about 0.2-1 wt % of a cosmetically acceptable preservative, said composition being suitable for use in shaving.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
69 words
A non-aqueous composition in the form a liquid comprising: at least about 10 wt % aloe vera extract, about 5-20 wt % of a cosmetically acceptable polymeric film forming agent having a molecular weight of from 300,000 to 400,000; about 1-20 wt %, of a cosmetically acceptable hydroxy amide lubricity agent; and about 0.2-1 wt % of a cosmetically acceptable preservative, said composition being suitable for use in shaving.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 12 further comprising about 0.05-02 wt % fragrance, and about 0.15-0.6 wt % of a surfactant.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition of claim 12, wherein said cosmetically acceptable hydroxy amide is Acetamide MEA.
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