US5028428A
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Anti-irritant and desensitizing compositions and methods of their use
Assignee: Estee Lauder Inc
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Filing: 1988-08-09
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Granted: 1991-07-02
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Expires: 2008-08-09
Abstract
Abstract Compositions and methods for reducing the adverse reaction of skin to chemicals and compositions that contact the skin, e.g., topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations, and to contact physical irritants. The active ingredient of the composition of the invention comprises a hydro-alcoholic extract of Cola nitida.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter P. Smith
- 👤 Nicholas J. Pelliccione
- 👤 Kenneth D. Marenus
- 👤 Daniel H. Maes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q17/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/96; A61K8/97; A61K8/9783; A61K8/9789; A61P; A61P17/00; A61P39/00; A61P39/02; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/74; A61K2800/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of reducing the adverse reaction of skin to chemicals contained in topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations and to contact physical irritants, said method comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of a composition comprising at least about 2.5% by weight of a hydroalcoholic extract of Cola nitida in a carrier suitable for use in contact with the skin, the composition being applied to the skin shortly before, simultaneously with, or shortly after the skin is exposed to a chemical irritant in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition or to a contact physical irritant.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of reducing the adverse reaction of skin to chemicals contained in topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations and to contact physical irritants, said method comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of a composition comprising at least about 2.5% by weight of a hydroalcoholic extract of Cola nitida in a carrier suitable for use in contact with the skin, the composition being applied to the skin shortly before, simultaneously with, or shortly after the skin is exposed to a chemical irritant in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition or to a contact physical irritant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the composition is applied to the skin shortly before the skin is exposed to a chemical irritant or to a contact physical irritant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the composition is applied to the skin shortly before a composition containing paramino benzoic acid or Balsam of Peru is applied to the skin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the composition is applied to the skin about 15 minutes or less before a composition containing paramino benzoic acid or Balsam of Peru is applied to the skin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the composition is applied to the skin shortly before that skin is waxed for the purpose of removing hair therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the composition is applied to the skin about 15 minutes or less before that skin is waxed for the purpose of removing hair therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the composition is applied to the skin about 15 minutes or less before the skin is exposed to a chemical irritant or to a contact physical irritant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the extract o nitida comprises at least about 5% by weight of the total composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the extract of Cola nitida comprises about 10-15% by weight of the total composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the extract of Cola nitida comprises at least about 5% by weight of the total composition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the extract of Cola nitida comprises about 10-15% by weight of the total composition.
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