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Cosmetic compositions containing fluorescent minerals
Assignee: Color Access Inc
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Filing: 1999-05-26
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Granted: 2003-07-15
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Expires: 2019-05-26
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not substantially alter the color of the skin. The compositions of the invention can be used as color cosmetics and skin treatment products, to replenish the skin's natural fluorescent glow.
Inventors
- 👤 Liliana George
- 👤 Joseph Gubernick
- 👤 Gheorghe Cioca
- 👤 Andrew J. Bevacqua
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/25; A61Q; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/02; A61Q1/08; A61K8/26; A61Q1/12; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/42; A61K2800/43; A61K2800/434
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to the skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant iron oxide, titanium dioxide or a combination thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of the color on the skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to the skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant iron oxide, titanium dioxide or a combination thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of the color on the skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the mineral shows a green or blue fluorescence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the mineral powder has an average particle size of no greater than about 45μ.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the particle size is from about 0.5 to about 5μ.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of dumortierite, scheelite, smithsonite, danburite, benitoite, fluorite, and halite.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
A cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of dumortierite, scheelite, smithsonite, danburite, benitoite, fluorite, and halite.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
A cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of axinite, scapolite, kyanite, sphalente, calcite, petalite, apatite, and cerussite.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
A cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of axinite, scapolite, kyanite, sphalente, calcite, petalite, apatite, and cerussite.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 5 which is a non-color cosmetic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 5 in which the mineral powder provides substantially no color when applied on the skin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The composition of claim 1 , in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of andalusite, chiastolite, amblygonite, phenakite, variscite, serpentine, amozonite, amethyst, chrysoberyl, turquoise, colorless tourmaline, yellow tourmaline, pink tourmaline, amber, opal, cerussite, fuchsite, disopide, ulexite, aragonite, and willemite.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
86 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, natural colorants, synthetic organic monomeric colorants, synthetic organic polymeric colorants, and combinations thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of fuchsite, diopside, ulexite, aragonite and willemite.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
86 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, natural colorants, synthetic organic monomeric colorants, synthetic organic polymeric colorants, and combinations thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of fuchsite, diopside, ulexite, aragonite and willemite.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
88 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, natural colorants, synthetic organic monomeric colorants, synthetic organic polymeric colorants, and combinations thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of dumortierite, scheelite, smithsonite, danburite, benitoite, fluorite, and halite.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
88 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, natural colorants, synthetic organic monomeric colorants, synthetic organic polymeric colorants, and combinations thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of dumortierite, scheelite, smithsonite, danburite, benitoite, fluorite, and halite.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
89 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, natural colorants, synthetic organic monomeric colorants, synthetic organic polymeric colorants, and combinations thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of axinite, scapolite, kyanite, sphalerite, calcite, petalite, apatite, and cerussite.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
89 words
A color cosmetic composition for application to skin comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of a fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, natural colorants, synthetic organic monomeric colorants, synthetic organic polymeric colorants, and combinations thereof, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not constitute a primary source of color on the skin, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of axinite, scapolite, kyanite, sphalerite, calcite, petalite, apatite, and cerussite.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim in which the powder is hydrophobically treated.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1 which is a foundation, eye shadow, or blush.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method of providing a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 1 .
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method of providing a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 10 .
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method of providing a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 11 .
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 6 which is a non-color cosmetic.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 6 in which the mineral powder provides substantially no color when applied on the skin.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 5 in which the mineral powder has an average particle size of no greater than about 45μ.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 5 in which the particle size is from about 0.5 to about 5μ.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 6 in which the mineral powder has an average particle size of greater than about 45μ.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 6 which the particle size is from about 0.5 to about 5μ.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method for providing, a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 5 .
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method for providing a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 6 .
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method for providing a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 9 .
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method for providing a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 12 .
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method for providing a glow to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition according to claim 13 .
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