Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba protein is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, hair tonics, hair fixatives, hair mousses, bath and shower gels, liquid soaps, moisturizing sprays, makeup, pressed powder formulations, lip products, bath additives, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizers, premoistened towelettes, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 23, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2003
Assignees:
MGP Ingredients, Inc., Desert Whale Jojoba Protein
Inventors:
Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 23, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 22, 2003
Assignees:
Midwest Grain Products, Desert Whale Jojoba Protein
Inventors:
Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson