Abstract: Cosmetic product systems comprise a transfer resistant, flexible film forming cosmetic product having a solubility parameter on the Hildebrand scale of less than or equal to 8.5 (calories/cm3)½, and a second composition comprising an oil having a C log P value greater than or equal to 13. The oil is selected from the group consisting of polyol fatty acid polyesters, triglycerides, glycerin/diethylene glycol/adipate cross polymers and mixtures thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 28, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 29, 2003
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Thomas Elliot Rabe, Lee Ellen Drechsler, Edward Dewey Smith, III, Terutomo Dohmae, Christina M. Hines
Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions for effecting an immediate improvement in the appearance and feel of skin, in addition to providing chronic improvements in skin appearance. The compositions comprise from 0.5% to 25% of a first particulate material having a refractive index of from 1.3 to 1.7, the particulate material being dispersed in the composition and having a median particle size of from 2 to 30 um, and an active effective for chronically regulating skin condition selected from Vitamin B3 compounds, retinoids, and mixtures thereof. Preferred emobodiments are oil in water emulsions further comprising a second particulate material having a larger particle size than the first.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 8, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 22, 2003
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Petra Helga Beck, Robert Francis Date, Mario Elmen Tremblay
Abstract: Cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin comprise a cyclodextrin compound and a salicylic acid or salicylic acid derivative, wherein the composition is in the form of a water-in-silicone emulsion having a continuous silicone oil-containing phase and a discontinuous aqueous phase.
The compositions herein provide improved anti-acne/anti-inflammatory activity together with reduced skin irritation.