US 10,117,826 B2 · Bodily lubricating and moisturizing compositions containing plant mucilage

Abstract

A body lubricating and moisturizing formulation utilizes a mucilage-containing extract derived from a plant such as okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (Hibiscus esculentus). The formulation may be provided as a free liquid such as a solution, suspension, foam or spray or alternatively impregnated into an absorbent solid article such as a wipe, swab, a bandage or a gauze. Application of the formulation to a mucosal or external bodily tissue result in the application of a layer of mucilage that lubricates and moisturizes the tissue as well as protects it from external damage from foreign particles and UV irradiation. The formulation may be impregnated into a cloth pad to provide an eyelid wipe.

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Dependent claims

A lubricating and moisturizing formulation for application to a bodily tissue, said formulation comprising

mucilage extracted from Abelmoschus, wherein said mucilage is present in the formulation at a concentration of 0.001%-5.0% (w/v);
one or more emollients;
and
one or more antioxidants;
caffeine as an antioxidant;
sodium phytate as a chelating agent;
hydrolyzed soy protein as a moisturizer;
and, ethylhexylglycerin as a conditioning agent and preservative;
and, phenoxyethanol as a preservative;
wherein said formulation is intended to be applied to a bodily tissue selected from the group comprising external tissues and mucosal tissues, and said formulation lubricates and moisturizes said bodily tissue.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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