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US 12,697,293 B2Granted
Natural skincare compositions
AssigneeLocus Solutions Ipco, LLC
InventorsSean Farmer, Ken Alibek
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Abstract
The topical cosmetic compositions and methods of the subject invention can be used to improve the health and/or appearance of skin by, for example, treating and/or preventing a variety of skin conditions. The invention also provides compositions and methods for enhanced sunless tanning. Biological amphiphilic molecules are used as active components, formulation enhancers and/or delivery vessels for skin active components.
Claims2
A method for improving the health and/or appearance of a subject's skin, wherein the method comprises applying, directly to the subject's skin, a topical composition consisting essentially of:
- sophorolipids (SLPs);
- an oat extract or salicylic acid;
- one of cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, pentylene glycol, vitamin A, and tocopherol, and
- a dermatologically-acceptable carrier;
- wherein the sophorolipids are present in an amount from 1.0% to 15% by weight and are present in a ratio of linear to lactonic SLP of 0:1 to 1:10, and
- wherein the improved skin health and/or appearance is reduction in wrinkles, crow's feet, dark eye circles, blemishes, age spots, or a reduction in psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, sunburn, rosacea, insect bites or stings, atopic dermatitis, and chronic wounds.
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