Cosmetic composition and methods of use
AssigneeAvon Products, Inc.
InventorsGLEN T ANDERSON, DMITRI PTCHELINTSEV, MICHAEL TRAUDT
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Abstract
There are disclosed cosmetic compositions and methods for protection of keratinous tissue against environmental aggressors, such as smoke, smog and UV radiation. The compositions have as an essential antioxidant: (i) hesperetin, (ii) tetrahydrocurcumin, (iii) tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin, or (iv) tetrahydrobisdemethoxycurcumin, or mixtures of thereof. The compositions are preferably in the form of oil in water emulsions and may optionally contain one or more emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, sunscreens, additional antioxidants, emollients, skin protectants, hair protectants, nail protectants and the like.
Claims20
A cosmetic composition comprising:
- an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of:
- (i) hesperetin, (ii) tetrahydrocurcumin, (iii) tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin, (iv) tetrahydrobisdemethoxycurcumin, and (v) mixtures of (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv);
- and
- a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.