Anti-pollution topical composition
AssigneeL'oreal
InventorsEmmanuelle Labrousse, Jose Cotovio
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Abstract
The present application relates to the use of starch as an anti-pollution agent. The application also relates to a composition for topical application containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one starch and at least one silicone gum, and to its uses in cosmetics and dermatology.
Claims27
A method of protecting keratin material from pollution, comprising topically applying to the keratin material of a person in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of starch.
A composition comprising 1.) an unmodified starch selected from the group consisting of from corn starch, rice starch, cassava starch, potato starch, wheat starch, sorghum starch and pea starch, and 2.) a silicone gum.
A cosmetic treatment process for a keratin material in order to improve its cell respiration and/or to reduce its desquamation and/or to prevent it from becoming dull and/or dirty, which comprises applying to the keratin material of a person in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of starch.
An article of manufacture comprising:
- a composition comprising starch and optionally a silicone gum, and one or both of a) and b):
- a) instructions for use of said composition as a pollution protectant, and
- b) indicia indicating a pollution protectant ability of said composition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.