Cosmetic lip product with sour flavor
AssigneeBonne Bell, Inc.
InventorsAlbert C. Rose III, Barbara L. Cashmere, Paul J. Breha III, Janet W. Thompson
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Abstract
Methods for making a sour tasting cosmetic lip product containing one or more acids dissolved in a base composition, and the products formed thereby, are disclosed. The products possess a pleasing sour taste while not producing irritation or burning on the lips or mouth. Ingredients such as sunblocks, moisturizers and vitamins may be added to the compositions depending on the properties desired in the final product. The compositions according to the present invention comprise from about 2% to about 25% by weight acid and are preferably anhydrous.
Claims23
A composition for application on the lips, said composition comprising:
- a cosmetic base,
- an acid present in a concentration sufficient to produce a sour taste when said composition is applied to the lips without discomfort or irritation.
A sour tasting composition for application on the lips, said composition comprising:
- one or more acids selected from the group consisting of citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, propionic acid, acetic acid and lactic acid in a concentration of from about 2% to about 15% by weight of said total composition;
- a solvent that is miscible in said cosmetic base and in which said acid is miscible in a concentration of from about 5% to about 20% by weight of said total composition;
- and
- a cosmetic base in a concentration of from about 60% to about 85% by weight of said total composition.
A process for forming a sour tasting composition suitable for application on the lips, said process comprising the steps of:
- providing an acid;
- dissolving said acid in a solvent to produce a solution;
- and
- subsequently dissolving a cosmetic base in said solution.
A process for forming a sour tasting composition suitable for application on the lips, said process comprising the steps of:
- providing one or more acids selected from the group consisting of citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, propionic acid, acetic acid and lactic acid;
- dissolving said acids in a solvent at a temperature of between about 80° C. and 90° C. with continuous stirring to produce a solution, said solvent selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, butylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and glycerin;
- adding a cosmetic base, heated to a temperature of about 80 to 85° C. to said solution with continuous stirring to form a mixture;
- removing the heat from the mixture;
- stirring said mixture for about 2 to 4 hours;
- subsequently allowing said mixture to sit without stirring for about 6 to 24 hours;
- and
- then stirring said mixture for an additional 1 to 3 hours.
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