# US 2019/0167747 A1 · Sebum control and anti-acne composition

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- Number: US 2019/0167747 A1
- Document ID: US20190167747A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/267,889
- Filed: 2019-02-05
- Published: 2019-06-06
- Earliest claimed: 2010-12-28
- Assignees: Mary Kay Inc.
- Applicants: Mary Kay Inc.
- Inventors: Tiffany CARLE
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167747A1

## CPC

- A61K 36/61: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family), e.g. teatree or eucalyptus
- A61K 8/9789: Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
- A61K 8/9794: Liliopsida [monocotyledons]
- A61P 17/00: Drugs for dermatological disorders
- A61P 17/10: Anti-acne agents
- A61Q 19/008: {Preparations for oily skin}
- A61K: PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)
- A61P: SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
- A61Q: SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS

## Abstract

A method for reducing skin inflammation or reducing sebum production from sebaceous glands is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Psidium guajava fruit extract and Kunzea ericoides leaf extract, wherein topical application of the composition reduces skin inflammation or sebum production from sebaceous glands.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for reducing skin inflammation or reducing sebum production from sebaceous glands, the method comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Psidium guajava fruit extract and Kunzea ericoides leaf extract, wherein topical application of the composition reduces skin inflammation or reduces sebum production from sebaceous glands.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the skin in need thereof is inflamed skin.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the skin in need thereof is oily skin.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3, wherein the oily skin has a shiny appearance.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the Psidium guajava fruit extract is a hydroglycolic extract and the Kunzea ericoides leaf extract is an aqueous extract.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the composition is free of alcohol.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the Psidium guajava fruit extract does not include the leaf portion of Psidium guajava.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the composition includes 0.01% by weight to 10% by weight of the composition of the Psidium guajava fruit extract and 0.01% by weight to 10% by weight of the composition of the Kunzea ericoides leaf extract.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the composition does not include a UV absorption agent, a cyanin, aloe vera, red clover extract, and a silicone containing compound.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the composition includes a moisturizing agent, an antioxidant, and an emulsifier.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the composition is applied to the T-zone of a person's face.