Emollient composition in emulsion form
AssigneePierre Fabre Medicament
InventorsValérie MUGUET, Jean-François CORDOLIANI
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Abstract
A novel paraben-free composition in oil in water or water in oil emulsion form includes water, glycerol, petrolatum, and liquid paraffin as well as at least one preservative different from parabens and at least two gelling agents of which one is a polyacrylamide type gelling agent. The composition is useful for the treatment of xerosis and/or cutaneous dryness states associated with dermatoses.
Claims16
Method preparing a stable composition in the form of an oil in water or water in oil emulsion comprising glycerol, vaseline, and liquid paraffin and at least one preservative different from parabens, wherein the method comprises:
- combining
- the emulsion with
- at least two gelling agents of which one is a polyacrylamide type gelling agent and one is selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, crosslinked polymers of acrylic acid of high molecular weight, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and mixtures thereof,
- wherein the addition of at least two gelling agents provides stability of the composition over time.
Method for improving the stability over time of an oil in water or water in oil emulsion comprising glycerol, vaseline, and liquid paraffin and at least one preservative different from parabens, wherein the method comprises:
- combining
- the emulsion with
- at least two gelling agents of which one is a polyacrylamide type gelling agent and one is selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, crosslinked polymers of acrylic acid of high molecular weight, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and mixtures thereof,
- wherein the addition of at least two gelling agents improves the stability of the composition over time.
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