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US 5,073,371 AGranted
Leave-on facial emulsion compositions
AssigneeRichardson-Vicks Inc.
InventorsDeborah J. Turner, Arvind M. Mehta, Jeanne M. Foley, Darrell G. Doughty
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Abstract
Disclosed are leave-on facial emulsion compositions that are substantially free from fats and oils and anionic surfactants, which provide improved control of sebum distribution over the surface of the skin. These compositions provide improved cosmetic benefits in terms of the control of the undesirable appearance and tactile sensation of oily skin.
Claims20
A leave-on facial emulsion composition, substantially free from fats and oils and anionic surfactants, comprising:
- (a) from about 0.01% to about 5% of a cationic surfactant;
- (b) from about 0.01% to about 5% of one or more of a carboxylic acid copolymer;
- (c) from about 1% to about 10% of a humectant;
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- (d) a cosmetically acceptable carrier;
- wherein said composition provides a contact angle between sebum and skin from 0.degree. to about 10.degree., and a spreading index for sebum migration greater than about 8300 pixels over the time period from 0-5 minutes.
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An emulsion as in claim wherein said emulsion further comprises from about 0.5% to about 30% titanium dioxide.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.