US 6,887,859 B2 · Topical compositions containing fluid-absorbent solids and adhesive fluids

Abstract

Disclosed are topical compositions, including methods of applying those compositions to absorb sweat and sebum from the skin, wherein the compositions comprise (A) fluid-absorbent solids having a Water Absorption Value of at least about 0.5 grams/gram; (B) an adhesive fluid; and (C) a liquid carrier; herein the composition has an Average Wear Index Value of at least about 60%. The topical compositions provide effective delivery and deposition of the fluid-absorbent solid onto the skin from an extended wear composition.

Claims48

Dependent claims

A method of absorbing sweat and sebum from the skin, said method comprising the topical application to the skin of a liquid composition comprising:

(A) fluid-absorbent solids having a Water Absorption Value of at least about 0.5 gram/gram;
(B) an adhesive fluid;
and
(C) a liquid carrier,
wherein the topical composition has a Average Wear Index of at least about 25%.

2 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

10/255,283Filed 26 Sep 2002 · us provisional application

Priority

26 Sep 2001

Published

US 2003/0118533 A126 Jun 2003

Granted

3 May 2005

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification18 codes

A61K 8/19
Characterised by the composition: containing inorganic ingredients
A61K 8/25
Containing inorganic ingredients: silicon; Compounds thereof
A61K 8/27
Containing inorganic ingredients: zinc; Compounds thereof
A61K 8/731
Polysaccharides: cellulose; Quaternized cellulose derivatives

Topical compositions containing fluid-absorbent solids and adhesive fluids

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Abstract

Claims48