Patent Picks—Hair and Eyelash Growth, Fixatives, Surfactants and More

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine

Posted: November 9, 2010

Chosen biweekly by Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine editor, for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features recently issued patents relevant to hair care, styling and growth.

Panthenyl ethyl ether, inositol, milk protein to promote hair growth
US Patent Application 20100249043
Publication date: Sept. 30, 2010
Assignee: La Canada Ventures Inc.

The present invention relates to a composition for promoting hair growth and a method of use thereof. The composition comprises: a) 0.15% w/w to 4.5% w/w, preferably 0.15% to 0.75%, of panthenyl ethyl ether; b) 0.15% w/w to 4.5% w/w, preferably 0.15% to 0.75%, inositol; c) 0.015% w/w to 0.9% w/w, preferably 0.015% to 0.15%, milk protein; and d) 0.03% w/w to 1.8% w/w, preferably 0.03% to 0.3%, of one or more sulfur-rich amino acids. The composition and method are reportedly capable of making hair longer and thicker in a relatively short time without any serious side effects.

Peptide copper complex to increase eyelash, eyebrow fullness, length
US Patent Application 20100249042
Publication date: Sept. 30, 2010
Assignee: ProCyte Corp.

The present patent discloses a composition comprising at least one peptide copper complex that is applied to the base of eyelashes and eyebrows to increase their fullness and length. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for such treatment.