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

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine

Posted: November 9, 2010

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Modulators of PPAR-type receptors and pharmaceutical/cosmetic applications thereof
US Patent 7829588
Publication date: Nov. 9, 2010
Assignee: Galderma Research & Development

This patent discloses novel compounds that modulate PPAR-type receptors; these are formulated into pharmaceutical compositions suited for administration in human or veterinary medicine (i.e., in dermatology and in the field of cardiovascular diseases, immune diseases and/or diseases linked to the metabolism of lipids; or, alternatively, into cosmetic compositions, in particular in body and hair care, and more particularly for regulating and/or restoring skin lipid metabolism.

Surfactant composition method for production thereof and cosmetic comprising said composition
US Patent 7829521
Publication date: Nov. 9, 2010
Assignees: Eiffage Travaux Publics and Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Rennes

The invention relates to surfactant compositions made from esters or amides of the betaine glycine, produced by reaction of the glycine betaine with a sulphonic acid and an alcohol or a fatty-chain amine derived from vegetable oils. The invention further relates to a cosmetic comprising said surfactant composition, in particular, liquid soap, bath foam, shower gel or shampoo.

Detergent cosmetic compositions comprising four surfactants, a cationic polymer, and a beneficial agent and uses thereof
US Patent 7829514
Publication date: Nov. 9, 2010
Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.