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Patent Picks—New Rodlike C.I. Pigment, Broad-spectrum Preservative; Sensory Activators and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Posted: January 26, 2011

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The present invention relates to anhydrous, transfer-resistant cosmetic lip compositions suitable for application to lips that comprise modified silicones, particularly, aminosilicones; epoxy modified and carboxy modified silicones; an organosiloxane resin; a definitive diorganopolysiloxane polymer; and a volatile carrier. Upon application, the composition forms a thin but durable film that is resistant to transfer upon contact with objects such as clothing, towels, cups, handkerchiefs and tissues. The present invention also relates to methods of enhancing performance and/or appearance by the addition of modified silicone fluids in long wearing lip color products.

Sensory

Topical compositions and methods for enhancing or treating female sexual response
US Patent 7875299
Publication date: Jan. 25, 201
Assignee: Semprae Laboratories, Inc.

This patent relates to compositions for the enhancement of sexual pleasure, conditions, disorders, and diseases related to female reproductive physiology. For instance, the present invention relates to all aspects of modulating the female sexual response and enhancing sexual pleasure. Accordingly, the described compositions, preferably for topical or local use, comprise botanical extracts and/or actives such as the following: borage seed oil, Angelica pubescens root and other angelica species, Coleus forskohlii extract, vinpocetine, ferulic acid, magnesium, ascorbyl palmitate, capric/caprylic triglyceride, silica, and equivalents thereof.

Substances that increase the activation threshold of immune cells
US Patent Application 20110008394
Publication date: Jan. 13, 2011
Assignee: BASF Beauty Care Solutions France S.A.S.