Patent Picks—Hair Relaxer; Acmella Oleracea, Ficus Benghalensis; Non-allergic Propolis, Paper Mulberry and More Natural Actives

By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine

Posted: September 28, 2011

Use of herbs in hair relaxation
US Patent 8025909
Assignee: Roux Laboratories Inc.
Publication Date: Sept. 27, 2011

Disclosed are compositions and methods for relaxing human hair with minimal damage to the hair. The composition is an aqueous mixture with a pH of at least 11 comprising at least one base and a pre-selected blend of dehydrated herbs. The composition is applied to human hair for a period of time sufficient to effect a desired amount of relaxation and the composition is removed from the hair with a rinsing liquid.

Cosmetic composition to accelerate repair of functional wrinkles
US Patent 8025907
Inventor: WA Belfer
Publication Date: Sept. 27, 2011

This composition consists of a combination of peptides that regenerate the dermal matrix and a rapid acting muscle relaxant derived from the extract of the plant Acmella oleracea. By limiting cutaneous deformation caused by the contraction of facial muscles, the extract increases the efficiency of the peptides in reducing expression lines.

Extracts and compounds from Ficus benghalensis for increasing hair growth and decreasing hair loss
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/113151
Assignee: A Armani, S Armani and C Seneviratne
Publication Date: Sept. 22, 2011