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

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This application discloses natural product extracts and compounds from an aerial root of a Ficus plant, such as Ficus benghalensis. The application also discloses the use of natural product extracts and compounds from Ficus plants for increasing hair growth and decreasing hair loss. Methods of producing the extracts and isolating the compounds are further disclosed.

Oral supplement
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/116220
Assignee: Arbonne International LLC, P Matravers, D Hicks, S Wiener and M Arth
Publication Date: Sept. 22, 2011

This patent discusses an oral supplement containing bilberry extract, quercetin, beta-carotene, coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, vitamins, and minerals, which supports skin health, as well as a method of administering the same, alone and in conjunction with a topical skin care composition.

Topical skin care composition
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/116216
Assignee: Arbonne International LLC, P Matravers, D Hicks, S Wiener and M Arth
Publication Date: Sept. 22, 2011

Disclosed are topical skin care compositions containing a combination of ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof; brown algae extract; a blend of botanical extracts comprising cucumber extract, watercress extract, birch leaf extract, red clover extract and St. John's wort extract; and optional ginseng extract. Also disclosed is method of using the same.