Patent Picks—Vitamin D3, Organosilicones, Polycarbonate Polyols, Silicone Gel, Arginine and More Related to Skin Feel

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

Posted: October 11, 2011

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Compositions useful in the treatment of skin atrophy and improvement of skin appearance and texture are disclosed. The methods include the topical administration of vitamin D3 or specific vitamin D3 analogs as an essential ingredient either on its own or in combination with cADPR and/or nicotinamide. The compositions are particularly effective in preventing and treating signs of chronological and or photoaging including fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration.

Adsorptivity imparting agent containing porous silica
United States Patent 8034740
Publication Date: Oct. 11, 2011
Assignee: Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd., Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho

This patent details a moisture- or protein-adsorbability imparting agent, comprising a porous silica with a hexagonal pore structure, an average pore size of from 0.8-20 nm, an average particle size of 50-100 μm, a specific surface area of 400-2000 m²/g and a pore volume of from 0.1 to 3.0 cm³/g.

This agent can be used for imparting absorbability of moisture or a protein to a material selected from the group consisting of food wrapping materials; filtration aid agents; sanitary articles; compositions containing a synthetic resin; moisture-controlled material; covering materials for wounds; insulation substrates; coating materials for semiconductor devices; cosmetics; inkjet recording media; and compositions containing synthetic fibers.

Polyurethane dispersions based on polycarbonate polyols and suitable for use in personal care products
United States Patent 8034322
Publication Date: Oct. 11, 2011
Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC and Bayer MaterialScience