Patent Picks— HASE Rheology Modifiers, Elastomeric Silanes, Biodegradable Polymers, Color Changing, Extracting Soapberry and More for Cleansing

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

Posted: December 6, 2011

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Composition comprising biodegradable polymers for use in a cosmetic composition
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/149689
Publication Date: Dec. 1, 2011
Assignee: Micro Powders Inc. and D Gittleman

The present invention relates to polymer powder compositions for cosmetic compositions, cosmetic compositions comprising such polymer powders, processes for manufacturing the polymer powders, methods of making cosmetic compositions and the use of such cosmetic compositions in topical applications.

More particularly, the present invention relates to cosmetic compositions, including fine particle cosmetic products, loose and packed cosmetic powders, foundations, eye shadows, scrub soaps, scrubs, exfoliating agents, creams, liquids, gels, lotions and compositions suitable for keratin materials made from micronized biodegradable polymers. The compositions according to the invention are intended more particularly for the keratin materials of human beings, such as the skin (including the scalp), the nails and keratin fibers, and/or mucous membranes.

Topical pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions that transcur through a deficit of maturation of the cornified envelope
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/147933
Publication Date: Dec. 1, 2011
Assignee: Laboratorios Leti S.L., N Serra-Baldrich, G Garcia Bertran

Disclosed is a combination of glycerin, niacinamide, and an extract of Fucus serratus, topical pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions containing them, processes for their preparations,  their pharmaceutical use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disease or conditions that transcur through a deficit of maturation of the cornified envelope, and their cosmetic use as a skin care agent, skin barrier recovery agent and moisturizer.