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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The compositions can be included in a cosmetic vehicle such as an emulsion (e.g., o/w and w/o), cream, lotion, solution (e.g., aqueous or hydro-alcoholic solution), anhydrous base (e.g., lipstick or a powder), gel and ointment. In other non-limiting embodiments, the compositions of the present invention can be included in anti-aging, cleansing or moisturizing products.

Cosmetic composition for skin cleansing
United States Patent Application 20110294711
Publication Date: Dec. 1, 2011
Assignee: CAL Brasilino De, R Pereira Lima, JA Bucchi, VC Boschetti, CE De Souza, R Rubens Miguel and J Ferreira Alves

The present invention describes a cosmetic composition for skin cleansing, the end product of which has peculiar and improved physical characteristics with regard to plasticity, malleability, moldability and non-friability. Said peculiar and improved physical characteristics occur because of the presence of a structural analog of vegetable starch in the formulation of the end product. Said cosmetic composition for skin cleansing comprises: at least one surfactant; fecula; at least one cosmetic agent and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Method for extracting substances from soapberry fruit and seed and products made therefrom
US Patent Application 20110293760
Publication Date: Dec. 1, 2011
Assignee: H-J Hsu

Discussed is a manufacturing technique for extracting active interface saponin and organic substances from soapberry; organic elements and oleic alcohol products from soapberry seeds through the process of fermentation and end products made therefrom. T