Patent Picks—Microencapsulation, Maillard Reaction and Ether Guanidines for Antiperspirants

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Posted: June 6, 2012

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Disclosed in this patent are water-in-oil aerosol emulsion compositions and related methods; in particular, aerosol emulsions containing an active agent. In some embodiments, the aerosol emulsion comprises a propellant dissolved in the oil phase and may include a pharmaceutical agent to treat the skin. This agent may be an antimicrobial, i.e., antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, etc.; an anti-acne agent; a corticosteroid; anti-inflammatory compounds; antipruritic; antiperspirant; antidandruff agent; skin protectant; or sunscreen, among others.

Process for treating perspiration using a carbonyl compound capable of reacting via the Maillard reaction
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/069310
Publication date: May 31, 2012
Assignee: L'Oreal, D Bernard and O Aubrun

This invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating human perspiration, which consists of applying to human keratin a composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable support: at least one compound comprising at least one free carbonyl function that is capable of reacting with at least one amine compound via the Maillard reaction, and more particularly with proteins of the horny layer of the skin. The present invention also relates to the cosmetic use, as an agent for treating perspiration.

Concentrated, creamy to solid and dry compositions of an oil-in-water emulsion for producing improved foods in terms of sensory aspects and nutrition physiology
US Patent Application 2120135125
Publication date: May 31, 2012
Inventors: G Muschiolik and KO Paulus

The invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion, substantially comprising protein, polysaccharide and oil or fat having unique stabilizing properties, which is suited for use as a thickener, suspending agent, coating material, and as an additive to food in the production of a plurality of products. In the sector of health care products, the compositions according to the invention are useful as carriers or vehicles in formulations of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and personal hygiene products. Examples include shampoos and conditioners, sunscreen lotions, lipsticks and eye shadow and the like, and may contain amino acids, peptides, proteins and derivatives thereof; UV-screening substances; sebum-regulating agents; antiperspirants and antioxidants.