Patent Picks—Açai Palm Anti-aging, Sea Fennel and Tomato Healing, Ginger Antioxidant and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Posted: November 27, 2012

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to naturals and botanicals in personal care.

Euterpe oleracea fruit, Punica granatum sterols, etc., in topical skin care
US Pat 8318222
Publication date: Nov. 27, 2012
Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.

Disclosed in this patent is a multifunctional topical skin care composition and methods for its use. In particular, the formula can hydrate skin, increase its firmness, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. The composition can include a combination of skin active ingredients comprising: Euterpe oleracea (açai palm) fruit extract, Punica granatum sterols, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and niacinamide; a combination of skin moisturizing agents comprising glycerin and Butyrospermum parkii; a photo stable combination of sunscreen agents providing an SPF 15 or higher; and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle that imparts a non-greasy feel when applied to skin.

Bioactive compositions from Theacea plants, their production and use
US Pat 8318220
Publication date: Nov. 27, 2012
Assignee: Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC

The present invention relates to isolated compositions containing bioactive fractions derived from Theacea plant cell juice or cell walls and topical formulations containing them. Said compositions can inhibit inflammatory activity in skin and protect against ultraviolet light-induced damage, as well as normalize skin disorders.