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Patent Picks—Lotion-infused Hand Towels; Homarine and Erythritol; MNTF Peptides and More for Moisturization

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Posted: March 5, 2013

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Easily dispersible lipidic phase
US Patent 8388985
Publication date: March 5, 2013
Assignee: Nestec S.A.

The present invention relates to the use of a lipidic phase comprising an oil and a lipophilic additive (LPA) that is suitable to make an oil-in-water emulsion by application of low energy or a manual operation. The lipidic phase contains an LPA, which forms self-assembly structures inside the emulsion oil droplets. The aqueous phase contains a hydrophilic emulsifier, and the lipidic and aqueous phases are mixed without using classical high shearing devices or homogenizers.

Moisturizing cosmetic composition comprising a combination of homarine and erythritol
US Patent 8388939
Publication date: March 5, 2013
Assignee: Sederma, S.A.S.

Disclosed in this patent is a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutic composition comprising a combination of homarine and erythritol as well as a non-therapeutic treatment method to improve cutaneous hydration, prevent and/or treat cutaneous dryness signs, restore and/or protect the cutaneous barrier function, and protect cells of the skin and/or  scalp from osmotic shocks, for example, from UV radiation.

Marine botanicals to provide nutrition to aging, environmentally damaged skin
US Patent 8388978
Publication date: March 5, 2013
Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.

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