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Patent Pick: How Low Can pH Go?

The best solution for formulating isn't always best for the skin; take low pH, for example. However, if P&G inventors are right, low pH and skin benefits may be compatible after all—and formulators may no longer be in limbo.

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Patent Pick: Bacteria vs. Bacteria Clash Over Acne

In the acne battle, science has gotten smarter. It has gathered new intelligence on the enemy, and is directing covert operations to neutralize the source. In fact, this patent application arms rebel bacteria to do the "dirty work," on-site.

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Patent Pick: Giving Mascara Mishaps the Slip

Clumping, smudging and other mascara mishaps could become history thanks to a new invention from L'Oréal. Here, high levels of plant oil replace wax to provide desired benefits to mascara.

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Patent Pick: Licorice Love for Diabetic Skin

Some skin conditions may look alike, e.g., dryness, itching and pigmentation, but they don't act alike. This is especially the case for diabetic skin. Here, Beiersdorf inventors searched for answers to treat these specific needs and found an answer rooted in licorice: licochalcone A.

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Patent Pick: Rosacea Redness Gets the Flush

Rosy cheeks, they say, are a sign of good health but in the case of rosacea, they are a hyper-reactive reality. Thus, in this patent application, Allergan has developed an α1-adrenoceptor that flushes out the truth.

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Patent Pick: Aqueous-compatible Nanoparticle Skin Care

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's pick relates to polydots to enable the formation of aqueous-compatible nanoparticle compositions for various skin treatments.

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Patent Pick: Anti-acne Sunscreen with Salicylic Acid

A recent L'Oréal patent application discloses a sunscreen formulation with anti-acne properties thanks to the inclusion of salicylic acid and one additional acne active. The formula reportedly is stable and effective.

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Patent Pick: Water and Sweat to Boost SPF?

Water and sweat are typical antagonists in the life of a sunscreen formula. Inventors from Shiseido have found a way for them to play key supporting roles, in this patent application. The plot thickens.

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Patent Pick: Emulsion Stability with Amphiphilic Anisotropic Powder

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's technology, from AMOREPACIFIC Corp., relates to an amphiphilic anisotropic powder-containing emulsion with excellent stability.

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Patent Pick: Denying Skin and Hair DNA Damage

Cornell University, the University of Louisville and Repairogen Corp. have focused on protein degradation to heal skin and hair DNA in a novel way. A new patent application explains.

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Patent Pick: Nature-inspired Deodorant Active Scent-sation

Smell that? We don't. That unscented sensation is L'Oréal's latest patent for a deodorant active based on spiculisporic acid, which is naturally present in the the marine mold species Aspergillus.

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Patent Pick: Unilever Takes Charge of Cleansing, Literally

There's a battle ensuing between microbes and anti-microbes that transcends the physical skin barrier to a larger, regulatory one. Regardless, Unilever inventors are charging ahead utilizing electrons to enhance the power of oligodynamic metals.

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Sub-Micron Oil Particles Make the Patent Cut

“This technology represents a way forward ... to incorporate functional actives that are not water-soluble into a consumer-desirable product ... in a safe and effective manner,” reports LEI.

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Patent Pick: Witch (Hazel)-enhanced, Zinc-based Antiperspirant

In the spirit of Halloween, this Patent Pick features a Colgate-Palmolive invention for an aluminum-free, zinc-based antiperspirant or deodorant including optional soothing ingredients—such as witch (hazel) water.

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Patent Pick: Carob Germ/Caffeine Slimming Duo

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's choice is a carob germ extract and caffeine duo for anti-cellulite and slimming applications.

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Patent Pick: Indolyl for Smarter Skin Whitening

Skin whitening still ranks among the top demands from cosmetic consumers, especially those in Asia. As such, Unilever researchers have been seeking safer, more efficient means to manage melanin. Their answer? Quite possibly, indolyl. A new patent application explains.

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Patent Pick: High-SPF, Low-filter Sunscreen

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight, from Unilever, is a sunscreen composition that provides high protection with low levels of UV filters.

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Patent Pick: Aptamer Aptly Fitted for Anti-aging

MMPs have long been the target of research to inhibit the signs of aging. So, the cosmetic researchers on a new patent from LVMH and INSERM are in good company—albeit with a new, more effective guest molecule. This patent explains.

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