Cosmetic preparation against acne

US12502350B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12502350-B2
Application numberUS-201917251301-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 14, 2019
Priority dateJun 14, 2018
Publication dateDec 23, 2025
Grant dateDec 23, 2025

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Cosmetic product of a packaging means having two spatially separated chambers, wherein the first chamber contains a lyophilisate of bacteria of the strains C. acnes 6609 (H1), C1, C3, D1, A5, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1 and/or F4, and the second chamber contains a cosmetic preparation containing water and a method for treating acne with this preparation.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A cosmetic product, wherein the product comprises a single container having two spatially separated chambers, the first chamber comprising a lyophilisate of bacteria of Cutibacterium acnes ( C. acnes ) strains 6609 (H1), C1, C3, D1, A5, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1 and/or F4 and the second chamber comprising a water-containing cosmetic preparation which comprises one or more of glycerol, panthenol, ubiquinone Q10, and/or hyaluronic acid. 2 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber has a pH of from 4 to 8. 3 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber comprises carrageenan and/or polyacrylic acid. 4 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber is free of xanthan gum. 5 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber is free of parabens, methylisothiazolinone, chloromethylisothiazolinone, 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate, DMDM-hydantoin, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2-ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate, isoamyl 4-methoxycinnamate, and 3-(4-methylbenzylidene)camphor. 6 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber contains one or more of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and/or citric acid. 7 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber is an aqueous preparation. 8 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber comprises starch. 9 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber comprises triglycerides and/or octyldodecanol. 10 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber is free of silicone oils, mineral oil and polyethylene glycols. 11 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic preparation in the second chamber has a viscosity of at least 500 mPa·s. 12 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein a weight ratio of lyophilisate to water-containing cosmetic preparation is 1:10 to 1:100. 13 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of lyophilisate to water-containing cosmetic preparation is selected such that 10 4 to 10 7 bacteria are present per 2 g of water-containing cosmetic preparation. 14 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the first chamber comprises a lyophilisate of bacteria of C. acnes strains C3 and/or K8. 15 . The cosmetic product of claim 14 , wherein the C. acnes strains C3 and K8 are used in equal proportions. 16 . The cosmetic product of claim 14 , wherein the first chamber further comprises C. acnes strains A5 and/or F4. 17 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a withdrawal device and a mixing device with which the contents of both chambers can be mixed in a closed system and a resultant mixture can be withdrawn from an opening. 18 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the contents of the first and second chambers of the container in mixed form are capable of treating acne when applied to skin affected by acne in an amount of from 0.003 g/cm 2 to 0.005 g/cm 2 . 19 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the single container is a double-chamber syringe or a multi-chamber blister. 20 . The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the first chamber further contains one or more of sodium chloride, octyldodecanol, neutral oil, and glycerol.

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  • Preparations for care of the skin · CPC title

  • Mixing prior to application · CPC title

  • Free of silicones · CPC title

  • Homopolymers or copolymers of acids; Metal or ammonium salts thereof, e.g. crotonic acid, (meth)acrylic acid; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers · CPC title

  • Mucopolysaccharides, e.g. hyaluronic acid; Derivatives thereof · CPC title

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What does patent US12502350B2 cover?
Cosmetic product of a packaging means having two spatially separated chambers, wherein the first chamber contains a lyophilisate of bacteria of the strains C. acnes 6609 (H1), C1, C3, D1, A5, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1 and/or F4, and the second chamber contains a cosmetic preparation containing water and a method for treating acne with this preparation.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Beiersdorf Ag, S Biomedic
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K8/99. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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