Sunscreen compositions and methods of their use

US2016008244A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016008244-A1
Application numberUS-201514793493-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateJul 7, 2015
Priority dateJul 11, 2014
Publication dateJan 14, 2016
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Described herein are topical skin compositions useful for protecting the skin from the sun. The topical skin compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as homosalate; octisalate; oxybenzone; octocrylene; avobenzone; C12-15 alkyl benzoate; dicaprylyl carbonate; glycerin; VP/eicosene copolymer; cetearyl alcohol; caprylyl methicone; ceteth-20 phosphate; silica; and ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer. The compositions may also comprise other cosmetic ingredients, examples of which include film formers, preservatives, emulsifiers, conditioning agents, and moisturizers. Also disclosed are methods of using the topical skin compositions.

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1 . A topical skin composition comprising: homosalate; octocrylene; octisalate; oxybenzone; avobenzone; C12-15 alkyl benzoate; dicaprylyl carbonate; glycerin; VP/eicosene copolymer; cetearyl alcohol; caprylyl methicone; ceteth-20 phosphate; silica; and ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer. 2 . The topical skin composition of claim 1 , comprising: 1 to 15% by weight of homosalate; 1 to 15% by weight of octocrylene; 1 to 15% by weig…

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What does patent US2016008244A1 cover?
Described herein are topical skin compositions useful for protecting the skin from the sun. The topical skin compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as homosalate; octisalate; oxybenzone; octocrylene; avobenzone; C12-15 alkyl benzoate; dicaprylyl carbonate; glycerin; VP/eicosene copolymer; cetearyl alcohol; caprylyl methicone; ceteth-20 phosphate; silica; and ammonium acryloyldimethylta…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Mary Kay Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K8/37. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Jan 14 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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