An antimicrobial composition
US-2018360724-A1 · Dec 20, 2018 · US
An antimicrobial composition for tackling malodour
US2023149274A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2023149274-A1 |
| Application number | US-202117923076-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Publication date | May 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | — |
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The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, more particularly to a method and a composition to prevent or treat malodour, especially body malodor. This is achieved through a composition that comprises alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene in combination with thymol or terpineol. The composition is also seen to have anti-acne benefits.
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1 .- 13 . (canceled) 14 . An antimicrobial composition comprising: i) an alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene wherein the alkyl group comprises 2 to 10 carbon atoms; ii) 0.005% to 1% by weight of the composition of an essential oil compound selected from thymol, terpineol, or a combination thereof, and iii) a cosmetically acceptable base, wherein the cosmetically acceptable base is selected from an anhydrous base, gel, emulsion, lotion, paste, spray, cream, or any combination thereof, wherein the anhydrous base comprises at least one of a silicone compound, an alcohol, or a wax. 15 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein the alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene comprises 2 to 6 carbon atoms. 16 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein the alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene is a hexyl resorcinol having the chemical structure: 17 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein the composition comprises a combination of thymol and terpineol. 18 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein the composition comprises 0.0005% to 10% by weight of the composition of the alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene. 19 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein the cosmetically acceptable base is anhydrous. 20 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein the composition is in a form of a stick, a roll-on device, an aerosol can, or a spray. 21 . The composition according to claim 19 , wherein the cosmetically acceptable base is in the form of a sanitizer comprising more than 60 wt. % ethanol. 22 . The composition according to claim 14 for providing malodor reduction to skin on application of the composition to a desired skin surface. 23 . The composition according to claim 14 for providing anti acne benefit on application of the composition to a desired skin surface.
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Anti-perspirants or body deodorants (deodorisation of air A61L9/00) · CPC title
Anti-acne agents · CPC title
At least two compounds being classified in the same subclass of A61K8/18 · CPC title
- A61Q19/008Primary
Preparations for oily skin · CPC title
Antimicrobial preparations · CPC title
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- What does patent US2023149274A1 cover?
- The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, more particularly to a method and a composition to prevent or treat malodour, especially body malodor. This is achieved through a composition that comprises alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene in combination with thymol or terpineol. The composition is also seen to have anti-acne benefits.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Conopco Inc Dba Unilever
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61Q19/008. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu May 18 2023 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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