Methods of cleansing skin and rinse-off or wipe-off compositions therefor

US9237995B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9237995-B2
Application numberUS-201314027798-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 16, 2013
Priority dateMar 4, 2005
Publication dateJan 19, 2016
Grant dateJan 19, 2016

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Abstract

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Methods of cleansing skin comprise the steps of contacting the skin with a cleansing compositions comprising a fatty ester in combination with a lipid, and either rinsing the composition from the skin with water or wiping the composition from the skin with a dry or damp substrate. The cleansing compositions can comprise at least 8%, by weight of the composition, of fatty ester and/or further comprise a nonionic surfactant and less than about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an alcohol solvent such as ethanol, isopropanol, or mixtures thereof. The methods and compositions provide skin cleansing and hydration benefits.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of cleansing skin, said method comprising the steps of: (a) contacting said skin with a composition comprising: i) from about 8% to about 20%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of a fatty ester selected from the group consisting of isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl isostearate, and a mixture thereof; ii) from about 1% to about 10%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of a high modulus lipid comprising petrolatum and mineral oil; iii) a s…

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  • Human Necessities · mapped topic

  • Human Necessities · mapped topic

  • A61K8/31Primary

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  • Human Necessities · mapped topic

  • Human Necessities · mapped topic

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What does patent US9237995B2 cover?
Methods of cleansing skin comprise the steps of contacting the skin with a cleansing compositions comprising a fatty ester in combination with a lipid, and either rinsing the composition from the skin with water or wiping the composition from the skin with a dry or damp substrate. The cleansing compositions can comprise at least 8%, by weight of the composition, of fatty ester and/or further co…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Procter & Gamble, Procter & Gamble
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K8/31. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 19 2016 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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