KAO USA INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120269743 | SELF-TANNING COMPOSITIONS HAVING REDUCED MAILLARD REACTION MALODOR - The present invention provides novel cosmetic compositions for artificially tanning the skin, utilizing skin-tanning agents and odor-mitigating materials, such as specifically defined starch materials. The compositions reduce the undesirable odors associated with the reaction between the skin-tanning agents, such as dihydroxyacetone, and the skin (chemically known as the Maillard reaction). The method of using those compositions and of formulating those compositions is also disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
20120171266 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE COMPOSITIONS - Cosmetic compositions which, when applied to the skin, mask skin imperfections and provide more uniform skin tone are described. The compositions can be formulated to address the needs of users having a specific skin tone. The compositions include one or more pigments (e.g., iron oxides) and may also include reflective particles such as mica coated with iron oxide and/or titanium dioxide. The compositions can be oil-in-water emulsions comprising a discontinuous oil phase dispersed in a continuous aqueous phase. The compositions can also include emollients, one or more skin sheen additives, a film former (e.g., polycyclopentadiene) and isohexadecane. Compositions formulated for lighter skin tones can include one or more sunscreen agents. The compositions can be formulated to have high color transfer resistance. Methods of making the compositions and methods of treatment comprising applying the compositions to the skin are also described. | 07-05-2012 |