Mary Kay. has filed a patent for a method involving the topical application of a composition containing caffeine, escin, and an extract from Ascophyllum nodosum to reduce cellulite, improve skin texture, and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. The patent claims have been canceled. GlobalData’s report on Mary Kay gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Mary Kay, Nanoemulsion cosmetics was a key innovation area identified from patents. Mary Kay's grant share as of January 2024 was 56%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Cellulite reduction composition with caffeine, escin, and ascophyllum nodosum
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20240033192A1) discloses a method for treating skin or hair by topically applying a composition containing inositol, urea, and trehalose. The method aims to provide treatment to the skin or hair of a human individual. Additionally, the composition may include various other ingredients such as salicylic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinal, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, ginger oil, rosemary oil, olive oil, allantoin, bisabol, lecithin, silica, water, pentylene glycol, fructose, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, sodium PCA, sodium lactate, glycine, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, ascorbic acid, tocopherol acetate, tocopherol, squalene, niacinamide, kaolin, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate SE, carbomer, citric acid, and disodium EDTA.
Furthermore, the patent also includes a cosmetic composition comprising inositol, urea, and trehalose, with the addition of similar ingredients as mentioned in the method for treating skin or hair. The cosmetic composition aims to provide benefits such as treating acne and aging skin. This patent highlights the use of specific ingredients in skincare formulations to achieve desired outcomes and showcases the potential for innovative products in the beauty and skincare industry.
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