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App. No. 14/338,072

COMPOSITION FOR TREATING SKIN BARRIER AND REDUCING ACNE

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14/338,072
Abstract

A composition for applying to skin suffering from acne to treat the acne, the composition comprising an extract of Malva neglecta . The Malva neglecta increases ceramide production at the area of skin affected by acne to treat and/or improve the acne. Additionally, the composition may include cholesterol.

Claims (15)

1 . A composition of a non-polar, or lipophilic, or non-polar lipophilic extract of Malva neglecta , cholesterol, and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier.

2 . A composition as in claim 1 , further comprising an active agent for reducing at least one sign of acne.

3 . A composition as in claim 1 , wherein said topical composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 90% of an extract of Malva neglecta.

4 . A composition as in claim 1 , wherein said topical composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of said extract of Malva neglecta herb.

5 . A composition as in claim 1 , wherein said topical composition comprises about 0.01 to about 5% of said extract of Malva neglecta.

6 . A composition as in claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 2% of said extract of Malva neglecta.

7 . A composition as in claim 1 , further comprising an additional ceramide-production-inducing agent.

8 . A composition as in claim 7 , wherein said ceramide-production-inducing agent is Bursera simaruba.

9 . A composition as in claim 8 , wherein said ceramide-production-inducing agent is an extract of Bursera simaruba seeds.

10 . A composition as in claim 7 , wherein said ceramide-production-inducing agent is present in an amount sufficient to induce production of ceramides.

11 . A composition as in claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises a free fatty acid.

12 . A composition as in claim 1 , wherein said extract comprises non-polar, or lipophilic, or non-polar lipophilic extract of Malva neglecta.

13 . A composition as in claim 12 , wherein said extract is a non-polar extract.

14 . A composition as in claim 13 , wherein said extract is essentially free of polar components.

15 . A composition as in claim 1 , wherein said extract is a hexane extract.

Assignments (4)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MERGED ENTITY' NEW NAME PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 036041 FRAME: 0605. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE MERGER & CHANGE OF NAME. Recorded Jul 21, 2015
From: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, LLC
To: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
Reel/Frame 036143/0449 →
MERGER AND CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jul 1, 2015
From: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, LLC; JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
To: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC
Reel/Frame 036041/0605 →
MERGER Recorded Jul 1, 2015
From: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
To: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, LLC
Reel/Frame 036043/0978 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 22, 2014
From: BATCHVAROVA, NIKOLETA; PAPPAS, APOSTOLOS
To: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 033366/0919 →