IP Library Granted Patent US 11,730,938
Granted Patent B2
US 11,730,938 · App. 17/143,484 · Granted Aug 22, 2023

Methods and compositions for treating skin

Inventors: Kathryn P. Rodan (Oakland, CA); Kathy A. Fields (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
A61M37/0015A61B17/3205A61B17/54A61K8/347A61K8/37A61K8/585A61K8/64A61K8/8147A61K8/892A61K8/895A61Q19/00A61Q19/02A61Q19/08A61Q19/10A61B2017/00761A61K2800/28A61K2800/87A61K2800/874A61M2037/0023A61M2037/0061
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Patent No.
US 11,730,938
App. No.
17/143,484
Granted
Aug 22, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to methods and compositions for treating skin. In some embodiments, the method uses an exfoliation tool. In some embodiments, the method uses an exfoliation tool together with selected skin care agents or compositions.

Claims (35)

1. A skin care regimen comprising:

a cleanser selected from a foaming cleanser, a non-foaming cleanser, or a clay-containing cleanser;

an exfoliation tool;

a first skin care composition, wherein the first skin care composition comprises: cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, polysilicone-11, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-14, retinyl palmitate, hydroxyapatite, and ethoxydiglycol; and

instructions for use.

2. The skin care regimen of claim 1 further comprising a toner, wherein the toner comprises witch hazel and alcohol.

3. The skin care regimen of claim 2 , wherein the instructions for use direct a user to follow the steps in order:

1. wet skin, massage cleanser evenly over face, rinse, and pat dry;

2. apply the toner with a pad over clean face and allow to dry;

3. contact the exfoliation tool to a user's skin divided into sections, roll the exfoliation tool across the user's skin 4 to 10 times using moderate and comfortable pressure, and optionally change the orientation of rolling over each section to ensure complete surface coverage; and

4. apply the first skin care composition.

4. The skin care regimen of claim 3 , wherein the user's skin is selected from the group consisting of scalp, face, neck, decolletage, body, back, arms, legs, hands, feet, chest, stomach, and buttocks.

5. The skin care regimen of claim 3 , wherein the instructions further direct the user to apply a second skin care composition.

6. The skin care regimen of claim 1 , wherein the exfoliation tool comprises a handle and a head, the head comprising a roller, a collar, and a plurality of acupuncture needles located on the roller.

7. The skin care regimen of claim 6 , wherein the needles on the exfoliation tool are from about 0.1 mm to about 0.5 mm in length.

8. The skin care regimen of claim 1 further comprising a second skin care composition.

9. The skin care regimen of claim 8 , wherein the second skin care composition comprises agents selected from the group consisting of moisturizers, skin conditioners, humectants, emollients, proteins, hair conditioners, and combinations thereof.

10. The skin care regimen of claim 1 , wherein the instructions for use direct a user to follow the steps in order:

1. wet skin, massage cleanser evenly over face, rinse, and pat dry;

2. contact the exfoliation tool to a user's skin divided into sections, roll the exfoliation tool across the user's skin 4 to 10 times using moderate and comfortable pressure, and optionally change the orientation of rolling over each section to ensure complete surface coverage; and

3. apply the first skin care composition.

11. The skin care regimen of claim 10 , wherein the user's skin is selected from the group consisting of scalp, face, neck, decolletage, body, back, arms, legs, hands, feet, chest, stomach, and buttocks.

12. The skin care regimen of claim 10 , wherein the instructions further direct the user to apply a second skin care composition.

13. A method of improving or maintaining skin health comprising:

cleansing skin with a cleanser selected from a foaming cleanser, a non-foaming cleanser, or a clay-containing cleanser;

treating the skin with an exfoliation tool; and

applying a first skin care composition, wherein the first skin care composition comprises: cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, polysilicone-11, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-14, retinyl palmitate, hydroxyapatite, and ethoxydiglycol, and optional additional ingredients.

14. The method of claim 13 further comprising applying a toner, wherein the toner comprises witch hazel and alcohol.

15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the toner is applied to the skin before treating the skin with the exfoliation tool.

16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the exfoliation tool comprises a handle and a head, the head comprising a roller, a collar, and a plurality of acupuncture needles located on the roller.

17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the needles on the exfoliation tool are from about 0.1 mm to about 0.5 mm in length.

18. The method of claim 13 , further comprising a second skin care composition.

19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the second skin care composition comprises agents selected from the group consisting of moisturizers, skin conditioners, humectants, emollients, proteins, hair conditioners, and combinations thereof.

20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the second skin care agent is applied to skin after treating the skin with the exfoliation tool.

21. The method of claim 18 , wherein the second skin care agent is applied to skin after applying the first skin care composition.

Assignments (11)
ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTERESTS IN PATENT COLLATERAL Recorded Feb 2, 2026
From: CITIBANK, N.A., IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE WITHDRAWING AGENT
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENT
Reel/Frame 074643/0097 →
MERGER Recorded Oct 9, 2024
From: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
To: RODAN & FIELDS BEAUTY, LLC
Reel/Frame 068844/0351 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 27, 2024
From: RODAN & FIELDS BEAUTY, LLC
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 069066/0818 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL RECORDED ON APRIL 28, 2023, AT REEL/FRAME 063480/0786 Recorded Sep 27, 2024
From: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
Reel/Frame 069066/0803 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 27, 2024
From: RODAN & FIELDS BEAUTY, LLC
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 069066/0810 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 2, 2023
From: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
To: CITIBANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 063501/0785 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 2, 2023
From: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 063501/0804 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 28, 2023
From: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 063480/0786 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 28, 2023
From: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 063480/0179 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 22, 2021
From: RODAN, KATHRYN P.
To: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
Reel/Frame 055000/0917 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 22, 2021
From: FIELDS, KATHY A.
To: RODAN & FIELDS, LLC
Reel/Frame 055001/0216 →
Continuity (5)
Continuation 16040582 · Jul 20, 2018
Division 14835806 · Aug 26, 2015
Continuation 13248367 · Sep 29, 2011
Provisional Application 61387577 · Sep 29, 2010
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