IP Library Granted Patent US 9,358,203
Granted Patent B2
US 9,358,203 · App. 14/333,398 · Granted Jun 7, 2016

Multi-purpose cosmetic compositions

Inventors: Tiffany Florence (Dallas, TX); Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, TX); David Gan (Southlake, TX)
Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
A61K8/97A61K36/28A61K36/287A61K36/42A61Q19/00A61Q19/008A61K2800/5922A61Q1/02A61Q17/04A61Q19/004A61Q19/10
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Patent No.
US 9,358,203
App. No.
14/333,398
Granted
Jun 7, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use comprising effective amount of Silybum marianum extract and Momordica grosvenori fruit extract.

Claims (11)

1. A method for applying a composition to skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin a composition that includes an effective amount of Silybum marianum extract, Momordica grosvenori fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, and Kunzea ericoides leaf extract, wherein the Momordica grosvenori fruit extract is a hydroglycolic extract, the Silybum marianum extract is a hydroalcoholic extract, the Psidium guajava fruit extract is a hydroglycolic fruit extract, and the Kunzea ericoides leaf extract is an aqueous or alcoholic extract.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the skin is oily skin.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition includes 0.0001 to 5% by weight of Silybum marianum extract, 0.0001 to 5% by weight of Momordica grosvenori fruit extract, 0.0001 to 5% by weight of Psidium guajava fruit extract, and 0.0001 to 5% by weight of Kunzea ericoides leaf extract.

4. The method claim 1 , wherein the composition has anti-oxidative properties that can reduce oxidative damage to skin cells.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream, lotion, gel, or serum.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion or a water-in-oil emulsion.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition does not include an alcohol.

8. The method claim 1 , wherein the composition increases collagen production in skin cells.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition reduces sebum production in sebaceous glands.

10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition reduces skin irritation or erythema.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 24, 2026
From: ALLUSTRA TECHNOLOGIES LLC
To: MARY KAY INC.
Reel/Frame 075393/0769 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 22, 2024
From: MARY KAY INC.
To: ALLUSTRA TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Reel/Frame 069367/0942 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2014
From: FLORENCE, TIFFANY; HINES, MICHELLE; GAN, DAVID
To: MARY KAY INC.
Reel/Frame 033956/0683 →
Continuity (3)
Division 13341616 · Dec 30, 2011
Provisional Application 61428740 · Dec 30, 2010
Related Publication 20140328958A1 · Nov 6, 2014