Claims
- 1. A method for strengthening a cosmetic lead of solvent-based cosmetic composition comprising at least one wax or resin, solvent for said wax or resin, and pigment, comprising the steps of:
- (a) packaging said lead in an airtight container
- (b) storing said packaged lead at a temperature below approximately 0.degree. C. for approximately 12 to 168 hours, thereafter
- (c) storing the packaged lead at room-temperature for at least two hours, and thereafter
- (d) removing said lead from said airtight container.
- 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said lead is cylindrical having a diameter of approximately 1/10 to 1/2 inches.
- 3. The method of claim 2, wherein said solvent based composition comprises candelilla wax, C.sub.18-36 acid triglyceride, microcrystalline wax, petroleum distillate, cosmetically acceptable oil and pigment.
- 4. The method of claim 3 wherein said storage Step (b) is accomplished within a temperature range of approximately 0.degree. to -15.degree. C. for approximately 12 to 24 hours.
- 5. A cosmetic lead strengthened by the method of claim 4.
- 6. The cosmetic lead of claim 5 wherein said cosmetic composition is an eyeshadow.
- 7. A cosmetic lead strengthened by the method of claim 1.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation-in-part of our prior U.S. application, Ser. No. 296,386, filed Aug. 26, 1981, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,383,875.
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Continuation in Parts (1)
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