Claims
- 1. A cosmetic composition comprising:
a) a safe and effective amount of a three membered functional cyclic bonding agent having the structure 22 wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent and Y represents O, NH, S or Se; and b) a cosmetically acceptable carrier for the bonding agent wherein the composition is administered topically to a mammalian proteinaceous substrate and wherein the bonding agent reacts with a protein contained in the substrate such that the bonding agent is covalently attached to the substrate.
- 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of the bonding agent.
- 3. The composition of claim 2 wherein the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of the bonding agent.
- 4. The composition of claim 1 wherein X is selected from the group consisting of absorbents, anti-acne actives, anti-caking agents, anti-cellulite agents, anti-foaming agents, anti-fungal actives, anti-inflammatory actives, anti-microbial actives, anti-oxidants, antiperspirant/deodorant actives, anti-skin atrophy actives, anti-viral agents, anti-wrinkle actives, artificial tanning agents and accelerators, astringents, barrier repair agents, binders, buffering agents, bulking agents, chelating agents, colorants, dyes, enzymes, essential oils, film formers, flavors, fragrances, humectants, hydrocolloids, light diffusers, nail enamels, opacifying agents, optical brighteners, optical modifiers, particulates, perfumes, pH adjusters, sequestering agents, skin conditioners/moisturizers, skin feel modifiers, skin protectants, skin sensates, skin treating agents, skin exfoliating agents, skin lightening agents, skin soothing and/or healing agents, skin thickeners, sunscreen actives, topical anesthetics, vitamin compounds, and combinations thereof.
- 5. The composition of claim 1 wherein X is attached to said bonding agent via a chemical linker comprising one or more hydrocarbon chains containing heteroatoms.
- 6. The composition of claim 5 wherein said heteroatoms are selected from the group consisting of S, N, Se, O, substituted or unsubstituted aryls, Si, SiO, siloxane “D” groups [{(CH3)}-Si-O3], siloxane “M” groups {(CH3)3}-Si-O], and siloxane “T” groups [{(CH3)}-Si-O3/2].
- 7. The composition of claim 1 wherein said composition is in the form of a skin moisturizing product.
- 8. The composition of claim 1 wherein said composition is in the form of a lipstick product.
- 9. A method of increasing the substantivity of a cosmetic active to skin wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin.
- 10. A method of moisturizing skin wherein the method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 8 to skin.
- 11. A method of improving the natural appearance of skin wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin.
- 12. A method of applying a color cosmetic to skin wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin wherein X is a colorant.
- 13. A method of deodorizing skin wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin wherein X is a deodorant active.
- 14. A method of providing antiperspirant efficacy to skin wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin wherein X is an antiperspirant active.
- 15. A method of preventing, retarding, and/or treating wrinkles wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin wherein X is an anti-wrinkle active.
- 16. A method of providing UV protection to skin wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin wherein X is a sunscreen.
- 17. A method preventing, retarding, and/or treating cellulite wherein said method comprises topically applying the composition of claim 1 to skin wherein X is an anti-celllulite agent.
Parent Case Info
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/273,905 filed Mar. 7, 2001.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60273905 |
Mar 2001 |
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