Cleaning compositions for solid surfaces – auxiliary compositions – Cleaning compositions or processes of preparing – For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific...
Reexamination Certificate
2002-03-13
2004-08-24
Del Cotto, Gregory R. (Department: 1751)
Cleaning compositions for solid surfaces, auxiliary compositions
Cleaning compositions or processes of preparing
For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific...
C510S119000, C510S123000, C510S125000, C510S126000, C510S127000, C510S130000, C510S137000, C510S158000, C510S159000, C510S101000, C510S504000, C510S138000, C424S070110, C424S070190, C424S070210, C424S070220, C424S070240, C424S070270, C424S070280, C424S070310
Reexamination Certificate
active
06780825
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to cleansing compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to cleansing compositions for infant and toddler use that have a moisturizer system containing a milk protein for nourishing the skin and an aromatherapy system for promoting calming effect to the user.
Typically, baby cleansers have a fairly high level of one or more mild cleansing agents. However, many cleansers clean skin and hair at the expense of drying out or stripping moisture from the skin and/or hair. A conditioner may be included in the cleanser composition for conditioning the skin and/or hair. Most conditioning agents are substantive. Substantive agents adhere to the skin to provide a conditioning effect, thereby causing irritation to sensitive membranes, such as those found in the eye. Thus, substantive compositions are not desirable for use in compositions used for bathing infants or toddlers.
One focus of the subject compositions is to avoid concerns involved with cleansing formulations, such as drying and tearing. The subject compositions distinguish over prior cleansing formulations because not only do they effectively cleanse, but they are also mild, less drying to the skin, tear free, and, in addition, nourish and moisturize the skin.
Another focus of the subject compositions is to make bathing an infant or toddler less stressful for both the caregiver and for the infant. Many infants are fussy and uncomfortable in the bath. This can make the bath time very difficult for the caregiver. The subject compositions further distinguish over prior cleansing formulations because they contain an added aromatherapy system. Aromatherapy has been used since ancient times to reduce stress, relax, uplift, and restore emotional well-being. The addition of an aromatherapy system to such cleansing compositions may act to promote a calming effect on the infant during and after the bath.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The favorable effect of milk or products derived from milk on cosmetic compositions, such as lotions for the skin, hair lotions, shampoos, softening creams, and soaps, is well known. Numerous compositions containing such ingredients have been described in the state of the art.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,959,491 discloses cosmetic creams and lotions containing sterilized milk and milk cream. To improve the preservation of such products in storage, a saturated fatty acid, triglyceride esters of saturated fatty acid, stabilizing aliphatic diol, sequestering agent and biocidal agent, in particular enzyme denaturant and bactericide, are incorporated into the cosmetic compositions. The cosmetics disclosed also contain the usual constituents of cosmetics, including a perfume, opacifier and others.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,460,571 discloses a cosmetic composition, including a lotion, with whole or powdered milk, which particularly lends itself to topodermic and capillary uses.
GB 2,056,854 discloses cosmetics, in particular a lotion and shampoo, containing, apart from the normal ingredients inherent in such products, very high proportions of milk (40-80%) and, as a stabilizing agent, propylene glycol.
GB 2,037,160 discloses a lyophilized product derived from milk having advantageous cosmetic properties, in particular for moisturizing and softening of the skin along with its regeneration. The lyophilized product is used, in a mixture, with a cosmetic composition to improve their properties.
DE 2,623,250 discloses cosmetic compositions, such as, shampoo, beauty lotion, shaving cream, and cream for the skin, containing milk. All of these products have in common, apart from milk and water, a surfactant substance, such as alkyl-sulfonate, sulfonated fatty acid, and the salts of tertiary amines, etc. The milk may be present in the form of whole milk, low fat milk, acidified milk, skimmed milk, yogurt, cream, etc. in aqueous form or in a powder. Furthermore, the compositions described may also contain, depending on the use for which they are intended, other ingredients such as lanolin, perfume, glycerin and other similar products.
DE 2,650,560 discloses cosmetic compositions containing milk in the form of yogurt. This milk is usable in the fresh state or in a powder. Among such cosmetic or cosmetic compositions, this application discloses liquid and solid products, in particular a beauty milk, cream, and aerosol for foam. These compositions contain, apart from yogurt, a preservative, antioxidant, chelator, and protease inhibitor.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,053,219 discloses cosmetic products containing a milk constituent, such as natural milk proteins in the form of micelles formed by the addition of calcium to an aqueous solution of casein. These micelles give the product light reflection properties analogous to those produced by the addition of a natural milk.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,314,873 discloses milk protein hydrolyzates and compositions for use as hair and skin treating agent. The milk protein hydrolyzate includes a mixture of peptide and free amino acid. The milk protein hydrolyzate is obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of milk protein.
Aromatherapy and its various uses has been described in the prior art. U.S. Pat. No. 5,888,984 discloses a topical pharmaceutical composition of complex carbohydrate and essential oil. The composition reduces inflammation, assists in wound healing, protects against bruising, relieves itching, relieves pain and swelling and treats topical bacterial infections, such as acne.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,280,751 discloses medicinal and cosmetic compositions having essential oils in combination with herbs and/or spices. The compositions include topical compositions.
What is not appreciated by the prior art is a cleansing composition that simultaneously moisturizes the skin while promoting calming and healing of the user by aromatherapy. The present lotion composition overcomes this deficiency by providing a moisturizing lotion composition with one or more milk protein compounds and one or more essential oils.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide mild cleanser compositions for use in bathing infants or toddlers.
It is another object of the present invention to provide such cleanser compositions that are tear free.
It is a yet another object of the present invention to provide such cleanser compositions that are non-drying to the skin.
It is a still another object of the present invention to provide such cleanser compositions that moisturize and condition the skin.
It is a still another object of the present invention to provide such cleanser compositions with a moisturizer system that contains a milk protein.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide such cleanser compositions that promote a calming effect and overall enhancement of the mood of the bather.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide such cleanser compositions that have an aromatherapy component that promotes a calming effect and overall enhancement of the mood of the bather.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved by the mild foaming cleanser compositions according to the present invention. The cleanser compositions have a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system. Preferably, the cleanser compositions also have a solvent or solvent system. In addition, the cleanser compositions may also include emulsifier, preservative, pH adjusting agent, thickening agent, emollient, opacifying agent, fragrance, or any combinations thereof.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is one or more cleansing or cleanser compositions for an infant or toddler that can be used for the body, the hair, or both. The compositions have advantages over cleansing compositions currently available in the market. For example, the present compositions provide gentle, tear free cleansing of the skin and hair, improve the moisture content and condition of the skin, and promote relaxation of the user. Tear free cleansing, skin conditioning, and a re
Piterski Catherine A.
Riccardi Grace
Del Cotto Gregory R.
Ohlandt Greeley Ruggiero & Perle LLP
Playtex Products Inc.
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