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Topical depilatory and method of removing hair

a topical depilation and hair technology, applied in the field of hair removal, can solve the problems of skin irritation and sensitiveness, chemical depilatories that are only effective, and chemical depilatories that have unpleasant odors, etc., and achieve the effect of easy removal

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-24
UMM AL QURA UNIVERISTY
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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a topical depilatory made from the juice of a ripe fruit called Solanum incanum. When this juice is applied to skin and left on for an hour, it acts as a natural depilatory, making it easy to remove the hair from the region. The skin is then washed to remove any remaining hair. The technical effect of this invention is a natural and effective way to remove hair from skin.

Problems solved by technology

As the epidermis is also rich in keratin, the skin may become irritated and sensitive if the preparation is left on for too long.
Further, such chemical depilatories typically are only effective for short periods, with regrowth occurring within two to five days.
Because of the substances used, such chemical depilatories often also have an unpleasant odor.

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[0009]The topical depilatory is made from the juice of a ripe fruit of the Solanum incanum. In use as a hair removal agent, the juice of the ripe fruit of the Solanum incanum is topically applied to a desired region of skin. Preferably, the juice is left on the region of skin for approximately one hour. The juice acts as a natural depilatory agent, and the hair of the region of skin may then be easily removed by combing, rubbing or the like. Preferably, the region is then washed, following the removal of hair therefrom.

[0010]The plant Solanum incanum is a species of nightshade that is native to northwestern Africa and the Middle East. Solanum incanum is commonly referred to by the names “Thorn Apple” and “Bitter Apple”. The Solanum incanum is a shrub, typically growing up to 120 cm tall. The stems and branches are a yellowish-green with dense stellate tomentum, and are relatively prickly. The leaves of the Solanum incanum vary between a length of approximately 3.5 cm and 8.0 cm, and...

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Abstract

A topical depilatory made from the juice of a ripe fruit of the Solanum incanum is provided. In use as a hair removal agent, the juice of the ripe fruit of the Solanum incanum is topically applied to a desired region of skin. Preferably, the juice is left on the region of skin for approximately one hour. The juice acts as a natural depilatory agent, and the hair of the region of skin may then be easily removed by combing, rubbing or the like. Preferably, the region is then washed, following the removal of hair therefrom.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to hair removal, and particularly to a topical depilatory and method of removing hair using parts of, or juice from the ripe fruit of, the Solanum incanum. [0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]A depilatory is a cosmetic preparation used to remove the hair from the skin on the human body. Currently, common active ingredients in depilatories include calcium thioglycolate and potassium thioglycolate, both of which break down the disulphide bonds in keratin and weaken the hair so that it is easily scraped off where it emerges from the hair follicle. This break down reaction is affected by the calcium hydroxide or the potassium hydroxide (both alkali). The resulting combinations of calcium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide and thioglycolic acid are calcium thioglycolate (CaTG) or potassium thioglycolate (KTG). The calcium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide is present in excess to enable the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K8/97A61Q9/04
CPCA61K8/9789A61Q9/04
Inventor ALGHAMDI, SAEED SAEED K.
Owner UMM AL QURA UNIVERISTY