Skin care emulsion compositions containing cleansing polymers and emulsifiers

Abstract

A skin care composition in the form of an emulsion has a continuous phase comprising a polymer and water and a dispersed phase comprising two or more emollients and emulsifiers. The polymer is an acrylate / taurine salt copolymer compatible with polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl alcohol ether olivate, so that the composition is a stable emulsion having a viscosity of greater than or equal to 550 Pa * s at a shear rate of 0.10 s-1 according to the rheological testing method.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to skin care lotion compositions containing cleansing polymers, and in particular the skin care lotions are stable viscous compositions containing cleansing polymers such as acrylates, taurate copolymers and clean and natural or naturally derived emulsifiers such as polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olivate. Background Art

[0002] Some consumers want skin care products that are effective, absorb quickly into the skin, and are formulated without petroleum-derived ingredients, ethoxylated ingredients, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, and mineral oil.

[0003] Polymers are frequently used in skin care products to enhance the viscosity of the product and can also act as moisturizers. Many skin care products contain a variety of polymers, which may include polyacrylamide, petroleum-derived ingredients (e.g., isoparaffins, petrolatum), and / or ethoxylated ingredients. However, some consumers prefer products that are formulated without these ingredients, and may also want products that meet the requirements to be marketed under the name "Clean at Sephora" (see Best Clean Beauty Products 2022. Sephora. "Clean at Sephora" retrieved on June 13, 2022 from www.sephora, com / beauty / clean-beauty-products is an initiative by the beauty retailer to label more than 2,000 products as "clean," which in this case means free of ingredients such as sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, and mineral oil.

[0004] One polymer that can be used in these cleaning products is a copolymer of acrylates and taurates (e.g., Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & C15-19 Alkane & Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate & Polyglyceryl-6, available as SEPILIFE TM NUDE is available from Seppic.) Such polymers deliver excellent texture, feel and performance while also meeting the definition of "clean" in Sephora standards.

[0005] The polymer is typically provided as a dispersed phase in the oil and is part of the continuous phase of an oil-in-water emulsion. Emulsifiers can facilitate the formation of the emulsion and can also help maintain product stability. However, many traditional emulsifiers do not meet the "Clean at Sephora" guideline method and therefore may not be liked by some consumers. Other emulsifiers are incompatible with the copolymer of acrylate and taurate thickeners, for example, and the product is not a stable emulsion, it has a silky texture that can be quickly absorbed by the user's skin.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for one or more emulsifiers that are compatible with the copolymer of acrylates and taurate to form a stable emulsion, are non-ethoxylated and are clean. In some instances, it is also desirable for the emulsifier to be natural, naturally derived and / or biodegradable. Summary of the invention

[0007] A skin care composition comprising: (a) a continuous phase comprising: (i) a polymer comprising an acrylate / taurate copolymer; (ii) water; (b) a dispersed phase comprising: (i) two or more emollients, the two or more emollients comprising: (1) a liquid emollient; wherein the liquid emollient comprises an alkane, an ester, a triglyceride, or a combination thereof; (2) a fatty alcohol having an average carbon chain length ranging from about 12 to about 22; and (c) an emulsifier comprising polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olivate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the inventive subject matter, it is believed the invention will be more readily understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0009] Figure 1 The chemical structures of sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer (and) C15-19 alkane (and) polyglyceryl-6 laurate (and) polyglyceryl-6 are shown; and

[0010] Figure 2 is a graph showing the viscosity of skin care compositions containing an emollient containing either isohexadecene or triheptanoin and different emulsifiers. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] Skin care compositions may contain synthetic polymers. The polymers can enhance the texture and viscosity of the composition. However, these polymers may contain polyacrylamide, petroleum-derived ingredients, and / or ethoxylated ingredients. Some consumers prefer products that are formulated without these ingredients while also being clean. One polymer that has found use in these cleansing products is a copolymer of acrylates and taurates, such as sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, such as sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer & C15-19 alkane & polyglyceryl-6 laurate & polyglyceryl-6 (can be SEPILIFE TM NUDE is commercially available from Seppic), such as Figure 1 Another polymer that can be used is Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & C15-19 Alkane & Lauryl Glucoside (available from NatursolTM EMI132 from SNF TM Commercially available).

[0012] In skin care compositions, polymers are typically provided in oil and then converted to become part of the continuous phase in an oil-in-water emulsion. It can be difficult to form a stable emulsion, especially if the skin care product is a moisturizer with a relatively high oil content. Emulsifiers can facilitate the formation of the emulsion and can also help maintain product stability.

[0013] However, it is difficult to select one or more emulsifiers to effectively increase the viscosity of the composition and form a stable emulsion in products containing acrylate and taurate copolymers. In addition, many consumers want cleaning products that can include one or more natural, naturally derived and / or biodegradable emulsifiers.

[0014] In addition, it may be advantageous that one or more emulsifiers are effective because emulsifiers are generally used at the lowest level that provides the desired product viscosity and stability to obtain optimal product performance. If the emulsifier is only effective when used at relatively high levels, the product may be difficult to spread and may remain on top of the skin as a white layer rather than being absorbed into the skin. In these cases, the product may also feel heavy and / or sticky. In addition, it may be advantageous if there is a synergistic effect between the polymer and the emulsifier, which may allow the emulsifier to be incorporated at even lower levels, thereby producing a smooth, lightweight moisturizer with sufficient viscosity.

[0015] Skin care compositions may include a range of emollients that soften, moisturize and / or protect the skin from irritation, as well as aid in the solubilization of various skin care benefit ingredients. These emollients may have a range of polarities, and regardless of the polarity of the emollient, it may be advantageous to select an emulsifier that is effective in the skin composition system.

[0016] Example BJ (see Tables 1 to 3 below) is prepared with a clean and natural or naturally derived emulsifier. These examples are compared with Examples A-1 and 2 (see Table 1 below) including PEG-100 stearate as an emulsifier, which is currently used in some commercial products. Examples A-1 and 2 have sufficient viscosity (1082 Pa*s and 842 Pa*s, respectively), indicating that the emulsifier is compatible with sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer. However, some consumers prefer to be formulated into skin care products that do not contain PEG. Regarding Example BJ, three emulsifiers (see Examples E, G and H) have sufficient viscosity (e.g., ≥550 Pa*s) for a composition including a non-polar emollient (isohexadecene) and a more polar emollient (triheptanoin). However, it is found that Examples G and H can be accepted by consumers because the composition not only has sufficient viscosity, but also has no obvious unpleasant odor. Some consumers may prefer the product prepared with Example G over Example H because Example G has a higher viscosity for both emollients. The emulsifiers in Examples H-1 and 2 are cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate (can be 1000 from Commercially available). The emulsifier in Examples G-1 and 2 is polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl ether olive oil ester (can be Bioten Commercially available). It is believed that similar emulsifiers including waxy esters made from fatty alcohols and fatty acids derived from natural sources with carbon chain lengths ranging from C12 to C22 may be compatible with sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer. The composition may include at least 50% natural or naturally derived ingredients, alternatively at least 60%, alternatively at least 70%, alternatively at least 75%, alternatively at least 80%, alternatively at least 85%, and alternatively at least 90%. In some examples, one or more ingredients, other than naturally derived, have a molecular weight of greater than 60% of natural origin, alternatively greater than 70%, alternatively greater than 80%.

[0017] In some examples, the composition can be formulated to be free, substantially free, or free of the following ingredients: triethanolamine, ethanol, glyceryl monostearate, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, tocopherol, and combinations thereof. Some consumers consider these ingredients to be irritating and / or acne-causing. In some examples, the composition can be formulated to be free, substantially free, or free of silicone.

[0018] In addition, the composition can be a physically stable emulsion. The composition is physically stable if there is no phase separation or less than a 40% change in viscosity by visual inspection when stored in a finger-tightly closed glass jar between t=0 (i.e., immediately after preparation of the composition) and between freeze-thaw cycles, wherein the sample is kept at -18°C for 24 hours and then returned to room temperature, or stored at 40°C for one month and then returned to room temperature. As used herein, "visual inspection" means that a human observer can visually discern whether the product separates into two distinct layers in a 2 ounce clear glass jar with the naked eye (except for standard corrective lenses suitable for correcting myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism or other corrective vision) under lighting at least equal to the illumination of a standard 100-watt incandescent bulb at 30 cm.

[0019] Unless otherwise specifically stated, all percentages are by weight of the cosmetic composition. Unless otherwise specifically stated, all ratios are by weight. All ranges are inclusive and combinable. The number of significant figures expresses neither a limitation on the amount shown nor a limitation on the accuracy of the measurement. All numerical values ​​should be understood to be modified by the word "about", unless otherwise specifically stated. Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are understood to be made at approximately 25°C and ambient conditions, where "ambient conditions" means conditions at about 1 atmosphere and about 50% relative humidity. All numerical ranges are narrower ranges including the end values; the upper and lower limits of the ranges described are interchangeable to further form ranges that are not explicitly described.

[0020] definition

[0021] As used herein, "biodegradable" refers to materials that meet qualifying levels of ready and ultimate biodegradability according to OECD Chemical Testing Guide Method 301B: CO2 Release (Modified Sturm Test) (adopted July 17, 1992).

[0022] As used herein, "clean" refers to a cosmetic composition that is formulated to be free of the following ingredients: acrylate monomers, aluminum salts, animal musks / fats / oils, benzophenone and related compounds, butoxyethanol, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), carbon black or carbon black 2, coal tar, ethanolamine, formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers, hydroquinone, lead and lead acetate, mercury and mercury compounds (Thimerisol), methoxyethanol, methyl cellosolve, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, mineral oil, nanomaterials, chemical sunscreens (including oxybenzone, avobenzone and octyl methoxycinnamate), parabens (including butylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben), Petrolatum and paraffin waxes, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, plastic microbeads, polyacrylamide and acrylamide, resorcinol, retinyl palmitate, styrene, sulfates (including sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate), talc, toluene, triclosan and triclocarban, acetaldehyde, acetone, acetonitrile, benzalkonium chloride, bisphenol A (BPA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), methylene chloride, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), 1,4-dioxane, octyl methoxycinnamate, nitro and polycyclic musks, PFAS compounds, ethoxylated ingredients, polyethylene glycol (PEG), cyclic silicones, volatile linear silicones, including silicone elastomers containing volatile linear silicones, and their derivatives and combinations.

[0023] As used herein, "formulated to be free of" means that the ingredient is not intentionally added. However, "formulated to be free of" does not guarantee "100% free of" because trace amounts of contaminants are possible.

[0024] As used herein, "natural" refers to cosmetic ingredients obtained solely from plants, animals, microorganisms, or minerals, according to ISO 16128-1, Part 1, 2.1 (February 15, 2016). Ingredients obtained from fossil fuels are excluded from the definition. A non-limiting list of sources of "natural" ingredients may include olive, palm, corn, palm, rapeseed, soy, sunflower, coconut, tallow, canola, castor, and combinations thereof.

[0025] As used herein, "naturally derived" refers to a cosmetic ingredient of greater than 50% natural origin in terms of molecular weight, renewable carbon content, or any other relevant method, obtained by a defined chemical and / or biological process for the purpose of chemical modification in accordance with ISO 16128-1 Part 1 3.1 (February 15, 2016). ISO 16128-1, Annex B includes a non-limiting list of chemical and biological processes for deriving natural ingredients, which is incorporated by reference.

[0026] As used herein, "skin care" means regulating and / or improving the condition of the skin. Some non-limiting examples include improving the appearance and / or feel of the skin by providing a smoother, more even appearance and / or feel; increasing the thickness of one or more layers of the skin; improving the elasticity or resilience of the skin; improving the firmness of the skin; and reducing the oily, shiny, and / or dull appearance of the skin, improving the hydration or moisturization of the skin, improving the appearance of fine lines and / or wrinkles, improving flaking or scaling of the skin, plumping the skin, improving skin barrier properties, improving skin tone, reducing the appearance of redness or skin rashes, and / or improving the brightness, radiance, or translucency of the skin; preventing skin damage, including damage caused by UV A and UVB, preventing comedones, balancing the skin microbiome, or preventing acne by antioxidant methods.

[0027] As used herein, "skin care active" means a compound or combination of compounds that, when applied to the skin, provides an acute and / or chronic beneficial effect to the skin or a cell type normally present therein. Skin care actives can modulate and / or improve the skin or its associated cells (e.g., improving skin elasticity, hydration, skin barrier function, and / or improving cell metabolism).

[0028] As used herein, "skin care composition" means a composition that contains skin care actives and that regulates and / or improves the condition of the skin.

[0029] As used herein, "substantially free" means less than 0.5%, less than 0.25%, less than 0.1%, less than 0.05%, and / or less than 0.01%.

[0030] Composition

[0031] The skin care composition can be a stable emulsion having a continuous aqueous phase (e.g., oil-in-water or water-in-oil-in-water emulsion) or a continuous oil phase (e.g., water-in-oil or water-in-oil emulsion) and a dispersed phase. Emulsifiers can facilitate the formation of the emulsion and can also help maintain product stability.

[0032] In some examples, the skin care composition may be a moisturizer that is viscous enough to be dispensed from a jar without splashing or easily spilling, yet thin enough to be easily spread on the user's face, eye area, and / or neck. -1The viscosity at the bottom may be greater than or equal to 550Pa*s, alternatively greater than or equal to 600Pa*s, alternatively greater than or equal to 750Pa*s, alternatively greater than or equal to 900Pa*s, alternatively greater than or equal to 1500Pa*s, alternatively greater than or equal to 2000Pa*s, alternatively greater than or equal to 2500Pa*s, alternatively greater than or equal to 3000Pa*s. The average viscosity may be about 550Pa*s to about 6000Pa*s, alternatively about 600Pa*s to about 5500Pa*s, alternatively about 800Pa*s to about 5000Pa*s, alternatively about 900Pa*s to about 4500Pa*s, and alternatively about 1000Pa*s to about 3000Pa*s. About 0.10s -1 The viscosity of can be determined by rheological testing methods, as described below.

[0033] In some examples, the composition may have a temperature within about 0.10 s. -1 The composition may be a serum with a viscosity of about 20 Pa*s to about 500 Pa*s, alternatively about 30 Pa*s to about 300 Pa*s, and alternatively about 50 Pa*s to about 20 Pa*s. In some examples, the composition may be a serum dispensed by a pump dispenser and have a viscosity of less than or equal to 500 Pa*s. In other examples, the composition may be a serum dispensed by a dropper and have a viscosity of less than or equal to 200 Pa*s.

[0034] In some examples, the composition may have a limited number of ingredients, particularly a limited number of ingredients that need to be reported in the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) statement on the package. The ingredients may be ≤25 ingredients, alternatively ≤20 ingredients, alternatively ≤15 ingredients, and alternatively ≤12 ingredients.

[0035] Emulsifier

[0036] The skin care composition may contain an emulsifier. Preferred emulsifiers can facilitate the formation of emulsions, stabilize the composition, and can thicken the skin care composition together with the polymer.

[0037] The skin care composition may contain from about 0.10% to about 2%, alternatively from about 0.2% to about 1.5%, alternatively from about 0.4% to about 1.2%, and alternatively from about 0.6% to about 0.8% of an emulsifier. The skin care composition may contain less than 2%, alternatively less than 1.75%, alternatively less than 1.5%, alternatively less than 1.25%, alternatively less than 1%, and alternatively less than 0.8% of an emulsifier.

[0038] The emulsifier may be polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olive oil ester (can be Bioten Commercially available).

[0039] In another example, the emulsifier can be cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate (can be 1000 from Commercially available).

[0040] Continuous phase

[0041] The continuous phase can comprise one or more of the following: a dermatologically acceptable carrier, a polymer, a vitamin B3 compound, or a combination thereof.

[0042] Dermatologically acceptable carrier

[0043] The continuous phase may include a dermatologically acceptable carrier (which may be referred to as a "carrier"). The phrase "dermatologically acceptable carrier" means that the carrier is suitable for topical application to keratinous tissue, has good aesthetic properties, is compatible with the active substances in the composition, and does not raise any unreasonable safety or toxicity issues. In one embodiment, the carrier is present at a level of about 50% to about 95%, about 52% to about 90%, about 55% to about 85%, alternatively about 60% to about 80% by weight of the composition.

[0044] The carrier can be in various forms. In some cases, the solubility or dispersibility of the component (e.g., extract, sunscreen active substance, additional component) can determine the form and characteristics of the carrier. Non-limiting examples of product forms can include dispersions, emulsions, and solid forms (e.g., gels, bars, flowable solids, or amorphous materials). The skin care composition can be aqueous or anhydrous. The oil phase of the emulsion can include silicone oils, esters, ethers, triglycerides, and mixtures thereof. The aqueous phase can include water and water-soluble ingredients (e.g., water-soluble moisturizers, conditioners, antimicrobial agents, wetting agents, and / or other skin care active substances). In some cases, the aqueous phase can include components that are not water, including but not limited to water-soluble moisturizers, conditioners, antimicrobial agents, wetting agents, and / or other water-soluble skin care active substances. In some cases, the non-aqueous component of the composition includes a wetting agent, such as glycerol and / or other polyols. The composition may contain from about 1% to about 20%, alternatively from about 3% to about 18%, alternatively from about 5% to about 17%, and alternatively from about 6% to about 15% of the humectant.

[0045] In some cases, the composition herein is in the form of an oil-in-water ("O / W") emulsion that provides a light and non-greasy sensory feel. Suitable O / W emulsions herein may include a continuous aqueous phase greater than 50% by weight of the composition, and the remainder is a dispersed oil phase. The aqueous phase may include 1% to 99% water, based on the weight of the aqueous phase, and any water-soluble and / or water-miscible ingredients. In these cases, the dispersed oil phase will typically be present at less than 30% (e.g., 1% to 20%, 2% to 15%, 3% to 12%, 4% to 10%, or even 5% to 8%) by weight of the composition to help avoid some undesirable sensory effects of oily compositions. The oil phase may include one or more volatile oils (e.g., vegetable oils and / or silicone oils). Some non-limiting examples of oils that may be suitable for use in the compositions of the present invention are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 9,446,265 and U.S. Publication No. 2015 / 0196464.

[0046] The carrier may include one or more dermatologically acceptable diluents. As used herein, "diluent" refers to a material into which the skin care actives herein can be dispersed, dissolved or otherwise incorporated. Some non-limiting examples of hydrophilic diluents include water, organic hydrophilic diluents such as lower monovalent alcohols (e.g., C1-C4) and low molecular weight diols and polyols, glycerol, butylene glycol, 1,2,4-butanetriol, sorbitan esters, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, sorbitan esters, butylene glycol, ether propanols, and combinations thereof.

[0047] polymer

[0048] The continuous phase may include one or more polymers in the aqueous phase. The polymers may help thicken the skin care composition, as well as help provide a smooth, silky feel during and after application to the skin.

[0049] The composition may include greater than 0.2%, alternatively greater than 0.3%, alternatively greater than 0.4%, alternatively greater than 0.5%, alternatively greater than 0.6%, alternatively greater than 0.7%, or alternatively greater than or equal to 0.8% of the polymer. The composition may include less than or equal to 1.6%, alternatively less than or equal to 1.4%, alternatively less than or equal to 1.3%, alternatively less than or equal to 1.0% of the polymer. In some examples, the composition is a moisturizer, such as a cream or lotion, and may include about 0.2% to about 3%, alternatively about 0.5% to about 2.5%, alternatively about 0.75% to about 2.2%, alternatively about 1.2% to about 2%, alternatively about 1.5% to about 1.9%, or alternatively about 1.6% to about 1.8% of the polymer. In other examples, the composition can be a serum and can include from about 0.1% to about 1.5%, alternatively from about 0.2% to about 1.25%, alternatively from about 0.4% to about 1%, or alternatively from about 0.5% to about 0.75% of the polymer.

[0050] The polymer may include an acrylate / taurate copolymer, and in some examples, the polymer may be a sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer. In some examples, the composition may include a sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer & C15-19 alkane & polyglyceryl-6 laurate & polyglyceryl-6 (can be SEPILIFE TM NUDE from Corporation). In some cases, the composition may include sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer & C15-19 alkane & lauryl glucoside (available from Natursol TM EMI132 is commercially available from SNF Floerger). In other examples, the composition can include sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, hydroxyethyl acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, sodium ammonium acryloyldimethyl taurate / VP copolymer, sodium acrylate copolymer, polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, carbomer, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, and combinations thereof.

[0051] Vitamin B3 Compounds

[0052] The compositions herein may include a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B3 compound. The vitamin B3 compound may be in a continuous phase. In some cases, the compositions of the present invention may contain 0.01% to 10% (e.g., 0.1% to 10%, 0.5% to 5%, or even 1% to 3%) of a vitamin B3 compound by weight based on the weight or volume of the composition.

[0053] As used herein, "vitamin B3 compound" refers to a compound having the formula:

[0054]

[0055] Wherein: R is CONH2 (ie nicotinamide), COOH (ie nicotinic acid) or CH2OH (ie nicotinic alcohol); their derivatives; and salts of any of the foregoing substances.

[0056] Exemplary derivatives of vitamin B3 compounds include nicotinic acid esters, including non-vasodilating nicotinic acid esters (e.g., tocopheryl nicotinate, myristyl nicotinate), nicotinamide riboside, nicotinyl amino acids, nicotinyl alcohol esters of carboxylic acids, nicotinic acid N-oxide, and nicotinamide N-oxide.

[0057] Thickener

[0058] The continuous phase may include one or more thickeners. The thickener may include natural gums, cellulosic thickeners, natural powders, or combinations thereof.

[0059] Natural gums are polysaccharides of natural origin that can cause an increase in viscosity in a solution even at low concentrations. They can be used as thickeners, gelling agents, stabilizers, and can help keep emulsions more stable. These gums are most commonly found in the woody elements of plants or in seed coatings. Natural gums can be classified according to their origin. They can be classified as uncharged polymers or ionic polymers (polyelectrolytes), examples of which include the following: natural gums obtained from seaweed, such as agar; alginic acid; sodium alginate; and carrageenan. Natural gums obtained from non-marine plant resources include: gum arabic, from the sap of the Acacia tree; gum ghatti, from the sap of the Anogeissus tree; gum tragacanth, from the sap of the Astragalus shrub; gum karaya, from the sap of the Sterculia tree. Examples of uncharged gums include: guar gum, from guar beans; locust bean gum, from the seeds of the carob tree; beta-glucan, from oat or barley bran; chicle, an older base for chewing gum obtained from the chicle tree; dammargum, from the sap of a tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family; glucomannan, from the konjac plant; mastic gum, a chewing gum from ancient Greece obtained from the mastic tree; psyllium husk, from the Plantago plant; spruce gum, an Indiana, U.S. chewing gum obtained from spruce trees; tara gum, from the seeds of the tara tree. Natural gums produced by bacterial fermentation include gellan gum and xanthan gum.

[0060] Examples of cellulosic thickeners that can be used in the skin care composition may include, but are not limited to, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, or combinations thereof.

[0061] Natural powders may include, for example, clay, diatomaceous earth, bleaching earth, silicon dioxide, silicon dioxide shell or spherical silicon dioxide, fumed silica, spherical silicon dioxide, hydrated silicon dioxide, silica silylate, mica, titanated mica, talc, corn starch, rice starch, glycerin starch, soy flour, walnut shell flour, agar, sericite, dextran, nylon, silk powder, chalk, calcium carbonate, bismuth oxychloride, iron oxide, titanium dioxide, aluminum silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, magnesium trisilicate, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, bentonite, hectorite, kaolin, maltodextrin, montmorillonite, zinc laurate, zinc myristate, zinc rosinate, aluminum oxide, attapulgite, tin oxide, titanium hydroxide, trimagnesium phosphate, or mixtures thereof.

[0062] Dispersed Phase

[0063] The dispersed phase may contain an emollient.

[0064] Emollients

[0065] The composition may include one or more emollients, which may be natural or naturally derived and / or biodegradable, alternatively all emollients may be natural or naturally derived and / or biodegradable. The skin care composition may be formulated to be free of, free of, or substantially free of petroleum-based emollients. The emollient may be a liquid emollient having a melting point of less than 40°C, less than 35°C, or less than 30°C. The liquid emollient may be an oil, which may include esters, alkanes, triglycerides, non-volatile siloxanes, and combinations thereof. In another example, the emollient may be a waxy emollient, such as a fatty alcohol, having a melting point greater than 40°C, alternatively greater than 50°C. In some examples, the skin care composition may contain one or more liquid emollients and one or more waxy emollients.

[0066] The skin care composition may include from about 1% to about 30%, alternatively from about 2% to about 20%, alternatively from about 3% to about 15%, alternatively from about 4% to about 10%, and alternatively from about 5% to about 8% of one or more emollients.

[0067] Liquid Emollient

[0068] The skin care composition may include from about 0.5% to about 10%, alternatively from about 1% to about 9%, alternatively from about 1% to about 8%, alternatively from about 2% to about 7%, alternatively from about 3% to about 6% of a liquid emollient.

[0069] Liquid emollients can be naturally derived oils, i.e., vegetable oils. Examples of vegetable oils can include, but are not limited to, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, high oleic sunflower oil, mid-oleic sunflower oil, sunflower oil, palm stearin, palm kernel olein, safflower oil, babassu oil, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, palm kernel oil can be selected oil. In another embodiment, coconut oil can be selected oil. In another embodiment, vegetable oil can be a combination of palm kernel oil and coconut oil.

[0070] The skin care composition may include one or more of the following liquid emollients:

[0071] - Alkanes or isoalkanes with a total carbon range of about C8-C60, including but not limited to squalane, squalene, coconut alkanes, coconut / palm kernel alkanes, C9-12 alkanes, C10-13 alkanes, C13-15 alkanes, C15-19 alkanes, C14-22 alkanes, C30-34 alkanes, C9-20 isoalkanes, C10-12 isoalkanes, C12-15 isoalkanes, isohexadecene, C32-54 isoalkanes, or combinations thereof.

[0072] - Esters formed from an alcohol having 1 to 6 carbons and an acid having about 6 to 22 carbons, including but not limited to isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isoamyl laurate, shea butter ethyl esters, shea butter cetyl esters, shea butter decyl esters, shea butter esters, jojoba esters, coconut caprylate / caprate, ethyl caprylate, ethylhexyl caprylate, isoamyl caprylate / caprate, argan oil isostearate, babassu seed oil ethyl esters, camelina seed oil ethyl esters, castor oil / olive oil esters, coconut oil decyl esters, coconut oil ethyl esters, linseed oil ethyl esters, olive oil decyl esters, olive oil ethylhexyl esters, palm kernel oil triacetin esters, palmitoyl serine / silk amino acid methyl esters, rapeseed oil decyl esters, safflower seed oil decyl esters, sunflower seed oil cetyl esters, sunflower seed oil ethyl esters, trehalose isostearate, or a combination thereof.

[0073] -Triglycerides with 3 carbon chains, wherein the carbon chain length ranges from about C7-C18, including but not limited to triheptanoin, caprylic / capric triglyceride, C10-19 triglyceride, caprylic / capric / lauric triglyceride, hydrogenated C12-C18 triglyceride, triethylhexanoin, or a combination thereof.

[0074] - Non-volatile silicone fluids, including but not limited to polydimethylsiloxane, amodimethicone, or combinations thereof.

[0075] Waxy emollients

[0076] The skin care composition may include from about 0.1% to about 10%, alternatively from about 0.2% to about 8%, alternatively from about 0.5% to about 5%, alternatively from about 1% to about 4%, alternatively from about 1.5% to about 3.5%, and alternatively from about 2% to about 3% of a waxy emollient.

[0077] The one or more emollients may be solid at room temperature and have an average carbon chain length ranging from about 12 to about 22, alternatively from about 12 to about 18, alternatively from about 16 to about 22, and alternatively from about 16 to about 18.

[0078] The skin care composition may include a waxy emollient, such as a wax, a butter, a fatty alcohol, or a combination thereof. The waxy emollient may include, but is not limited to, beeswax, jojoba wax, shea butter, palm kernel wax, lanolin wax, shellac wax, rice bran wax, carnauba wax, ozokerite, coconut (coconut) butter, goat butter, coyole seed butter, kiuri butter, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, or a combination thereof.

[0079] Fatty alcohols may include monohydric alcohols having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, although long-chain alcohols having more than 30 carbon atoms may be used. Fatty alcohols may be saturated or unsaturated. Fatty alcohols may be straight or branched. In one example, a waxy emollient may include a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol having a terminal hydroxyl group. Fatty alcohols may include decyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, eicosanol, behenyl alcohol, batyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, brassica alcohol, coconut alcohol, hydrogenated jojoba alcohol, jojoba alcohol, or a combination thereof. In some examples, fatty alcohols may have an average carbon chain length of about 12 to about 22, alternatively about 16 to about 22, alternatively about 16 to about 18. Alternatively, fatty alcohols may have an average chain length of about 12 to about 18. In some examples, the skin care composition may be formulated to be free of, substantially free of, or free of cetearyl alcohol, because it is believed that cetearyl alcohol may have unfavorable comedogenicity. In another example, the skin care composition can be formulated to be free, substantially free, or free of palmitic acid and stearic acid.

[0080] Other optional ingredients

[0081] The compositions of the present invention may optionally include one or more additional ingredients commonly used in cosmetic compositions (e.g., dyes, pigments, mica, insoluble particles, skin care actives, anti-inflammatory agents, sunscreens, emulsifiers, buffers, rheology modifiers, chelating agents, combinations of these, etc.), provided that the additional ingredients do not adversely alter the skin health or appearance benefits provided by the compositions of the present invention. The additional ingredients may be in the continuous phase and / or the dispersed phase. When incorporated into the composition, the additional ingredients should be suitable for contact with human skin tissue without undue toxicity, incompatibility, instability, allergic response, and the like. Some non-limiting examples of additional active substances include vitamins, minerals, peptides and peptide derivatives, sugar amines, sunscreens, oil control agents, particles, flavonoid compounds, hair growth regulators, antioxidants and / or antioxidant precursors, preservatives, protease inhibitors, tyrosinase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory agents, moisturizers, exfoliants, skin lighteners, sunless tanning agents, lubricants, anti-acne active substances, anti-cellulitis active substances, chelating agents, anti-wrinkle active substances, anti-atrophy active substances, phytosterols and / or plant hormones, N-acyl amino acid compounds, antimicrobial agents and antifungal agents. In some examples, the composition may include fragrances (particularly natural fragrances), or colorants (particularly natural colorants). In some examples, the skin care composition may include silicone elastomers, including but not limited to silicone elastomers solvated in non-volatile linear silicone fluids, silicone elastomers solvated in alkanes, esters or triglycerides. The chelating agent may be selected from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate (EDDS), trisodium dihydroxymethylalanine, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, phytic acid, or a combination thereof. Other non-limiting examples of additional ingredients and / or skin care actives that may be suitable for use herein are described in U.S. Patent Publication Nos. 2002 / 0022040, 2003 / 0049212, 2004 / 0175347, 2006 / 0275237, 2007 / 0196344, 2008 / 0181956, 2008 / 0206373, 2010 / 00092408, 2008 / 0206373, 2010 / 0239510, 2010 / 0189669, 2010 / 0272667, 2011 / 0262025, 2011 / 0097286, US2012 / 0197016, 2012 / 0128683, 2012 / 0148515, 2012 / 0156146 and 2013 / 0022557, and U.S. Patent Nos. 5,939,082, 5,872,112, 6,492,326, 6,696,049, 6,524,598, 5,972,359 and 6,174,533.

[0082] When optional ingredients are included in the compositions herein, it may be desirable to select ingredients that do not form complexes or otherwise interact undesirably with other ingredients in the composition, especially pH-sensitive ingredients such as niacinamide, salicylates, and peptides. When present, the optional ingredients may be included in an amount of 0.0001% to 50%; 0.001% to 20%; or even 0.01% to 10% (e.g., 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5% or 0.1%) by weight of the composition.

[0083] In some examples, the composition can be formulated to be free, substantially free, or free of dye.

[0084] How to use

[0085] Skin care cream / moisturizer composition can be applied to face, neck and / or their part or combination at least once a day, twice a day or on a more frequent basis every day during the treatment cycle. When applied twice a day, the first and second applications are separated by at least 1 to 12 hours. Usually, the composition is applied in the morning and / or before going to bed at night. The treatment cycle herein is ideally the time when the skin care active substance is enough to improve the appearance of the skin. The treatment cycle can last for at least one week (for example, about 1 week, about 2 weeks, about 4 weeks, about 8 weeks or even about 12 weeks). In some cases, the treatment cycle will be extended for multiple months (i.e., about 3 months to 12 months). In some cases, the composition can be applied most of the time in a week (for example, at least 4 days, 5 days or 6 days per week), at least once a day or even twice a day during the treatment period of at least 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks.

[0086] The skin care composition may be intended for use before bedtime and / or in the morning. It may be massaged evenly over the entire face (including or excluding the eye area) and / or neck. The product may be the last step in a skin care routine and may be applied after cleansing and optionally after application of serums and / or other skin care products. The skin care composition may hydrate to visibly firmer skin for an enhanced appearance. The skin composition may strengthen the skin's moisture barrier, making the skin elastic, firm and younger looking. The skin care composition may reduce and / or soften wrinkles and fine lines.

[0087] Test Method

[0088] Rheological test methods

[0089] This method provides a suitable means for measuring the viscosity of the compositions herein. The instrument used in this method is a TA Instruments brand rheometer or equivalent. The instrument is set up to perform a rotating ramp under controlled stress conditions, from 0.01 Pa to 2000 Pa in 240 seconds, using serrated parallel plates of 40 mm diameter and 1.0 mm gap for the upper and lower geometries. The temperature is set to 25°C. The instrument protocol is set to collect 100 data points per decade of logarithmic distribution, with the shear rate exceeding 110s -1 Set to stop measuring.

[0090] After performing the automatic gap calibration, approximately 5 grams of sample are placed in the center of the plate. The plate is positioned to provide a gap of 1.05 mm, and any excess material extruded from the peripheral gap of the parallel plates is carefully trimmed. The plate is then moved the last 0.05 mm to provide a gap of 1.00 mm, and the measurement is started. At the end of the run, the data file is saved for subsequent plotting and analysis. Viscosity is reported in Pascal-seconds (PaS) for a shear rate of 0.10 s -1 or close to 0.10s -1 The value at time.

[0091] Example

[0092] The following data and examples are provided to help illustrate the skin care compositions described herein. The exemplified compositions are given for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limitations of the present disclosure, as many variations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Unless otherwise indicated, all parts, percentages and ratios herein are by weight.

[0093] The examples in Tables 1 to 12 below are prepared by the following method. First, an aqueous phase is prepared by mixing water and water-soluble ingredients, including, but not limited to, glycerin, chelating agents (e.g., disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, EDDS), water-soluble skin care actives (e.g., panthenol), and antioxidants (e.g., hydroxyacetophenone). The aqueous phase is mixed and heated to about 50° C. until the ingredients are dissolved and / or dispersed. The aqueous phase may contain from about 70% to about 98%, alternatively from about 75% to about 95%, alternatively from about 80% to about 94%, alternatively from about 85% to about 93%, or alternatively from about 88% to about 92% water, by weight of the aqueous phase.

[0094] In a second container, prepare an oil phase premix. The premix includes a liquid emollient and a waxy emollient and one or more emulsifiers. The premix is ​​mixed and heated to about 50°C until the ingredients are fully dispersed in the premix.

[0095] The premix is ​​added to the water phase. The mixture is then ground to emulsify the oil phase premix into the water phase to form an emulsion in which the water phase is the continuous phase and the oil phase is the dispersed phase. One or more additional ingredients are added after emulsification while continuously mixing with an overhead mixer. Additional ingredients, including but not limited to polymeric thickeners (e.g., SEPILIFE TM NUDE、NATURSOL TM EMI 132), silicones, colorants, pigments, powders, mica, preservatives, fragrances and additional skin actives.

[0096] The viscosities of the examples in the table below were determined using the Rheology Test Method as disclosed herein.

[0097] For Tables 1 to 3 below and Figure 2 In the embodiments detailed in, various clean, natural and / or naturally derived emulsifiers without cetearyl alcohol were tested in skin care compositions including sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer and other ingredients. Each emulsifier was tested in a composition containing an emollient including isohexadecane (a non-polar hydrocarbon oil) or triheptanoin (a triglyceride with greater polarity than isohexadecane). If the emulsifier helps to form sufficient viscosity, as indicated by the rheological test method described herein, such as when the composition has a viscosity greater than or equal to 550 Pa*s, the emulsifier may be acceptable to consumers. This viscosity is considered to be the minimum necessary to produce an acceptable composition that can be packaged in a can that is opened during consumer use, and compositions with higher viscosities may be more popular with consumers, and in some embodiments, the viscosity can be increased by adding more emulsifiers and / or polymers. It is preferred to select an emulsifier that produces a composition containing isohexadecene and triheptanol emollients of sufficient viscosity because this shows that the emulsifier develops viscosity in a range of products having different emollient polarities. In addition, many skin care products use more than one emollient of different polarities to help solubilize various skin care benefit ingredients, including ingredients that improve skin texture, tone, or protect against UV damage.

[0098] Some embodiments are made with modified corn starch, and other embodiments are made with maize corn starch (which may be HTP Pure Commercially available). It was found that there was no significant difference in viscosity and stability when formulated with either starch. It was found that in some large-scale production, maize corn starch may be preferred.

[0099] Table 1

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[0101]

[0102] Table 2

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[0104]

[0105] Table 3

[0106]

[0107]

[0108] Trade names and suppliers of Tables 1 to 3:

[0109] 1. From SEPILIFE of Corporation TM NUDE* Plant-based & renewable 2. From of HTP Pure

[0110] 3. From Solvay LIA MB

[0111] 4. From Evonik Care 450MB

[0112] 5. From Products' Barfix H

[0113] 6. From Stearique MB

[0114] 7. From of NC MB

[0115] 8. From of GMS Pure

[0116] 9. From of Bioten

[0117] 10. From of 1000

[0118] 11. From of Natural Emulsifier HP 10

[0119] 12. From of Emulsifier CP5

[0120] The emulsifier used in Examples A-1 and 2 is an emulsifier used in some commercially available products. Such emulsifiers include PEG-100 stearate, a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid. Skin care compositions containing such emulsifiers are known to have acceptable viscosity, stability, and product performance. However, some consumers prefer compositions that are PEG-free, natural or naturally derived, and / or biodegradable.

[0121] Examples BJ include a PEG-free and clean emulsifier. In addition, the emulsifier in Examples BJ is natural or naturally derived and biodegradable. Examples where the viscosity of both emollients is greater than or equal to 550 Pa*s are Examples E, G and H.

[0122] Examples E-1 and 2 are not preferred because both examples have a noticeable malodor that may be objectionable to many consumers.

[0123] Examples G-1 and 2 and H-1 and 2 have a viscosity greater than or equal to 550 Pa*s and no significant unpleasant odor. In addition, both examples are stable emulsions. The emulsifiers in Examples H-1 and 2 are cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate. It is believed that other emulsifiers including waxy ester mixtures made from fatty alcohols and fatty acids derived from natural sources with carbon chain lengths ranging from C12 to C22 (e.g., olive, palm, corn, palm, rapeseed, soybean, sunflower, coconut, tallow, rapeseed oil, castor oil) can be used in stable skin care compositions with sufficient viscosity (e.g., ≥550 Pa*s).

[0124] In some embodiments, G-1 and 2 may be preferred by consumers because these embodiments have the highest viscosity (eg, ≥ 900 Pa*s). The emulsifier in G-1 and 2 is polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olivate.

[0125] Table 4

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[0128] Table 5

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[0131] Table 6

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[0134] Table 7

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[0137] Table 8

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[0140] Table 9

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[0143] Table 10

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[0146] Table 11

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[0149] Table 12

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[0152] Table 13

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[0155] Trade names and suppliers of Tables 4 to 13:

[0156] 1. From Solvay LIA MB

[0157] 2. sensolv MB

[0158] 3. From of 318

[0159] 4. From of Bioten

[0160] 5. From Pemulen TM EZ-4U

[0161] 6. From of HTP Pure

[0162] 7. Examples of pearlescent agents include titanium dioxide (and) synthetic fluorphlogopite and titanium dioxide and mica

[0163] 8. From of

[0164] 9. From DC1503

[0165] 10. From SEPILIFE of Corporation TM NUDE* Plant-Based & Renewable

[0166] combination

[0167] A. A skin care composition, comprising:

[0168] a. a continuous phase, the continuous phase comprising:

[0169] i. a polymer comprising an acrylate / taurate copolymer;

[0170] ii. Water;

[0171] b. a dispersed phase, the dispersed phase comprising:

[0172] i. two or more emollients, the two or more emollients comprising:

[0173] 1. A liquid emollient; wherein the liquid emollient comprises an alkane, an ester, a triglyceride, or a combination thereof;

[0174] 2. a fatty alcohol having an average carbon chain length ranging from about 12 to about 22, preferably from about 12 to about 18; or a liquid emollient; wherein the liquid emollient comprises an alkane, an ester, a triglyceride, or a combination thereof;

[0175] c. an emulsifier comprising polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olivate.

[0176] B. The skin composition according to paragraph A, wherein the acrylate / taurate copolymer is sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer.

[0177] C. A skin care composition according to paragraphs A to B, wherein the composition further comprises at least one of the following: C15-19 alkane and polyglyceryl-6 laurate, polyglyceryl-6, lauryl glucoside, or a combination thereof.

[0178] D. A skin care composition according to paragraphs A to C, wherein the emollient and the emulsifier are naturally derived.

[0179] E. The skin care composition of paragraphs A to D, wherein the composition is formulated to be free of polyacrylamide.

[0180] F. The skin care composition of paragraphs A to E, wherein the composition is formulated to be free of phenoxyethanol.

[0181] G. The skin care composition of paragraphs A to F, wherein the two or more emollients and the one or more emulsifiers are formulated to be free of petroleum-derived ingredients.

[0182] H. The skin care composition of paragraphs A to G, wherein the composition is cleansing.

[0183] I. The skin care composition of paragraphs A to H, wherein the composition is formulated to be free of ethoxylated ingredients.

[0184] J. The skin care composition according to paragraphs A to I, wherein the composition is formulated to be free of an emulsifier containing polyethylene glycol repeating units.

[0185] K. A skin care composition according to paragraphs A to K, wherein the composition further comprises methylheptylglycerin.

[0186] L A skin care composition according to paragraphs A to K, wherein the composition comprises from about 0.3% to about 1.5% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer.

[0187] M. A skin care composition according to paragraphs A to L, wherein the composition comprises from about 0.2% to about 8% fatty alcohol, preferably from about 0.5% to about 5% fatty alcohol, more preferably from about 1% to about 4% fatty alcohol, and most preferably from about 1.5% to about 3.5% fatty alcohol.

[0188] N. A skin care composition according to paragraphs A to M, wherein the composition comprises from about 0.10% to about 2% of an emulsifier, preferably from about 0.2% to about 1.5% of an emulsifier, more preferably from about 0.4% to about 1.2% of an emulsifier, and most preferably from about 0.6% to about 0.8% of an emulsifier.

[0189] O. The skin care composition of paragraphs A to N, wherein the emollient comprises isohexadecene and / or triheptanoin.

[0190] P. The skin care composition according to paragraphs A to O, wherein the skin care composition is a moisturizer.

[0191] Q. A skin care composition according to paragraph P, wherein the moisturizer comprises from about 0.2% to about 3% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer, preferably from about 0.5% to about 2.5% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer, more preferably from about 0.75% to about 2.2% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer, and even more preferably from about 1.5% to about 1.9% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer.

[0192] R A skin care composition according to paragraphs P to Q, wherein the humectant has a flow rate of about 0.10 s according to the Rheological Test Method. -1 The viscosity at the lower limit is greater than or equal to 550 Pa*s, preferably greater than or equal to 1500 Pa*s, more preferably greater than or equal to 2000 Pa*s.

[0193] S. The skin care composition according to paragraphs A to O, wherein the skin care composition is a serum.

[0194] T. A skin care composition according to paragraph S, wherein the serum composition comprises from 0.1% to about 1.5% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer, preferably from about 0.2% to about 1.25% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer, more preferably from about 0.4% to about 1% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer, and even more preferably from about 0.5% to about 0.75% of an acrylates / taurate copolymer.

[0195] U. A skin care composition according to paragraphs S to T, wherein the essence is at 0.10s -1 The viscosity is about 20 Pa*s to about 500 Pa*s, preferably about 30 Pa*s to about 300 Pa*s, and more preferably about 50 Pa*s to about 20 Pa*s.

[0196] V. A skin care composition according to paragraphs A to U, wherein the composition comprises ≤ 25 ingredients required to be reported on INCI, preferably ≤ 20 ingredients, more preferably ≤ 15 ingredients, and even more preferably ≤ 12 ingredients.

[0197] W. Use of a combination of an acrylates / taurate copolymer and an emulsifier comprising polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olivate in a skin care composition according to paragraphs A to V to provide a stable and / or clean composition.

[0198] The dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​cited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to represent the stated value and a functionally equivalent range around that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm".

[0199] Unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited, each document cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patent or patent application and any patent application or patent to which this application claims priority or the benefit of, is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. The citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art to any of the present invention disclosed or claimed herein, or an admission that it, by itself or in combination with any one or more of the references, proposes, suggests, or discloses any such invention. In addition, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this invention conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this invention shall govern.

[0200] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that all such changes and modifications within the scope of the present invention be covered in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A skin care composition, comprising: a. a continuous phase, the continuous phase comprising: i. a polymer comprising an acrylate / taurate copolymer; ii. Water; b. a dispersed phase, the dispersed phase comprising: i. two or more emollients, the two or more emollients comprising:

1. A liquid emollient; wherein the liquid emollient comprises an alkane, an ester, a triglyceride, or a combination thereof; 2. Fatty alcohols having an average carbon chain length ranging from 12 to 22, preferably from 12 to 18; c. an emulsifier comprising polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olivate.

2. The skin care composition of claim 1, wherein the acrylates / taurate copolymer comprises sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer.

3. The skin care composition of claim 2, wherein the polymer further comprises at least one of the following: C15-19 alkane and polyglyceryl-6 laurate, polyglyceryl-6, lauryl glucoside, or a combination thereof.

4. A skin care composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the emollient and the emulsifier are naturally derived.

5. A skin care composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition is formulated to be free of polyacrylamide and / or phenoxyethanol and / or ethoxylated ingredients.

6. A skin care composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition is cleansing.

7. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition is formulated to be free of an emulsifier comprising polyethylene glycol repeating units.

8. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the two or more emollients and the one or more emulsifiers are formulated to be free of petroleum derived ingredients.

9. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition further comprises methylheptylglycerol.

10. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition comprises from 0.10% to 2% of the emulsifier, preferably from 0.2% to 1.5% of the emulsifier, and more preferably from 0.4% to 1.2% of the emulsifier.

11. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the skin care composition has a viscosity of 0.10 s -1 The shear rate is greater than or equal to 550Pa*s, preferably 0.10s -1 The shear rate is greater than or equal to 1500 Pa*s, and more preferably at 0.10 s -1 A humectant with a shear rate greater than or equal to 2000 Pa*s.

12. The composition according to claim 11, wherein the composition comprises 0.2% to 3% of the acrylates / taurate copolymer, preferably 0.5% to 2.5% of the acrylates / taurate copolymer, and more preferably 0.75% to 2.2% of the acrylates / taurate copolymer.

13. The composition according to claims 1 to 10, wherein the skin care composition has a viscosity of 0.10 s -1 The shear rate is 20Pa*s to 500Pa*s, preferably 0.10s -1 The shear rate is 30Pa*s to 300Pa*s, more preferably 0.10s -1 The essence is prepared at a shear rate of 50Pa*s to 20Pa*s.

14. The composition according to claim 13, wherein the composition comprises 0.1% to 1.5% of the acrylates / taurate copolymer, preferably 0.2% to 1.25% of the acrylates / taurate copolymer, and more preferably 0.4% to 1% of the acrylates / taurate copolymer.

15. Use of a combination of an acrylates / taurate copolymer and an emulsifier comprising polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl olivate in a skin care composition according to any preceding claim to provide a stable and / or clean composition.

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