Personal care compositions
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1. A personal care composition, comprising:
- a) an active that is unstable in oxidizing medium;
b) a color stabilizing system comprising a carotenoid, an anti-oxidant, and a UVB absorbing agent; and
c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.
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Abstract
Methods for stabilizing color of a personal care composition containing a skin care active that is unstable in oxidizing medium are provided. In one of the preferred embodiments, the method includes the step of incorporating into the composition a color stabilizing system including a carotenoid and an ultraviolet light absorbing agent. Color stable personal care compositions are also provided.
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31 Claims
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1. A personal care composition, comprising:
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a) an active that is unstable in oxidizing medium;
b) a color stabilizing system comprising a carotenoid, an anti-oxidant, and a UVB absorbing agent; and
c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A personal care composition, comprising:
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a) an active that is unstable in oxidizing medium;
b) a color stabilizing system comprising a carotenoid and an ultraviolet light absorbing agent; and
c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for stabilizing color of a personal care composition containing an active that is unstable in oxidizing medium, comprising the step of:
incorporating into the composition a color stabilizing system comprising a carotenoid and an ultraviolet light absorbing agent. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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26. A method for stabilizing color of a personal care composition comprising vitamin C and/or a derivative thereof, comprising the step of:
incorporating into the composition a color stabilizing system comprising a carotenoid;
a UVB absorbing agent; and
an anti-oxidant.- View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method for stabilizing color of a personal care composition that turns yellow when exposed to oxidizing medium, comprising the step of:
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incorporating into the personal care composition a natural yellow, orange, red, and/or brown pigment; and
incorporating into the personal care composition two or more materials that inhibit oxidation selected from the group comprising anti-oxidants, inorganic pigments, and ultraviolet light absorbing agents.
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