Topical compositions with a reversible photochromic ingredient
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1. A topical composition having a reversible visible change in color in response to a change in light comprising:
- at least one.photochromic material; and
a vehicle acceptable for topical application to skin or hair.
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Abstract
There are provided topical compositions having reversible visible change in color in response to change in light. The compositions comprise color changing capability provided by photochromic material and a vehicle acceptable for topical application to the skin or hair.
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34 Claims
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1. A topical composition having a reversible visible change in color in response to a change in light comprising:
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at least one.photochromic material; and
a vehicle acceptable for topical application to skin or hair. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
applying topically the composition of claim 1 to the skin or hair; and
providing a change in light intensity and/or wavelength to the composition.
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27. The method of claim 26, wherein said composition is selected from the group consisting of oral care product, over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, suncare product, sunscreen product, artificial tanning product, sporting camouflage, foot-care product, liquid and bar soap, surfactant/cleaning product, anti-perspirant product, deodorant product, fragrance product, insect repellant, poison ivy product, jellyfish protectant, cosmetic stick product, hair care product, hair conditioner, shampoo, hair color product, hair styling product, hair mascara, make-up product, cosmetic pressed powder product, mascara, eyeliner, rouge, tattoo product, body art product, lipstick, lip gloss and lip balm.
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28. The method of claim 26, wherein said at least one photochromic material is present in an amount sufficient to effect the visible change in color in response to the change in light.
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29. The method of claim 26, wherein said at least one photochromic material is present in an amount about 0.01 wt % to about 40 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.
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30. The method of claim 26, wherein the composition further comprises a thermochromic material.
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31. The method of claim 26, wherein the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion.
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32. The method of claim 26, wherein the composition further comprises an ingredient selected from group consisting of a sunscreen active, an insect repellent active, a film-former, and any combinations thereof.
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33. The method of claim 26, wherein said vehicle is selected from the group consisting of water, aqueous solvent system, aqueous-based single phase liquid solvent system, hydro-alcoholic solvent system, glycerin, anhydrous liquid solvent, oil, alcohol, and any combinations thereof.
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34. A method of providing a visual signal of sun and/or insect repellent protection to skin comprising topically applying to the skin a product that is colored on skin for as long as protection is present when in outdoor light, and becomes substantially clear in color when indoors while on the skin.
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