Cleansing compositions comprising a liquid silicone and ester mixture

• US 7,262,158 B1
• Filed: 06/27/2000
• Issued: 08/28/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 07/01/1999
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (Johnson & Johnson)
• Original Assignee: Johnson & Johnson
• Inventors: Kaminski, Claudia, Lukenbach, Elvin R., Pascal-Suisse, Sandrine, Tahar, Maurice
• Primary Examiner(s): BOYER, CHARLES I
• Application Number:
  US09/604,563
• Time in Patent Office: 2,618 Days
• Field of Search: 510/119, 510/121, 510/122, 510/130, 510/136, 510/405, 510/437, 510/432, 510/466
• US Class Current: 510/122
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/0208 Tissues; Wipes; Patches
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/34 Alcohols
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/345 containing more than one hydroxy group
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/37 Esters of carboxylic acids
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/375 the alcohol moiety containing more than one hydroxy group
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/39 Derivatives containing from 2 to 10 oxyalkylene groups
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/49 containing heterocyclic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/585 Organosilicon compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/60 Sugars; Derivatives thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/671 Vitamin A; Derivatives thereof, e.g. ester of vitamin A acid, ester of retinol, retinol, retinal
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/731 Cellulose; Quaternized cellulose derivatives
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/8147 Homopolymers or copolymers of acids; Metal or ammonium salts thereof, e.g. crotonic acid, (meth)acrylic acid; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/8152 Homopolymers or copolymers of esters, e.g. (meth)acrylic acid esters; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/8158 Homopolymers or copolymers of amides or imides, e.g. (meth) acrylamide; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/8164 Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a carboxyl radical, and containing at least one other carboxyl radical in the molecule, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides or nitriles thereof; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers, e.g. poly (methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/86 Polyethers
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/891 saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/892 modified by a hydroxy group, e.g. dimethiconol
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/894 modified by a polyoxyalkylene group, e.g. cetyl dimethicone copolyol
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 1/14 Preparations for removing make-up
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 19/00 : Preparations for care of the skin
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 19/005 : Preparations for sensitive skin
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 19/008 : Preparations for oily skin
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 19/10 : Washing or bathing preparations
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 5/006 : Antidandruff preparations

Abstract

Cleansing compositions suitable for use in personal cleansing applications, and in particular make-up removal applications, which not only impart superior cleansing properties, but also which are relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by people having sensitive skin and eyes comprised of esters, liquid silicones, and a water dispersible components. Also disclosed are compositions for effectively depositing various benefit agents into and onto the skin.

Claims

1. A cleansing composition comprising

a. from about 10 percent to about 35 percent, based upon the total weight of the composition of a liquid silicone;

b. from about 10 percent to about 35 percent, based upon the total weight of the composition of at least two water dispersible components selected from water dispersible components that when combined with at least a weight equivalent of water produces (i) a uniform clear mixture or (ii) uniform hazy mixture; and

c. from about 55 percent to about 65 percent, based upon the total weight of the composition of at least two liquid esters selected from the group consisting of (i) liquid esters that possess a structural means for ensuring the liquidity of the ester; and

(ii) heterogeneous esters.

2. The cleansing composition of claim 1 wherein the silicone is selected from the group consisting of hexamethylsiloxane, dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclomethicone, and mixtures thereof.

3. The cleansing composition of claim 2, wherein the cyclomethicone is selected from the group consisting of cyclo tetradimethyl siloxane;

cyclopentadimethyl siloxane, cyclohexadimethyl siloxane, cycloheptadimethyl siloxane, and mixtures thereof.

4. The cleansing composition of claim 1 wherein the at least two water dispersible components are selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol 400, hexylene glycol, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycol-10 methylglucose ether, ethoxydiglycol, polyethylene glycol-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, triisopropyl citrate, polyethylene glycol-8 caprylic/capric glycerides, 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, dimethyl isosorbide, and polyethylene-6 caprylic/capric triglyceride.

5. The cleansing composition of claim 4 wherein the at least two water dispersible components are selected from the group consisting of hexylene glycol, dimethyl isosorbide, and polyethylene glycol-6 caprylic/capric glyceride.

6. The cleansing composition of claim 1 wherein the at least two water dispersible components are comprised of, based upon the total weight percent of the cleaning composition,

a) from about 5 percent to about 15 percent of hexylene glycol;

b) from about 5 percent to about 10 percent of polyethylene-6 caprylic/capric triglyceride.

7. The cleansing composition of claim 1 wherein the at least two liquid ester are selected from the group consisting of

a) a branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohol ester of an aromatic acid;

b) a straight-chained or branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl acid esters of optionally ethyoxylated/propoxylated polyols having from about 3 carbon atoms to about 7 carbon atoms;

c) branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohol esters of branched polyacids;

d) branched or straight-chained C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl acid esters of branched and/or unsaturated C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohols;

e) branched or unsaturated C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohol esters of an acid selected from the group consisting of adipic acid, succinic acid, sebacic acid, maleic acid, and mixtures thereof

f) polyether interrupted fatty acid esters; and

g)benzoic acid ester of heterogeneous alcohols having from about 8 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms.

8. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of straight-chained or branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl acid esters of optionally ethyoxylated/propoxylated polyols;

and benzoic acid esters of heterogeneous alcohols.

9. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of butyloctyl salicylate;

hexyldecyl benzoate;

butyloctyl benzoate; and

alkyl benzoates having from about 12 carbon atoms to about 15 carbon atoms.

10. The cleansing composition of claim 9 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of hexyldecyl benzoate and butyloctyl benzoate.

11. The cleansing composition of claim 7 herein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of pentaerythritol tetraoctanoate;

trimethylolpropane trioctanoate;

trioctanoin;

pentaerythrityl tetrapelargonate;

sorbitan trioleate;

caprylic/capric triglyceride; and

neopentyl alcohol tetraoctanoate.

12. The cleansing composition of claim 11 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of caprylic/capric triglyceride;

pentaerythritol tetraoctanoate;

trimethylolpropane trioctanoate; and

pentaerythrityl tetrapelargonate.

13. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters comprise a branched alkyl alcohol esters of branched polyacids, wherein the alkyl alcohol is optionally substituted and contains from about 3 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms.

14. The cleansing composition of claim 13 wherein the at least two liquid esters comprise trioctyldodecyl citrate.

15. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of tridecyl neopentanoate, isostearyl palmitate, cetyl ricinoleate, cetyl octanoate, isononyl isononanoate, butyl stearate, octyldodecyl soyate, tridecyl erucate, and octyldodecyl erucate/eicosil erucate.

16. The cleansing composition of claim 15 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of cetyl octanoate, isostearyl palmitate, and isononyl isononanoate.

17. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid ester are selected from the group consisting of diisopropyl adipate, dioctyl sebacate, dioctyl succinate, dioctyl maleate, diisostearyl adipate, and diethyl sebacate.

18. The cleansing composition of claim 17 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of diethyl sebacate, dioctyl sebacate, diisostearyl adipate, and mixtures thereof.

19. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the group consisting of laureth-2 benzoate;

and C₈ to C₂₂ fatty alkyl (optionally polypropylenoxy) polyethyleneoxy carboxylate esters derived from an alcohol having from about 1 carbon atom to about 22 carbon atoms.

20. The cleansing composition of claim 19 wherein the at least two liquid esters comprise isopropyl propylene glycol-2-isodeceth-7 carboxylate.

21. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters are selected from the following esters:

a) branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohol esters of an aromatic acid;

b) branched or straight-chained C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl acid esters of branched or unsaturated C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohols; and

(c) straight-chained or branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl acid esters of optionally ethyoxylated/propoxylated polyols.

22. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters comprise, based upon the total weight percent of the ester:

a) from about 15 percent to about 50 percent isononyl isononanoate;

b) from about 15 percent to about 50 percent isostearyl palmitate;

c) from about 15 percent to about 50 percent cetyl octanoate; and

d) from about 15 percent to about 50 percent pentaerythritol tetraoctanoate.

23. A cleaning system comprising:

a. the cleansing system of claim 1;

b. water; and

c. a polymeric emulsifier and/or a thickener.

24. The cleansing system of claim 23 comprising, based upon the total weight of the cleansing system:

a. at least 5 percent of the cleansing system of claim 1;

b. from about 70 percent to about 98 percent of water; and

c. from about 0.5 to about 1.5 percent of a polymeric emulsifier and/or thickener.

25. The cleansing system of claim 23 wherein the polymeric emulsifier is polyethylene glycol-30 dipolyhydroxystearate;

dimethicone copolyol;

substituted acrylates; and

mixtures thereof.

26. The cleansing system of claim 23 wherein the thickener is selected from the group consisting of carbomers, acrylate copolymers, hydroxyethylcellulose modified with cetyl ether groups, polyvinylmethyl ether/maleic anhydride (PVM/MA) decadiene crosspolymer, and mixtures thereof.

27. The cleansing system of claim 23 wherein the thickener is selected from the group consisting of acrylates/aminoacrylates copolymer, acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer;

acrylates/ceteth-20 itaconate copolymer, acrylates/steareth-20 itaconate copolymer, carbomers, modified hydroxycellulose, polyvinylacetate/maleic anhydride (PVA/MA) decadiene crosspolymer, and mixtures thereof.

28. The cleansing system of claim 23 further comprising, based upon the total weight of the cleansing system, from about 1 percent to about 3 percent of a cleansing enhancer.

29. The cleansing system of claim 28 wherein the cleansing enhancer is a nonfoaming surfactant and/or a non-ionic emulsifier.

30. The cleansing system of claim 29 wherein the nonfoaming surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sucrose cocoate, sucrose stearate and mixtures thereof.

31. The cleansing system of claim 29 wherein the non-ionic emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of isoceteth 20, oleth-2, mixture of PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil and trideceth-9, Poloxamer 184, laureth-4, sorbitan trioleate, polyoxyethylene-(2) oleyl ether, sorbitan stearate, cetearyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, and mixtures thereof.

32. The system of claim 23 further comprising a benefit agent.

33. The system of claim 32 wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of vasoconstrictors, collagen enhancers, anti-edema agents, depigmentation agents;

reflectants;

detangling/wet combing agents;

film forming polymers;

humectants;

amino acid agents;

antimicrobial agents;

allergy inhibitors;

anti-acne agents;

anti-aging agents;

anti-wrinkling agents, antiseptics;

analgesics;

antitussives;

antipruritics;

local anesthetics;

anti-hair loss agents;

hair growth promoting agents;

hair growth inhibitor agents;

antihistamines;

antiinfectives;

inflammation inhibitors;

anti-emetics;

anticholinergics;

vasoconstrictors;

vasodilators;

wound healing promoters;

peptides, polypeptides and proteins;

deodorants and antiperspirants;

medicament agents;

skin emollients and skin moisturizers;

skin firming agents, hair conditioners;

hair softeners;

hair moisturizers;

vitamins;

tanning agents;

skin lightening agents;

antifungals;

depilating agents;

shaving preparations;

external analgesics;

perfumes;

counterirritants;

hemorrhoidals;

insecticides;

poison ivy products;

poison oak products;

burn products;

anti-diaper rash agents;

prickly heat agents;

make-up preparations;

vitamins;

amino acids and their derivatives;

herbal extracts;

retinoids;

flavenoids;

sensates;

anti-oxidants;

skin conditioners;

hair lighteners;

chelating agents;

cell turnover enhancers;

coloring agents;

pigments;

sunscreens and mixtures thereof.

34. The system of claim 32 wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of feverfew, centella asiatica, olive leaf, wheat protein, oat oil, lycopene, DMAE, soy and derivatives thereof, colloidal oatmeal, sulfonated shale oil, elubiol, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide, finasteride, ketoconazole, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, benzoyl peroxide, selenium sulfide, hydrocortisone, sulfur, menthol, pramoxine hydrochloride, tricetylammonium chloride, polyquaternium 10, panthenol, panthenol triacetate, vitamin A and derivatives thereof, vitamin B and derivatives thereof, vitamin C and derivatives thereof, vitamin D and derivatives thereof, vitamin E and derivatives thereof, vitamin K and derivatives thereof, keratin, lysine, arginine, hydrolyzed wheat proteins, hydrolyzed silk proteins, octyl methoxycinnamate, oxybenzone, minoxidil, titanium dioxide, zinc dioxide, retinol, erthromycin, tretinoin, and mixtures thereof.

35. The system of claim 32 wherein the benefit agent is present in an amount, based upon the total weight of the system, from about 0.001 percent to about 5.0 percent.

36. The system of claim 23 further comprised of, based upon the total weight of the system, from about 5 percent to about 15 percent of a foaming surfactant.

37. A method of treating hair loss comprising topically applying the system of claim 23 with an effective amount of a hair loss treatment agent to a desired location on an animal or human.

38. The method of claim 37 wherein the hair loss treatment agent is selected from the group consisting of minoxidil, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide, N′

-cyano-N-(tert-pentyl)-N′

-3-pyridinyl-guanidine, finasteride, retinoids and derivatives thereof, ketoconazole, elubiol or mixtures thereof.

39. A method for inhibiting hair growth comprising topically applying the system of claim 23 with a hair growth inhibiting agent to a desired area on an animal or human for inhibiting hair growth.

40. The method of claim 39 wherein the hair growth inhibiting agent is selected from the group consisting of serine proteases, retinol, isotretinoin, betamethoisone, alpha-tocophenol and derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof.

41. A method for treating acne comprising topically applying a mixture of the system of claim 23 and an effective amount of an anti-acne agent to the skin of an animal or human at a desired area.

42. The method of claim 41 wherein the anti-acne agent is selected from the group consisting of benzoyl peroxide, retinol, elubiol, antibiotics, salicylic acid, and mixtures thereof.

43. A method for reducing the signs of aging and other manifestations of photodamage comprising topically applying a mixture of the system of claim 23 and an effective amount of an anti-aging agent to the skin of an animal or human at a desired area.

44. The method of claim 43 wherein the anti-aging agent is selected from the group consisting of retinoids, anti-oxidants, alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids and mixtures thereof.

45. A method for depigmenting the skin comprising topically applying the system of claim 23 and an effective amount of a depigmentation benefit agent to the skin of an animal or human at a desired area.

46. The method of claim 45 wherein the depigmentation agent is selected from the group consisting of retinol, Kojic acid, hydroquinone, and mixtures thereof.

47. A method for treating the symptoms and/or the diseases of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and/or psoriasis, comprising topically applying a mixture of the system of claim 23 and an effective amount of a benefit agent capable of treating the symptoms to the skin of an animal or human at a desired area.

48. The method of claim 47 wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of shale oil and derivatives thereof, elubiol, ketoconazole, coal tar, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, hydrocortisone, sulfur, menthol, pramoxine hydrochloride, and mixtures thereof.

49. The cleansing system of claim 23 the cleansing system is in the form of a gel, a bath, a wash, a mousse, a shampoo, a rinse, a lotion, a cream, a spray, or applied onto a delivery implement selected from a wipe, a brush, or a sponge.

50. A method for removing make-up from the skin comprising applying the cleansing system of claim 23 to a desired location.

51. The cleansing system of claim 23 in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion.

52. A method of cleansing hair, skin or nails comprised of applying the composition of claim 1 to a desired location.

53. A method of cleansing hair, skin, or nails comprised of applying the system of claim 23 to a desired location.

54. The cleansing composition of claim 23 wherein the at least two water dispersible components comprise, based upon the total weight percent of the cleaning system,

a) from about 0.1 percent to about 5 percent of hexylene glycol;

and

b) from about 0.5 percent to about 3.0 percent of polyoxyethylene-6 caprylic/capric triglyceride.

57. The cleansing composition of claim 7 wherein the at least two liquid esters comprise a mixture of, based upon the total weight percent of the esters:

a) from about 30 percent to about 80 percent of branched or straight-chained C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl acid esters of branched or unsaturated C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohols;

b) from about 10 percent to about 50 percent of branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl alcohol esters of an aromatic acid; and

c) from about 10 percent to about 50 percent of straight-chained or branched C₅ to C₂₂ alkyl acid esters of optionally ethyoxylated/propoxylated polyols.

58. The system of claim 32, the benefit agent is tretinoin.

55. A cleaning composition comprising

a) a cyclomethicone liquid silicone;

b) a water dispersible component comprising hexylene glycol and PEG-6 caprylic/capric triglycerides; and

c) at least two esters selected from the group consisting of isononyl isononanoate, isostearyl palmitate, cetyl octanoate, pentaerythritol tetraoctanoate, and mixtures thereof.

56. A cleaning system comprising

a) a cyclomethicone liquid silicone;

b) a water dispersible component comprising hexylene glycol and PEG-6 caprylic/capric triglycerides;

c) at least two esters selected from the group consisting of isononyl isononanoate, isostearyl palmitate, cetyl octanoate, pentaerthritol tetraoctanoate;

d) water; and

e) a PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate polymeric emulsifier and/or a carbomer thickener.