Non-greasy petrolatum emulsion

U.S. Patent Number: 5387417

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved skin care composition for moisturizing and conditioning the skin. In particular, it relates to a cosmetically acceptable, translucent skin conditioning lotion having an emulsified petrolatum base. The emulsions of the present invention are prepared using a crosslinked organopolysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene emulsifier and involve matching the refractive indices for the continuous and discontinuous phases.

Inventors: Rentsch; Stefan F. (Midland, MI)

Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation (Midland, MI)

Application Number: 07/751,361

Issued: 1995-02-07

Expired: 2007-02-07

Classes: 424/401 ; 514/844; 514/847; 514/937; 514/938; 514/941

Field of search: 424/401,78 514/937,938,941,844,847

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