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Usana Health Sciences, Inc.

Minnetonka Research Institute, Inc.

Larry D Lundmark

Wallace R Hlavac

John Anthony Garruto

Jon J Kabara

John H McDonald

Sean C McDonald

The present invention relates generally to the use of botanical extract compositions, which contain ingredients with self-preserving properties for use in cosmetic or dermatological compositions.

Botanical extract compositions and process for preparing same

The invention, in part, relates to skin care or hair care compositions containing a source of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is conveniently entrained in a gel-network, or liquid crystalline phase, immediately prior to skin or hair application. A substantial portion of the carbon dioxide will be lost from the product upon application to the skin or hair. However, a sufficient amount of carbon dioxide will remain in the product to stimulate oxygen flow to the outer layers of the skin with the apparent retardation of skin aging. The present invention also relates to the field of hair treatment and particularly to the removal of chemically bound residues and mineral deposits from hair. Hair may act as a sink for environmental minerals and heavy metals. In addition to undesirable changes in color and appearance, environmental minerals may have an adverse effect on chemical hair treatments. Mineral deposits in tap water may strip away highlights, darkening hair to a brassier hue. In both skin and hair care products, the liberated carbon dioxide also functions to facilitate the delivery of active or functional substances to keratinous substrates, such as skin and hair.

Carbonic emulsion skin care compositions and method for removing chemically bound residues and mineral deposits from hair

An alkaline composition for use in removal of mineral deposits and cationic polymeric buildup from hair is disclosed herein. Said composition comprises the combination of a multidentate ligand complex, an anionic polysulfonate salt and water. A synergistic combination of chelating agents is disclosed which has been found to be highly effective in removing bound minerals from hair at a slightly alkaline pH. Also disclosed is a composition for simultaneously removing bound residues and mineral deposits from hair.

Cleansing composition and method for removing chemically bound residues and mineral deposits from hair

This invention deals with the delivery of liquid polysaccharides to a cosmetic and toiletry products. A unique formulation is prepared which permits the incorporation of honey into such cosmetic and toiletry products.

Hydrated honey gel polymeric compositions and process for preparing same

The invention deals with forming stable dispersions or emulsions of hydrated silica which in turn are useful in forming cosmetic compositions such as blends, powders, or sticks useful in treating the hair, skin, or nails.

Hair, skin and nail treatment composition and method

A composition containing allantoin, panthenol, and a monohydric alcohol is obtained. The composition is useful for treating hair.

Hair treatment composition and method

A composition containing allantoin, panthenol, and an monohydric alcohol is obtained. The composition is useful for treating hair.

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Maple Grove, MN, United States of America

Larry D Lundmark