Hydrophobic Cellulose Powder for Cosmetic Applications
Summary
USPTO published patent application US20260090962A1 for surface-treated hydrophobic cellulose powder. The invention uses modified dextrin and/or modified amino acids to render cellulose powders hydrophobic, improving dispersibility, feel, and stability. The powders are intended for cosmetic applications including foundations, skin care, and hair care products.
What changed
USPTO published patent application US20260090962A1 filed by inventors Shoji Takekawa and Miwa Ohara on September 30, 2024 (Application No. 18902839). The application discloses cellulose powders surface-modified with modified dextrin and/or modified amino acids to create hydrophobic properties, improving dispersibility, feel, and stability in cosmetic formulations.
This is a patent application publication rather than a regulatory requirement. No compliance actions are required from manufacturers or other parties. Cosmetic manufacturers researching new formulation technologies may review the application for informational purposes.
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SURFACE TREATED HYDROPHOBIC CELLULOSE
Application US20260090962A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026
Inventors
Shoji TAKEKAWA, Miwa OHARA
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to cellulose powders having improved dispersibility, feel, and stability in which the powders are surface modified with at least a modified dextrin and/or a modified amino acid to render the cellulose powder hydrophobic. The powders may be used in cosmetic compositions such as a powder foundation, liquid foundation, point makeup, lip, mascara, eyeliner, skin care products which are skin cream, hair care products which are shampoo, conditioner, treatment and hair styling products, hair color products, cleansing products which are a body soap, hand soap and facial cleanser.
CPC Classifications
A61K 8/0245 A61Q 1/12 A61K 2800/614 A61K 2800/654
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Application No.
18902839
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