69 results about "Sunless tanning" patented technology

The present invention is directed to photostable sunscreen and / or artificial tanning compositions including quantum dot nanocrystals of a material selected from semiconductor nanocrystals, modified semiconductor nanocrystals, multicomponent semiconductor / semiconductor nanocrystals, and hybrid semiconductor / metal nanocrystals, the quantum dot nanocrystals having an absorption band gap occurring at wavelengths higher than 400 nm whereby the quantum dot nanocrystals have substantial broadband absorption properties of ultraviolet light at wavelengths across the range of both UV-A (320-400 nm) and UV-B (280-320 nm), and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the quantum dot nanocrystals. The present invention is further directed to photostable sunscreen and / or artificial tanning compositions including a material selected from metallic nanocrystals, multicomponent metal / metal nanocrystals, and alloyed metal nanocrystals, the metallic material having a surface plasmon resonance occurring sufficiently into the visible or infrared spectral region whereby broad absorption features due to electronic transitions, the broad absorption features located at higher energies, provide substantial broadband absorption properties of ultraviolet light at wavelengths across the range of both UV-A (320-400 nm) and UV-B (280-320 nm), and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the metallic material.

There is provided a sunless tanning composition having a tanning active system and a moisturizing system. The moisturizing system is oil-free, which mitigates and / or eliminates skin irritation and / or tanning active occlusion.

A colored, sunless tanning emulsion is disclosed which employs a water-soluble dye or a blend of water-soluble dyes whose color substantially disappears when the sunless tanning emulsion dries after it is spread on the skin and / or is rubbed out. The coloration in the sunless tanning emulsion enables the user to apply the emulsion more evenly to the skin, giving a smooth, uniform tan over the skin surface The colored, sunless tanning emulsion comprises:a) at least one water-soluble dye that imparts a color other than white to the sunless tanning emulsion, such that when the emulsion dries after it is spread on the skin and / or is rubbed out, the color substantially disappears;b) at least one sunless tanner;c) at least one emulsifier; andd) sufficient water to form the colored emulsion; and optionally,e) one or more emollients, humectants, dry-feel modifiers, antimicrobial preservatives, thickening agents, antifoaming agents, antioxidants, chelating agents, sunscreen actives and fragrances as well as any other class of materials whose presence may be cosmetically, efficaciously or otherwise desirable.

This invention discloses skin darkening (sunless tanning) compositions based on enhancement of melanin synthesis by tyrosinase enzyme by providing essential substrates for tyrosinase as well as the essential elements to activate the active-site of tyrosinase enzyme. These compositions thus also act as promoters of tyrosinase enzyme.

The composition comprises of a component A selected from a hydroxylated derivative of benzoic acid or of cinamic acid, their esters, amides or salts, a glycoside of a hexose, and their mixtures; and a component B selected from quinic acid, shikimic acid, their alkaline metal or alkaline earth salts, their methyl esters, and mixtures of the same. This composition is suitable for protecting the skin against ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun or artificial sources, such as those used in phototherapy units and in sun tanning rooms. For application in the field of dermatology and nutrition, and, in particular, in the photoprotection of the skin and mucosa, photo-ageing and photocarcinogenesis, including protection of the immune system associated with the skin.

In one aspect, a cosmetic composition includes a sunless tanning agent and a sunscreen agent. A photostabilizer is added to stabilize the sunscreen agent from the destabilizing effect of the sunless tanning agent. In this manner, UV protection is provided to the user when the cosmetic composition is applied to skin. In another aspect, a water-based sunless tanning / sunscreen composition includes a sunless tanning agent, a sunscreen agent, and a photostabilizer. The sunless tanning agent is DHA, and the sunscreen is avobenzone. Because the avobenzone degrades when exposed to UV radiation when used with DHA, the photostabilizer is added to enable the avobenzone to retain most of its original ability to absorb the UV radiation. The photostabilizer is a low molecular weight copolymer of adipic acid and neopentyl glycol.

The present invention is directed to cosmetic and / or dermatological compositions for enhancing the rate of tanning human skin with sunless tanning compositions and providing the added benefit of simultaneously providing protection from ultraviolet light radiation. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a sunless tanning composition comprising a sunless tanning agent, a substituted polyamine compound and a cosmetically acceptable adjuvant. Methods of use of the instant compositions are disclosed as well.

The invention provides methods and compositions that promote sunless tanning in human skin using a MAPK path-way inhibitor, particularly, a MEK-inhibitor, which induces melanogenesis in epidermal melanocytes alone or in combination with a cAMP-elevating agent. The compositions are preferably administered topically to the skin.

A sunless skin tanning emulsion is disclosed. The emulsion can be a water-in-silicon emulsion and can include a skin tanning agent and a silicon containing compound comprising the formula: wherein, R1, R2, R3, are independently CH3, [CH2]3—[OCH2CH2]w—OH, or [CH2]m-A. Also disclosed are methods of using the emulsions in sunless skin tanning applications.

A sunless or self-tanning composition having slimming, firming and toning properties associated therewith. The composition is an emulsion containing safe effective amounts of sunless tanning agents and slimming, firming and toning constituents. A method for preparing such composition is disclosed.

A system is provided for monitoring a sunless tanning device or numerous sunless tanning devices within a single or multiple facilities. The system includes monitoring devices within the sunless tanning devices for collecting and relaying usage and diagnostic information. The system also includes a communications interface for receiving and transmitting data transmissions from the sunless device to a central supervisory monitoring location. A related method is also provided for determining and responding to occurrences of an event associated with an alarm trigger, the usage of the sunless tanning device on a real time or set time bases, or general update or changes to operational parameters.

The invention is a sunless tanning composition that can be applied to the skin as an aerosol. The composition is a hydroalcohol system that contains at least one self-tanning agent and a surfactant. The surfactant reduces the composition's surface tension so that it is applied to the skin in a uniform and even manner. As a result, the composition helps eliminate problems associated with most sunless tanning products.

The invention provides sunless tanning compositions for application to skin comprising an effective amount of at least one dopamine precursor, an effective amount of curcumin and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Methods for preparation of said compositions are disclosed. When applied to the skin, the compositions may be used darken skin.

A personal care composition that comprises a sunless tanning active, a surface active, a lipid, and an aqueous phase; wherein the lipid, the sunless tanning active, and the surface active form a lipid phase; wherein the sunless tanning active and the surface active are on the surface of the lipid, within the domain of the lipid, or both on the surface and within the domain of the lipid in the lipid phase. These compositions deposit sunless tanning actives on keratinous surfaces as well as provide improved skin moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin feel during and / or after application. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.

The invention provides sunless tanning compositions for application to skin comprising an effective amount of at least one dopamine precursor, an effective amount of curcumin and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Methods for preparation of said compositions are disclosed. When applied to the skin, the compositions may be used darken skin.

A sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate (amphoacetate) in an amount effective for sunless tanning is provided. Also provided is a method of sunless tanning having the step of topically applying to the skin an effective amount of a sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate.

This invention is related to a sunless tanning composition comprising at least one self-tanner and at least one vitamin D compound, wherein the at least one self-tanner is selected from dihydroxyacetone, erythrulose, or a mixture thereof.

Cosmetic composition consists of precursors for chemiluminescence's system is documented with novel use in hair dyes, lipsticks, sunscreen, sunblock and sunless tanning, skin brightening agents. In other application namely chromatography (experimental technique) use of chemiluminescence would make it unnecessary to use black / UV light to observe and detect chemicals in TLC (Thin layer chromatography).

A cosmetic composition for sunless tanning or imparting glow to skin is herein described. The composition includes from about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of a tanning agent and from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a crosslinked cationic copolymer having a monomer unit which is a methacryloylethyl or acryloylethyl tri(C1-C3 alkyl)ammonium salt. The crosslinked cationic copolymer is a color enhancing agent which improves color intensity and avoids streaking of the developing tan / glow.

A composition based on labdane-diterpenoids that provides better photo protection against both UV A and UV B radiations in the HaCaT human keratinocyte cell lines is disclosed. The composition comprises 8,13-epoxy-1α,6β,7β,9α-tetrahydroxylabd-14-en-11-one alone and in combination with 6β-acetoxy-8,13-epoxy-1α,7β,9α-trihydroxylabd-14-en-11-one and / or 7β-acetoxy-8,13-epoxy-1α,6β,9α-trihydroxylabd-14-en-11-one. The composition protects the cells of the skin from harmful UV A and UV B rays through synergistic mechanisms with utility as a safe long-term cosmetic solution for preventing UV-induced skin damage and to induce sunless tanning. Additionally, the composition enhances melanogenesis in B16F1 mouse melanoma cells acting as tanning inducers / accelerators both in the presence or absence of sunlight. Elevation of melanogenesis confers additional protection against UV-induced skin damage.

Adhesive patches for protecting skin imperfections such as age spots, from discoloring and / or darkening during sunless tanning are provided herein. The adhesive patches are sized and shaped to fully or partially cover the skin imperfections during application of a sunless tanning product such to provide a user with uniform color development over the entire skin, and, in some embodiments, to allow for the skin imperfection to appear less visible.

A hand-held apparatus for the application of a sunless tanning composition to the skin of a user. The apparatus includes: a housing, the housing enclosing: an air mover, a nozzle, and a reservoir. The reservoir and nozzle are in operable gaseous connection with the air mover such that in use, a composition in the reservoir is expelled through the nozzle to form a spray. The apparatus is useful in methods for spraying a tanning composition onto the skin of an individual.

An apparatus releases a sunless tanning product from one or more containers for uniform spray application to the skin of the user. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is structured as a vertical tower and a plurality of containers are held in spaced vertical alignment so that each container is positioned in operative alignment below an actuator lever. A control knob is operatively linked to the actuator levers, whereupon operation of the control knob serves to move the actuator levers to simultaneously depress discharge nozzles on each of the containers, thereby causing sprayed release of the sunless tanning product with the assistance of a propellant, such as aerosol. In the preferred embodiment, the control knob is connected to a cam mechanism which, upon rotation thereof, serves to move a linkage to operate the levers relative to the discharge nozzles of the containers between an off position and an on position. The tower is surrounded by a housing having vertically arranged nozzle openings aligned with the nozzles of the spray containers. The control knob is accessible on the exterior of the housing. In another embodiment, the apparatus holds a single container of the sunless tanning product for spray application to the face.

A fluorescent tanning lamp having a glass envelope has an ultra-violet light reflecting coating covering at least 180° of an inside surface of the envelope; and a phosphor layer covering substantially 360° of the inside surface of the envelope, including overlying the ultra-violet reflecting coating. An odor reducing photocatalytic material is provided on an outside surface of the envelope, the photocatalytic material being coextensive with the ultra-violet light reflecting material. A preferred material is anatase TiO2; i.e., the crystalline form.

The invention provides sunless tanning compositions comprising a compounds of formula (I): or a salt thereof as described herein as well as methods for tanning mammalian skin by contacting the skin with the compounds of formula (I) or compositions comprising compounds of formula (I).

A cosmetic composition for sunless tanning or imparting glow to skin is herein described. The composition includes from about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of a tanning agent and from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a crosslinked cationic copolymer having a monomer unit which is a methacryloylethyl or acryloylethyl tri(C1-C3 alkyl)ammonium salt. The crosslinked cationic copolymer is a color enhancing agent which improves color intensity and avoids streaking of the developing tan / glow.

A process for removing or lightening a stain from human skin caused by a sunless tanning product involving contacting the stain with a stain removing composition containing at least one skin-abrading metal oxide to form a clean or lightened skin surface.

A sunless spray tanning device includes at least one peristaltic pump coupled to a spray gun. A liquid reservoir for housing a sunless tanning composition may be coupled to the inlet of the peristaltic pump. The composition is forced via the peristaltic pump to a spray nozzle located on the spray gun for application onto the skin of a customer. The spray gun includes a high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray gun in some embodiments. A solenoid valve is disposed between the peristaltic pump and the spray gun in some embodiments. The spray gun may be mounted on a tanning booth apparatus or alternatively may include a handheld spray gun device for manual spray applications in various embodiments.

A sunless tanning system comprising a mitt applicator and novel packaging therefor. The exterior of the mitt is impregnated with sunless tanning composition and the interior of the mitt is constructed to prevent the penetration of sunless tanning composition. The packaging is configured so that when it is opened there is a large aperture extending through the opening of the package to the interior of the mitt or such aperture can be readily formed while the mitt is in the packaging without touching the mitt. This allows the user to place the mitt on their hand and apply the sunless tanning composition without coming into contact with the sunless tanning composition.