Liquid composition for reconstituting pressed powder cosmetics

Abstract

A liquid composition is provided which can be applied to broken fragments of a pressed powder cosmetic in order to recombine or reconstitute such fragments in their original packaging. This avoids wasting broken cosmetic fragments and further allows a consumer to use the reconstituted cosmetic for its original purpose.

Claims

1. A composition for reconstituting loosened compact cosmetic powders, comprising: 84.44 wt. % Hamamelis virginiana; 13.7 wt. isopropyl alcohol; 1.57 wt. % decyl glucoside; 0.10 wt. % lavender essential oil; 0.05 wt. % jojoba oil; 0.05 wt. % fractionated coconut oil; and 0.05 wt. % vitamin E.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises one or more minerals.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(1) Illustrative embodiments of the invention are described below. The showings are for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments and not for purposes of limiting the same. The following explanation provides specific details for a thorough understanding of an enabling description for these embodiments. One skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without such details. In such instances, well-known structures and functions have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

(2) The preferred embodiment of a formulation for repairing and reconstituting fragmented or otherwise broken portions of pressed powder cosmetics allows a consumer to do so in the cosmetic's original casing while avoiding a need to entirely crush or remove the cosmetic. Applicant's liquid composition reduces amounts of alcohol previously used to affect such results and comprises additional beneficial ingredients.

(3) Ingredients comprising the liquid composition for reconstituting pressed powder cosmetics may be mixed in any amount so long as some time after application to the broken cosmetic powder, or about 6 to about 24 hours, such reconstituted powder will be relatively dry to the touch and may be applied by a consumer as a pressed powder cosmetic.

(4) More particularly, the composition may comprise witch hazel in combination with a volatile liquid, and a wetting agent for reducing surface tension in the composition. The wetting agent, or surfactant, may cause the liquid composition to be dispensable as a foam. In some embodiments, the volatile liquid is an alcohol provided in an amount up to about 30% by weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the wetting agent is decyl glucoside.

(5) Additionally the composition may comprise additional ingredients such as fragrance, a carrier oil for the fragrance and even vitamins and/or minerals.

(6) It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely examples of possible implementations. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the principles of the present disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the following claims.

(7) Moreover, embodiments and limitations disclosed herein are not dedicated to the public under the doctrine of dedication if the embodiments and/or limitations: (1) are not expressly claimed in the claims; and (2) are or are potentially equivalents of express elements and/or limitations in the claims under the doctrine of equivalents.

Examples of the Preffered Embodiment of the Composition

(8) In order to more fully teach what the Applicant regards as his invention, the following example is given. It should be understood that the formulations set forth in the Example is not to be construed as limiting of the scope of the invention, except so far as they yield natural toothpaste having the desired properties and characteristics.

(9) Formulations for repairing or reconstituting fragmented or otherwise broken pressed powder cosmetics have been proposed in the past. More particularly, and by way of example, the following chart illustrates a formulation of the same with the percentages given by weight of the formula.

Example 1

(10) TABLE-US-00001 Ingredient Percentage Isopropyl alcohol 70.00 Water 30.00 TOTAL: 100.00%

(11) The following ingredients are an example of Applicant's invention with the percentages being given by weight of its liquid:

(12) TABLE-US-00002 Ingredient Percentage Hamamelis virginiana 84.44 Grain alcohol 13.74 Decyl glucoside 1.57 Lavendar essential oil 0.10 Jojoba oil 0.05 Fractionated coconut oil 0.05 Vitamin E 0.05 TOTAL: 100.00%

Conclusions, Ramifications, and Scope

(13) While certain embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, various modifications are contemplated and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention not be limited, except as by the appended claim(s).

(14) The teachings disclosed herein may be applied to other systems, and may not necessarily be limited to any described herein. The elements and acts of the various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. All of the above patents and applications and other references, including any that may be listed in accompanying filing papers, are incorporated herein by reference. Aspects of the invention can be modified, if necessary, to employ the systems, functions and concepts of the various references described above to provide yet further embodiments of the invention.

(15) Particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being refined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the liquid composition for reconstituting pressed powder cosmetics with which that terminology is associated. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be constructed to limit the liquid composition for reconstituting pressed powder cosmetics to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification unless the above description section explicitly define such terms. Accordingly, the actual scope encompasses not only the disclosed embodiments, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the disclosed invention. The above description of embodiments of the liquid composition for reconstituting pressed powder cosmetics is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the precise form disclosed above or to a particular field of usage.

(16) While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the composition are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible for which those skilled in the relevant art will recognize.

(17) While certain aspects of the invention disclosed are presented below in particular claim forms, various aspects of the method, system, and apparatus are contemplated in any number of claim forms. Thus, the inventor reserves the right to add additional claims after filing the application to pursue such additional claim forms for other aspects of the liquid composition for reconstituting pressed powder cosmetics.