Patent ID: 9278056
Filing Date: 2016-03-08
CPC Classification: A61K,A61Q,D06P

Claim Text:
1. A method for imparting color to skin while improving the appearance of skin dimensionality, depth, or undertones by applying a composition comprising a composite particulate which is not a collapsed microsphere, having a portion comprised of at least one colorant and a portion comprised of at least one clear or translucent thermoplastic material wherein the composite particulate is made by (a) combining one or more colorants in particulate form with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) in the form of solid spheres; (b) adding solvent in an amount sufficient to swell the PMMA and cause fused agglomerates of colorant and PMMA to form, (c) removing the solvent and causing the mixture to dry, (d) subjecting the dried mixture to milling to form fused agglomerates having a particle size ranging from 1 to 100 microns, (e) coating the fused agglomerates with a coating selected from the group consisting of silicone elastomers, silicone resins, silicone gums, synthetic or natural waxes and mixtures thereof, (f) sieving the fused agglomerates to remove particles larger than 45 microns; formulating the composite particulates of (f) into a topical cosmetic composition for application to skin.