Patent ID: 9012514
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: A61K,A61Q,C25B

Abstract:
1. A method for the production of cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the steps of: (a) forming at least one hydrocarbon with at least 10 carbon atoms by performing Kolbe electrolysis of one or more fatty acids comprising at least one of pivalic acid and cyclohexanecarboxylic acid in combination with an acid that is selected from the group consisting of ethylhexanoic acid, isononanoic acid, isodecanoic acid, isostearic acid, unsaturated, branched C wherein said hydrocarbon with at least 10 carbon atoms is characterized in that it contains components that retain the structural characteristics of said one or more fatty acids; (b) providing an aqueous phase; and (c) forming an emulsion by combining an oil phase comprising said at least one hydrocarbon with said aqueous phase.