Patent ID: 6787127
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A cosmetic composition for treating nails to remove nail polish, to nourish and strengthen the nails and to moisturize and soften cuticles, wherein the composition essentially comprises:A. water; B. from about 40 to about 85 percent, by weight, of a solvent component which breaks down the nail polish, wherein the solvent component is ethyl acetate, propylene carbonate, acetone, dimethyl ester or a mixture of two or more of these solvents; C. from about 1.0 to about 35 percent, by weight, of a stabilizing component; D. from about 0.04 to about 0.5 percent, by weight, of a component which nourishes and strengthens the nails; and E. from about 1.0 to about 5.0 percent, by weight, of a component which moisturizes and softens cuticles around the nails.