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CLAIMS I claim: 1. A skin softening and conditioning product formulation comprising one or more cationic agents in sufficient proportion to the remainder of the product such that, when applied to human skin, said cationic agents have a cationic strength sufficient to fully neutralize any negative electrostatic charge on the skin. 2. The skin softening and conditioning product formulation of claim 1 wherein one cationic agent is Celquat SC-240c (Polyquaternium-10). 3. The skin softening and conditioning product formulation of claim 2 wherein the cationic agent is in the range of 0 to 4 percent of the formulation by weight. 4. The skin softening and conditioning product formulation of claim 1 wherein one cationic agent is Merquat 100. 5. The skin softening and conditioning product formulation of claim 4 wherein the Merquat 100 is in the range of 0 to 11 percent of the formulation by weight. 6. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 1 wherein one or more cationic agents are selected from the group consisting of: • Polyquaternium-22; • Polyquaternium-67; • Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; • Hydroxypropyl Thmonium Hydrolyzed Soy Protein; and • Benzalkonium Chloride. 7. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 1 wherein said product is an aqueous solution. 8. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 1 further comprising: a) at least one preservative; b) at least one thickener; c) an emollient; d) an emulsifier; and e) a neutralizing agent to adjust pH as desired. 9. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 8 wherein the at least one preservative is selected from the group consisting of: • Methyloaraben, • Butylparben, • Ethylparaben, • Propylparaben, • Isobutylpareben, and • Phenoxyethanol. 10. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 8 wherein the at least one thickener is selected from the group consisting of Cetyl Alcohol, and Stearyl Alcohol. 11. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 8 wherein the at least one emollient is selected from the group consisting of: • lsocetyl Behanate, • Water, • Hydrolyzed Algin, • Chlorella Vulgaris, and • C10-30 Cholesterol / Lanosterol Esters. 12. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 8 wherein the emulsifier is Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate. 13. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 8 wherein the neutralizing agent is sodium hydroxide. 14. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 1 further comprising an antioxidant. 15. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 1 further comprising an astringent. 16. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 1 further comprising an agent to promote skin healing, having cleansing, antibacterial and antiseptic attributes. 17. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 1 further comprising a fragrance. 18. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 6 wherein the amount of Polyquaternium-22 ranges from 0.1 % to 1.2% by weight. 19. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 6 wherein the amount of Polyquaternium-67 ranges from 0.5% to 3% by weight. 20. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 6 wherein the amount of Cetyl Thmethyl Ammonium Chloride ranges from 1 % to 4% by weight. 21. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 6 wherein the amount of Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Hydrolyzed Soy Protein ranges from 0.1 % to 1 % by weight. 22. The skin softening and conditioning product of claim 6 wherein the amount of Benzalkonium Chloride ranges from 0.2% to 3% by weight. |
• Cetyl Alcohol
• Cetrimonium Chloride
• Polyquaternium - 67
• Glyceryl Stearate
• PEG - 100 Stearate
• Polyquaternium - 22
• Phenoxyethanol
• Stearyl Alcohol
• Benzalkonium Chloride
• Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Hydrolyzed Soy
• Methylparaben
• Propylparaben
• Butylparaben
• Ethylparaben
• lsobutylparaben
• Sodium Hydroxide
• Hydrolyzed Algin
• Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
• Sea Water
• Propylene Glycol
• Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
• Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract
• Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract
• Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon) Fruit Extract
• Fragrance
Yet, other formulations comprise:
• Water
• lsocetyl Behenate
• Cetyl Alcohol
• Cetrimonium Chloride
• Polyquaternium - 67
• Glyceryl Stearate
• PEG - 100 Stearate
• Polyquaternium - 22
• Phenoxyethanol
• Stearyl Alcohol
• Benzalkonium Chloride
• Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Hydrolyzed Soy
• Methylparaben
• Propylparaben
• Butylparaben
• Ethylparaben
• lsobutylparaben
• Sodium Hydroxide
• Propylene Glycol • Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract • Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract • Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract • Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract • Fragrance The formulations that follow comprise these generic ingredients: • water (used as a solvent and moisturizer); • at least one quaternary conditioner; • at least one preservative; • at least one thickener; • an emollient; • an emulsifier; and • a neutralizing agent to adjust pH as desired. The above formulation has an aqueous base, but one skilled in the art would know that the formulation may also be non-aqueous. In addition, some embodiments comprise an antiseptic, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antioxidant, an astringent, and an agent to promote skin healing, having cleansing, antibacterial and antiseptic attributes. Also, a fragrance would probably be added. The quaternary conditioners that are used include (at least one must be used), without limitation: • Polyquaternium-22; • Polyquaternium-67; • Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; • Hydroxypropyl Thmonium Hydrolyzed Soy Protein; and • Benzalkonium Chloride. The preservatives used include, without limitation: • Phenoxyethanol. • Methyloaraben, • Butylparben, • Ethylparaben, • Propylparaben, • Isobutylpareben, and • Phenoxyethanol.
The thickeners used include, without limitation, Cetyl Alcohol, and Stearyl Alcohol. The emollients used include, without limitation:
• lsocetyl Behanate,
• Water,
• Hydrolyzed Algin,
• Chlorella Vulgaris, and
• C10-30 Cholesterol / Lanosterol Esters.
The emulsifiers used include, without limitation, Glyceryl Stearate, and PEG-100 Stearate. The neutralizing agent used was a 5% solution of sodium hydroxide. Fragrances used were lavender, sandalwood, and honeysuckle.
Tables 1 through 10 (infra) provide examples of these formulations:
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TABLE 8 TABLE 9
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