Personal Care Compositions Comprising a Di-Amido Gellant and Methods of Using

Abstract

A personal care composition is disclosed comprising a di-amido gellant, wherein the di-amido gellant has a formula: wherein R 1 and R 2 are aminofunctional end-groups which may be the same or different, and L is a linking moiety of molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.

What is claimed is: 
     
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         23 . A method of regulating a condition of keratinous tissue, said method comprising the step of topically applying a composition to the keratinous tissue, the composition being selected from the group consisting of
 i. a personal care composition comprising a di-amido gellant having a formula:   
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
          wherein R 1  and R 2  are aminofunctional end-groups which may be the same or different and L is a linking moiety of molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol, the personal care composition having a minimum gelling concentration of between about 0.1 mg/mL and 100 mg/mL; 
         ii. a personal care composition in the form of an emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase and a di-amido gellant, wherein the di-amido gellant has a formula: 
       
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
          wherein R1 and R2 are aminofunctional end-groups which may be the same or different, and L is a linking moiety of molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol, the personal care composition having a minimum gelling concentration of between about 0.1 mg/mL and 100 mg/mL; and 
         iii. a personal care composition comprising
 (1) a di-amido gellant having a formula: 
 
       
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
          wherein R1 and R2 are aminofunctional end-groups which may be the same or different, and L is a linking moiety of molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol, and
 (2) an active or agent selected from the group consisting of sugar amines, vitamins, oil control agents, photosterols, hexamidine compounds, tightening agents, anti-wrinkle actives, anti-atrophy actives, flavonoids, N-acyl amino acid compounds, retinoids, peptides, particulate materials, UV actives, photostabilizers, anti-cellulite agents, desquamation actives, anti-acne actives, anti-oxidants, radical scavengers, conditioning agents, anti-inflammatory agents, tanning actives, skin lightening agents, botanical extracts, antimicrobial actives, antifungal actives, antibacterial actives, antiperspirant actives, sensates, preservatives, anti-dandruff actives, substantivity polymers, detersive surfactants, and combinations thereof. 
 
       
     
     
         24 . A method of thickening skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         25 . A method of regulating or improving skin atrophy, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation of improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         26 . A method of regulating or improving the appearance of spider vessels and/or red blotchiness, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         27 . A method of regulating or improving the appearance of dark, under-eye circles and/or puffy eyes, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         28 . A method of regulating or improving sallowness of skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         29 . A method of regulating or improving tanning of skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         30 . A method of desquamating, exfoliating, and/or increasing turnover in skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         31 . A method of regulating or improving the size of pores in skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         32 . A method of regulating or improving the oily and/or shiny appearance of skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         33 . A method of regulating or improving hyperpigmentation, said method comprising the step of topically applying to the skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         34 . A method of regulating or improving sagging of skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to the skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         35 . A method of softening and/or smoothing lips, hair and nails, said method comprising the step of topically applying to the lips, hair, and nails in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         36 . A method of regulating or improving itch of skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to the skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         37 . A method of regulating or improving the appearance of fine lines and/or wrinkles in skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to the skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 . 
     
     
         38 . A method of regulating or improving skin dryness in skin, said method comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of such regulation or improvement the composition of  claim 23 .