Appeal No. 95-0415
Application 08/013,877
BACKGROUND
Compositions intended for conditioning skin to either
prevent or treat dry skin are known in the prior art. Lotions
and other compositions intended for use in the conditioning of
skin are topically applied and function by forming a film which
allows for moisture retention. See pages 1 and 2 of the
specification. Prior art compositions intended for skin
conditioning as well as other cosmetic purposes, such as hair
conditioning treatments, include silicone fluids as well as
silicone gums.
Claims 1-12 herein are directed to compositions comprising
three silicone components in specified amount ranges, while
claims 13 and 14 are drawn to the topical application of the
compositions. The specification indicates that the claimed
invention offers three distinct advantages over typical
conditioning compositions. These advantages are 1) faster
absorption into the skin; 2) a less greasy feel; and, 3) a
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