ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,714,657, issued on Aug. 25, was assigned to MARY KAY INC. (Addison, Texas).
"Magnolia extract containing compositions" was invented by Jim Faller (Williamsville, N.Y.), David Gan (Southlake, Texas), Michelle Hines (Hickory Creek, Texas) and Lisa Mangos (Katy, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to skin a composition comprising Magnolia bark extract, Vitis vinifera extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, tocopherol, and glycerin."
The patent was filed on Aug. 22, 2024, under Application No. 18/812,567.
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