ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,661,313, issued on June 23, was assigned to MARY KAY INC. (Addison, Texas).

"Cosmetic composition" was invented by Geetha Kalahasti (Addison, Texas), Patricia Jacoby (Addison, Texas), Milagros Sanchez (Addison, Texas), Shona Burkes-Henderson (Addison, Texas) and David Gan (Addison, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method for reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, treating skin inflammation, or reducing the appearance of reddened or erythemic skin is disclosed. The method can include applying to skin having a fine line or wrinkle, having inflammation, or having a reddened or erythymic appearance a composition that includ...