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Skin tanning composition and method

US4515773A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 1983
Grant dateMay 7, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention concerns a novel, unobvious, and useful composition of matter and method for tanning the human epidermis. The composition comprises a suitable dye precursor and tyrosinase. These ingredients, when reacted together on the skin, result in the formation of melanin-like dyes which tan the skin.

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