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Whitening cosmetic

US4847074A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1988
Grant dateJul 11, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A whitening cosmetic comprises kojic acid and cyclodextrins in addition to cosmetic base materials. The kojic acid may be included in cyclodextrins before being incorporated into the cosmetic. The cosmetic has an improved stability against coloring with the passage of time and an enhance whitening effect. The cosmetic can be a toilet lotion, a cosmetic cream, a milky lotion, a pack, etc., for application to human skin.

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