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Pharmaceutical and cosmetic depigmentation compositions with a caffeic acid base

US5164185A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1991
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/926
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pharmaceutical or cosmetic depigmenting composition for application to the skin so as to improve the aesthetic appearance of the skin or to treat pathological or accidental hyperpigmentation contains caffeic acid or an ester or amide thereof in an amount effective to depigment the skin.

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