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Depigmenting cosmetic or dermatological composition containing arbutoside derivatives

US5346693A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1992
Grant dateSep 13, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/602
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cosmetic or dermatological composition contains as an active ingredient at least one arbutoside derivative with the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R represents an unsaturated aliphatic or aromatic hydroxylated residue having 4 to 16 carbon atoms, and R' represents a hydrogen atom or the ##STR2## radical. Ar represents a phenyl radical that may be substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups. Applications of the composition include the bleaching of skin and the treatment of pigmented spots.

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