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Cosmetic composition containing melaninlike pigments in combination with certain tocopherols, and process for protecting the skin, hair, mucosae and cosmetic compositions

US5547658A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1993
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2013

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

Abstract

Cosmetic composition containing melaninlike pigments in combination with certain tocopherols, and process for protecting the skin, hair, mucosae and cosmetic compositions. The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising the combination of certain tocopherols bn with at least one melaninlike pigment derived from natural or synthetic sources, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and to a process for protecting the skin, mucosae, hair and cosmetic compositions against free radicals.

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