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Use of a simarouba extract for reducing patchy skin pigmentation

US5676948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1995
Grant dateOct 14, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2501/81
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A simarouba extract is used to produce a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, and particularly dermatological, composition or a skin cell culture medium. The resulting compositions are also disclosed. The simarouba extract has a significant skin depigmentation activity and can enhance the protective function of the skin, particularly its water barrier function, as well as having a significant keratinocyte differentiation activity.

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