Skin whitener composition containing acerola cherry fermentate
US5747006A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/85
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A skin whitening composition includes acerola cherry fermentate. The composition can be topically applied to the human skin and can include one or more whitening agents in combination with acerola cherry fermentate to achieve enhanced whitening effect. A method of whitening human skin includes topically applying to the skin acerola cherry fermentate in an amount and for a period of time sufficient to visibly whiten the skin. The method includes incorporating acerola cherry fermentate with known whitening agents and applying to the skin in an amount and for a period of time sufficient to visibly whiten the skin.
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