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Method and composition for skin lightening

US5766575A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1996
Grant dateJun 16, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition is provided for treating skin to achieve lightening by employing an active of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl or aryl groups radicals; and PA1 R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl or aryl radicals.

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