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Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions

US5824326A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1997
Grant dateOct 20, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2017

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

Abstract

A cosmetic composition is provided which includes ferulic acid or its C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alcohol esters and dimethyl isosorbide in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Dimethyl isosorbide enhances skin lightening, antioxidant and other skin activities of ferulic acid and its esters.

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