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Aqueous phase dermatological/cosmetic compositions comprising solubilized melatonin values

US5939084A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1997
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Stable, recrystallization-resistant dermatological/cosmetic compositions, well suited for preventing/treating oxidative stress of the skin, comprise a substantially ethanol-free aqueous phase, the aqueous phase containing an active amount of solubilized melatonin values and an amount of at least one glycol effective to dissolve such melatonin values.

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