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Skin smoothing compositions containing hydroxyacids and methods for using same

US5939085A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1997
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/9794
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are skin smoothing compositions containing hydroxyacids or hydroxyacid derivatives, a polymeric film-forming agent, a physical exfoliant, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods for using the skin smoothing compositions to improve the smoothness of human skin.

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