Cosmetic or cosmetic product for firming and smoothing the skin, in particular in the case of cellulite

US5945109A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• S.W. Patentverwertungs Ges m.b. H. · AT

Inventors

• Alfred Schmidt · Seevetal, DE
• Heinrich Wieland · Giengen an der Brenz, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 27, 1997
• Grant date: Aug 31, 1999
• Expiry date: Mar 27, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/782
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention discloses a cosmetic product for topical administration in disturbed subcutaneous connective fatty tissue, in particular cellulite, where one or more substance(s) present in the product locally inhibit(s) the formation and/or action of estrogens in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Suitable substances are, in particular, aromatase inhibitors and/or anti-estrogens. The cosmetic is effective in the cosmetic treatment of cellulite.