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Use of cinnamic acid or of at least one of its derivatives in a cosmetic composition

US6264962A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1998
Grant dateJul 24, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q17/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of cinnamic acid, or of at least one of its derivatives, in a cosmetic composition as an agent for promoting the synthesis of the skin's total lipids. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an effective amount of cinnamic acid or of at least one of its derivatives.

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