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Use of cinnamic acid or of its derivatives in a cosmetic firming composition

US6267971A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1998
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q1/14
  • 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 a firming agent for the skin and/or mucous membranes. The invention also relates to a firming composition comprising cinnamic acid or at least one of its derivatives.

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