Compositions containing mimosa phenolic compounds

US6290993A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• EL Management LLC · US

Inventors

• Jon Anderson · Lincoln, US
• Lieve Declercq · Ekeren, BE
• Donald F. Collins · Plainview, US
• Thomas Mammone · Farmingdale, US
• Lieve Declerq · Ekeren, BE
• Hugo Corstjens · Maaseik, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 23, 1999
• Grant date: Sep 18, 2001
• Expiry date: Jul 23, 2019

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention relates to topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical composition for enhancing collagen levels in skin cells, the compositions comprising an effective amount of a biologically active phenolic compound-containing extract, or active fraction thereof, obtainable from Mimosa pudica.