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Methods of exfoliation using N-acetyl glucosamine

US6413525B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1999
Grant dateJul 2, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of exfoliating and moisturizing the skin comprising the steps of topically applying a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition. The composition comprises an amino sugar, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and related compounds.

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