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

US6660283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2001
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2021

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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