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UV radiation reflecting or absorbing agents, protecting against harmful UV radiation and reinforcing the natural skin barrier

US6814959B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2002
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/56
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to agents with UV radiation-absorbing and/or reflecting action comprising solid, polymorphic, crystal-line or partially crystalline lipid and/or polymer particles, for application to the skin, mucous membranes, scalp, and hair for protection against health-damaging UV radiation and for strengthening the natural skin barrier.

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