Cosmetic compositions containing Nigrospora sphaerica extracts
US7396534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are extracts of Nigrospora sphaerica as cosmetic skin benefit agents, preferably as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle. The inventive extracts, compositions and methods have effective skin lightening properties, may be easier to deliver to the skin, and are commercially available or cost-effective and available in nature.
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