Topical lightening compositions and methods of use
US7544351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/70
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is provided a topical lightening composition having a melanin synthesis-regulating agent and a vehicle. Also, there is provided a topical lightening composition having an extract of perilla leaf and a vehicle. In addition there is provided a topical lightening composition having a lightening agent selected from the group consisting of coconut water, palm water, palm nut milk, pecan nut milk, almond nut milk, cashew nut milk, walnut nut milk, concentrates of the foregoing, and any combinations thereof, along with a vehicle. The compositions and methods of the invention are effective to lighten skin, hair, lips, and/or nails.
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