Topical composition with skin lightening effect
US7897184B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/9789
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A topical cosmetic composition for increasing skin whitening or lightening is described. The composition includes a pomegranate extract in an amount effective to reduce melanin composition. The pomegranate extract may be standardized to about 20% punicalagin. The composition may also include an extract from the genus larix, such as Larix sibirica. The larix sibirica may be standardized to 80% taxifolin. A method for using the compositions is described.
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