Microalgae-derived compositions for improving the health and appearance of skin
US8277849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are microalgal skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel decolorized microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.
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