Cosmetic composition containing hydrolysates of icariin
US8394775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/522
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing hydrolysates of icariin, and more particularly, a cosmetic composition containing hydrolysates of icariin including icaritin, icariside I and icariside II. The hydrolysates of icariin is prepared by a method comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining an extract from a plant containing icariin using water or an organic solvent; and (b) hydrolyzing the plant extract with an acid, a base, an enzyme or a microorganism producing the enzyme. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention is employed for anti-oxidant, anti-aging, whitening or anti-wrinkling effects.
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