Carotenoid compositions useful for whitening skin
US8398958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to use of carotenoid preparations for promoting skin whitening. Particularly, the present invention discloses that a combination of phytoene and phytofluene is effective in whitening skin. The present invention further relates to carotenoid compositions comprising a combination of phytofluene and phytofluene effective in whitening skin and at least one additional carotenoid, particularly carotenoids devoid of highly intense color.
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