4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid and skin pigmentation
US9693942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/92
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of enhancing skin appearance. One aspect of the invention aims to provide a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation. The present invention also relates to cosmetic use of a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation.
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