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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 1998
Filed:
Oct. 07, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Eric Perrier, Les Cotes D'Aarey, FR;
Delphine Rival, Lyons, FR;
Assignee:
Bioetica, Inc., Portland, ME (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
424401 ; 424 58 ; 424 59 ; 4241951 ; 424 62 ; 424 40 ; 514476 ; 514783 ; 514887 ;
Abstract
Compositions for inhibiting the formation of unwanted skin pigmentation combine high tyrosinase blocking capabilities with stability in cosmetic preparations, absence of significant cytotoxic effects and synergy of action. The active components of the compositions include extracts of certain selected plants, namely, mulberry, saxifrage, grape and scutellaria root; and, preferably, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). These ingredients are combined with various cosmetically acceptable carriers to produce cream and lotion formulations capable of whitening skin safely and effectively.