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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 25, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Pierre Tachon, Antony, FR;
Francis Pruche, Paris, FR;
Catherine Gerst, Asnieres/Seine, FR;
Jean-Francedilla.ois Nadaud, Clamart, FR;
Lionel Breton, Versailles, FR;
Assignee:
Societe L'oreal S.A., Paris, FR;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K / ; A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
424401 ; 424 701 ; 424 705 ; 514415 ;
Abstract
Topically applicable dermocosmetic compositions for improving or maintaining the appearance of human skin or the scalp, comprise a minor antioxidant effective amount of melatonin or analog thereof, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor, such minor antioxidant effective amount being less than 10.sup.-4 % by weight relative to the total weight thereof, e.g., no greater than 0.5.times.10.sup.-4 % or ranging from 10.sup.-12 % to 10.sup.-15 % by weight thereof.