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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 11, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Frederic Bonte, Orleans, FR;
Marc Dumas, Orleans, FR;
Catherine Lavaud, Tinqueux, FR;
Georges Massiot, Reims, FR;
Assignee:
LVMH Recherche, Nanterre, FR;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
424401 ; 4241951 ; 514844 ; 514845 ; 514474 ;
Abstract
The object of the invention is the use of a Bertholletia extract, particularly a Bertholletia excelsa extract, for the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, particularly a dermatological composition. The Bertholletia extract promotes collagen synthesis or has activity against free radicals, for example to combat the effects of skin ageing, to prevent the formation of wrinkles or reduce their depth, or to promote firmer skin. It also has an activity for promoting the incorporation of vitamin C in the skin cells.