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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2011
Marjorie Guitard, Savigny, CH;
Rachid Bel Rhlid, Savigny, CH;
Angus Moodycliffe, Savigny, CH;
Fabiola Dionisi, Epalinges, CH;
Marjorie Guitard, Savigny, CH;
Rachid Bel Rhlid, Savigny, CH;
Angus Moodycliffe, Savigny, CH;
Fabiola Dionisi, Epalinges, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
L'Oreal, Paris, FR;
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of cosmetic and/or food supplement. More specifically, the present invention aims to provide the use of at least an ingredient containing caftaric acid and/or derivatives and a micro-organism and/or an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing caftaric acid and/or derivatives thereof to generate tartaric and/or caffeic acid, for improving skin tone and preventing and/or treating hyper-pigmentation of skin and/or skin color imperfections such as age-spots and other skin disorders characterized by abnormal pigments. Also, the present invention aims at providing a skin lightening agent.