Use of a Lepechinia caulescens extract as a cosmetic agent, and cosmetic composition containing same

US9023403B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9023403-B2
Application numberUS-47743309-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 3, 2009
Priority dateJun 6, 2008
Publication dateMay 5, 2015
Grant dateMay 5, 2015

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The invention relates to the use of a plant extract of a plant belonging to the Lepechinia genus, in particular an extract of the plant species Lepechinia caulescens , as a cosmetic agent or as an active agent in cosmetic compositions.

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What is claimed: 1. A cosmetic composition comprising: at least one cosmetic agent comprising at least one plant extract of the species Lepechinia caulescens at a concentration of between 0.001% and 5% by dry weight of extract relative to the weight of the composition, said extract is obtained by a method comprising bringing the plant into contact with a polar solvent that is a C2-C4 alcohol or a mixture of a C2-C4 alcohol and water, said extract being admixed with a cosmetica…

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What does patent US9023403B2 cover?
The invention relates to the use of a plant extract of a plant belonging to the Lepechinia genus, in particular an extract of the plant species Lepechinia caulescens , as a cosmetic agent or as an active agent in cosmetic compositions.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Pecher Virginie, Leplanquais Virginie, Lazou Krystell, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K36/53. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 05 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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