Use of chicoric acid and lactic bacterium in food supplement for regulating skin pigmentation

US9192554B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9192554-B2
Application numberUS-201113805892-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 28, 2011
Priority dateJun 30, 2010
Publication dateNov 24, 2015
Grant dateNov 24, 2015

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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 chicoric acid and/or derivatives and a micro-organism and/or an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing chicoric 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.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A cosmetic method for treating and/or reducing the risk of occurrence of skin pigment disorders and/or skin imperfections comprising administering an oral food supplement comprising an ingredient containing chicoric acid and/or derivatives thereof, and a lactic acid bacterium and/or an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing chicoric acid and/or derivatives thereof to generate tartaric and/or caffeic acid to an individual in need of same, wherein derivatives of…

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What does patent US9192554B2 cover?
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 chicoric acid and/or derivatives and a micro-organism and/or an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing chicoric acid and/or derivatives thereof to generate tartaric and/or caffeic acid, for improving skin tone and p…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Guitard Marjorie, Bel Rhlid Rachid, Moodycliffe Angus, and 3 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K8/375. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Nov 24 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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