Lightening compositions and methods of use
AssigneeAvon Products, Inc.
InventorsHarish Mahalingam, Brian Jones, Nicole McCain
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Abstract
There is provided a topical lightening composition having carboxylmethyl cysteamine as a melanin synthesis-regulating agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. Also, there is provided a topical lightening composition having N, N, S (tris) carboxylmethyl cysteamine and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. In addition, there is provided a topical lightening composition having carboxylmethyl cysteamine, preferably N, N, S (tris) carboxylmethyl cysteamine, and an additional lightening agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The compositions and methods of the invention are effective to lighten skin, hair, lips, and/or nails.
Claims31
A topical lightening composition, comprising:
- a) carboxylmethyl cysteamine in an amount effective to regulate melanin synthesis;
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- b) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
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