Compositions for prevention of chemically induced irritation or discoloration
OwnerWarren Shapiro, Jon Andersoninventors
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Abstract
A new and improved cosmetic composition and method of using the same to prevent and treat chemically induced skin irritation and discoloration and protect from the adverse effects of tyrosinase containing a small but effective amount of ethyl p-methoxycinnamate derived from Kaempferia Galanga roots.
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A method of protecting mammalian skin from the harmful effects of tyrosinase and chemically induced radiation comprising applying to skin in need thereof a preparation containing, in weight percent, up to about 5 percent of ethyl p-methoxycinnamate dispersed in a nontoxic, nonirritating cosmetically acceptable carrier.
A composition consisting of up to 5% by weight of the root extract of Kaempferia Galanga.
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