Use of chicoric acid and derivatives for regulating skin pigmentation
AssigneesL'oreal, Nestec S.A.
InventorsMarjorie Guitard, Rachid Bel Rhlid, Angus Moodycliffe, Fabiola Dionisi
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of food supplements for cosmetic purpose. More specifically, the present invention aims to provide an ingredient containing chicoric acid and/or derivatives for preventing and/or treating hyper-pigmentation of skin, skin color imperfections such as age-spots and other skin disorders characterized by abnormal pigments. The present invention also aims at improving skin tone as well as providing a skin lightening agent.
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A method for treating and/or preventing skin pigment disorders and/or skin imperfections comprising administering an oral food supplement comprising an effective amount of an ingredient containing chicoric acid and/or derivatives to an individual in need of same.
A method for lightening and/or whitening skin tone comprising administering an oral food supplement comprising an effective amount of an ingredient containing chicoric acid an/or derivatives to an individual in need of same.
A method for treating and/or preventing skin pigment disorders and/or skin imperfections, comprising administering, to an individual, an effective amount of Chicory or an extract thereof.
A kit for treating and/or preventing skin pigment disorders and/or skin imperfections, comprising an oral treatment with a food supplement containing Chicory or an extract, combined with an oral or topical composition.
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