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US 2019/0336424 A1Published application
Method for lightening skin with ricinoleic acid
AssigneeConopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
InventorStephen Alan MADISON
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Abstract
Skin lightening additives and skin lightening compositions having at least one of a heterosubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acid are described. The compositions are suitable for topical application and may comprise 12-hydroxystearic acid, ricinoleic acid or both.
Claims19
A skin lightening additive comprising a heterosubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acid, or a mixture thereof.
A cosmetic composition comprising
- a. a skin lightening additive comprising a heterosubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acid, or a mixture thereof;
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- b. a cosmetic carrier.
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