Skin Care Composition
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsTomohiro HAKOZAKI, Bin FANG DEYER
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Abstract
Methods and compositions for improving the appearance of skin are provided. The methods and compositions are especially suited for improving sallow-looking skin by enhancing bilirubin degradation in skin. The methods and compositions herein utilize one or more sucrose esters, which demonstrate a surprising ability to reduce bilirubin levels. The method involves applying a skin care composition containing an effective amount of a sucrose ester to a target portion of skin where a reduction in bilirubin level is desired.
Claims20
A method of degrading bilirubin in skin, comprising:
- a) identifying a target portion of skin where treatment is desired;
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- b) applying a composition comprising an effective amount of sucrose ester selected from sucrose laurate, sucrose dilaurate, sucrose trilaurate, derivatives of these, and combinations thereof to the target portion of skin, wherein the effective amount of sucrose ester reduces bilirubin level over the course of a treatment period.
A skin care composition, comprising:
- a) an effective amount of sucrose ester selected from sucrose laurate, sucrose dilaurate, sucrose trilaurate, derivatives of these, and combinations thereof, wherein the effective amount of sucrose ester reduces bilirubin level according to the Bilirubin Degradation Assay;
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- b) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.