Use of sphingolipids in the preparation of a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition protecting the skin and hair against the harmful effects of atmospheric pollution
AssigneeL'oreal
InventorsChristiane Montastier, Jacqueline Griat
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Abstract
A process to protect skin or hair against harmful effects of pollution of the atmosphere by heavy metals involves applying to the skin or hair a composition containing a sphingolipid in an amount effective to protect the skin or hair against such harmful effects of the heavy metals.
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A process to protect skin or hair or both against harmful effects of pollution of the atmosphere by heavy metals, said process comprising applying to the skin, hair or both of a person likely to be exposed to an atmosphere polluted by heavy metals, a cosmetic, hygienic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprising a chelating agent and a sphingolipid in an amount effective to protect said skin or hair or both against said harmful effects of said heavy metals.
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