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AssigneesEstee Lauder Coordination Center N.V., Ajinomoto Omnichem S.A.
InventorsLieve Declercq, Hugo Corstjens, Daniël Maes, Willy Van Brussel, Geert Schelkens
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The present invention provides topical compositions containing phosphorylated polyphenols in combination with a topically acceptable carrier. The compositions of the invention provide a means for delayed delivery of the polyphenol to keratinous tissues, such as skin, hair and nails, with enzymes of the keratinous tissue dephosphorylating the polyphenol, and returning it to its native active form. The compositions are particularly useful in the regulation of skin conditions. the phosphorylated stilbene is a phosphorylated resveratrol or a phosphorylated resveratrol derivative.
A topical composition for application to a keratinous tissue, comprising at least one water soluble phosphorylated stilbene selected from the group consisting of resveratrol monophosphate, resveratrol diphosphate, resveratrol triphosphate, mixtures thereof, and metal salts thereof, in combination with a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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