Composition containing Chamaecyparis obtusa polysaccharides to be externally applied to the skin
AssigneeAmorepacific Corporation
InventorsMyeong Hun Yeom, Won Seok Park, Duck Hee Kim, Han Kon Kim, Jeong Ok Kim
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition for skin external application containing a Chamaecyparis obtusa polysaccharide as an active ingredient, and more particularly to a composition for skin external application containing a Chamaecyparis obtusa polysaccharide, which improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles by promoting collagen production, shows an excellent skin-whitening effect by inhibiting melanogenesis, improves skin moisturization by promoting keratinocyte differentiation, and has excellent anti-inflammatory and skin regeneration effects.
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A composition for skin external application containing a Chamaecyparis obtuse polysaccharide extract having a molecular weight of at least 100,000 Daltons, devoid of (i) chlorophyll and (ii)) proteins having a molecular weight of below 1,000 Da.
A method of combating aging, reducing skin wrinkles, improving skin elasticity, skin whitening, skin moisturization, ameliorating dry skin diseases, treating inflammation, or promoting skin regeneration comprising transdermally applying to a subject in need of an effective amount of a Chamaecyparis obtuse polysaccharide extract having a molecular weight of at least 100,000 Daltons, devoid of (i) chlorophyll and (ii) proteins having a molecular weight of below 1,000 Da.
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