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US 8,895,042 B2Granted
Non-toxic and environmentally compatible photo-protective preparations
OwnerRoy J. Mankovitzinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for prophylaxis and treatment of skin conditions. Topical compositions which protect the skin from UV radiation damage and treat UV radiation damage done to the skin are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include at least one cyanin derived from a plant and at least one additional agent selected from the group consisting of: a UV radiation reflector, a UV screening agent, niacinamide, and a combination of two or more thereof.
Claims16
A topical composition for use on human skin, comprising:
- at least one cyanins derived from a plant;
- and magnesium hydroxide,
- wherein the magnesium hydroxide is in the form of particles having an average particle size in the range of about 1 nm-100 μm, and
- wherein the composition comprises 0.05-99% of the at least one cyanins, and 0.05-99% of the magnesium hydroxide by weight of the total composition.
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