Formulations for lightening skin and treating hyperpigmentation
AssigneeColorescience, Inc.
InventorsPatricia McGill Boland, Josie Juncal Schwarz, Deborah Eileen Gregg Bouche
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Abstract
Formulations to treat skin discoloration via a multi-modal approach are provided in which select ingredients work together to effectively brighten skin and treat hyperpigmentation. An example formulation includes a first anti-melanin agent, a second anti-melanin agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a sun protection agent, and an anti-oxidant. In one aspect, the first anti-melanin agent comprises a bidens pilosa extract, the second anti-melanin agent comprises a rheum rhaponticum extract, the anti-inflammatory agent comprises a Vitamin E compound, the sun protection agent comprises zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and the antioxidant comprises a thermus thermophilus ferment extract.
Claims14
A high SPF (sun protection factor) formulation for treating skin discoloration, comprising effective amounts of:
- a bidens pilosa extract;
- an acetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract;
- a Vitamin E compound;
- a thermus thermophilus ferment extract;
- zinc oxide;
- and
- titanium dioxide,
- wherein said formulation provides a sun protection factor of SPF 50 or more;
- and
- wherein the formulation is a topical formulation in the form of a liquid, cream or gel.
A high SPF (sun protection factor) formulation for treating skin discoloration, comprising effective amounts of:
- (i) a first anti-melanin agent,
- wherein said first anti-melanin agent comprises a bidens pilosa extract;
- (ii) a second anti-melanin agent,
- wherein said second anti-melanin agent comprises a rheum rhaponticum extract;
- (iii) an anti-inflammatory agent,
- wherein said anti-inflammatory agent comprises a Vitamin E compound;
- (iv) a sun protection agent,
- wherein said sun protection agent comprises zinc oxide and titanium dioxide,
- wherein said sun protection agent offers a sun protection factor of SPF 50 or more;
- and
- wherein the formulation is a topical formulation suitable for topical delivery.
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