Patent Picks—Gels for Anti-acne and Wrinkle-blurring, Oridonin for Slimming and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Posted: October 27, 2010

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Oridonin for use in slimming, antiaging and other cosmetic compositions
WO/2010/119423
Publication date: Oct. 21, 2010
Assignee: Sederma, Arnaud Fournial and Philippe Mondon

The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising oridonin and new cosmetic uses. Oridonin is described for fighting the signs of cutaneous aging and for slimming. A composition comprising a combination of oridonin and darutigenol or a derivative thereof, in particular darutoside, is disclosed together with the cosmetic use of such composition.

Use of oxime derivative of 3,5-seco-4-nor-cholestane as an antioxidant
US Patent Application 20100267837
Publication date: Oct. 21., 2010
Assignee: Trophos

The invention relates to the use of at least one oxime derivative of 3,5-seco-4-norcholestane as antioxidants in the cosmetics and food fields, and as antioxidant preservatives that can be used, in particular, in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products. According to the invention, it is possible to combine the oxime derivative of 3,5-seco-4-nor-cholestane or of one of its derivatives with other active ingredients for the prevention and/or treatment of cutaneous diseases. Such active ingredients may include: antiseborrhoeics such as progesterone; antidandruff agents such as octopirox or zinc pyrithione; and anti-acne agents such as retinoic acid or benzoyl peroxide, among others.

Topical compositions containing desthiobiotin and its derivatives and a method to treat skin
US Patent Application 20100267792
Publication date: Oct. 21, 2010
Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.