Patent Picks—Wrinkle-removing Tape, Amber Anti-aging, Melanocyte Protection Factor and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Posted: February 23, 2011

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The current invention relates to a composition, notably cosmetic, nutraceutical, dermatological, pharmaceutical or dietary, including at least one unsaponifiable extract, the use of said composition, a treatment method of administering said composition. The composition is intended in particular to treat, repair and/or prevent damage to conjunctive tissues.

Skin anti-aging agent for external use
US Patent Application 20110038905
Publication date: Feb. 17, 2011
Assignee: Fujifilm Corp.

This patent describes a skin anti-aging agent for external use that comprises highly safe protein nanoparticles having high transparency due to their small particle size as well as reported high permeability into the skin. The anti-aging nanoparticles further contain an active ingredient.

Cosmetic use of plakoglobin-type proteins
US Patent Application 20110038830
Publication date: Feb. 17, 2011
Assignee: L'Oréal

The disclosed invention in this patent relates to the cosmetic and/or therapeutic use of plakoglobin, polypeptides derived from this protein or of analogs thereof, a nucleic sequence encoding such a polypeptide, or an agent for modulating the activity, stability or expression of such a polypeptide—in particular for stimulating terminal epithelial differentiation.