Patent Picks—Exopolysaccharide, Placental Alkaline Phosphatase, Berry and More for Aging Skin

By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine

Posted: June 28, 2011

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Cosmetic or dermatological composition with everlasting flower essential oil- and myrtle essential oil
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/070278
Publication date: June 16, 2011
Assignee: L'Occitane, Y Millou, JL Pierrisnard, C Tourel and K Fontes 

The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition and to the use thereof for controlling skin aging effects while improving skin nutrition and regeneration, increasing cell life and moreover improving skin brightness as well as evenness of skin tone and appearance of pigment spots. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment method including a step of applying an effective amount of the composition onto the skin of a person.

Screening active agents that stimulate the expression of ARNT2 to improve the skin's barrier function
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/069914
Publication date: June 16, 2011
Assignee: Chanel Parfums Beaute and E Fedorova

The present invention relates to a method for screening an active agent intended for preventing or combating the cutaneous signs resulting from a non-pathological impairment of the barrier function, comprising the selection of active agents that stimulate the expression of ARNT2 in cultured human keratinocytes.

Use of 5-(7-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-5-yl)-3-methyl-penta-2,4-dienoic acid as a cosmetic
US Patent Application 20110144130
Publication date: June 16, 2011
Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung