Patent Picks—Sirtuin Modulation, Resveratrol, Pea Peptides, GGP and More for Skin Care

By: Rachel Grabenhofer

Posted: October 26, 2011

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, "Patent Picks" are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related to skin care actives.

Sirtuin-modulating compounds
US Patent 8044198
Publication date: Oct. 25, 2011
Assignee: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals Inc.

This patent discloses sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods for their use. The compounds may be applied to increase the lifespan of a cell, and treat and/or prevent a variety of diseases and disorders including those related to aging or stress.

In one embodiment, the compounds are applied to skin to protect it from signs of aging such as the development of wrinkles and loss of elasticity. The formulations may be administered topically, to the skin or mucosal tissue, as an ointment, lotion, cream, microemulsion, gel, solution or the like.

Utilization of peptides as active ingredients for slimming
US Patent 8044027
Publication date: Oct. 25, 2011
Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.