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

By: Rachel Grabenhofer

Posted: October 26, 2011

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The present invention describes a method for using proteins of the SIRT family or of polypeptide or peptide fragments of SIRT proteins as active ingredients for slimming effects, alone or in combination with at least one other active agent. The actives are employed in cosmetic compositions or for the preparation of pharmaceutical and/or dermatological compositions to treat cellulite and/or decrease, eliminate or prevent excess fat beneath the skin.

Methods for providing enhanced resveratrol activity using 4-acetoxy-resveratrol
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/130400
Publication date: Oct. 20, 2011
Assignee: Brigham Young University, ED Lephart and MB Andrus

Disclosed in this patent is a method of enhancing resveratrol activity by administering a therapeutically effective amount of 4-acetoxy-resveratrol for the treatment and prevention of physiological and pathophysiological conditions mediated by sirtuins, estrogen and anti-estrogen hormone actions, and chemical interventions important for male and female health, aging, anti-aging and age-related disorders. The 4-acetoxy-resveratrol may be administered in a topical cream, lotion, gel or other cosmetic formulation, optionally comprising another resveratrol ester analog or combination of resveratrol ester analogs at 0.3%–12%.

Use of a peptide hydrolysate of pea as a moisturizing active agent
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/128530
Publication date: Oct. 20, 2011
Assignee: ISP Investments Inc., C Dal Farra, N Domloge and J-M Botto

This invention relates to the cosmetic use of a peptide hydrolysate of pea (Pisum sativum L.) as a skin-moisturizing active agent. It also relates to the use of a cosmetic composition for preventing dryness of the skin or restoring moisturization of the skin.