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Section: Formulas/Products > Anti-aging/Face

Patent Pick: Nitrone Antioxidants

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes nitrone compounds as personal care antioxidants.

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Patent Pick: 'Non-sirtuin Sirtuin'

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes a safe, "non-sirtuin sirtuin" based on histone deacetylase.

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Patent Pick: Peppermint Anti-aging

According LVMH inventors, topical peppermint extract can be used to stimulate NOTCH proteins in skin cells, increasing the renewal of cells and thereby improving mature and dry skin.

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Patent Pick: Chaotropic Skin Hydration

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention, from Procter & Gamble, relates to a chaotropic agent to increase skin hydration.

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Patent Pick: Zapping Actives

Iontophoresis is not a new concept but industry giant L’Oréal is giving it a second look. The company has designed a device that manages the depths to which actives are "zapped" into skin.

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Patent Pick: Soft Brilliance in Layers

Hiding wrinkles is one thing; doing it so it appears natural is something entirely different. This patent application out of Korea, however, might strike the perfect balance.

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Patent Pick: Light-activated, Polymeric 'Miracle'

At one time, wrinkle removal meant invasive measures. Topically, we've come a long way—camouflaging, reflecting and cross-linking wrinkles from view. That's where this L'Oreal invention fits in.

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Patent Pick: Bicycloalkane for Hair Growth

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention is a composition including and a lower alkyl-substituted bicycloalkane and, optionally, pea extract to enhance hair growth.

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Patent Pick: Substituted Azole Anti-aging

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. The present invention from Procter & Gamble describes substituted azole to alleviate the signs of photo-aging.

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Prebiotics, Pine Power Acne Care Patent

The technology boosts protective bacteria on skin in order to better control breakouts and reduce wrinkle length and depth.

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Patent Pick: Fairness in Skin Lightening

Fairness in cosmetics is about more than being pale; it's about sharing color evenly across skin. This patent from Avon takes this judicious approach to skin whitening by weighing all the paths to reach it, and spreading the wealth across them.

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Patent Pick: Maackia amurensis Skin Whitening

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention, from Kolmar Korea, relates to an isoflavonostilbene from Maackia amurensis for melanin inhibition.

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Patent Pick: Syncing Up with Consumers

P&G inventors are feelin' it—circadian rhythm. That's why they're investigating methods to find cosmetic actives to go with consumers' flow.

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Patent Pick: White(ning) on Rice

According to the saying, these inventors are all over skin whitening "like white on rice." Upland rice, in particular, is named in this patent application for various active components and anti-aging benefits.

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Patent Pick: 'Mustard' Skin Delivery

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention relates to plasma membrane vesicles extracted from the mustard family (Brassicaceae cruciferae) for epidermal delivery applications.

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Patent Pick: Tight Junction Test

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's patent describes cells designed to evaluate the activity of ingredients on tight junction formation in the skin.

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Patent Pick: Spying Secret (Anti)agents

Chanel is on to you, 007, and your silencing effects on miRNA. And in a new patent, the company describes a method to locate agents like you, for your anti-aging skin care benefits. This message will self-destruct in 3, 2, 1. . .

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Patent Pick: Fragrance Unlocks Anti-aging Trifecta

Fragrance? As an anti-aging ingredient? According to this patent application from Beiersdorf—yes. Alkylamidothiazoles paired with certain fragrances have been found to lighten pigmented spots and under-eye circles, as well as reduce inflammation.

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