Cosmetic compositions comprising exopolysaccharides derived from microbial mats, and use thereof

US20110150795A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-23LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS CANADA
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Authority / Receiving Office
US Β· United States
Current Assignee / Owner
LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS CANADA
Publication Date
2011-06-23
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable Β· inactive patent

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Abstract

Disclosed herein is a skin care composition comprising at least one exopolysaccharide (EPS) originating from a microbial mat, wherein the EPS is in a concentration of about 0.001% w / w to about 1.5 w / w of the composition. Preferably, the EPS is derived from microorganism isolated from microbial mats found in French Polynesia. The composition is useful in reducing and preventing signs of skin aging and environmental damage by altering skin cell metabolism and improving hydration.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. Β§119(e), of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 044,992, filed on Apr. 15, 2008. All documents above are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] N / A.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention generally relates to cosmetic compositions and methods of use thereof.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Skin is a physical barrier to the environment. It is the alteration of the barrier properties and actual damage to this barrier that causes skin conditions.

[0005] The epidermis and the dermis, separated by the basal membrane, constitute the cutaneous covering on the hypoderm. The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and provides its resistance and impermeability. Alteration of this layer will affect negatively perceived quality of the skin and will lead eventually to cutaneous aging. The dermis, ...

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