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Slimming composition based on ginkgo biloba as an alpha-2-blocker
Assignee: L'Oréal SA
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Filing: 1991-11-27
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Granted: 1993-03-16
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Expires: 2011-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic slimming composition for topical application to the skin contains in combination Ginkgo biloba as an alpha-2-blocker and at least one other alpha-2-blocker. This anti-cellulitis composition is capable of checking or stopping local fat accumulation and improving the esthetic appearance of the skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Etienne Soudant
- 👤 Jean-Francois Nadaud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/63; A61K36/00; A61K36/16; A61K45/00; A61K45/06; A61K8/96; A61K8/97; A61K8/9771; A61K8/9783; A61K8/9789; A61P; A61P17/00; A61P3/00; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61Q19/06; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A cosmetic slimming composition for topical application to the skin comprising in a cosmetic vehicle suitable for topical application to the skin, in combination, ginkgo biloba as an alpha-2-blocker present in an amount ranging from 0.2 to 5 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition and at least one other alpha-2-blocker selected from the group consisting of ivy present in an amount ranging from 0.01 to 15 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition and escine present in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 4 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition, or both.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A cosmetic slimming composition for topical application to the skin comprising in a cosmetic vehicle suitable for topical application to the skin, in combination, ginkgo biloba as an alpha-2-blocker present in an amount ranging from 0.2 to 5 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition and at least one other alpha-2-blocker selected from the group consisting of ivy present in an amount ranging from 0.01 to 15 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition and escine present in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 4 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition, or both.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said ginkgo biloba is present in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 2 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said ivy is present in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 5 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said escine is present in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 2 weight percent based on the total weight of said composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 which also contains at least one lipolytic agent acting at the level of phosphodiesterase.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 5 wherein said lipolytic agent is caffeine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 1 which also contains at least one β-agonist.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 7 wherein said β-agonist is adrenalin or a derivative or analog thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cosmetic treatment for improving the esthetic appearance of a person comprising applying to the skin of said person the cosmetic slimming composition of claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cosmetic treatment of claim 1 which is carried out in conjunction with a diet or an exercise program.
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