Skin lightening by topical application of 1-hydroxyl 3,5-bis(4′hydroxyl styryl)benzene
View Patent ↗The present invention relates to compositions comprising 1-hydroxyl 3,5-bis(4′hydroxyl styryl)benzene or cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of lightening skin using said compositions.
1. A method of lightening skin, comprising the step of topically applying to skin in need of skin lightening treatment a composition comprising 1-hydroxyl 3,5-bis(4′hydroxyl styryl)benzene or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier comprising an ingredient selected from the group consisting of wetting agents, emulsifiers, emollients, humectants, and fragrances.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier comprises ingredients selected from at least two of the following classes: wetting agents, emulsifiers, emollients, humectants, and fragrances.
4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier comprises an emollient and an emulsifier.
5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier comprises ingredients selected from at least three of the following classes: wetting agents, emulsifiers, emollients, humectants, and fragrances.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an additional skin-lightening agent.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.01% to about 10% of said 1-hydroxyl 3,5-bis(4′hydroxyl styryl)benzene or cosmetically acceptable salt thereof.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied using an applicator selected from the group consisting of masks and wipes.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an additional skin lightening agent.