Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution... – Containing or obtained from a stem – stalk – branch – or twig
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-03
2011-10-18
Tate, Christopher R (Department: 1655)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Containing or obtained from a stem, stalk, branch, or twig,
Reexamination Certificate
active
08039028
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic composition, of an extract of at least one part of an orchid of the speciesVanda coerulea, as an agent for maintaining or restoring the hydration state of the skin, said composition also containing a cosmetically acceptable excipient.This skin hydrating effect is obtained in particular by stimulating the expression of aquaporin 3 and of the LEKTI protein.The invention also relates to a cosmetic skincare method for the purpose of improving the hydration state of said skin.
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Andre Patrice
Archambault Jean-Christophe
Renimel Isabelle
Davis Deborah A.
Furman Gregory Deptula
Keown Wayne A.
Tate Christopher R
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