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| 20090263518 | Composition and Uses Thereof - A composition for topical application to the skin comprises a cocoa polyphenol extract in combination with an SUS-rich fat, wherein the cocoa polyphenol extract is present in an amount of less than 15% by weight based on the weight of the SUS-rich fat, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The composition and the extract that it contains may increase skin elasticity and thickness and/or have an anti-wrinkle effect, may cause the depigmentation of age spots, improve skin renewal and/or reduce skin dryness such as reducing discomfort of chapped hands. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100184666 | NOVEL USE OF COCOA EXTRACT - A cocoa extract obtainable by the extraction of non-defatted cocoa beans which have not been fermented or have been allowed to ferment for no more than three days, having a polyphenol content of more than 25% by weight, may be used in weight management. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100297274 | COCOA EXTRACTS FOR USE IN PROVIDING SKIN BENEFITS - A cocoa extract obtainable by the extraction of non-defatted cocoa beans which have not been fermented or have been allowed to ferment for no more than three days, having a polyphenol content of more than 25% by weight, may be used to provide skin benefits by oral administration. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110060039 | COMPOSITION - A cocoa powder having a polyphenol content of at least 5% by weight, may be used to provide skin benefits by oral administration. Preferably, the cocoa powder is provided as part of a foodstuff or confectionary product, or as a cosmetic composition or supplement, The skin benefit preferably comprises a reduction in the degree of wrinkling of the skin and/or an improvement in the smoothness of the skin. | 03-10-2011 |
