Patent ID: 6623725
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A cosmetic compact or cream powder which comprises a self-tanning agent selected from among mixtures of dihydroxy acetone (DHA) and mahakanni (Eclipta alba Hassk) extract and mixtures of DHA, mahakanni extract and tulips extract, additional chromophore pigments, a wax or a mixture of several waxes, a powder base and optionally additional cosmetic auxiliaries and active agents in stable homogeneous distribution, the mahakanni extract being an aqueous extract containing 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthochinon and eumelanin and the tulips extract being an aqueous extract from tulips exposed to UV radiation containing thymine and pyrimidine dimers and mixtures thereof, wherein the total content of self-tanning agents is in the range of 1-15% by weight relative to the entire composition.