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DSM Receives Patent for Erythrulose as Antimicrobial Agent

Erythrulose can be used in skincare products that provide moisturizing benefits, preparations for the treatment of photo-aging and evening of skin tone.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

DSM has recently been granted a patent for a method of inhibiting microbial growth of P. acnes, S. epidermidis, C. xerosis and A. brasiliensis in a product composition, wherein the method comprises incorporating an antimicrobial growth inhibiting amount of erythrulose.    This method is suitable for improving the preservation of product compositions against microbial decay and breakdown caused by said microorganisms.    In today’s personal care market, many brands are reducing th...

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