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Mary Kay’s Topical with Vinca Major Provides Reduction of Melanin Production

Formulation detailed in US Patent No. 11,607,380 B2 also increases antioxidant activity.

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By: Christine Esposito

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US Patent No. 11,607,380 B2 (Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines); Mary Kay Inc., Addison, TX, has patented a method for treating skin by topically applying a composition that is comprised an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Vinca major. The composition reduces melanin production in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content....

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