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Patent Details SPF Composition with Pigment from Arthropods and Cephalopods

Founders of Seaspire are credited in Northeastern University's patent that details use of unencapsulated xanthommatin.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Northeastern's mascot is a Husky, but this patent relates to this creature (Shpatak/shutterstock.com).

US 12,514,797 B2; Northeastern University, Boston, MA, was awarded a patent for sun-protectant composition with a SPF of 2-30 that contains a combination of an antioxidant or UV filter; isolated, unencapsulated xanthommatin aggregates to scavenge free-radicals; and a colorant for appearance. The compositions, designed for cosmetic and dermatological applications, offer improved hiding power, improved dispersion ability and improved weather durability, and can impart luminosity and diffuse ref...

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