12.02.15
US Patent No. 9,107,849 B2; Universite D’Agers has patented a cosmetic treatment method for inhibiting glycation of proteins. It calls for applying to the skin a cosmetic composition that is comprised of an anti-glycation agent including a Garcinia kola extract, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of consistency factors, emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants, thickeners, moistening agents, gelling agents, fragrances, preservatives, dyes and pH adjusters. The Garcinia kola extract is comprised of a total biflavonoid concentration of more than 5% biflavonoids expressed in GB2 equivalents, assayed by HPLC-UV at 290nm, wherein at least one of said biflavonoids is selected from the group consisting of GB1, GB1a, GB2 and kolaflavanone, and wherein said Garcinia kola extract is 0.1 to 2% by weight of said cosmetic composition.