| abstract |
Use as active compounds of resorcinol derivatives for the preparation of a cosmetic or dermatological composition having a depigmenting action. Said derivatives correspond to the following formula: (CF DRAWING IN BOPI) in which: R1 represents a halogen atom or a radical -Cn H2 n -CO2 R4, n being an integer between 1 and 5, and R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, formyl or carboxy, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or carboxy, with the proviso that if R2 is different from a hydrogen atom, R3 then represents a hydrogen atom and if R3 is different from a hydrogen atom, then R2 then represents a hydrogen atom. |