| abstract |
The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition for the treatment and/or prevention of hyperpigmented skin which comprises at least one 3-hydroxypyr(id)one-derivative of formula (I) or (II) wherein: R1 represents hydrogen; a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated (C¿1?-C8)-alkyl or (C1-C8)-alkoxy group; X represents oxygen or N-R?2; R2¿ represents hydrogen; a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated (C¿1?-C8)-alkyl group, optionally substituted with (C1-C8)-alkoxy, carboxy, (C1-C8)-alcoxycarbonyl, amino, hydroxy, said amino and hydroxy being optionally (C1-C22)-acylated or (C1-C22)-alkylated; or a residue of an amino-acid; and salts or solvates thereof, as well as to the use of compounds of formula (I) or (II) and a method of treatment or prevention of hyperpigmented skin. |