Skincare compositions
First Claim
1. A cosmetic method for improving the appearance of skin afflicted by acne lesions, said method comprising reducing the redness of said lesions by the topical application of a skincare composition consisting of:
- salicylic acid or a salt thereof in a concentration of 1 wt % to 3 wt %;
glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt thereof in a concentration of 0.01 wt % to 0.5 wt %;
cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide in a concentration of 0.01 wt % to 0.5 wt %;
lactic acid or a salt thereof in a concentration of 1 wt % to 3 wt %;
bisabolol in a concentration of 0.001 wt % to 0.5 wt %;
niacinamide in a concentration of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %;
Epilobium angustifolium extract in a concentration of 0 to 1 wt %;
a chelating agent in a concentration of 0.01 wt % to 0.1 wt %;
a gelling/thickening agent in a concentration of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %;
an emulsifier in a concentration of 0.75 wt % to 12 wt %;
a mixed solvent system comprising water and a co-solvent wherein the co-solvent is present in a concentration of 0 wt % to about 5 wt % and the water forms the remainder of the composition;
an emollient in a concentration of 0 wt % to 8 wt %;
a humectant or moisturizer in a concentration of 0 wt % to 10 wt %;
a surfactant in a concentration of 0 wt % to about 38 wt %;
a preservative in a concentration of 0 wt % to 0.3 wt %;
an abrasive in a concentration of 0 wt % to 8.5 wt %;
an opacifying agent in a concentration of 0 wt % to 15 wt %;
a pH adjuster in a concentration of 0 wt % to 3 wt %;
a conditioning agent in a concentration of 0 wt % to 1.5 wt %;
a perfume in a concentration of 0 wt % to 0.35 wt %; and
a coloring in a concentration of 0 wt % to 0.00315 wt %,wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 10,000 mPa/s to about 200,000 mPa/s.
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Abstract
This invention relates to skincare compositions, in particular compositions effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and to methods of treatment of the skin that involve the application of such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise salicylic acid or a salt thereof in combination with at least two actives selected from the group consisting of lactic acid or a salt thereof; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt or a derivative thereof; bisabolol; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide; allantoin; niacinamide; and Epilobium angustifolium extract.
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24 Claims
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1. A cosmetic method for improving the appearance of skin afflicted by acne lesions, said method comprising reducing the redness of said lesions by the topical application of a skincare composition consisting of:
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salicylic acid or a salt thereof in a concentration of 1 wt % to 3 wt %; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt thereof in a concentration of 0.01 wt % to 0.5 wt %; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide in a concentration of 0.01 wt % to 0.5 wt %; lactic acid or a salt thereof in a concentration of 1 wt % to 3 wt %; bisabolol in a concentration of 0.001 wt % to 0.5 wt %; niacinamide in a concentration of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %; Epilobium angustifolium extract in a concentration of 0 to 1 wt %; a chelating agent in a concentration of 0.01 wt % to 0.1 wt %; a gelling/thickening agent in a concentration of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %; an emulsifier in a concentration of 0.75 wt % to 12 wt %; a mixed solvent system comprising water and a co-solvent wherein the co-solvent is present in a concentration of 0 wt % to about 5 wt % and the water forms the remainder of the composition; an emollient in a concentration of 0 wt % to 8 wt %; a humectant or moisturizer in a concentration of 0 wt % to 10 wt %; a surfactant in a concentration of 0 wt % to about 38 wt %; a preservative in a concentration of 0 wt % to 0.3 wt %; an abrasive in a concentration of 0 wt % to 8.5 wt %; an opacifying agent in a concentration of 0 wt % to 15 wt %; a pH adjuster in a concentration of 0 wt % to 3 wt %; a conditioning agent in a concentration of 0 wt % to 1.5 wt %; a perfume in a concentration of 0 wt % to 0.35 wt %; and a coloring in a concentration of 0 wt % to 0.00315 wt %, wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 10,000 mPa/s to about 200,000 mPa/s. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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