COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING SKIN
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1. A method for treating skin, comprising the sequential steps of:
- a) applying to the skin a first dermatological liquid composition comprising an effective amount of a skin renewal stimulating acid, at least one surfactant/emulsifying agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the pH of the first dermatological liquid composition is between about 2.5 and about 4; and
thereafterb) neutralizing the first dermatological liquid composition by applying to the skin a second dermatological liquid composition comprising an alkaline agent suitable for use in a skin care composition, about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of at least one surfactant/emulsifying agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the pH of the second dermatological liquid composition ranges from greater than about 7 to about 12.
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Abstract
A method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance is disclosed. Compositions for use in this method and a kit containing such compositions are also disclosed. In some of the embodiments of the invention, either one, or both, of the acid composition and neutralizing composition useful in the method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance are of low viscosity. The compositions and methods are effective but gentle enough to be suitable for daily home use by the consumer.
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1. A method for treating skin, comprising the sequential steps of:
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a) applying to the skin a first dermatological liquid composition comprising an effective amount of a skin renewal stimulating acid, at least one surfactant/emulsifying agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the pH of the first dermatological liquid composition is between about 2.5 and about 4; and
thereafterb) neutralizing the first dermatological liquid composition by applying to the skin a second dermatological liquid composition comprising an alkaline agent suitable for use in a skin care composition, about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of at least one surfactant/emulsifying agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the pH of the second dermatological liquid composition ranges from greater than about 7 to about 12. - 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, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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