US 12,396,937 B2 · Ointments for treating dry skin

Abstract

A composition for treating dry skin includes therapeutically active concentrations of one or more skin protecting lipids in an oleaginous base. The skin protecting lipids can include a sphingolipid and at least one oil. The composition is intended for application on the skin surrounding the eyes. The composition is configured to form a protective, occlusive layer that can moisturize the skin and reduce inflammation and itching without stinging, burning, or stripping the skin. According to an exemplary embodiment, the composition is formulated as a high viscosity ointment or gel.

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Dependent claims

A composition for treating dry skin, comprising:

an oleaginous base;
a lipid mixture, the lipid mixture comprising a sphingolipid and at least one oil wherein the at least one oil is selected from the group consisting of castor oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethyl oleate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl isostearate, isostearyl isostearate, argan oil, and derivatives and mixtures thereof;
and
a hydrophilic solvent;
and
an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of PEG-150 distearate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Disteareth-75 isophorone diisocyanate and derivatives and mixtures thereof, and
wherein the composition is in the form of an ointment or gel.

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Ointments for treating dry skin

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Ointments for treating dry skin

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