Topical formulations and methods of use
AssigneeTracie Martyn International, LLC
InventorMarius Morariu
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Abstract
A topical composition comprising a lipoic acid, a carnitine, and a carnosine in a suitable vehicle for topical application and a method for treating skin is provided. The present compositions are useful in improving the appearance of aged skin characterized by wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Preferred components include R-lipoic acid or R-dihydrolipoic acid, acetyl-1-carnitine, and 1-carnosine.
Claims47
A method of treating skin, said method comprising administering a topical composition comprising:
- (i) a lipoic acid or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- (ii) a carnitine or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- (iii) a carnosine or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
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- (iv) a dermatologically acceptable carrier;
- the lipoic acid, carnitine, and camosine components being incorporated in amounts effective in the treatment of skin.
A topical formulation comprising:
- (i) a lipoic acid or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- (ii) a carnitine or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- (iii) a camosine or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- and
- (iv) a dermatologically acceptable carrier;
- the lipoic acid, carnitine, and carnosine components being incorporated in amounts effective in the treatment of skin.
A method of reducing mitochondrial decay in skin cells, said method comprising administering a topical composition to the skin comprising:
- (i) a lipoic acid or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- (ii) a carnitine or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- (iii) a carnosine or a dermatologically acceptable salt thereof;
- and
- (iv) a dermatologically acceptable carrier;
- the lipoic acid, carnitine, and carnosine components being incorporated in amounts effective to reduce mitochondrial decay in the skin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.