Cosmetic peeling method using urea
AssigneeL'oreal
InventorsGabrielle Sore, Isabelle Hansenne
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating visible and/or tactile irregularities on the skin, comprising the steps consisting in: (a) applying topically to the skin a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least 20% by weight of urea, (b) leaving the composition in contact with the skin for a time of between 5 minutes and 6 hours, and (c) removing the composition by rinsing. This process makes it possible in particular to attenuate wrinkles and fine lines and/or pigmentation marks and/or acne scars and/or to unblock skin pores.
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A process for treating visible, tactile, or both visible and tactile irregularities on human skin, comprising:
- topically applying a first composition to skin in need thereof, wherein the composition comprises at least 20% by weight of urea in a physiologically acceptable medium;
- maintaining the first composition in contact with the skin for between 5 minutes and 6 hours;
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- removing the composition by rinsing.
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