Novel sebum secretion inhibitory agent
AssigneeBASF Beauty Care Solutions France S.A.S.
InventorsNabil ABDUL-MALAK, Corinne REYMERMIER
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel sebum secretion inhibitor and use thereof for the production of cosmetic and pharmaceutical, notably dermatological, compositions, intended for preventing and/or reducing the secretion of sebum and notably of squalene.
Claims20
A method of cosmetically or pharmaceutically treating skin comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof an amount of Orthosiphon stamineus extract effective to prevent, reduce, or delay the secretion of squalene in the skin.
A topical composition comprising an Orthosiphon stamineus extract in combination with
- (i) at least one seboregulating agent;
- or
- (ii) at least one agent with a complementary property selected from the group comprising an exfoliating agent, a keratolytic agent, an agent for stimulating the synthesis of fibronectin, an agent protecting the fibroblast growth factor (FGF2), an agent stimulating the growth of fibroblasts, an antibacterial agent, a sebum absorber, a comedolytic agent, an antibiotic, and mixtures thereof;
- or
- (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii).
A method for reducing the secretion of sebum in skin and the cosmetically unaesthetic appearance of the skin associated therewith comprising topically applying an Orthosiphon stamineus extract to the skin on a daily basis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.