Novel skin peel composition in masque form

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of reducing the appearance of skin changes associated with intrinsic and/or extrinsic aging, involving the steps of: (a) providing a first composition containing: (i) from about 20 to about 50% by weight of at least one hydroxy acid; (ii) optionally, from about 1 to about 15% by weight of at least one weak organic acid; and (iii) remainder, to 100%, water; (b) providing a second composition containing: (iv) from about 20 to about 50% by weight of L-ascorbic acid powder; (v) optionally, from about 1 to about 10% by weight of an extract of emblica; (vi) from about 10 to about 60% by weight of a water-soluble film-forming polymer; and (vii) remainder, to 100%, of a water-absorbing thickening agent; (c) mixing (a) and (b) to form a finished composition; (d) applying the finished composition onto the skin, just after mixing, in order to form a masque on the skin; and (e) removing the masque from the skin after a predetermined period of time.

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