Cosmetic compositions containing substituted azole and methods for alleviating mechanically-induced skin inflammation

A method of alleviating mechanically-induced skin inflammation comprising:

• a. identifying a target skin surface subject to mechanically-induced inflammation;
• b. applying to said skin surface a composition comprising:
• i. an effective amount of a substituted azole compound represented by the structure:
• where:
• R1 is an alkyl or phenyl electron donating group
• R2 is hydrogen
• R3 and R4 do not form a fused ring, and each is independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, and phenyl;
• and
• ii. a dermatologically acceptable carrier;
• wherein said composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of one or more signs of mechanically-induced inflammation.