Use of two botanicals with complementary activities for improvement of skin
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Michigan
InventorsJames Varani, Kent J. Johnson
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Abstract
A skin augmentation composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of a gingerol and a curcumin and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for enhancing the repair of damaged skin and the prevention of developing wounds in a subject having damaged skin comprises administering to a portion of damaged skin, a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of a gingerol and a curcumin and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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A method for augmenting skin, the method comprising administering to the skin a composition comprising 1% to 20% (w/v) curcumin, 0.1% to 10% (w/v) 6-gingerol, and a carrier suitable for topical application wherein the carrier comprises an emollient, wherein the composition is applied to augment chronologically aged skin, diabetic skin, or photoaged skin.
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