Agent for use as an anti-irritant
AssigneeJanssen Pharmaceutica NV
InventorGerard F. M. J. Cauwenbergh
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Abstract
The use of a compound having the formula ##STR1## or a cosmetically acceptable acid addition salt form thereof, for preventing or reducing irritation or itching of the skin of human beings; cosmetic compositions comprising said agents, processes for preparing said compositions, and a method of preventing or reducing irritation or itching of the skin of human beings.
Claims8
A method for preventing or treating irritation or itching of the skin, which comprises the topical administration to the skin of a composition containing, as an active ingredient, an effective amount of 1-[3-[4-(diphenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-1H-benzimidazole or a cosmetically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.
A method for protecting the skin from sun damage which comprises the topical administration to the skin either before, during or after exposure to the sun of a composition containing, as an active ingredient, an effective amount of 1-[3-[4-(diphenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-1H-benzimidazole or a cosmetically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.
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