Antimicrobial compositions for topical use
AssigneeDsm N.V.
InventorsJohannes Wilhelmus Jacobus Lambers, Hugo Streekstra
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Abstract
The present invention discloses that topically occurring microbial growth is inhibited by applying a topical composition comprising a sphingoid base. Specifically, said sphingoid base is effectively formulated in combination with a surfactant.
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A method for inhibiting topical microbial growth on human skin comprising the step of contacting said skin with a composition that comprises a sphingoid base and a surfactant, wherein the sphingoid base ranges from 0.001 to 5 wt % and the sphingoid base is formulated without ethanol in high concentration.
A method for inhibiting topically occurring microbial growth on human skin comprising application of a topical composition comprising a sphingoid base and a surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic and ionic surfactants, wherein the sphingoid base ranges from 0.001 to 5 wt % and the sphingoid base is formulated without ethanol in high concentration.
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