Antimicrobial cosmetic compositions
AssigneeE-L Management Corp.
InventorsSteven F. Schnittger, Lieve Declercq
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Abstract
The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations for topical application which comprises an anti-inflammatory effective amount of 3-furan carboxylic acid. The formulation also optionally comprises an anti-irritant effective amount of frulic acid and an antimicrobial effective 2-furan carboxylic acid.
Claims12
A cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation for topical application comprising an antiirritant effective amount of ferulic acid, in combination with an irritating active component.
A method of inhibiting inflammation in the skin which comprises applying to the skin an effective amount of 3-furan carboxylic acid.
A method of treating a skin disorder having an inflammatory component comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of 2-furan carboxylic acid, 3-furan carboxylic acid, or a mixture thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.