Wound and skin care compositions
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorSohail Malik
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Abstract
The invention provides compositions and methods that employ compounds that can promote skin cell renewal, wound healing, proliferation of fibroblasts and/or keratinocytes, and production of collagen or fibronectin by fibroblasts. These compositions and methods are useful for rejuvenating the skin and for treating wounds as well as gum-related and skin-related conditions.
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A method of promoting healthy skin development in a mammal comprising topically administering to the mammal a safe and effective amount of a composition comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier, an amount of a jasmonic acid compound effective for stimulating fibronectin production in mammalian fibroblasts and keratinocyte cell growth, and an amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of a gibberellic acid compound, a zeatin compound, and combinations thereof, to thereby promote healthy skin development in the mammal, wherein the concentration of the jasmonic acid compound is about 10−4 M to about 10−6 M.
A method of promoting healthy skin development in a mammal comprising topically administering to the mammal a safe and effective amount of a composition comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier and an amount of a jasmonic acid compound effective for stimulating fibronectin production in mammalian fibroblasts and keratinocyte cell growth to thereby promote healthy skin development in the mammal, wherein the concentration of the jasmonic acid compound is about 10−4 M to about 10−6 M.
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