Skin treatment compositions
US5037850A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A skin-care composition comprising a topically acceptable oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion base and from 1,000 to 15,000 I Ug.sup.-1 of a C.sub.1-10 alkyl ether or a C.sub.3-10 alkyl ester of retinol is disclosed. The composition preferably contains an anti-oxidant such as butylated hydroxytoluene or butylated hydroxyanisole. The composition is useful in promoting epidermal mitosis.
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