Methods and materials for skin care

摘要

The invention provides a cosmetic method for, preventing, minimizing and removing wrinkles and providing for smoother and more robust skin surfaces comprising applying a material incorporating water-insoluble copper compounds which release Cu+ ions, Cu++ ions or combinations thereof upon contact with a fluid to a body surface to be treated.

主权项

1. A cosmetic method for reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and/or crow's feet on the face or neck comprising applying a polymeric material daily to a the face and/or neck of a subject identified as in need of a reduction in wrinkles, fine lines, and/or crow's feet on the face or neck, wherein the polymeric material has water-insoluble copper oxide particles embedded therein, wherein a portion of the water-insoluble copper oxide particles are exposed and protruding from surfaces of the polymeric material, wherein the water-insoluble copper oxide particles release Cu+ ions and Cu++ ions upon contact with a fluid.