TOPICAL APPLICATION OF CERAMIDES

摘要

PCT No. PCT/EP95/04714 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 16, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 16, 1996 PCT Filed Nov. 28, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/16635 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 6, 1996The present invention discloses the topical application of ceramides. The present invention provides specific cosmetic compositions comprising a ceramide and an agent to target said ceramide to the proper site of the skin. Specifically it is shown that the ceramide-containing compositions have a high capacity for recovering diminished water-retaining properties of preheated or damaged skin. Furthermore, the ceramide-containing compositions are shown to protect the skin again irritation.