COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUBSTITUTED AZOLE AND METHODS FOR ALLEVIATING THE SIGNS OF PHOTOAGED SKIN

摘要

Cosmetic compositions for alleviating the signs of photoaged skin containing a substituted azole. Methods for alleviating the signs of photoaged skin that include applying a cosmetic composition comprising substituted azole to a target UV-exposed skin surface. The substituted azole compound present in the cosmetic composition may be 1-phenylimidazole, 4-phenylimidazole or a combination thereof. An effective amount of the cosmetic composition is applied to the target skin surface for a period of time sufficient to alleviate at least one sign of photoaging.

主权项

1. A method of alleviating the signs of photoaged skin comprising:
a. identifying a target UV-exposed skin surface in need of treatment; b. applying to said target skin surface a composition comprising:
i. an effective amount of a substituted azole compound represented by the structure:  where:
R1 is an alkyl or phenyl electron donating group,R2 is hydrogen,R3 and R4 do not form a fused ring, and each is independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, and phenyl; andii. a dermatologically acceptable carrier;wherein said composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to alleviate one or more signs of photoaging.