摘要 |
There is disclosed a cleansing and moisturising composition for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises salicylic acid as active ingredient, and has the form of an emulsion comprising 70-95% by weight of an aqueous phase and 5-30% by weight of an oil phase, the salicylic acid being dissolved in the oil phase, and the composition comprising one or more moisturising agents. The composition may be incorporated into a wipe substrate for ease of application to the skin. The compositions have the combined effects of cleansing and moisturising the skin and may be used in the prophylactic or remedial treatment of acne. |