Method for cleansing sensitive skin using an alkanolamine

摘要

The invention relates to a method of simultaneously cleansing the skin and reducing skin sensitivity and/or skin reactivity. The method comprises topically applying a skin cleanser composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of an alkanolamine the formula: wherein X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl group, C2-C4 alkanol group, wherein at least one of X, Y or Z is a C2-C4 alkanol group bearing at least one hydroxyl group and optionally at least one carboxyl group; (b) a cleansing surfactant; and (c) water. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a method for ameliorating redness or inflammation of mammalian skin by topically applying the above skin cleanser composition.