5-Lipooxygenase inhibitors in deodorants and antiperspirants

摘要

5-Lipoxygenase inhibitors selected from aminodicarboxylic acids and their salts, N-alkylated 2-11Camino acids and their salts, N-acylated 2-11C acids and their salts, yeast extracts, alpha-bisabolol, alpha-lipoic acid and sterol sulfate salts are used in cosmetic deodorant or antiperspirant compositions for reducing body odor caused by the formation of (un)saturated 6-12C aldehydes from unsaturated fatty acids in the skin and scalp. 5-Lipoxygenase inhibitors selected from aminodicarboxylic acids with a carbon chain length of 3-6 atoms and their salts, N-alkylated 2-11C amino acids with 1-22 alkyl groups and their salts, N-acylated 2-11C amino acids with 2-22C acyl groups and their salts, yeast extracts, alpha-bisabolol, alpha-lipoic acid and sterol sulfate salts are used in cosmetic deodorant or antiperspirant compositions for reducing body odor caused by the formation of (un)saturated 6-12C aldehydes from unsaturated fatty acids in the skin and scalp. Independent claims are also included for: (1) reducing body odor by applying a cosmetic deodorant or antiperspirant composition containing a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor as above to the skin, especially of the armpits; (2) use of alpha-lipoic acid against skin irritation, for inhibiting inflammation and for soothing the skin.