Topical composition comprising a susbstituted cosmetic bonding agent

摘要

The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise a safe and effective amount of a bonding agent comprising the structure wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent; L represents an optional chemical linker; and R represents a hydrocarbon chain that optionally contains heteroatoms; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier for the bonding agent wherein the composition is administered topically to a mammalian proteinaceous substrate and wherein the bonding agent reacts with a protein contained in the substrate such that the bonding agent is covalently attached to the substrate. The invention further relates to methods of using the compositions described above as well as various products that include the claimed compositions.