METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF INFLAMMATION AND ERYTHEMA

摘要

The invention relates to a method for ameliorating redness or inflammati on of mammalian skin comprising topically applying a composition comprising an effective amount of a compound selected from an alkanolamine, tyrosine or mixtures thereof and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The alkanolamine has the following general 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 on e carboxyl group. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a method for ameliorating the irritating effects of a skin irritating composition comprising adding to said composition an effective amount of a compound.