摘要 |
<p>PURPOSE: Provided are skin care compositions containing an amide of a hydroxy fatty acid and a retinoid, preferably retinol or retinyl ester CONSTITUTION: Provided is a skin conditioning composition containing: (a) from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid selected from the group consisting of retinol, a retinyl ester, and retinoic acid; (b) from about 0.0001% to about 50% of an amide of a hydroxy fatty acid; and (c) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The conditioning composition prevents and treats dry skin, photodamaged skin, appearance of wrinkles, age spots, aged skin, acne, skin lightening, psoriasis, atopic dermatosis, controls sebum excretion, increases stratum corneum flexibility, and generally increases the quality of skin. The composition may be used to improve skin desquamation and cellular proliferation.</p> |