TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING N-ACETYLCYSTEINE AND ODOR MASKING MATERIALS

摘要

Disclosed are topical compositions comprising from about 0.01 % to about 50 % by weight of N-acetylcysteine or related compounds, from about 0.01 % to about 0.5 % by weight of selected combinations of certain perfume chemicals to effectively mask malodors associated with topical application of the N-acetylcysteine or related compounds on skin; and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier. These topical compositions are useful for visibly improving the appearance of skin.