COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING HYDROXYACIDS

摘要

A cosmetic composition is provided which comprises one or more keratolytic agent and a combination of water-soluble and water-insoluble anti-irritancy agents in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Most effective is a combination of a C7-C30 beta -hydroxy carboxylic acids such as salicylic acid with a C1-C25 alpha -hydroxy carboxylic acid such as glycolic or lactic acids. The water-soluble anti-irritancy agent is preferably a salt of glycyrrhizinic acid. The water-insoluble anti-irritancy agent is preferably alpha -bisabolol, azulene or combinations thereof. Other performance components may include a C1-C10 alkyl lactate and an antimicrobial agent such as a zinc or aluminum salt.