Method, apparatus, and composition for treating acne
A composition including a base, a plurality of abrasive particles, and an acne treatment agent. An apparatus including a handle, a head, and an applicator coupled to the head, the applicator having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin. A method including applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base; a plurality of abrasive particles; and an acne treatment agent and manipulating the composition over the area of human skin with a handle-operated instrument.
1 . A composition comprising:
a base suitable for application to human skin;
a plurality of abrasive particles having an average particle size of less than about 125 microns; and
an acne treatment agent.
2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the acne treatment agent comprises:
at least one of salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and sulfur.
3 . The composition of claim 2 , wherein the acne treatment agent comprises:
salicylic acid in an amount comprising approximately 0.25%-5.0% of the composition by volume.
4 . The composition of claim 2 , wherein the acne treatment agent comprises:
benzoyl peroxide in an amount comprising approximately 5.0%-10.0% of the composition by volume.
5 . The composition of claim 2 , wherein the acne treatment agent comprises:
sulfur in an amount comprising approximately 5.0%-10.0% of the composition by volume.
6 . The composition of claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one of a vitamin, a mineral, an antioxidant, a cleanser, and an emulsifier.
7 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the abrasive particles comprise:
at least one of corundum, magnesium oxide, and a precious stone.
8 . The composition of claim 7 , wherein the precious stone comprises:
at least one of diamond, garnet, sapphire, ruby, emerald, and topaz.
9 . A method comprising:
applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base, a plurality of abrasive particles, and an acne treatment agent; and
manipulating the composition over the area of human skin with a motor-driven apparatus.
10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein manipulating comprises:
buffing the skin with the apparatus, the apparatus comprising
a handle portion suitable for manipulation by a human hand,
a head portion coupled to the handle portion, and
an applicator coupled to the head portion and having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin.
11 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the applicator comprises:
a porous mass.
12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the porous mass has a pore size that is at least as large as an average particle size of the abrasive particles.
13 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the porous mass has a pore size that enables the abrasive particles to move within the porous mass during manipulation of the composition.
14 . The method of claim 9 , wherein manipulating comprises:
at least one of vibrating and spinning the applicator.
15 . The method of claim 9 , further comprising:
heating the applicator.
16 . The method of claim 9 , further comprising:
propagating sonic waves through the applicator.
17 . A method comprising:
applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base, a plurality of abrasive particles having an average particle size of less than about 125 microns, and an acne treatment agent; and
manipulating the composition over the area of human skin.
18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein manipulating comprises:
buffing the skin with an apparatus having
a handle portion suitable for manipulation by a human hand,
a head portion coupled to the handle portion, and
an applicator coupled to the head portion and having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin.
19 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the applicator comprises:
a porous mass.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the porous mass has a pore size that is at least as large as an average particle size of the abrasive particles.
21 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the porous mass has a pore size that enables the abrasive particles to move within the porous mass during manipulation of the composition.
22 . A method comprising:
removing at least a portion of an epidermis from an area of human skin with a composition comprising abrasive particles having an average particle size of less than about 125 microns; and
simultaneously administering an acne treatment agent to the area of skin.
23 . The method of claim 22 , wherein removing comprises:
performing microdermabrasion on the area of skin.
24 . The method of claim 23 , wherein administering comprises:
introducing a composition containing an acne treatment agent capable of at least one of reducing the level of P. acnes bacteria, reducing sebum production, and unclogging pores.