Compositions containing chalcones and use thereof
View Patent ↗The present invention features composition comprising a chalcone and the use thereof for treating acne and reducing the appearance of oil or pores on the skin, hair and scalp.
1. A method of treating acne or reducing the appearance of oil or pores on the skin, said method comprising administering to skin in need of such treatment a composition comprising a chalcone, wherein said chalcone is 2′-hydroxy-2,3,5′-trimethoxychalcone, an enantiomer thereof, or a diastereoisomer thereof, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof.
2. A method of claim 1 , wherein said method comprises treating acne.
3. A method of claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
4. A method of claim 1 wherein said composition further comprises a catechin.
5. A method of claim 4 wherein said wherein said catechin is selected from the group consisting of catechin, catechin gallate, epicatechin, gallocatechin, gallocatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, and epigallocatechin gallate.
6. A method of claim 5 , wherein said composition further comprises salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
7. A method of claim 4 , wherein said composition further comprises salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.