Topical composition containing galvanic particulates
View Patent ↗A topical composition containing galvanic particulates consisting of a first conductive material that is zinc and a second conductive material that is copper is provided.
1. A topical composition comprising particulates consisting of a first conductive material that is zinc and a second conductive material that is copper, wherein average particle size of said particulates is from about 1 micrometer to about 2 millimeters, and wherein said first conductive material and said second conductive material form a galvanic pair and generate electric current upon topical application, said particulates consisting of a powder of zinc that is partially coated with copper, and said composition comprises a semi-solid dosage form selected from the group consisting of a gel, a hydrogel, a water-in-oil emulsion, an oil-in-water emulsion, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a multi-emulsion, and a liposome.
2. A topical composition of claim 1 further comprising an active agent.
3. A topical composition of claim 2 , wherein the active agent is an anti-acne agent.
4. A topical composition of claim 3 , wherein the anti-acne agent is selected from the group consisting of salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid and retinol.