Method of treating skin requiring Intense Pulse Light (IPL) procedure
A treatment regimen for treating skin subject to an Intense Pulse Light procedure involves the application of supplemental composition(s) such as preparatory composition(s), protective composition(s), and combinations thereof, and a corrective composition.
1 . A method comprising:
preconditioning an area of skin of a subject intended to receive an Intense Pulse Light procedure by sequential topical application of a preparatory composition and a corrective composition to the area of skin.
2 . A method as in claim 1 further comprising applying a protective composition after application of the corrective composition.
3 . A method as in claim 1 further comprising waiting a predetermined period of time and repeating the preconditioning.
4 . A method as in claim 1 further comprising performing an Intense Pulse Light procedure on the preconditioned area of skin.
5 . A method comprising:
post-treating an area of skin of a subject that has previously been treated with an Intense Pulse Light procedure by sequential topical application of a preparatory composition and a corrective composition to the area of skin.
6 . A method as in claim 5 further comprising applying a protective composition after application of the corrective composition.
7 . A method as in claim 5 further comprising waiting a predetermined period of time and repeating the post-treating.
8 . A method comprising:
preconditioning an area of skin of the subject intended to receive an Intense Pulse Light procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
the first treatment comprising the sequential topical application of one or more preparatory compositions, a first corrective composition, and one or more protective compositions;
the second treatment comprising the sequential topical application of one or more preparatory compositions, and a second corrective composition,
wherein the second corrective composition comprises a first active ingredient sensitive to oxidation and a second active ingredient comprising a retinoid.
9 . The method of claim 8 wherein the one or more preparatory compositions are selected from the group consisting of cleansers, toners and combinations thereof.
10 . The method of claim 8 wherein the one or more protective compositions are selected from the group consisting of sunscreens, sun blocks, moisturizers and combinations thereof.
11 . The method of claim 8 wherein the first corrective composition comprises an active ingredient that is sensitive to oxidation; a preservative; a chelating agent; an emulsifier; a humectant; a pH adjuster; an antioxidant; an emollient; a reducing agent and water.
12 . The method of claim 8 wherein the first corrective composition comprises hydroquinone.
13 . The method of claim 8 wherein the second corrective composition further comprises a preservative; a chelating agent; an emulsifier; a humectant; a pH adjuster; an antioxidant; an emollient; a reducing agent and water.
14 . The method of claim 8 wherein the first active ingredient is hydroquinone.
15 . The method of claim 8 further comprising the step of waiting at least four hours between the first treatment and the second treatment.
16 . The method of claim 8 further comprising treating the skin with an Intense Pulse Light procedure.
17 . The method of claim 16 further comprising
post-treating the skin of the subject treated with an Intense Pulse Light procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
the first treatment comprising the sequential topical application of one or more preparatory compositions, a first corrective composition, and one or more protective compositions;
the second treatment comprising the sequential topical application of one or more preparatory compositions, and a second corrective composition,
wherein the second corrective composition comprises a first active ingredient sensitive to oxidation and a second active ingredient comprising tretinoin.
18 . A method comprising
preconditioning an area of skin of the subject intended to receive an Intense Pulse Light procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
the first treatment comprising the sequential topical application of a cleanser, a toner, a first corrective composition containing hydroquinone, and a protective composition;
the second treatment comprising the sequential topical application of a cleanser, a toner, a second corrective composition comprising hydroquinone and a retinoid; and
performing an Intense Pulse Light procedure on the preconditioned area of skin.
19 . The method of claim 18 further comprising post-treating the area of skin subjected to the Intense Pulse Light procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
the first treatment comprising sequential topical application of a cleanser, a toner, a first corrective composition containing hydroquinone, and a protective composition;
the second treatment comprising sequential topical application of a cleanser, a toner, a second corrective composition comprising hydroquinone and a retinoid.
20 . The method of claim 18 wherein the first pre-conditioning treatment occurs in the morning.
21 . The method of claim 20 wherein second pre-conditioning treatment occurs at least four hours after the first pre-conditioning treatment.
22 . The method of claim 19 wherein the first post-treating treatment occurs in the morning.
23 . The method of claim 22 wherein second post-treating treatment occurs at least four hours after the first post-treating treatment.
24 . A skin treatment kit for use prior to an Intense Pulse Light procedure comprising:
a corrective composition;
at least one supplemental composition selected from the group consisting of preparatory compositions, protective compositions, and combinations thereof;
and instructions for pre-conditioning an area of skin by the ordered application of the corrective composition and the at least one supplemental compositions in preparation for an Intense Pulse Light procedure.
25 . A kit as in claim 24 wherein the corrective composition comprises:
an active ingredient that is sensitive to oxidation; a preservative; a chelating agent; an emulsifier; a humectant; a pH adjuster; an antioxidant; an emollient; a reducing agent and water
26 . A kit as in claim 24 wherein the at least one supplemental composition is a preparatory composition selected from the group consisting of cleansers, toners and combinations thereof.
27 . A kit as in claim 24 wherein the at least one supplemental composition is a protective composition selected from the group consisting of sunscreens, sun blocks and combinations thereof.
28 . A kit comprising:
a preparatory composition;
a corrective composition;
a protective composition; and
instructions for pre-conditioning an area of skin in preparation for an Intense Pulse Light procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
the first treatment comprising the sequential topical application of the preparatory composition, the corrective composition, and the protective composition;
the second treatment comprising the sequential topical application of the preparatory composition, and the corrective composition.
29 . A skin treatment kit for use after an Intense Pulse Light procedure comprising:
a corrective composition;
at least one supplemental composition selected from the group consisting of preparatory compositions, protective compositions, and combinations thereof;
and instructions for post-treating an area of skin by the ordered application of the corrective composition and the at least one supplemental compositions after an Intense Pulse Light procedure.