METHODS OF TREATING THE SKIN
The invention features a method of (i) reducing the appearance of pores or oil on the skin and (ii) evening skin tone or smoothing skin by applying to an area of skin in need of such treatment a composition including an anti-acne agent, an antimicrobial agent, and a lactate.
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21 . A method of treating acne comprising applying to an area of skin in need of such treatment a composition comprising an anti-acne agent, an antimicrobial agent, and a lactate selected from the group consisting of cetyl lactate, C12-C15 alkyl lactates and combinations thereof.
22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said method of treating acne comprises treating pre-emergent pimples.
23 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said method of treating acne comprises treating blackheads.
24 . The method according to claim 21 , wherein the anti-acne agent is selected from the group consisting of salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulphur, retinoic acid, azaleic acid, clindamycin, adapalene, erythromycin, sodium sulfacetamide, and combinations thereof.
25 . The method according to claim 21 , wherein the antimicrobial agent is selected from the group consisting of benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-Nbutyl carbamate, hexetidine (5-amino-1,3-bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-S-methyl-hexahydropyrimidine), Quaternium 1S, triclosan, chlorhexidine digluconate, and combinations thereof.
26 . The method according to claim 24 , wherein the antimicrobial agent is selected from the group consisting of benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-Nbutylcarbamate, hexetidine (S-amino-1,3-bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-S-methyl-hexahydropyrimidine), Quaternium 15, triclosan, chlorhexidine digluconate, and combinations thereof.
27 . The method according to claim 21 , wherein said anti-acne agent is salicylic acid and said antimicrobial agent is benzalkonium chloride.
28 . The method according to claim 21 , wherein said composition further comprises a phospholipid.
29 . The method according to claim 28 , wherein said phospholipid is sodium coco PG-Dimonium Chloride phosphate.
30 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said composition is a cleansing liquid.
31 . The method of claim 21 , wherein the anti-acne agent is benzoyl peroxide.
32 . The method of claim 21 , wherein the anti-acne agent is salicylic acid.
33 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said lactate comprises a combination of cetyl lactate and C12-C15 alkyl lactates.