Topical compositions containing CIS-6-nonenol and its derivatives and methods for treating skin
View Patent ↗Cosmetic compositions comprising cis-6-nonenol and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. Cis-6-nonenol is believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathway implicated in skin aging.
1. A method for imparting an anti-aging benefit to human skin comprising: topically applying to the skin of an individual in need thereof a composition in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle comprising an amount of cis-6-nonenol, in isolated or purified form, from 0.0001 weight % to 90 weight % based on the total weight of the composition effective to impart the anti-aging benefit to the skin.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the skin suffers from skin photo-aging.
3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said anti-aging benefit is selected from the group consisting of:
(a) treatment, reduction, and/or prevention of fine lines or wrinkles,
(b) reduction of skin pore size,
(c) improvement in skin thickness, plumpness, and/or tautness;
(d) improvement in skin suppleness and/or softness;
(e) improvement in skin tone, radiance, and/or clarity;
(f) improvement in procollagen and/or collagen production;
(g) improvement in maintenance and remodeling of elastin;
(h) improvement in skin texture and/or promotion of retexturization;
(i) improvement in skin barrier repair and/or function;
(j) improvement in appearance of skin contours;
(k) restoration of skin luster and/or brightness;
(l) replenishment of essential nutrients and/or constituents in the skin;
(m) improvement of skin appearance decreased by menopause;
(n) improvement in skin moisturization;
(o) improvement of skin elasticity and/or resiliency; or
(p) treatment, reduction, and/or prevention of skin sagging; and/or
(q) treatment, reduction, and/or prevention of discoloration of skin.
4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said anti-aging benefit is the treatment, reduction, and/or prevention of fine lines or wrinkles.
5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said anti-aging benefit is the treatment, reduction, and/or prevention of skin sagging.
6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said anti-aging benefit is treatment, reduction, and/or prevention of discoloration of skin.
7. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said anti-aging benefit is improvement of skin elasticity.
8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said cis-6-nonenol is present in an amount sufficient to enhance metallothionein activity.
9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cis-6-nonenol is present in an amount from 0.001 weight % to 25 weight % based on the total weight of the composition.
10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein said cis-6-nonenol is present in an amount from 0.01 weight % to 10 weight % based on the total weight of the composition.
11. A method for treating wrinkles and/or fine lines comprising: topically applying to said wrinkle and/or fine line on the skin of an individual in need thereof a composition in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle comprising an amount of cis-6-nonenol, in isolated or purified form, from 0.0001 weight % to 90 weight % based on the total weight of the composition for a time sufficient to reduce the severity of said wrinkles or fine lines.
12. A method for providing a benefit to human skin comprising: topically applying to an area of the skin damaged by UV radiation a composition in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle comprising an amount of cis-6-nonenol, in isolated or purified form, from 0.0001 weight % to 90 weight % based on the total weight of the composition for a time sufficient to improve the aesthetic appearance of the skin.