Compositions comprising a retinoid and an NFkB-inhibitor and their methods of use
View Patent ↗A composition including a retinoid, an NFκB-inhibitor, and a cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier is provided. Methods of treating the skin are also provided.
1. A method of treating mammalian skin, comprising applying to said skin a composition comprising a retinoid, 4-hexyl resorcinol, and a cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier, wherein the amount of retinoid in the composition is no more than 0.075% by weight of the composition and the amount of 4-hexyl resorcinol is no more than about 0.5% by weight of the composition.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said skin is in need of improvement in a sign of skin aging.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said skin is in need of improvement in firmness, texture, the appearance of lines or wrinkles, or the loss of elasticity.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said skin is in need of improvement in a sign of acne.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said skin comprises blemishes, lesions, or pimples, pre-emergent pimples, blackheads, and/or whiteheads.