Skin Care Products Contianing Anatabine Or Derivative Thereof
A skin care product includes a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB (e.g., anatabine), or a salt thereof, and a suitable cosmetic or pharmaceutical vehicle. In some aspects, the skin care product is a paste, cream, lotion, gel, moisturizer, cleanser, or sunscreen. In some embodiments, the skin care product is applied topically to reduce inflammation, redness, and/or irritation, and/or to improve the appearance of the skin. In other embodiments, the skin care product is applied topically to treat an autoimmune and/or dermatological condition such as acne, psoriasis, and/or rosacea.
1 . A skin care product comprising an isolated form of a compound of Formula I:
wherein:
R represents hydrogen or C 1 -C 5 alkyl;
R′ represents hydrogen or C 1 -C 7 alkyl; and
X represents halogen or C 1 -C 7 alkyl,
or a salt thereof; and
a suitable cosmetic or pharmaceutical vehicle therefor.
2 . The skin care product of claim 1 which is in a form selected from the group consisting of paste, cream, lotion, gel, moisturizer, cleanser, and sunscreen.
3 . The skin care product of claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula I is anatabine or a salt thereof.
4 . The skin care product of claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula I is anatabine citrate.
5 . The skin care product of claim 1 which is a cream.
6 . The skin care product of claim 1 which is a cleanser.
7 . A method of treating rosacea comprising topically applying to an individual in need thereof a skin care product of claim 1 .
8 . A method of treating psoriasis comprising topically applying to an individual in need thereof a skin care product of claim 1 .
9 . A method of treating acne comprising topically applying to an individual in need thereof a skin care product of claim 1 .
10 . A method of improving the appearance of skin comprising topically applying to an individual in need thereof a skin care product of claim 1 .
11 . A method of reducing the appearance of redness on the skin comprising topically applying to an individual in need thereof a skin care product of claim 1 .
12 . A method of reducing the appearance of dark circles on the skin comprising topically applying to an individual in need thereof a skin care product of claim 1 .