Topical gel compositions including polycaprolactone polymer and methods for enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent
A composition comprising: a benefit agent; at least one polymer including a polycaprolactone polymer; at least one lower alcohol; and at least one co-solvent; and a method for enhancing topical delivery of a benefit agent is disclosed.
1. A method for enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent which comprises topically administering to a human or animal a gel composition comprising
minoxidil in an amount from about 1% to about 5% by weight of the composition;
polycaprolactone diol in an amount from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the composition;
ethyl alcohol in an amount from about 5% to about 40% by weight of the composition;
lactic acid and
glycerin in an amount from about 5% to about 20% by weight of the composition.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein
the polycaprolactone diol is in an amount from about 1% to about 5% by weight of the composition;
the ethyl alcohol is in an amount from about 10% to about 30% by weight of the composition;
the lactic acid is in an amount about 3.2% by weight of the composition;
and
the glycerin is in an amount from about 10% to about 20% by weight of the composition.