Retinol oil composition
The present invention provides a composition comprising (i) about 0.05 to about 0.5% by weight retinol; (ii) a polar emollient selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol stearyl ether dicaprylyl carbonate, propylene glycol isostearate and combinations thereof; and (iii) isohexadecane, wherein the weight ratio of polar emollient to isohexadecane is 1:1 or lower and the composition is anhydrous.
1. A composition comprising (i) about 0.05 to about 0.5% by weight retinol; (ii) a polar emollient selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol stearyl ether, dicaprylyl carbonate, propylene glycol isostearate and combinations thereof; and (iii) isohexadecane, wherein the weight ratio of polar emollient to isohexadecane is 1:1 or lower and the composition is anhydrous.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of polar emollient to isohexadecane is about 1:2.
3. The composition of claim 1 wherein the polar emollient is a combination of propylene glycol stearyl ether and dicaprylyl carbonate.
4. A method of treating signs of skin aging comprising topically applying to skin in need of treatment for signs of skin aging the composition of claim 1 .
5. A method of treating stretch marks or cellulite comprising topically applying to skin in need of treatment for stretch marks or cellulite the composition of claim 1 .
6. A method of treating acne or rosacea comprising topically applying to skin in need of treatment for acne or rosacea the composition of claim 1 .