Compositions for the skin comprising fibers and ubiquinones and methods of using the same
The present invention relates to a composition for topical application on the skin, comprising fibers and at least one or two or more compounds selected from the group of the ubiquinones and derivatives thereof. The ubiquinone can in particular be coenzyme Q10. The composition of the invention makes it possible to improve the appearance of the skin, immediately as well as in the longer term, and to mask the imperfections and/or signs of ageing of the skin while maintaining a natural appearance of the skin.
1. A composition for topical application on the skin, comprising:
(a) fibers, wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 1 μm to 10 mm; and
(b) at least one ubiquinone.
2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers have a cross section contained within a circle of diameter (D) ranging from 1 nm to 100 μm.
3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers have a shape factor (L/D) ranging from 5 to 150.
4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers have a linear density ranging from 0.15 deniers to 30 deniers.
5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers are selected from the group consisting of fibers of silk, cotton, wool, linen, cellulose, polyamide, rayon, viscose, acetate, poly-p-phenyleneterephthalamide, acrylic fibers, fibers of polyolefin, glass, silica, aramid, carbon, poly(tetrafluoroethylene), insoluble collagen, polyesters, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylonitrile, chitosan, polyurethane, polyethylene phthalate, fibers formed from a blend of polymers, absorbable synthetic fibers, and mixtures thereof.
6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers are coated or surface treated.
7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers are selected from the group consisting of polyamide fibers, poly-p-phenyleneterephthalamide fibers, cotton fibers, and mixtures thereof.
8. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers are present in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
9. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers are present in an amount ranging from 1% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
10. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said ubiquinone is selected from the group consisting of coenzymes Q, alkylubiquinones, and mixtures thereof.
11. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said ubiquinone is coenzyme Q10.
12. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said ubiquinone is present in an amount ranging from 0.0001% to 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
13. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said ubiquinone is present in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
14. The composition according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one active substance selected from the group consisting of vitamins, moisturizers, free-radical scavengers, α-hydroxy acids, β-hydroxy acids, retinoids, antielastase agents, proteins, polyunsaturated phospholipids, steroids, trace elements, whiteners, algal extracts, planktons, sunscreens, enzymes, flavonoids, ceramides, and mixtures thereof.
15. The composition according to claim 1 , further comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, wherein said physiologically acceptable medium comprises water.
16. The composition according to claim 1 , which is in the form of an emulsion.
17. A method for the treatment of the skin, comprising applying the composition according to claim 1 to the skin, wherein said treatment of the skin is smoothing fine lines, reducing wrinkles, lightening the complexion, lessening pigmentary blemishes, protecting skin from UV radiation, or preventing regreasing of the skin.
18. A method of treatment of the signs of ageing of the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 1 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
19. A method of treating acne or healing a wound to the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 1 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
20. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said ubiquinone is water-soluble.
21. A composition for topical application on the skin, comprising:
(a) fibers, wherein said fibers have a cross section contained within a circle of diameter (D) ranging from 1 nm to 100 1 μm; and
(b) at least one ubiquinone.
22. A composition for topical application on the skin, comprising:
(a) fibers, wherein said fibers have a shape factor (L/D) ranging from 5 to 150; and
(b) at least one ubiquinone.
23. A composition for topical application on the skin, comprising:
(a) fibers, wherein said fibers have a linear density ranging from 0.15 deniers to 30 deniers; and
(b) at least one ubiquinone.
24. A composition for topical application on the skin, comprising:
(a) fibers, wherein said fibers are coated or surface treated; and
(b) at least one ubiquinone.
25. A composition for topical application on the skin, comprising:
(a) fibers, wherein said fibers are selected from the group consisting of polyamide fibers, poly-p-phenyleneterephthalamide fibers, cotton fibers, and mixtures thereof; and
(b) at least one ubiquinone.
26. The composition according to claim 23 , wherein said fibers are present in an amount ranging from 1% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
27. The composition according to claim 23 , wherein said ubiquinone is selected from the group consisting of coenzymes Q, alkylubiquinones, and mixtures thereof.
28. The composition according to claim 23 , wherein said ubiquinone is coenzyme Q10.
29. The composition according to claim 23 , wherein said ubiquinone is present in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
30. The composition according to claim 23 , further comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, wherein said physiologically acceptable medium comprises water.
31. The composition according to claim 23 , which is in the form of an emulsion.
32. A method for the treatment of the skin, comprising applying the composition according to claim 23 to the skin, wherein said treatment of the skin is smoothing fine lines, reducing wrinkles, lightening the complexion, lessening pigmentary blemishes, protecting skin from UV radiation, or preventing regreasing of the skin.
33. A method of treatment of the signs of ageing of the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 23 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
34. A method of treating acne or healing a wound to the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 23 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
35. The composition according to claim 24 , wherein said fibers are present in an amount ranging from 1% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
36. The composition according to claim 24 , wherein said ubiquinone is selected from the group consisting of coenzymes Q, alkylubiquinones, and mixtures thereof.
37. The composition according to claim 24 , wherein said ubiquinone is coenzyme Q10.
38. The composition according to claim 24 , wherein said ubiquinone is present in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
39. The composition according to claim 24 , further comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, wherein said physiologically acceptable medium comprises water.
40. The composition according to claim 24 , which is in the form of an emulsion.
41. A method for the treatment of the skin, comprising applying the composition according to claim 24 to the skin, wherein said treatment of the skin is smoothing fine lines, reducing wrinkles, lightening the complexion, lessening pigmentary blemishes, protecting skin from UV radiation, or preventing regreasing of the skin.
42. A method of treatment of the signs of ageing of the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 24 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
43. A method of treating acne or healing a wound to the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 24 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
44. The composition according to claim 25 , wherein said fibers are present in an amount ranging from 1% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
45. The composition according to claim 25 , wherein said ubiquinone is selected from the group consisting of coenzymes Q, alkylubiquinones, and mixtures thereof.
46. The composition according to claim 25 , wherein said ubiquinone is coenzyme Q10.
47. The composition according to claim 25 , wherein said ubiquinone is present in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
48. The composition according to claim 25 , further comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, wherein said physiologically acceptable medium comprises water.
49. The composition according to claim 25 , which is in the form of an emulsion.
50. A method for the treatment of the skin, comprising applying the composition according to claim 25 to the skin, wherein said treatment of the skin is smoothing fine lines, reducing wrinkles, lightening the complexion, lessening pigmentary blemishes, protecting skin from UV radiation, or preventing regreasing of the skin.
51. A method of treatment of the signs of ageing of the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 25 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
52. A method of treating acne or healing a wound to the skin, comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to claim 25 to the skin of a subject in need thereof.
53. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from0.1 mm to 1 mm.
54. The composition according to claim 23 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 0.1 mm to 1 mm.
55. The composition according to claim 24 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 0.1 mm to 1 mm.
56. The composition according to claim 25 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 0.1 mm to 1 mm.
57. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm.
58. The composition according to claim 23 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm.
59. The composition according to claim 24 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm.
60. The composition according to claim 25 , wherein said fibers have a length (L) ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm.