Cosmetic compositions and methods providing enhanced penetration of skin care actives
A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application is provided. In some examples, the cosmetic composition can include glycerin, hexyldecanol, a vitamin B compound, and one or more materials selected from the group consisting of 1,2-pentanediol, 1,4-pentanediol, 2,4-pentanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,5-hexanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2,5-hexanediol, hexylene glycol, and combinations thereof.
1. A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application, comprising:
i) Glycerin at a concentration of from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the cosmetic composition;
ii) hexanediol and one or more materials selected from the group consisting of pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol, propylene glycol, triethylene glycol, and butylene glycol;
iii) hexyldecanol; and
iv) niacinamide;
wherein the ratio of the combination of i) and ii) and iii) to iv) is about 2:1 to about 5:1; wherein the niacinamide has a concentration from about 5% to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition.
2. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the combination of i) and ii) and iii) to iv) is about 3:1 to about 3.8:1.
3. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition is provided in the form selected from the group consisting of a water-in-oil emulsion, an oil-in-water emulsion, or a water-in-silicone emulsion.
4. A cosmetic composition according to claim 1
wherein the ratio of the A combination of i) and ii) and iii) to iv) in the cosmetic composition is about 2:1 to about 4.4:1.
5. The cosmetic composition of claim 4 , wherein the glycerin has a concentration from about 10% to about 25% by weight of the cosmetic composition.
6. The cosmetic composition of claim 4 , wherein the cosmetic composition is provided in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, an oil-in-water emulsion, or a water-in-silicone emulsion.
7. A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application, comprising:
i) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the composition of glycerin;
ii) 1,6-hexanediol;
iii) hexyldecanol; and
iv) niacinamide;
wherein the ratio of the combination of i) and ii) and iii) to iv) is about 2:1 to about 5:1; wherein the niacinamide has a concentration from about 5% to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition.