Anti-acne compositions and methods of use
View Patent ↗The present invention relates to a composition for the treatment of acne comprising chlorine dioxide or chlorine dioxide generating compounds as acne reduction agents. The invention also relates to a method for treating acne by topically administering one of the compositions in an amount therapeutically effective to reduce the redness and blemishes associated with acne.
1. A composition for the topical treatment of acne which comprises
a) about 0.005 to about 0.5 wt % of a chlorine dioxide compound,
b) about 0.3 to about 3.0 wt % of a salicylic acid compound, and
c) about 0.05 to about 0.15 wt % of benzylkonium chloride.
2. The composition of claim 1 further comprising an additional composition for the treatment of acne.
3. AC The composition of claim 2 , wherein said additional composition comprises at least one of alcohol, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol and its derivatives, salicylic acid, hydrogen peroxide, sulfur erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, isotretinoin, vitamin E, vitamin A and its derivatives, vitamin C, vitamin D, chaparral, dandelion root, licorice root, echinacea, kelp, cayenne, sassafras, elder flowers, pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid, biotin, choline, inositol, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium and derivatives thereof.
4. A method for the treatment of acne comprising the steps of:
cleaning a treatment area with a cleanser wherein said cleanser exfoliates the treatment area;
applying a first composition comprising a chlorine dioxide compound to the treatment area, wherein said first composition eliminates sebum and prevents regrowth of acne-causing bacteria; and
applying a second composition to the treatment area following treatment, wherein said second composition removes debris from the treatment area.