Clear compositions and methods for the delivery of active ingredients for skin care

Abstract

Disclosed herein in some embodiments are compositions and methods for treating or cosmetically addressing skin conditions. In certain embodiments, the compositions utilize optically transparent carriers and are capable of dissolving hydrophilic and hydrophobic active ingredients. In an embodiment, the compositions comprise a volatile silicone, an organic alcohol, and a diester. In another embodiment, the compositions comprise a volatile silicone, specially-denatured ethanol, and diisopropyl sebacate. In another embodiment, the volatile silicone comprises a mixture of octamethyltrisiloxane and dimethicone. In other embodiments, the compositions are used to treat skin conditions. Methods of treating or improving skin firmness, skin hydration, skin wrinkles and fine lines, and skin clarity, among other methods, are disclosed.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application Serial No. 62 / 007,837, filed June 4, 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. [0003] field of invention [0004] In some embodiments, the present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for skin care. [0005] Background of the invention [0006] Formulations for topical delivery of active ingredients must simultaneously address multiple challenges. The impermeability of the skin is well known, with the stratum corneum acting as a barrier against pathogens and toxic environmental chemicals. The optimal formulation is likely to have the ability to dissolve a wide range of hydrophobic and hydrophilic active ingredients, enhance the penetration of active ingredients into the skin, and exhibit the best physical properties of interest to consumers, such as, for example, ideal Evaporation rate and non-greasy feel on the s...

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Problems solved by technology

However, the development of formulations capable of dissolving and delivering mixtures of hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds using consumer- and patient-preferred carriers is challenging

Formulations, carriers and vehicles that do not provide solubility of hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds in optically clear compositions may not be commercially desirable in some circumstances

Furthermore, formulations, carriers and vehicles that do not provide good penetration across the skin, especially through the stratum corneum, may also be commercially less desirable in some cases

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