Use of a cosmetic composition comprising 10-hydroxystearic acid

Abstract

The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of topical compositions comprising 10-hydroxystearic acid, a salt or ester thereof, for application to human skin for improving the condition and appearance of skin more particularly as an anti-wrinkle, for promoting a homogenous skin tone, for reduction of skin pore size, as a photo-protecting agent, and / or for improvement of the skin barrier function.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of topical compositions comprising 10-hydroxystearic acid, salts or esters thereof, for application to human skin to improve the condition and appearance of the skin, more particularly as anti-wrinkle agents, for promoting an even skin tone , for reducing pore size, as a photoprotectant, especially for reducing the signs of skin photodamage and photoaging, and / or for improving skin barrier function. [0002] Background of the invention [0003] Human skin (especially facial skin) is continuously exposed to harsh conditions (external conditions such as temperature, humidity, UV rays), which accelerate the natural skin aging process. In recent years, the demand for methods of improving the appearance and condition of the skin has increased significantly, thereby requiring substances that are novel, more effective, safe to use and act synergistically through different modes of action. For example, EP193132...

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However, none of these compounds has been developed into a commercial product due to the limited cosmetic effect of these compounds when applied to human skin, due to the difficulty in establishing commercial production of some of these compounds, and due to the difficulty in establishing a product form in which the active remains soluble

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