Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Cosmetic – antiperspirant – dentifrice
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-28
2003-04-22
Padmanabhan, Sreeni (Department: 1617)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice
C424S078030, C514S762000, C514S764000, C514S844000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06551602
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to topical compositions for application to human skin and to their use in improving the condition and appearance of skin.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Skin is subject to deterioration through dermatological disorders, environmental abuse (wind, air conditioning, and central heating) or through the normal ageing process (chronoageing) which may be accelerated by exposure of skin to sun (photoageing). In recent years the demand for cosmetic compositions and cosmetic methods for improving the appearance and condition of skin has grown enormously.
Consumers are increasingly seeking anti-ageing cosmetic products that treat or delay the visible signs of chronoageing and photoageing skin such as wrinkles, lines, sagging, hyperpigmentation and age spots.
Consumers also frequently seek other benefits from cosmetic products in addition to anti-ageing. The concept of sensitive skin has also raised the consumer demand for cosmetic products that improve the appearance and condition of sensitive, dry and/or flaky skin and to soothe red, and/or irritated skin. Consumers also desire cosmetic products that have an oil/sebum control effect.
Many people are concerned with the degree of pigmentation of their skin. For example, people with age spots or freckles may wish such pigmented spots to be less pronounced. Others may wish to reduce the skin darkening caused by exposure to sunlight or to lighten their natural skin colour. To meet this need many attempts have been made to develop products that reduce the pigment production in the melanocytes. However, the substances thus far identified tend to have undesirable side effects, e.g. skin irritation.
Consequently such substances are not suitable for cosmetic use or they can only be applied at a concentration at which their skin lightening effect is less than desired. Using a combination of different skin lightening substances may be considered to reduce adverse side effects but there is a substantial risk that by using such a combination the skin lightening is reduced as well due to competition effects. Therefore there is a need for improvement in the effectiveness of cosmetic skin lightening products particularly, such that they do not irritate the skin.
J07277939 describes a skin care composition for improving skin ageing and skin inflammation that contains (A) Flor de Manita and (B) at least 1 of active selected from oxygen removers, antioxidants, cell activators, anti-inflammatories, tyrosinase inhibitors and moisture-retaining agents. Amongst the many options of ingredients described for component B are quercetin, quercitolin, catechin, gallic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and eicosapentaenoic acid.
J05271046 describes a skin lightening composition that contains an unsaturated fatty acid having 18 to 22 carbons and two or more unsaturated bonds, such as linoleic and arachidonic acid, and a polyphenol.
WO99/26588 describes anti-ageing skin care formulations comprising conjugated linoleic acid and which may optionally contain conventional sunscreens, such as benzophenones.
The art discussed above does not disclose the specific synergistic combination of conjugated linoleic acid with a phenolic compound (that is not a sunscreen) nor the use of such a specific combination for treating wrinkles, sensitive skin, dry skin, controlling oil/sebum secretion, or lightening skin. Phenolic compounds which act as a sunscreen are specifically excluded from the scope of the present invention.
A sunscreen is herein defined as an ingredient that provides a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 2 when tested in a cosmetic product formulation on human skin using the standardised protocol described in the Food and Drug Administration Monograph Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-The-Counter Human Use; Final Monograph published in the Federal Register Volume 64, No 98, May 21, 1999, pages 27666 to 27691.
We have now found that effective treatment and prevention of normal but cosmestically undesirable skin conditions due to chronoageing or photoageing, such as wrinkles, lines, sagging, hyperpigmentation and age spots, may be obtained through the application of cosmetic compositions to the skin which comprise conjugated linoleic acid and/or derivatives thereof in combination with a phenolic compound with the proviso that the phenolic compound is not a sunscreen. We have also found that the use of such cosmetic compositions advantageously provides further skin benefits in addition to anti-ageing such as soothing sensitive and/or irritated skin, controlling oil/sebum secretion and for lightening the skin.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a topical composition comprising:
(a) conjugated linoleic acid and/or derivatives thereof;
(b) a phenolic compound or mixtures thereof; and
(c) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle;
with the proviso that the phenolic compound is not a sunscreen.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a cosmetic method of providing at least one skin care benefit selected from: treating/preventing wrinkling, sagging, dry, aged and/or photodamaged skin; boosting collagen deposition in skin, boosting decorin production in skin, enhancing tissue repair; soothing irritated, red and/or sensitive skin; improving skin texture, smoothness and/or firmness; lightening skin; or controlling oil/sebum secretion, the method comprising applying to the skin a cosmetic composition as described above.
The present invention also encompasses the use of the inventive compositions for providing at least one skin care benefit selected from treating/preventing wrinkling, sagging, aged and/or photodamaged skin; boosting collagen deposition in skin, boosting decorin production in skin, enhancing tissue repair; soothing irritated, red and/or sensitive skin; improving skin texture, smoothness and/or firmness; lightening skin; and controlling oil/sebum secretion.
According to a still further aspect of the present invention there is provided the use of conjugated linoleic acid and/or derivatives thereof in combination with a phenolic compound or mixtures thereof, with the proviso that the phenolic compound is not a sunscreen, in a cosmetic topical composition for providing at least one cosmetic skin care benefit selected from treating/preventing wrinkling, sagging, aged and/or photodamaged skin; boosting collagen deposition in skin, boosting decorin production in skin, enhancing tissue repair; soothing irritated, red and/or sensitive skin; improving skin texture, smoothness and/or firmness; lightening skin; and controlling oil/sebum secretion.
The inventive compositions, methods and uses thus provide anti-ageing benefits which result in the promotion of smooth and supple skin with improved elasticity and a reduced or delayed appearance of wrinkles and aged skin, with improved skin colour. A general improvement in the appearance, texture and condition, in particular with respect to the radiance, clarity, and general youthful appearance of skin is achieved. The inventive compositions, methods and uses are also beneficial for soothing and calming sensitive and/or irritated skin, for lightening skin and for controlling oil/sebum secretion. Thus the present invention advantageously provides a wide range of skin care benefits.
The term treating as used herein includes within its scope reducing, delaying and/or preventing the above mentioned normal but cosmetically undesirable, skin conditions such as wrinkled, aged, and/or photodamaged, and/or irritated skin and generally enhancing the quality of skin and improving its appearance and texture by preventing or reducing irritation, wrinkling and increasing flexibility, firmness, smoothness, suppleness and elasticity of the skin. The compositions, methods and uses according to the invention may be useful for improving skin which is already in a wrinkled, aged, photodamaged, irritated condition or for treating youthful skin to prevent or reduce those aforementioned undesirable changes due to the normal age
Barrett Karen Elizabeth
Green Martin Richard
Hu Heng-Long
Parmar Preyesh
Powell Jonathan Richard
Conopco Inc.
Padmanabhan Sreeni
Plotkin Ellen
Wells Lauren Q.
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