Skin care method and composition

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Enzyme or coenzyme containing – Hydrolases

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A61K 3800, A61K 3801, A61K 3802, A61K 3843

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ABSTRACT:
A composition for topical application to the skin for alleviation or prevention of dry flaky skin condition, dandruff or acne comprising one or more stratum corneum thiol proteases. The composition may further comprise a mild reducing agent and/or an additional enzyme selected from glycosidases, other proteases, lipases and mixtures thereof. Optional additional active ingredients include sunscreens, lipids, hydroxy carboxylic acids and ketocarboxylic acids.

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