| abstract |
A skin-care composition comprising a topically acceptable oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion base and from 1,000 to 15,000 l Ug -1 of a C 1-10 alkyl ether or a C 3-10 alkyl ester of retinol is disclosed. The composition preferably contains an anti-oxidant such as butylated hydroxytoluene or butylated hydroxyanisole. The composition is useful in promoting epidermal mitosis. |