| abstract |
Disclosed is an anti-bacterial composition for topical application to the skin, comprising a C₆-C₁₂ acyl lactylate (or a derivative thereof) having the structure RCO-(O-CHCH₃-CO) a O) b M where: nRCO represents an acyl radical group; M represents H or a cosmetically acceptable counterion having a valency of 1 or 2; a is an integer of 1 to 4; and b is 1 or 2. Also disclosed is a composition comprising an anti-bacterial substance and a sunscreen, uses of the compositions, methods of making the compositions and methods of treating skin conditions. |