| abstract |
A personal-care compositional comprising a polymeric component capable of forming liquid crystals upon contact with water and/ or a polymeric component in the form of liquid crystals, comprising a polymeric compound which is capable of the reduction of activity of a hydrolytic enzyme such as a lipase. The composition is preferably for use in the treatment of skin irritation, acne, eye irritation, dandruff or for the improvement of wound healing. In a preferred embodiment, the polymeric compound has a cloud point of 35{C or below and is a polyethylene glycol/ polypropylene glycol block co-polymer. Additional active ingredients may be present, for example antibodies, vitamins, perfumes, preservative, zinc compounds and steroids. |