| abstract |
The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue, wherein these methods each topically apply a safe and effective amount of skin care composition to the mammalian keratinous tissue in need of such treatment. The steps include:n n n a) a safe and effective amount of hexamidine compound selected from the group consisting of hexamidine, salts and derivatives thereof;n n n b) one or more skin care in a safe and effective amount selected from the group consisting of sugar amines, vitamin B 3 , retinoids, peptides, phytosterols, butylated hydroxytoluene and butylated hydroxyanisole, derivatives thereof and combinations thereof Active agent; Andn n n c) Dermatologically acceptable carriers for hexamidine and skin care actives.n n n In a further embodiment, the composition prevents, retards and / or treats dark circles under the eyes, swollen eyes, sagging, pale as well as spider-like blood vessels and / or red spots on the skin, exfoliates, peels, and / or replaces skin. Promotes, regulates and / or reduces pore size appearance, prevents / delays tanning, regulates oily / gloss appearance, prevents, delays and / or treats hyperpigmentation in mammalian skin, Prevent, retard and / or treat itching, prevent, retard and / or treat dryness of the skin, prevent, retard and / or treat fine lines and wrinkles, prevent, retard and / or skin atrophy of mammalian skin It is suitable for treating, softening and / or smoothing lips, hair and nails of mammals, and preventing, delaying and / or treating the appearance of cellulite in mammalian skin.n n n Skin care, compositions, active agents, carriers, hexamidine compounds |