| abstract |
The present invention relates to multi-functional topical delivery systems for providing long-lasting delivery of fragrance as. well as skin-supporting and/or pharmaceutically active ingredients comprising (i) an oil phase; (ii) an aqueous phase; (iii) phenoxyethanol at a concentration of from about 2.0% to about 2.7% based on the total weight of the composition; (iv) an effective exfoliating amount of a hydrophobic hydroxycarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of orthohydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxycarboxylic acids containing a C12-C24 fatty acid esterified to the alpha carbon hydroxyl group, hydroxycarboxylic acids containing a C12-C24 fatty alcohol esterified to a carboxyl group; (v) a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 7 to about 10; (vi) a fragrance composition; and (vii) at least one skin-supporting or dermatopharmaceutically active agent. |