| abstract |
An improved hypoallergenic facial skin activator emulsion and method of moisturizing and cleansing skin are provided. The emulsion has, by weight, about 50-80 parts water, about 8-35 parts of unsaturated vegetable oil, preferably sesame oil, about 5-10 parts of humectant comprising glycerin, about 0.5-1 part of Triethanolamine, about 0.1-0.5 parts of cetyl alcohol, about 0.8-3 parts of lanolin oil, about 0.1-0.5 parts of an emulsifier selected from the group consisting of the monopalmitate, monooleate or monostearate of polyoxyethylene sorbitan, and mixtures thereof, and about 2.5-4 parts of an emulsifier selected from the group consisting of sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan stearate and mixtures thereof. The emulsion may also include a preservative comprising methyl paraben, propyl paraben or both, a thickening agent such as glyceryl monostearate, and artificial or natural color and fragrance, as well as vitamin E or the like as an antioxidant. The method comprises massaging a quantity of the emulsion completely into the facial skin, then flooding the skin with water until the water penetrates into the skin via the emulsion and moisturizes and cleanses the skin. The emulsion absorbs some of the water and also provides softening agents for the skin. The emulsion is inexpensive and highly effective for preserving and renewing the vitality of the skin. |