| abstract |
A long lasting, esthetically pleasing medicated skin care moisturizing composition comprising (1) an oil phase comprising oil from about 30% to about 80% and a non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB number of about 7 to about 12, wherein the non-ionic surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5% to about 9%; (2) an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous thickening agent from about 0.05% to about 5% and water from about 15% to about 65%; (3) an effective amount of a topical medicament; wherein the oil phase is added to the aqueous phase to form an emulsion and a topical medicament admixed into the emulsion has been developed. The method of preparation of the composition and a method of treating skin with the composition are also disclosed. |