| abstract |
The present invention provides compositions comprising retinaldehyde, one or more skin conditioning agents, and optionally one or more additional retinoids. Embodiments also include compositions comprising retinaldehyde, one or more peptides, one or more skin conditioning agents, one or more calcium-containing agents, and, optionally, one or more additional retinoids. Embodiments also include compositions comprising retinaldehyde, one or more peptides, one or more skin conditioning agents, one or more calcium-containing agents, and, optionally, one or more additional retinoids. Additional embodiments relate to methods of treating the skin, a skin characteristic being improved, the features including firmness, elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture, lack of radiance, dyschromia, skin tonicity, reduction or elimination of acne, and any combination of these. The present invention also relates to kits used to treat the skin with the compositions described in the present description. |