| abstract |
Disclosed are stable, non-irritating, retinoid containing formulations for topical application to the skin for modulated sheet-peeling of the skin without inflammatory response that retards healing of the skin. The topical formulations have concentration levels of ingredients, including retinol, a retinol activation system having a surfactant and a solvent, anti-inflammatory agents, that are formulated for exfoliating skin in skincare treatments such as chemexfoliation, peeling, dermal restructuring, without associated inflammatory affects, such as irritation, redness, drying, oozing, swelling, tenderness of skin, which retard healing of the skin. Also provided are methods for the formulation, manufacture and use of the disclosed formulations. |