Inventors:
Manzoor H. Jaffery - Stamford CT
Assignee:
Perfective Cosmetics, Inc. - Stamford CT
International Classification:
A61K 748
Abstract:
In a preferred embodiment, a formulation for the treatment of aging skin in which the major active ingredient is glycolic acid in a concentration of from an effective amount up to about 3. 5 weight percent. Other active ingredients may be vitamin A palmitate and/or vitamin E acetate. The active ingredients are provided in a moisturizing cream base which has beneficial effects in itself. Preservatives are also provided in the formulation to increase the shelf life thereof.