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Definitions

• the present invention relates to cosmetic compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to an emulsified skin treatment or skin care composition containing certain compounds that have been found highly effective in mediating cell to cell communication.
• the present invention is based on the discovery that certain compounds, when formulated into a composition designed for topical application to the skin, will result in a composition that induces and promotes the biosynthesis and/or bioactivity of endogenous chemicals.
• the chemicals mediate cell to cell communication in the skin between keratinocytes, fibroblasts and other cell types present in the skin by activating gene expression which, in turn, enhances cellular activity.
• anti-aging and skin normalizing benefits can be achieved because the enhanced cellular communication stimulates sluggish cellular activity normally seen in older cells and reprograms skin to behave like younger skin. In short, it may help to turn skin “on” where it is “off”.
• U.S. Pat. No. 5,362,494 which issued on Nov. 8, 1994 to Zysman et al., discloses a particular surfactant for preparing skin treatment compositions that may also contain cyclic AMP, plankton and sunflower oil.
• U.S. Pat. No. 5,314,873 issued on May 24, 1994 to Tomita et al.
• This patent provides a milk-protein hydrolyzate that consists of a mixture of peptides and free amino acids.
• the mixture has proliferation activating properties on human cutaneous cells.
• the peptides of the hydrolyzate have molecular weights less than 1000 daltons.
• the hydrolyzate has a free aromatic amino acid/total aromatic amino acid ratio of at least 90%.
• Fractionation of the milk protein hydrolyzate yields a fraction consisting of a mixture of peptides.
• the fraction has a proliferation activating property on human cutaneous cells.
• the fraction contains aromatic amino acids in an amount less than 5% by weight of total amino acids. It is disclosed for use in skin care emulsions.
• U.S. Pat. No. 5,484,597 issued on Jan. 16, 1996 to Slavtchán al., and discloses a hydroalcoholic microemulsion composition for skin treatment.
• the composition includes water, a C 1 -C 4 alkanol and an oil material selected from vitamin oils, C 10 -C 60 terpenes and mixtures thereof.
• the composition is formed into a clear, storage stable microemulsion through a combination of surfactants including an ethoxylated castor oil and a propoxylated alkyl ether.
• the terpene may be an oxygenated terpene such as phytol.
• compositions in which the anti-aging and skin normalizing benefits include, but are not limited to, reduction of wrinkles, reduction of fine lines, reduction in skin blotchiness, improvements in skin mechanical and tactile properties such as smoothness, texture, moisture, elasticity and resiliency, and improvements in skin color, clarity, tone and aesthetic appearance, including size and number of pores.
• a topical composition comprising effective amounts of a cell signaling compound, said cell signaling compound being selected from the group consisting of:
• R 1 , R 2 and R 3 can independently represent hydrogen, acyl, phenyl, mono- or polyphosphate, mono- or polysulfate, glycosyl, cyclic or acyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, wherein said phosphate or sulfate derivatives may be in the form of free acids or as salts with counter-cations selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, strontium and barium;
• R 1 and R 2 can independently represent hydrogen, acyl, phenyl, mono- or polyphosphate, mono- or polysulfate, glycosyl, cyclic or acyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, wherein said phosphate or sulfate derivatives may be in the form of free acids or as salts with counter-cations selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, strontium and barium;
• R 1 can represent hydrogen, acyl, phenyl, mono- or polyphosphate, mono- or polysulfate, glycosyl, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, wherein said phosphate or sulfate derivatives may be in the form of free acids or as salts with counter-cations selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, strontium and barium; and
• the composition includes at least two and, more preferably, at least three cell signaling compounds.
• a topical cosmetic comprising an effective amount a cell signaling compound.
• the composition is an effective amount of at least two or three cell signaling compounds of the group of six described below. More preferably, the composition includes phytol, either alone or in combination with at least one other of the cell signaling compounds.
• the cell signaling compounds induce and promote the biosynthesis and/or bioactivity of endogenous chemicals that mediate cell to cell communication in the skin between keratinocytes, fibroblasts and other cell types present in the skin.
• the endogenous chemicals that are effected by cell to cell communication include growth and differentiation hormones, releasing hormones, neurotransmitters, nucleotides and nucleosides, bioactive carbohydrates, enzymes and enzyme cofactors, mono-and polyphosphates of deoxyadenosine, deoxythymidine, deoxycytidine, inositol phosphates, and other ion channel modulators, adenyl cyclase, messenger, ribosmal and transfer ribonucleic acids, stress proteins, mono-and polyphosphates of adenosine, deoxyribonucleic acid, adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate, guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate, effectors of membrane associated receptors including kinases, protein-tyrosine kinases, protein-serine/threonine kinases, protein phosphatases, small G-proteins, GDP/GTP exchange
• R 1 , R 2 and R 3 can independently represent hydrogen, acyl, phenyl, mono- or polyphosphate, mono- or polysulfate, glycosyl, cyclic or acyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl having 1 to 16 carbon atoms.
• the phosphate or sulfate derivatives may be in the form of free acids or as salts with counter-cations selected from lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, strontium or barium. Andrographolide is available commercially from Alchem International Ltd.
• wt % weight percent 1 wt %, preferably 0.005 wt % to 0.1 wt %, more preferably about 0.01 to about 1.0 wt %, and most preferably about 0.1 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• the second cell signaling compound is adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate and its derivatives of the formula:
• R 1 and R 2 can independently represent hydrogen, acyl, phenyl, mono- or polyphosphate, mono- or polysulfate, glycosyl, cyclic or acyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl having 1 to 16 carbon atoms.
• the phosphate or sulfate derivatives may be in the form of free acids or as salts with counter-cations selected from a group of lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, strontium and barium.
• Adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate is available commercially as cAMP from Pharma-Waldhof GmbH.
• the second cell signaling compound is present in an amount about 0.0001 wt % to about 1 wt %, preferably 0.0005 wt % to 0.1 wt %, more preferably about 0.001 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, and most preferably about 0.01 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• the third cell signaling compound is hydrolyzed milk protein. It is available commercially as Hydrakine from Bioetica, Inc. It is present in an amount about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt %, preferably about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt %, and most preferably about 0.5 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• the fourth cell signaling compound is sunflower (helianthus annuus) seed extract. It is available commercially as Antiglyskin from Silab. It is present in an amount about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt %, preferably about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt %, and most preferably about 0.5 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• the fifth cell signaling compound is plankton (aretemia) extract.
• plankton extract is diguanosine tetraphosphate.
• Diguanosine tetraphosphate is available commercially as GP4G from M.M.P., Inc. It is present in an amount about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt %, preferably about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt %, and most preferably about 0.5 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• the sixth cell signaling compound is phytol, and derivatives thereof having the formula:
• R 1 can represent hydrogen, acyl, phenyl, mono- or polyphosphate, mono- or polysulfate, glycosyl, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, wherein said phosphate or sulfate derivatives may be in the form of free acids or as salts with counter-cations selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, strontium and barium.
• the phosphate or sulfate derivatives may be in the form of free acids or as salts with counter-cations and may be lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, strontium or barium.
• Phytol is available from BASF Corporation.
• the sixth cell signaling compound is present in an amount from about 0.0001 wt % to about 50 wt %, preferably from about 0.01 wt % to about 20 wt %, and more preferably from about 0.1 wt % to about 15 wt %, still more preferably about 0.01 wt % to about 5.0 wt %, and most preferably about 1.0 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• the total amount of cell signaling compounds used in any composition is about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt %, preferably about 0.5 wt % to about 5 wt %, of the total weight of the composition.
• cell signaling compounds are present in the composition. It is also preferred that four or all five of the cell signaling compounds are present.
• the preferred combinations of cell signaling compounds include: (1) hydrolyzed milk protein and sunflower seed extract; (2) hydrolyzed milk protein, sunflower seed extract and plankton extract; (3) hydrolyzed milk protein, sunflower seed extract and andrographolide and its derivatives; (4) hydrolyzed milk protein, sunflower seed extract and adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate and its derivatives; (5) sunflower seed extract and andrographolide and its derivatives; (6) sunflower seed extract and adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate and its derivatives; phytol and its derivatives.
• composition may be in the form of gels, lotions, serums, anhydrous sticks, oil based sprays, oil-in-water emulsions or water-in-oil emulsions.
• the present emulsion or composition may include other ingredients.
• water will typically comprise about 40 wt % to about 80 wt %, preferably about 40 wt % to about 55 wt %, and most preferably about 45 wt % to about 50 wt %, of the total weight of the composition.
• the composition may also have at least one emulsifier.
• the emulsifier may be anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic.
• Suitable emulsifiers include polymeric acrylate emulsifiers, polyethylene glycol 20 sorbitan monolaurate (Polysorbate 20), polyethylene glycol 5 soya sterol, sorbitan tristearate, polyethyleneglycol 40 stearate, sorbitan trioleate, glyceryl, monopalmitate, diethanolamine cetyl phosphate, glyceryl monopalmitate, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol 100 stearate, polyethylene glycol 20 stearyl ether (Brij 78, Steareth 20), polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol (Laureth 23), polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), lecithin, etc.
• the composition will preferably contain a mixture of two or more of these emulsifiers or others which are approved for cosmetic use.
• the total amount of emulsifier will vary from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt %, of the total weight of the composition, preferably about 1 wt % to about 5 wt %.
• the composition should have at least one preservative.
• Suitable preservatives include benzyl alcohol, ethanol, 2-phenoxyethanol, disodium EDTA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid), methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, butyl paraben, imidazolidinyl urea and the like commonly known to prevent bacteria growth and typically in the range of about 0.1 wt % to about 3 wt %, of the total weight of the composition.
• the composition of the present invention may contain one or more other ingredients.
• the compositions of the present invention will typically contain conventional cosmetic ingredients necessary in formulating a desirable product.
• suitable inorganic thickeners may be used.
• Such inorganic thickeners include clays, such as bentonite, hectorite, kaolin, and montmorillonite; and metal silicates, such as calcium silicate, aluminum silicate and preferably magnesium aluminum silicate. They are employed in amounts about 0.01 wt % to about 5 wt %, preferably about 0.2 wt % to about 2.0 wt %, and most preferably about 0.4 wt %, of the total weight of the composition.
• the composition may have an organic thickener to ensure that it has the proper viscosity when applied to the skin.
• thickeners include hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, xanthan gum, polyacrylamide (Seppi Gel 305), Carbopol 934, Carbopol 940, Carbopol 950, Carbopol 980, Carbopol 951 and Carbopol 981.
• the amount of such organic thickener is typically in the range about 0.01 wt % to about 5 wt %, preferably about 0.1 wt % to 1.5 wt %, and most preferably about 0.8 wt %, of the total weight of the composition.
• compositions of the present invention may contain one or more sunscreens or UV (ultraviolet) absorbing agents.
• sunscreens in preferred amounts are: Sunscreen Percentage (wt %) oxybenzone 2 to 10 sulsiobenzone 5 to 10 dioxybenzone 1 to 3 menthyl anthranilate 3 to 6 para aminobenzoic acid (PABA) 5 to 15 dea methoxycinnamate 8 to 10 octocrylene 7 to 10 octyl methoxycinnamate* 2 to 10 octyl salicylate 3 to 5 homomenthyl salicylate 4 to 15 octyl dimenthyl PABA 1.4 to 5 tea salicylate 5 to 12 titanium dioxide 2 to 25 zinc oxide 2 to 25 phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic 1 to 4 acid butylmethoxy 0.1 to 5 dibenzoylmethane** 4-methyl benzilidene camphor 0.1 to 6 octyl tri
• the composition may contain an antioxidant, such as gamma oryzanol (a ferulic acid ester of cycloartol), mixed tocopherol (a mixture of isomers of Vitamin E), ascorbyl monopalmitate, ascorbyl phospheryl cholesterol, butylated hydroxy toluene, tomato extract (a natural extract which contains lycopene), or rosemary extract ( Rosmarinus officinalis ).
• the antioxidant is present in an amount about 0.01 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• compositions of the present invention may also contain about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a humectant, preferably about 1 wt % to about 10 wt %.
• a humectant preferably about 1 wt % to about 10 wt %.
• the most preferred humectant is glycerin and in an amount about 7.5 wt %.
• Other suitable humectants include sorbitol, sodium 2-pyrrolidone carboxylate, hyaluronic acid and its salts, collagen, glyceryl polymethacrylate, ethoxylate or propoxylate of glucose, polyethylene glycol (for example, Carbowax 400), propylene glycol and butylene glycol.
• One or more emollients may also be present in the present composition in an amount about 4 wt % to about 20 wt %.
• Suitable emollients or oleaginous materials include mineral oil, petrolatum, glyceryl monooleate, myristyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, avocado oil, alkyl esters of lactic acid, squalane, octyl palmitate, cocoa butter, sesame oil, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, C 12 -C 15 alcohol esters of benzoic acid, dicaprylyl maleate, isopropyl myristate, diisopropyl dimerate (that is, the diester of isopropyl alcohol and dimer acid), dimethicone, stearoxydimethicone, octyl dodecanol, octyl dodecyl neopentanoate, neopentyl glyco
• the preferred emollients are petrolatum, octyl dodecanol, octyl dodecyl neopentanoate, neopentyl glycol dioctanoate, and hydrogenated polydecene, which also function as occlusivity agents.
• the present composition may also include one or more insect repellents.
• insect repellents include oil of citronella, Deet, and ethyl 3-(N-butylacetamino) propionate.
• the preferred insect repellent is ethyl 3-butylacetamino) propionate.
• This material is sold under the commercial name Merck IR3535, by Merck Corporation. This preferred insect repellent is preferably present in an amount about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of the total weight of the composition.
• exfoliants can be included in the present composition.
• exfoliants include alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid, keto acid, oxa acid, oxa diacid, and mixtures thereof. If the exfoliant is alpha hydroxy acid, it is present in an amount about 2 wt % to about 10 wt %, preferably about 5 wt %. If the exfoliant is either oxa acid or oxa diacid or a combination of both, it is preferably present in an amount about 5 wt % to about 10 wt %, of the total weight of the composition.
• the present composition may also include panthenol (provitamin B-5) and fructose 1,6 diphosphate.
• Panthenol stimulates proliferation of fibroblast cells and aids in tissue repair.
• Fructose 1,6 diphosphate is used at from about 0.01 to about 1.0 wt.% and most preferably at 0.01 wt % based upon the weight of the composition.
• Fructose 1,6 diphosphate, trisodium salt is available commercially from Roche Diagnostics GmbH.
• the present composition may include one or more bodying or thickening agents, such as stearic acid and glyceryl monostearate; and pH adjustors, such as ammonium hydroxide, each in an amount about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt % and preferably about 1 wt % to about 5 wt %; one or more coloring agents or pigments, such as iron oxides and organic dyes, that total about 0.001 wt % to about 1 wt %; and one or more skin protecting agents, such as dimethyl polysiloxane or panthenol, in an amount about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt %.
• bodying or thickening agents such as stearic acid and glyceryl monostearate
• pH adjustors such as ammonium hydroxide
• the present composition may be applied to the skin as often as needed.
• the composition is preferably applied once or twice per day.
• the composition is targeted and self-adjusting (works only where needed).
• the present invention is illustrated by the following example of a skin care and treatment composition (percentages are by weight): Wt % Ingredient 60 water 0.2 disodium EDTA 0.8 Carbopol 934 0.75 glyceryl monostearate 1.0 steareth-2 1.0 PEG-40 stearate 0.5 behenyl alcohol 1.0 benzyl alcohol 0.2 methyl paraben 1.0 sunflower seed extract 1.0 hydrolyzed milk protein 0.1 adenosine cyclic phosphate (cAMP) 0.1 andrographolide 1.0 piankton extract q.s. conventional antioxidants, sunscreens, humectants, emollients, pH adjustors, masking agents and coloring agents.
• Wt % Ingredient 60 water 0.2 disodium EDTA 0.8 Carbopol 934 0.75 glyceryl monostearate 1.0 steareth-2 1.0 PEG-40 stearate 0.5 behenyl alcohol 1.0 benzyl alcohol 0.2 methyl paraben
• compositions of the present invention were applied to the skin of human test panel subjects (the panelists). The skin was examined by a dermatologist and effects were noted.
• compositions of the present invention afford the following enhancements for the skin upon regular application to the skin:

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