Claims
- 1. A cosmetic composition which comprises a mixture of
- (a) betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-) or hydrated betaine or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) a magnesium salt, and
- (d) a potassium salt,
- in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for topical administration, said mixture being contained in said composition in an amount effective to improve the appearance of ageing skin.
- 2. The composition of claim 1 which comprises
- (a) from 0.001 to 1% of betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-) or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) from 0.045 to 4.5% of ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) from 10 ppb to 0.3% of Mg++, and
- (d) from 0.0001 to 0.6% of K+,
- the above percentages being by weight.
- 3. The composition of claim 2 which comprises
- (a) from 0.03 to 0.3% of betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-) or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) from 0.15 to 1.5% of ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) from 15 ppb to 0.1% of Mg++, and
- (d) from 0.001 to 0.2% of K+,
- the above percentages being by weight.
- 4. The composition of claim 3 which comprises
- (a) from 0.05 to 0.25% of betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-) or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) from 0.25 to 1% of ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) from 20 ppb to 0.06% of Mg++, and
- (d) from 0.002 to 0.1% of K+,
- the above percentages being by weight.
- 5. The composition of claim 1, wherein the ATP generating system is an extract derived from eucaryotic cells.
- 6. The composition of claim 5, wherein the ATP generating system is an extract derived from yeast cells or bovine spleen cells.
- 7. The composition of claim 5, wherein the ATP generating system is selected from the group consisting of
- (a) a purified yeast cell extract marketed under the tradename VITACELL LS 1917, comprising amino acids and yeast cellular proteins.
- (b) a purified bovine spleen extract marketed under the tradename OXYDERMINE, comprising spleen cell proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and
- (c) a purified bovine spleen extract marketed under the tradename REVITALINE, comprising spleen cell proteins and nutrients.
- 8. The composition of claim 1 wherein the magnesium and potassium salts are selected from the group consisting of the corresponding chlorides, gluconates and pyroglutamates.
- 9. A cosmetic composition as claimed in claim 1, consisting essentially of the recited ingredients.
- 10. A method of treating the skin of a living human to improve the appearance of ageing skin, which comprises applying to the skin a cosmetic preparation comprising a mixture of
- (a) betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-) or hydrated betaine or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) a magnesium salt, and
- (d) a potassium salt,
- in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for topical administration, said mixture being contained in said cosmetic preparation in an amount effective to improve the appearance of ageing skin.
- 11. A method according to claim 10, wherein said ATP generating system is an extract derived from yeast cells or bovine spleen cells.
- 12. A method according to claim 10, wherein said mixture is comprised of
- (a) from 0.0001 to 1% of betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO) or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) from 0.045 to 4.5% of ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) from 10 ppb to 0.3% of Mg++, and
- (d) from 0.0001 to 0.6% of K+,
- the above percentages being by weight.
- 13. A method according to claim 10, wherein said mixture is comprised of
- (a) from 0.03 to 0.3% of betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-) or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) from 0.15 to 1.5% of ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) from 15 ppb to 0.1% of Mg++, and
- (d) from 0.001 to 0.2% of K+,
- the above percentages being by weight.
- 14. A method according to claim 10, wherein said mixture is comprised of
- (a) from 0.05 to 0.25% of betaine ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-) or an addition salt or hydrated addition salt thereof with a dermocompatible acid,
- (b) from 0.25 to 1.0% of ATP or an ATP generating system,
- (c) from 20 ppb to 0.06% of Mg++, and
- (d) from 0.002 to 0.1% of K+,
- the above percentages being by weight.
- 15. A method according to claim 10, wherein said ATP generating system is selected from the group consisting of
- (a) a purified yeast cell extract marketed under the tradename VITACELL LS 1917, comprising amino acids and yeast cellular proteins,
- (b) a purified bovine spleen extract marketed under the tradename OXYDERMINE, comprising spleen cell proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and
- (c) a purified bovine spleen extract marketed under the tradename REVITALINE, comprising spleen cell proteins and nutrients.
- 16. A method according to claim 10, wherein said magnesium and potassium salts are selected from the group consisting of the corresponding chlorides, gluconates and pyroglutamates.
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/527,210, filed May 23, 1990.
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