Delivery devices for hair-promoting cosmetic agent

Abstract

The field of the present invention relates to improved cosmeceuticals capable of stimulating the growth of hair, e.g., natural eyelashes, in a human subject. More specifically, the present invention relates to delivery devices that provide for effective, targeted application of a therapeutically effective amount of the improved cosmeceuticals. Importantly, the targeted application helps to limit and/or eliminate concerns about the cosmeceutical active ingredient effecting unintended areas of the body.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one of the delivery devices contemplated for use in the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one of the delivery devices contemplated for use in the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one of the delivery devices contemplated for use in the present invention.

Claims

1. An improved cosmeceutical comprising at least one prostaglandin analog in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, carrier or vehicle; said cosmeceutical capable of stimulating the growth of natural eyelashes in a human subject.

2. A delivery device for the targeted application to the base of the eyelash of a therapeutically effective amount of a preparation comprising at least one prostaglandin analog in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, carrier or vehicle.

3. A method for stimulating the growth of natural eyelashes in a human subject which comprises: applying to the base of the eyelash a therapeutically effective amount of a preparation comprising at least one prostaglandin analog in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, carrier or vehicle.