METHODS AND KITS FOR POTENTIATING SKIN CARE AGENTS

Abstract

The present invention provides a treatment method for administering a skin care product to the skin of a subject comprising applying a self heat generation composition into an area of the skin to generate heat locally, wherein the skin care product is administered to the area of the skin before, along with, or after the application of the self heat generation composition. The self heat generation composition comprises at least one physiologically acceptable silicoaluminate, preferably sodium silicoaluminate, with the optional inclusion of at least one skin care agent, and wherein the self heat generation composition is preferably massaged into the area of the skin to promote heat generation. The present invention also provides a kit useful for skin treatment, wherein the kit comprises a skin care product and a self heat generation composition, wherein the skin care product comprises at least one skin care agent and the self heat generation composition comprises at least one physiologically acceptable silicoaluminate.

Description

Claims

1. A skin treatment method for administering a skin care agent to the skin of a subject comprising applying a self heat generation composition into an area of the skin of a subject to generate heat locally; andapplying the skin care agent to the area of the skin before, along with, or after the application of the self heat generation composition,wherein the self heat generation composition comprises at least one physiologically acceptable silicoaluminate.

2. The skin treatment method of claim 1, further comprising letting the self heat generation composition set on the area of the skin to form a mask.

3. The skin treatment method of claim 2, further comprising massaging the mask into the area of the skin.

4. The skin treatment method of claim 3, further comprising removing the mask from the area of the skin.

5. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the at least one physiologically acceptable silicoaluminate is selected from the group consisting of sodium silicoaluminate, potassium silicoaluminate, calcium silicoaluminate, magnesium silicoaluminate and zinc silicoaluminate.

6. The skin treatment method of claim 5, wherein the at least one physiologically acceptable silicoaluminate is sodium silicoaluminate.

7. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the self heat generation composition further comprises at least one emollient/humectant/moisturizer.

8. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the self heat generation composition further comprises at least one additional active ingredient.

9. The skin treatment method of claim 8, wherein the at least one additional active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, free-radical scavengers, antimicrobial agents, topical analgesics, steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-acne agents, reducing agents, vitamins, skin protecting agents, skin bleaching agents, skin conditioning agents, skin soothing agents, skin healing agents, green tea extract, P. emblica (Amla), amica, chamomile extract and cucumber extract.

10. The skin treatment method of claim 9, wherein the at least one additional active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of antioxidants and anti-acne agents.

11. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the skin care agent is selected from the group consisting of anti-acne agents, skin firming promoters, antioxidants, collagen stimulating ingredients, collagen promoters, soluble collagen and self tanners.

12. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the self heat generation composition further comprises at least one cosmetically acceptable aesthetic component.

13. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the self heat generation composition further comprises at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient and/or at least one cosmetically acceptable vehicle or carrier.

14. The skin treatment method of claim 13, wherein the at least one cosmetically acceptable vehicle or carrier is selected from water and a cosmetically acceptable aqueous buffer having a pH of about 7.0 to about 7.4.

15. The skin treatment method of claim 14, wherein the water or aqueous buffer is purified and/or sterile.

16. The skin treatment method of claim 13, wherein the at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient is selected from the group consisting of surfactant/emulsifying agents, absorbents, antifoaming agents, binders, biological additives, chelating agents, denaturants, preservatives, solubilizing agents, solvents and thickening agents.

17. The skin treatment method of claim 1, further comprising applying another skin care agent before and/or after the application of the skin care agent and the self heat generation composition.

18. The skin treatment method of claim 17, wherein the other skin care agent is for facial, acne treatment, acne prevention or skin peel.

19. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the self heat generation composition enhances or potentiates the effect of the at least one skin care agent.

20. The skin treatment method of claim 1, wherein the self heat generation composition enhances the dermal absorption of the at least one skin care agent.