US Patent:
20110236503, Sep 29, 2011
Inventors:
Theodore A. Kalli - San Diego CA, US
Assignee:
COSMALABS INTERNATIONAL, LLC - San Diego CA
International Classification:
A61K 33/40
A61P 17/10
Abstract:
A composition and method for treating dermatological disorders (e.g., acne) is disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment, an antimicrobial composition includes a therapeutically effective amount of benzoyl peroxide and a therapeutically effective amount of hydrogen peroxide, where the combination of the benzoyl peroxide and hydrogen peroxide produces a synergistic effect, thereby enhancing the properties of both the benzoyl peroxide and hydrogen peroxide. In accordance with another embodiment, a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin includes from 1.0 to 10.0% by weight of benzoyl peroxide, and from 0.5 to 3.0% by weight of hydrogen peroxide, where the composition is substantially free of other therapeutic agents selected from the group consisting of anti-microbial agents, anti-bacterial agents, anti-viral agents, anti-fungal agents, and anti-inflammatory agents.