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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2000
Mukhtar Siddiqui, San Ramon, CA (US);
Rita W. Ayer, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Yoshi Kawasaki, San Francisco, CA (US);
Shaklee Corporation, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Abstract
A method of reducing sebum on the surface of skin is provided. The method includes applying topically to the skin a composition comprising an alcohol, pyridoxine hydrochloride or a salt or derivative thereof, and a zinc salt, wherein the composition is applied to the surface of the skin in an amount sufficient to reduce sebum. A topical composition for reducing sebum on the surface of the skin, comprising an alcohol, pyridoxine hydrochloride or a salt or derivative thereof, and a zinc salt in an amount sufficient to reduce the amount of sebum on the surface of the skin is also described.