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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2001
Lei Zhang, San Diego, CA (US);
Gunter A. Hofmann, San Diego, CA (US);
Lei Zhang, San Diego, CA (US);
Gunter A. Hofmann, San Diego, CA (US);
Genetronics, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is based on the development of a method for cosmetic delivery of L-ascorbic acid-containing compositions to the layer of the skin wherein collagen formation takes place to enhance production of collagen and thereby combat some of the effects of aging and oxy-radical damage on skin. Sufficient electric pulses applied to a region of skin surface temporarily create new pathways through the lipid skin barrier, thereby delivering an L-ascorbic acid-containing composition through the lipid skin barrier and enhancing production of collagen in the region of the skin so treated. A handheld electrical pulser apparatus, optionally table-top adaptable, and methods of use for cosmetic treatment of degenerative skin conditions are provided by the invention.