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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2002
Michele C. Duggan, Middletown, NY (US);
Lorraine M. Cowton, Cornwall, NY (US);
John Duffy, West Milford, NJ (US);
Michele C. Duggan, Middletown, NY (US);
Lorraine M. Cowton, Cornwall, NY (US);
John Duffy, West Milford, NJ (US);
Avon Products, Inc., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
There is provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, without the skin irritation typically associated with topical application of a retinoid. There is also provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of lips, particularly decreasing the number and/or depth of vertical lip lines. The composition has an effective amount of retinoxytrimethylsilane. Preferably, the composition is applied daily to skin and/or lips. The composition and method are particularly suitable for persons having sensitive skin.