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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2006
Hanafi Tanojo, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Xinfan Huang, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Hanafi Tanojo, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Xinfan Huang, Menlo Park, CA (US);
GenePharm, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
Compositions, kits and methods are provided for restoring skin barrier function to skin exposed to environmental elements and/or in a pathological condition. In general, divalent cations such as calcium ions and/or magnesium ions are included in a physiologically acceptable medium. In some embodiments, divalent cations are balanced with monovalent cations such as sodium and potassium ions at appropriate ratios in order to maintain the homeostasis of skin barrier. The compositions, kits and methods can be used as cosmetics, cosmeceuticals or pharmaceuticals for improving skin condition, and preventing or treating dermatological diseases and skin disorders.