Cosmetic compositions having carnitine creatinate and methods for using

Abstract

There is a topical composition having carnitine creatinate and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. There is also provided a method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin. There is also provided a method for inhibiting the induced lipid synthesis in skin. There is also provided a method for inhibiting the formation of cellulite in skin.

1 . A topical composition, comprising: 
 carnitine creatinate; and    a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.    
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present in an amount effective to improve the aesthetic appearance of skin.  
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present in an amount effective to inhibit induced lipid synthesis in skin.  
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present in an amount effective to inhibit cellulite formation in skin.  
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.01 wt % to about 25 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.05 wt % to about 10 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         8 . A method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, comprising: topically applying to the skin a composition having a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and an effective amount of carnitine creatinate.  
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.01 wt % to about 25 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.05 wt % to about 10 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the vehicle has an adjuvant selected from the group consisting of one or more lower alcohols, fatty alcohols, fatty ethers, fatty esters, isododecane, polyols, glycols, liposomes, laminar lipid materials, water, and any combinations thereof.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the composition is in the form of a product selected from the group consisting of aerosol spray, cream, lotion, gel, foam, ointment, mask, mousse, patch, powder, pump spray, stick, tape, towelette, patch, and pomade.  
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising one or more optional ingredients selected from the group consisting of amino acids, anesthetics, anti-acne agents, anti-allergenics, antifungals, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-irritants, antioxidants, antiseptics, antivirals, chelating agents, colorants, hyperpigmenting agents, self-tanning agents, emollients, emulsifiers, exfoliants, film formers, fragrances, humectants, hypopigmenting agents, insect repellents, lubricants, moisturizers, pharmaceutical agents, peptides, vitamins and vitamin derivatives, photostabilizing agents, preservatives, retinoids, skin protectants, skin penetration enhancers, staining agents, sunscreens, stabilizers, surfactants, thickeners, viscosity and/or rheology modifiers, and any combinations thereof.  
     
     
         15 . A method for inhibiting the induced lipid synthesis in skin, comprising: topically applying to the skin a composition having a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and an effective amount of carnitine creatinate.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.01 wt % to about 25 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         17 . A method for inhibiting the formation of cellulite in skin, comprising: topically applying to the skin a composition having a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and an effective amount of carnitine creatinate.  
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the carnitine creatinate is present at about 0.01 wt % to about 25 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.