Compositions and methods for treating skin conditions in mammals

Abstract

A topical composition for treating skin diseases is provided. The composition comprises calendula, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, grape seed oil, and Aloe Vera. In some embodiment, the composition may also include beeswax, vegetable oil, vitamin E, rosemary oil, or shea butter or combinations thereof to further enhance its beneficial effects.

1 . A topical composition for treating skin diseases comprising about 45% to about 65% weight per volume of  calendula  oil, about 8% to about 30% weight per volume of Vegetable Oil, about 1% to about 5% weight per volume of vitamin E, and about 1% to about 8% weight per volume of  Aloe Vera.    
   
   
       2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the  calendula  oil in the composition ranges between about 50% and about 55% weight per volume and the concentration of the vegetable oil in the composition ranges between about 15% and about 25% weight per volume. 
   
   
       3 . The composition of  claim 1  prepared as a salve comprising about 5% and about 15% weight per volume of bees wax. 
   
   
       4 . The composition of  claim 1 , further comprising bees wax, shea butter, grapeseed oil,  eucalyptus  oil, tea tree oil and rosemary oil. 
   
   
       5 . The composition of  claim 2 , further comprising bees wax, shea butter, grapeseed oil,  eucalyptus  oil, tea tree oil and rosemary oil. 
   
   
       6 . The composition of  claim 3 , further comprising shea butter, grapeseed oil,  eucalyptus  oil, tea tree oil and rosemary oil. 
   
   
       7 . The composition of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one secondary active agent selected from the group consisting of vitamins, herbs, antimicrobial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, non-steroidal cosmetic soothing agents, skin lightening agents, anti-wrinkle agents, anti-itching agents, antioxidants, fragrances, conditioners, and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       8 . A topical salve for treating skin diseases consisting of about 45% to about 65% weight per volume of calendula oil, about 8% to about 30% weight per volume of Vegetable Oil, about 1% to about 5% weight per volume of vitamin E, about 1% to about 8% weight per volume of  Aloe Vera,  about 0% to about 20% weight per volume of bees wax, about 0% to about 10% weight per volume of Shea butter, about 0% to about 5% weight per volume of Grapeseed Oil, about 0% to about 5% weight per volume of  Eucalyptus  Oil, about 0% to about 5% weight per volume of Tea tree oil, and about 0% to about 5% weight per volume of Rosemary Oil. 
   
   
       9 . The composition of  claim 8 , wherein the concentration of the  calendula oil  in the composition ranges between about 50% and about 55% weight per volume and the concentration of the vegetable oil in the composition ranges between about 15% and about 25% weight per volume. 
   
   
       10 . The composition of  claim 8 , wherein the concentration of the bees wax in the composition ranges between about 5% and about 15% weight per volume.