Preparation containing diol

Abstract

Disclosed is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising a) at least one polyol in a concentration of from 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, and b) at least one diol selected from 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, pentanediol, and hexanediol, in a concentration of from 0.1 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic or dermatological formulation, wherein the formulation comprises
 (a) one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol in a total concentration of from 0.1% to 20% by weight, based on a total weight of the formulation,   (b) 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and, optionally, one or both of pentanediol and hexanediol in a total concentration of from 1% to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol being present in a concentration of from 1% to 15% by weight, and   (c) at least one substance selected from antioxidants, alpha-lipoic acid, phytoene, D-biotin, coenzyme Q10, α-glucosylrutin, carnitine, carnosine, isoflavonoids, creatine, taurine, and β-alanine,   
       and wherein a ratio of (a) to (b) is from 5:1 to 1:1. 
     
     
         2 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein the formulation is present as an ointment, a cream, a milk, a lotion or a spray. 
     
     
         3 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein glycerol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol and 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol are present in a total concentration of at least 7.5% by weight. 
     
     
         4 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein (a) comprises glycerol. 
     
     
         5 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein (b) comprises pentanediol. 
     
     
         6 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein (b) comprises hexanediol. 
     
     
         7 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein (c) comprises at least one substance selected from alpha-lipoic acid, phytoene, D-biotin, coenzyme Q10, α-glucosylrutin, carnitine, carnosine, isoflavonoids, creatine, taurine, and β-alanine. 
     
     
         8 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein (b) is present in a total concentration of from 3% to 8% by weight. 
     
     
         9 . The formulation of  claim 8 , wherein (a) is present in a total concentration of from 1% to 15% by weight. 
     
     
         10 . The formulation of  claim 9 , wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) is from 2:1 to 1:1. 
     
     
         11 . The formulation of  claim 1 , wherein (a) comprises at least one of propylene glycol and butylene glycol. 
     
     
         12 . A cosmetic or dermatological formulation, wherein the formulation is present as an ointment, a cream, a milk, a lotion or a spray and comprises
 (a) one or both of propylene glycol and butylene glycol and, optionally, glycerol in a total concentration of from 0.1% to 20% by weight, based on a total weight of the formulation, and   (b) 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and, optionally, one or both of pentanediol and hexanediol in a total concentration of from 1 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol being present in a concentration of from 1% to 15% by weight,   
       and wherein a ratio of (a) to (b) is from 1:3 to 3:1. 
     
     
         13 . The formulation of  claim 12 , wherein the formulation is present as an ointment, a cream, a milk, a lotion or a spray. 
     
     
         14 . The formulation of  claim 13 , wherein glycerol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol and 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol are present in a total concentration of at least 7.5% by weight. 
     
     
         15 . The formulation of  claim 13 , wherein (b) is present in a total concentration of from 3% to 8% by weight. 
     
     
         16 . The formulation of  claim 12 , wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) is from 2:1 to 1:1. 
     
     
         17 . A cosmetic or dermatological formulation, wherein the formulation comprises
 (a) one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol in a total concentration of from 0.1% to 20% by weight, based on a total weight of the formulation, and   (b) 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and one or both of pentanediol and hexanediol in a total concentration of from 1% to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol being present in a concentration of from 1% to 15% by weight,   
       and wherein a ratio of (a) to (b) is from 1:3 to 3:1. 
     
     
         18 . The formulation of  claim 17 , wherein the formulation is present as an ointment, a cream, a milk, a lotion or a spray. 
     
     
         19 . The formulation of  claim 18 , wherein (b) is present in a total concentration of from 3% to 8% by weight. 
     
     
         20 . The formulation of  claim 19 , wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) is from 2:1 to 1:1.