Stable cleanser compositions containing sulfur

Abstract

The present invention is a composition, preferably a cleanser, comprising sulfur, sodium sulfacetamide and at least one emulsifier with a low HLB number. These compositions are stable and may include moisturizers and humectants. Use of these compositions include treatments for acne rosacea, acne vulgaris and other skin disorders.

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       29 . A method of treating acne rosacea comprising applying to skin a composition comprising sulfur, a sulfur-containing ingredient, and at least one emulsifier which has a low HLB number, and at least one emulsifier which has a high HLB number, wherein the combined HLB number of all emulsifiers is no greater than about 8.  
   
   
       30 . A method of preventing acne rosacea comprising applying to skin a composition comprising sulfur, a sulfur-containing ingredient, and at least one emulsifier which has a low HLB number, and at least one emulsifier which has a high HLB number, wherein the combined HLB number of all emulsifiers is no greater than about 8.  
   
   
       31 . A method of treating acne rosacea comprising applying to skin a composition comprising sulfur, a sulfur-containing ingredient, and at least one emulsifier which has a low HLB number and at least one humectant.  
   
   
       32 . A method of preventing acne rosacea comprising applying to skin a composition comprising sulfur, a sulfur-containing ingredient, and at least one emulsifier which has a low HLB number and at least one humectant.  
   
   
       33 . A method of treating acne rosacea comprising applying to skin a composition comprising sulfur, a sulfur-containing ingredient, and at least one emulsifier which has a low HLB number and one or more moisturizers.  
   
   
       34 . A method of preventing acne rosacea comprising applying to skin a composition comprising sulfur, a sulfur-containing ingredient, and at least one emulsifier which has a low HLB number and one or more moisturizers.