Methods of Moisturizing the Skin and Killing Microorganisms Thereon

Abstract

Methods of using absorption enhancer as a component of skin care compositions for moisturizing and protecting the skin. Antimicrobial skin care compositions for cleansing and moisturizing the skin, comprising an absorption enhancer, an antimicrobial function enhancer and bound lipid removals, humectants, emollients and extracts of botanical herbs. Methods for preparing skin care compositions comprising an absorption enhancer.

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       33 . A method for moisturizing the skin and killing microorganisms thereon, said method comprising:
 applying to and leaving on healthy skin a moisturizing composition in the form of an effective antimicrobial lotion comprising:   (a) an amount of triclosan effective to kill microorganisms present on the skin; and   (b) a physiologically and cosmetically acceptable lotion base formulated to be applied to an left on healthy skin;   to moisturize said healthy skin and kill microorganisms thereon.   
   
   
       34 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion is free of petroleum-based ingredients. 
   
   
       35 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion comprises a preservative. 
   
   
       36 . The method according to  claim 35 , wherein said preservative is chosen from methyl paraben and propyl paraben. 
   
   
       37 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion comprises a vitamin or vitamin derivative. 
   
   
       38 . The antimicrobial lotion according to  claim 37 , wherein said vitamin or vitamin derivative is panthenol. 
   
   
       39 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion comprises a scent. 
   
   
       40 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion comprises a sunblock. 
   
   
       41 . The method according to  claim 40 , wherein said sunblock is octyl palmitate. 
   
   
       42 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion is free of volatile alcohol. 
   
   
       43 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion is water-based. 
   
   
       44 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said lotion comprises an emollient. 
   
   
       45 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein the effective amount of free triclosan is in the range of approximately 0.1 to 1.0 wt. %. 
   
   
       46 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein the composition is free of animal by-products. 
   
   
       47 . A method for protecting the integrity of skin and killing microorganisms thereon, said method comprising:
 applying to and leaving on healthy skin a moisturizing composition in the form of an effective antimicrobial lotion comprising:   (a) an amount of triclosan effective to kill microorganisms present on the skin; and   (b) a physiologically and cosmetically acceptable lotion base formulated to be applied to an left on healthy skin;   to protect the integrity of skin and kill microorganisms thereon.   
   
   
       48 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein the lotion is free of petroleum-based ingredients. 
   
   
       49 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein lotion comprises a preservative. 
   
   
       50 . The method according to  claim 49 , wherein said preservative is chosen from methyl paraben and propyl paraben. 
   
   
       51 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein said lotion comprises a vitamin or vitamin derivative. 
   
   
       52 . The method according to  claim 51 , wherein said vitamin or vitamin derivative is panthenol. 
   
   
       53 . The amethod according to  claim 47 , wherein said lotion comprises a scent. 
   
   
       54 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein said lotion comprises a sunblock. 
   
   
       55 . The method according to  claim 54 , wherein said sunblock is octyl palmitate. 
   
   
       56 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein said lotion is free of volatile alcohol. 
   
   
       57 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein said lotion is water-based. 
   
   
       58 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein said lotion comprises an emollient. 
   
   
       59 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein the effective amount of free triclosan is in the range of approximately 0.1 to 1.0 wt. %. 
   
   
       60 . The method according to  claim 47 , wherein the composition is free of animal by-products.