Composition and method for treating itching, burning and discomfort of the skin

Abstract

A topical composition for treating discomfort of the skin and mucous membranes comprising therapeutically effective amounts of Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf gel, Camellia sinensis leaf (green tea) extract, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), and hydrocortisone, formulated into a physical form selected from the group consisting of lotion, cream, emollient, ointment, spray, aerosol and gel. The Aloe barbadensis leaf gel and Hamamelis virginiana extract are both present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight. The Camellia sinensis leaf extract and tocopheryl acetate are both present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight. The hydrocortisone is present in an amount up to 1 percent by weight.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A topical composition for treating discomfort of the skin and mucous membranes comprising therapeutically effective amounts of  Aloe barbadensis  leaf gel,  Camellia sinensis  leaf extract,  Hamamelis virginiana  extract, tocopheryl acetate, and hydrocortisone, formulated into a physical form selected from the group consisting of lotion, cream, emollient, ointment, spray, aerosol and gel. 
     
     
         2 . The topical composition of  claim 1  wherein the  Aloe barbadensis  leaf gel is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight. 
     
     
         3 . The topical composition of  claim 1  wherein the  Hamamelis virginiana  extract is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight. 
     
     
         4 . The topical composition of  claim 1  wherein the  Camellia sinensis  leaf extract is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight. 
     
     
         5 . The topical composition of  claim 1  wherein the tocopheryl acetate is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight. 
     
     
         6 . The topical composition of  claim 1  wherein hydrocortisone is present in an amount up to 1 percent by weight. 
     
     
         7 . The topical composition of  claim 1  wherein the  Aloe barbadensis  leaf gel is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight, the  Hamamelis virginiana  extract is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight, the  Camellia sinensis  leaf extract is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight, the tocopheryl acetate is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight, and hydrocortisone is present in an amount up to 1 percent by weight. 
     
     
         8 . A pharmaceutical composition for treating discomfort of the skin comprising aloe leaf gel, green tea leaf extract, witch hazel extract, vitamin E, and hydrocortisone, formulated in the form of a topical cream, lotion, emollient, ointment, spray, aerosol or gel. 
     
     
         9 . The topical composition of  claim 8  wherein the aloe leaf gel is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight. 
     
     
         10 . The topical composition of  claim 8  wherein the witch hazel extract is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight. 
     
     
         11 . The topical composition of  claim 8  wherein the green tea leaf extract is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight. 
     
     
         12 . The topical composition of  claim 8  wherein the vitamin E is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight. 
     
     
         13 . The topical composition of  claim 8  wherein hydrocortisone is present in an amount up to 1 percent by weight. 
     
     
         14 . The topical composition of  claim 8  wherein the aloe leaf gel is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight, the witch hazel extract is present in an amount up to 50 percent by weight, the green tea leaf extract leaf extract is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight, the vitamin E is present in an amount up to 3 percent by weight, and hydrocortisone is present in an amount up to 1 percent by weight. 
     
     
         15 . A method for treating discomfort of the skin including the perianal and vaginal regions, the method comprising administering topically a pharmaceutical composition comprising aloe leaf gel, green tea leaf extract, witch hazel extract, vitamin E, and hydrocortisone, formulated in the form of a topical cream.