Abstract: A novel powder composition comprised of a skin irritation reducing agent comprising 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium hydroxide inner salt, scutellaria baicalensis extract, bisabolol, or mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method for treating prickly heat comprised of topically applying an effective amount of the powder to a desired area.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 30, 2002
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Attaya Nitikhunkasem, Alain V. Khaiat, John Hopkins