Abstract: A composition of matter and method for treating compromised skin is disclosed, providing improved skin barrier repair and maintenance properties. The composition of matter comprises at least one lipid selected from a group consisting of lipids defined by a predetermined lipid profile and at least one skin nutrient selected from a group consisting of nutrients defined by a predetermined nutrient profile, but is substantially free of petrolatum. This composition of matter produced a surprising improvement when applied to cracked skin of, e.g., diabetes mellitus patients or other individuals with dry or damaged skin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 17, 2017
Date of Patent:
September 29, 2020
Assignee:
SKININTEGRA, INC.
Inventors:
Erika Tazberik, Christopher M. Marrs, I-Ting Wu
Abstract: A composition of matter and method for treating compromised skin is disclosed, providing improved skin barrier repair and maintenance properties. The composition of matter comprises at least one lipid selected from a group consisting of lipids defined by a predetermined lipid profile and at least one skin nutrient selected from a group consisting of nutrients defined by a predetermined nutrient profile, but is substantially free of petrolatum. This composition of matter produced a surprising improvement when applied to cracked skin of, e.g., diabetes mellitus patients or other individuals with dry or damaged skin.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 17, 2017
Publication date:
May 24, 2018
Applicant:
Skinintegra, Inc.
Inventors:
Erika Tazberik, Christopher M. Marrs, I-Ting Wu