Patent ID: 9579274
Date: 2017-02-28
CPC Classifications: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Claim:
1. A method of stimulating collagen synthesis in a subject in need thereof comprising: forming an anhydrous skin care solution consisting of ascorbic acid and a hygroscopic compound, wherein said hygroscopic compound is selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sucrose, sorbitol, dextrose, and corn syrup by: heating the hygroscopic compound to a temperature greater than 40° C. and less than 50° C.; adding ascorbic acid to said hygroscopic compound while maintaining a temperature greater than 40° C. and less than 50° C. of a mixture of ascorbic acid and the hygroscopic compound; cooling the mixture to below 40° C., thereby forming the anhydrous skin care solution; adding at least one of: a silicone-based organic polymer, an alpha lipoic acid, a pantothenic acid, tocopherol, an ethanol, or a propylene glycol to the solution, thereby forming a skin care composition; and applying said skin care composition topically to an affected area of the subject.