Patent ID: 6267973
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q,C07D,Y10S

Abstract:
A cosmetic composition containing: an amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the compounds of the formula Ia, or Ib ##STR6##physiologically acceptable salts thereof and stereoisomeric forms thereof effective to treat aged, dry or irritated skin or dry flaky scalp by hydrating the skin or scalp, together with a cosmetically acceptable carrier effective for said treatment;R.sup.1 being defined as follows:a) a hydrogen atom orb) (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl,R.sup.2 being defined as follows:a) a hydrogen atom,b) --COOH, ##STR7##in which R.sup.5 is1) a hydrogen atom,2) (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl,3) an amino acid radical,4) a dipeptide radical or5) a tripeptide radical,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another being defined as follows:a) a hydrogen atom orb) --OH, andn is the number 1, 2, or 3.