Patent ID: 8852616
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method for stimulating a healing or regenerative property in the skin, scalp and/or hair, comprising: applying to the skin, hair and/or scalp in need of such treatment a topical cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a near infra-red (NIR) light-emitting material in a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable vehicle, wherein the NIR light-emitting material is continually activated upon exposure to ambient light, day light, UV-light or fluorescent light emitting light source; and wherein the NIR light-emitting material is selected from phosphors of MgSiO wherein the NIR light-emitting material is present in the composition in amounts sufficient to achieve at least one of stimulating the production of collagen, stimulating the production of elastin, reducing the size of pores in the skin, reducing the size and/or depth of wrinkles in the skin, reducing the appearance of cellulite, reducing inflammation in the skin, evening the skin tone, treating ache, reducing the appearance of acne scarring, stimulating the growth cycle of hair follicles, reducing dandruff-causing seborrhea inflammation, and stimulating fatty tissue reduction after activation of the NIR light-emitting material; and retaining the composition in contact with the skin, scalp and/or hair for a time sufficient to stimulate such healing or regenerative property in the skin, scalp and/or hair.