COSMETIC AGENT Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: cosmetology. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to cosmetic agents containing biologically active natural substances, namely, to complexes of biologically active components from algae. Cosmetic agent comprises product produced from laminaria and at least one cosmetic supplement. Agent comprises biogel from laminaria japonica as product produced from laminaria. Foodstuff product "Lamidan" producing from laminaria japonica is used as biogel from laminaria japonica. Agent comprises 50% an aqueous solution of glycolic acid as a cosmetic supplement. Ratio of biogel from laminaria japonica and an aqueous solution of 50% glycolic acid can be = (1.5-15):1 (60-94 wt.-% of "Lamidan", 6-40 wt. -% of glycolic acid). Ratio of biogel from laminaria japonica and an aqueous solution of 50% glycolic acid can be = 2:1. Cosmetic agent exfoliates off cornea layer of thickened epidermis, enhances collagen production and reconstruction of elastic fibers, derma thickening, improves hydration and deep skin nutrition with trace elements. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness and valuable medicinal and cosmetic properties of agent. 6 cl, 5 ex