Non-therapeutic use of copolymer of styrene monomer and carboxylic diacid with ethylenic unsaturation, as soothing agent, to treat and/or prevent discomfort skin reaction e.g. redness, itching, warm, burning sensations and tingling

摘要

Non-therapeutic use of copolymer of styrene monomer and carboxylic diacid with ethylenic unsaturation, as soothing agent, is claimed. Independent claims are included for: (1) a non-therapeutic use of a composition comprising the copolymer of styrene monomer and carboxylic diacid with ethylenic unsaturation and free of vitamin C or its derivative to treat and/or prevent discomfort skin reaction; (2) a composition for topical application on the skin, mucous membrane and/or scalp comprising the copolymer of styrene monomer and carboxylic diacid and at least the cosmetic or pharmaceutical compound causing irritation to the skin with exception of ascorbic acid and its derivative, in a medium; and (3) a cosmetic process for non-therapeutic care of the skin, hair and/or scalp, comprising applying the composition on the skin, hair and/or scalp.