N-DODECYL-B-IMINODIPROPIONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT, ANAGRADE?;sodium N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-beta-alaninate;SODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE;.beta.-A…

N-DODECYL-B-IMINODIPROPIONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT, ANAGRADE?;sodium N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-beta-alaninate;SODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE;.beta.-Alanine, N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-, monosodium salt;n-(2-carboxyethyl)-n-dodecyl-beta-alanin monosodium salt;n-(2-carboxyethyl)-n-dodecyl-beta-alaninmonosodium salt;N-Lauryl-.beta.-iminodipropionic acid, sodium salt;N-Lauryl-.beta.-iminodipropionic acid,sodium salt

The present invention is an occlusive or semi-occlusive barrier moisturizing lotion useful for treating pathologies of the skin. The lotion is composed of an oil-in-water emulsion that includes water, one or more emollients, at least one polyhydric alcohol, a barrier polymer, and a therapeutical agent, preferably a dermatological agent such as a steroid. When the lotion is applied to the skin and dries, a polymeric film forms on the surface of the lotion to retain the therapeutic agent in contact with the surface of the skin. The emollient system of the lotion provides a moisturizing and soothing effect on the skin, and the occlusive/semi-occlusive nature of the lotion causes hydration of the skin to facilitate and enhance penetration of the drug into the skin.