The present invention relates to a method for topical delivery of trace
metals for the modulation of certain metalloenzymes. The method of
topical delivery of the present invention comprises; (i) mixing of a
trace metal salt of a phosphorylated nitrogen heterocyclic base complexed
with a chelating agent [Figure l], and (ii) a carrier, and (iii) topical
application of said mixture. The modulation of metalloenzymes such as
Superoxide Dismutase, Elastase, Tyrosinase, Matrix metalloproteases, and
Ubiquitin-Proteasome pathway by the methods of the present invention is
useful for providing anti-inflammatory, skin whitening, wrinkles
reduction, skin aging control, cellular antioxidant, acne control, hair
growth modulation, and skin damage control benefits.