Composition containing a plant extract and process for producing same
A composition which includes a pulp extract from the fruit of Argania spinosa and at least one dermopharmaceutical or cosmetic auxiliary and/or additive is provided. A process for producing an extract from the fruit of Argania spinosa , and a triterpene fraction of an extract of the pulp of the fruit of Argania spinosa including lupeol, α-amyrine, β-amyrine, taraxasterol, and psi-taraxasterol are also provided.
1. A method of revitalizing skin, stimulating skin metabolism or protecting skin from UV-A and UV-B radiation, comprising applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising:
(a) an extract from the pulp of Argania spinosa fruit selected from the group consisting of
(i) a lipophilic supercritical CO 2 extract comprising triterpenes esterified with fatty acids and
(ii) an unsaponifiable triterpene fraction consisting essentially of lupeol, α-amyrine, β-amyrine, taraxasterol and psi-taraxasterol; and
(b) at least one dermopharmaceutical or cosmetic auxiliary and/or additive.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the total amount of extract present in the composition is 0.01-25% by weight, based on dry weight.
3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the total amount of extract present in the composition is 0.03-5% by weight, based on dry weight.
4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the total amount of extract present in the composition is 0.03-0.6% by weight, based on dry weight.
5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the total amount of auxiliaries and additives is 1-50% by weight.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said extract (a)(ii) comprises a fraction of a hexane extract.
7. A composition comprising
a lipophilic supercritical CO 2 extract from the pulp Argania spinosa fruit, the extract comprising triterpenes esterified with fatty acids
and
at least one dermopharmaceutical or cosmetic auxiliary and/or additive.
8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the total amount of extract present in the composition is 0.01-25% by weight, based on dry weight.
9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the total amount of extract present in the composition is 0.03-5% by weight, based on dry weight.
10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the total amount of extract present in the composition is 0.03-0.6% by weight, based on dry weight.
11. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the total amount of auxiliaries and additives is 1-50% by weight.
12. A lipophilic supercritical CO 2 extract from the pulp of Argania spinosa fruit comprising triterpenes esterified with fatty acids.