Botanical formulations
View Patent ↗Disclosed is a method of treating hyperpigmentation in a subject in need thereof, comprising topically applying to hyperpigmented skin of a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising navy bean extract.
1. A method of treating hyperpigmentation in a subject in need thereof, comprising topically applying to hyperpigmented skin of a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising navy bean extract.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hyperpigmented skin is an age spot, discolored skin, or a freckle.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream or lotion.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied at least twice over a twenty-four hour period of time.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition includes 0.01 to 5% by weight of navy bean extract.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition includes 0.5 to 2% by weight of navy bean extract.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a UV absorption agent.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises water.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the composition further comprises an emulsifier.