Skin care formulations
Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.
1. A method of treating skin comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising:
(a) palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7;
(b) palmitoyl oligopeptide;
(c) adenosine; and
(b) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising:
(i) water;
(ii) glycerin;
(iii) butylene glycol;
(iv) disodium EDTA;
(v) phenoxyethanol;
(vi) triethanolamine;
(vii) hydroxyethylcellulose;
(viii) carbomer;
(ix) polysorbate 20;
(x) ascorbyl glucoside;
(xi) potassium sorbate; and
(xii) tocopherol,
wherein topical application of the composition to the skin treats the skin, and wherein the composition does not include a sunless tanner ingredient, and
wherein the composition is formulated as a gel comprising at least 85 wt. % water.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to facial skin.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composition evens skin tone.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the composition further comprises a skin lightening agent.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the composition is applied to hyperpigmented skin.
6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the composition is applied to an age spot, a skin discoloration, or a freckle.
7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composition moisturizes skin.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pH of the composition is about 6 to 9.