CGRP compositions and uses thereof
View Patent ↗Compositions comprising at least one ingredient that stimulates, enhances, or increases CGRP expression, and a physiologically- or cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. The ingredient may be a compound, natural ingredient, such as a plant or fungus, derivatives, analogs, mimetics, synthetics and the like that stimulates CGRP expression. The CGRP plant includes plants, plant materials, plant extracts, synthetics, or combinations thereof that stimulate CGRP expression. The disclosure is also directed to methods of using the CGRP compositions for decreasing, reducing, or inhibiting fine lines or wrinkled skin.
1. A method for reducing wrinkles and/or fine lines of an individual in need thereof comprising: topically applying a composition comprising an extract of Derris Scandens Benth , in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, to a wrinkle and/or fine line on said individual's skin for a time sufficient to reduce the severity of said wrinkle and/or fine line.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 0.1 weight % to about 10 weight % of said extract.