Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Disclosed are methods of treating skin with topical skin compositions comprising at least one plant extract.
1. A method of treating a fine line or wrinkle on skin, the method comprising topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Kunzea ericoides leaf to stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin and treat the fine line or wrinkle.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from 0.01% to 20% by weight of the extract.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a lotion or cream.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a gel or serum.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an emulsion.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a moisturizing agent or a humectant.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises at least 40% by weight of water.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition does not include an oil extract from Kunzea ericoides leaf.