Botanical formulations
Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of Arctium lappa root extract and Epilobium angustifolium extract to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF-α in the skin.
1. A method for treating skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of:
(a) Arctium lappa root extract;
(b) Epilobium angustifolium extract;
(c) water;
(d) butylene glycol or propylene glycol or a combination thereof; and
(e) glycerin,
to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF-α in the skin.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to inflamed skin.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to a comedone, a papule, a pustule, or a nodulocystic lesion on the skin.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to a fine line or wrinkle.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream or a lotion.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an emulsion.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion.
8. A method for treating skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of:
(a) Arctium lappa root extract;
(b) Epilobium angustifolium extract;
c) Ginkgo biloba extract;
(d) cucumber extract; and
(e) panthenol,
to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF-α in the skin.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises:
retinol;
dipotassium glycyrrhizate;
hydrogenated lecithin;
disodium EDTA; and
phenoxyethanol.