NATURAL SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OXIDATIVE STRESS AND RESTORING SKIN HEALTH
The present disclosure is directed to a composition intended for application onto human skin suffering from oxidative stress, the composition comprising: (1) a mixture of at least: (a) a leaf extract of Aristotelia chilensis ; (b) a leaf extract of Buddleja globosa ; (c) a leaf extract of Ugni molinae ; (d) optionally, a bark/seed extract of Entada phaseoloides ; (e) optionally, a blend of Pfaffia paniculata, Ptychopetalum olacoides , and Lilium candidum extracts; and (f) at least one humectant; (2) an emulsifier; and (3) a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein (a)-(f) are employed in amounts sufficient to synergistically neutralize existing free radicals present in the skin, while proactively priming the skin in order to enhance its ability to protect itself against free radical aggression, thereby helping to enhance its health and appearance, and wherein the composition is natural and free of a skin sensitizing-effective amount of an essential oil.
1 . A composition intended for application onto human skin suffering from oxidative stress, the composition comprising: (1) a mixture of at least: (a) a leaf extract of Aristotelia chilensis; (b) a leaf extract of Buddleja globosa ; (c) a leaf extract of Ugni molinae ; (d) optionally, a bark/seed extract of Entada phaseoloides ; (e) optionally, a blend of Pfaffia paniculata, Ptychopetalum olacoides , and Lilium candidum extracts; and (f) at least one humectant; (2) an emulsifier; and (3) a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein (a)-(f) are employed in amounts sufficient to neutralize existing free radicals present in the skin, while proactively priming the skin in order to enhance its ability to defend itself against future free radical aggression, thereby improving its health and appearance, and wherein the composition is natural and free of a skin sensitizing-effective amount of an essential oil.
2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (b) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (c) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (d) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; (e) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 8.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
3 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (b) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (c) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (d) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 6.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
4 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (b) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (c) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (e) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 6.0% by weight (insert broadest range), all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
5 . The composition of claim 1 , further comprising Peumus boldus leaf extract employed in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
6 . A composition intended for application onto human skin suffering from oxidative stress, the composition comprising: (1) a preservative system comprising: (a) from about 1 to about 5% by weight of a Lactobacillus ferment; (b) from about 1 to about 5% by weight, of a Lactobacillus and Cocos mucifera fruit extract; (c) up to about 0.5% by weight of salicylic acid; and (d) from about 0.1 to about 0.5% by weight of at least one salt of a weak acid; and (e) from about 1 to about 10% by weight of a petroleum-free 1,3-propanediol; (2) a mixture of at least: (f) a leaf extract of Aristotelia chilensis ; (g) a leaf extract of Buddleja globosa ; (h) a leaf extract of Ugni molinae ; (i) optionally, a bark/seed extract of Entada phaseoloides ; (j) optionally, a blend of Pfaffia paniculata, Ptychopetalum olacoides , and Lilium candidum extracts; and (k) at least one humectant, wherein (f)-(k) are employed in amounts sufficient to neutralize existing free radicals present in the skin, while proactively priming the skin in order to enhance its ability to defend itself against future free radical aggression; (3) an emulsifier; and (4) a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition is natural, free of a skin sensitizing-effective amount of an essential oil, and has a pH ranging from about 4.5 to about 5.5.
7 . The composition of claim 6 , wherein (a) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 4% by weight; (b) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 4% by weight; (c) is employed in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 0.45% by weight; and (d) is employed in an amount of from about 0.2 to about 0.4% by weight; and (e) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 8% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
8 . The composition of claim 6 , wherein (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (g) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (h) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (i) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; (j) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (k) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 6.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
9 . The composition of claim 6 , wherein (f) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 5% by weight; (g) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 2% by weight; (h) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 2% by weight; (i) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 3% by weight; (j) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 3% by weight; and (k) is employed in an amount of from about 1.5 to about 4.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
10 . The composition of claim 6 , wherein (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (g) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (h) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (i) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (k) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 8.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
11 . The composition of claim 6 , wherein (f) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 5% by weight; (g) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 2% by weight; (h) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 2% by weight; (i) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 3% by weight; and (k) is employed in an amount of from about 2.0 to about 6.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
12 . The composition of claim 6 , wherein (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (g) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (h) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (j) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (k) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 8.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
13 . The composition of claim 10 , wherein (f) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 5% by weight; (g) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 2% by weight; (h) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 2% by weight; (j) is employed in an amount of from about 2 to about 3% by weight; and (k) is employed in an amount of from about 2.0 to about 6.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
14 . The composition of claim 6 , having a pH ranging from about 4.8 to about 5.3.
15 . The composition of claim 6 , further comprising Peumus boldus leaf extract employed in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
16 . A method of simultaneously treating skin suffering from oxidative stress and proactively priming the skin in order to enhance its ability to defend itself against future free radical aggression by applying onto the skin a composition comprising: (1) a mixture of at least: (a) a leaf extract of Aristotelia chilensis ; (b) a leaf extract of Buddleja globosa ; (c) a leaf extract of Ugni molinae ; (d) optionally, a bark/seed extract of Entada phaseoloides ; (e) optionally, a blend of Pfaffia paniculata, Ptychopetalum olacoides , and Lilium candidum extracts; and (f) at least one humectant; (2) an emulsifier; and (3) a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein (a)-(f) are employed in amounts sufficient to neutralize existing free radicals present in the skin, while proactively priming the skin in order to enhance its ability to defend itself against future free radical aggression, thereby improving its health and appearance, and wherein the composition is natural and free of a skin sensitizing-effective amount of an essential oil.
17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein (a) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (b) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (c) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (d) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; (e) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 8.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
18 . The method of claim 16 , wherein (a) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (b) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (c) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (d) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 6.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
19 . The method of claim 16 , wherein (a) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 10% by weight; (b) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (c) is employed in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight; (e) is employed in an amount of from about 1 to about 5% by weight; and (f) is employed in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 8.0% by weight, all weights based on the total weight of the composition.
20 . The method of claim 16 , further comprising Peumus boldus leaf extract employed in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.