Cosmetic compositions
Disclosed is a method of improving a condition or appearance of skin. The method can include applying to skin an effective amount of a topical skin composition comprising tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, and tocopherol or tocopherol acetate.
1. A method of brightening a person's skin or evening skin tone, the method comprising applying to the person's skin an effective amount of a topical skin composition comprising:
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract;
ascorbic acid;
tocopherol or tocopherol acetate;
glycerin;
dipotassium glycyrrhizate;
ferulic acid;
sodium hyaluronate;
pentylene glycol;
sorbic acid;
phenoxyethanol; and
ethylhexylglycerin,
wherein topical application of the composition to the person's skin brightens the skin or evens the person's skin tone.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the skin has age spots.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition reduces melanogenesis or tyrosinase activity in the skin.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the topical skin composition is applied to facial skin.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein, after topical application, the topical skin composition remains on the skin for at least 30 minutes.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the topical skin composition is applied one or more times daily for at least 4 weeks.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract is an aqueous extract from Phyllanthus emblica fruit.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the skin is photo damaged skin.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the skin has dark spots.