Topical cosmetic compositions

1. A method of treating a person's skin, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising:

an extract of Opuntia ficus - indica;

water;

caprylic/capric triglyceride;

glycerin;

Butyrospermum parkii butter;

ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer;

butylene glycol;

ethylhexylglycerin;

tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate;

disodium EDTA;

sodium hydroxide;

caprylyl glycol; and

Helianthus annuus seed oil.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition moisturizes the skin.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the skin is dry skin.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises bergamot oil, rose oil, jasmine oil, ylang ylang oil, and sandalwood oil.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an aloe vera extract.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition brightens the skin.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition protects the skin from environmental damage.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the environmental damage is caused by pollution.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract of Opuntia ficus - indica is from Opuntia ficus - indica nopales.

10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an emulsion.

11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion.

12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract of Opuntia ficus - indica is from Opuntia ficus - indica tuna.

13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream.

14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition remains on the skin for 5 minutes to 20 minutes and is then rinsed off the skin.

15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the composition is a mask.

16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 0.0001 wt. % to 5 wt. % of the extract of Opuntia ficus - indica.

17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract of Opuntia ficus - indica is an aqueous extract of Opuntia ficus - indica.