Skin care formulations
Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.
1. A method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising:
(a) palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7; and
(b) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising:
(i) water;
(ii) glycerin;
(iii) butylene glycol;
(iv) propylene glycol; and
(v) a chelating agent,
wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to facial skin.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to a fine line or wrinkle.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a skin lightening agent.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the skin lightening agent is Lactobacillus ferment extract.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a foundation product.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pH of the composition is about 6 to 9.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising palmitoyl oligopeptide.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chelating agent is disodium EDTA.