Cosmetic compositions and methods for inhibiting melanin synthesis
A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application, for example, is provided. In some examples, the cosmetic composition may include batyl alcohol, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, hexyldecanol, and bisabolol. A method of reducing the synthesis of melanin by using the cosmetic compositions is also disclosed herein.
1. A cosmetic composition comprising:
a. N-undecylenoyl-L-phenylalanine;
b. hexyldecanol;
c. bisabolol; and
d. batyl alcohol.
2. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a vitamin B compound.
3. The cosmetic composition of claim 2 , wherein the vitamin B compound comprises niacinamide.
4. The cosmetic composition of claim 3 , wherein the niacinamide has a concentration of less than about 11%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
5. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the hexyldecanol has a concentration of from about 0.01% to about 8%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
6. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the hexyldecanol has a concentration of from about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
7. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the batyl alcohol has a concentration of from about 0.03% to about 5%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
8. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the batyl alcohol has a concentration of from about 0.03% to about 2%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
9. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the bisabolol has a concentration of from about 0.003% to about 2%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
10. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the N-undecylenoyl-L-phenylalanine has a concentration of from 0.01% to about 2%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
11. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition further comprises a UV active.
12. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition further comprises glycerin.
13. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of hydroxycinnamic acid, inositol, licorice extract, glycyrrhetinic acid, glabridin, vitamin E succinate, salicylic acid, Laminaria Saccharina extract, Ficus Bengalensis extract, N-acetyl glucosamine, and combinations thereof.
14. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition is provided in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, an oil-in-water emulsion, or a water-in-silicone emulsion.
15. A method of reducing melanin synthesis, the method comprising:
a. identifying a target portion of keratinous tissue in need of melanin reduction; and
b. topically applying to the target portion of the keratinous tissue an effective amount of a cosmetic composition comprising:
i. N-undecylenoyl-L-phenylalanine;
ii. hexyldecanol;
iii. bisabolol; and
iv. batyl alcohol.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the composition further comprises niacinamide.
17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the hexyldecanol has a concentration of from about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the batyl alcohol has a concentration of from about 0.03% to about 5%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
19. The method of claim 15 , wherein the bisabolol has a concentration of from about 0.003% to about 2%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.
20. The method of claim 15 , wherein the N-undecylenoyl-L-phenylalanine has a concentration of from 0.01% to about 2%, by weight of the cosmetic composition.