Topical skin care formulations comprising botanical extracts
Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising an aqueous extract from a part of Nymphaea gigantea , wherein said part consists of the flower of Nymphaea gigantea , an aqueous extract from a part of Plumeria alba , wherein said part consists of the flower of Plumeria alba , and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
1. A method of treating skin by reducing elastin, reducing TNF-α, and/or inhibiting MMP-1 in skin of a subject in need thereof comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a topical skin composition comprising:
an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Nymphaea gigantea flower;
an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Tristaniopsis laurina leaf;
an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Eucalyptus coolabah leaf; and
a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 0.01% to 20% by weight of said Nymphaea gigantea flower extract, 0.01% to 20% by weight of said Tristaniopsis laurina leaf extract, and 0.01% to 20% by weight of said Eucalyptus coolabah leaf extract.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composition comprises at least 2% by weight of a combination of said Nymphaea gigantea flower extract, said Tristaniopsis laurina leaf extract, and said Eucalyptus coolabah leaf extract.
4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composition further comprises a moisturizing agent or a humectant.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the composition comprises at least 50% by weight of water.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the Nymphaea gigantea flower extract, the Tristaniopsis laurina leaf extract, and the Eucalyptus coolabah leaf extract further comprise butylene glycol.
7. The method of 6 , wherein the composition is a lotion, cream, gel, serum, or emulsion.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cosmetic product, and wherein the cosmetic product is a cleanser, a toner, a moisturizer, or a mask.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprises water, glycerin, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, and potassium sorbate.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to fine lines or wrinkles.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to erythemic, sensitive, or inflamed skin.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to dry, flaky, or itchy skin.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprises water, dimethicone, triethanolamine, and betaine.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprises water, glycerin, pentylene glycol, and capryl glycol.
15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprises water, glycerin, capryl glycol, and petrolatum.
16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprises water, xanthan gum, pentylene glycol, and capryl glycol.
17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprises water, citric acid, sodium cocoamphodiacetate, and sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
18. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method treats skin by reducing elastin, reducing TNF-α, and inhibiting MMP-1.