Cosmetic compositions and methods of their use
Disclosed is a topical skin care formulation comprising water, kaolin, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, Helianthus annuus seed extract, and Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract.
1. A method for treating inflamed skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of:
water;
0.01-3% lactobacillus ferment;
0.001-1% Ferula foetida root extract:
0.001-1% Helianthus annuus seed extract;
0.001-1% Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract; and
0.1-3% niacinamide,
wherein the composition is not applied to dark spots on the skin, uneven skin tone, or hyperpigmented skin.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises:
50 to 95% by weight of water.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is formulated as a mask.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is formulated as an emulsion.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the skin has acne.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lactobacillus ferment, Helianthus annuus seed extract, and Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract are each aqueous extracts.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lactobacillus ferment, Helianthus annuus seed extract, and Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract are each alcohol extracts.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Helianthus annuus seed extract comprises Helianthus annuus seed oil.