Cosmetic composition
A method for topically treating skin is disclosed. The method can include applying to skin a composition that includes tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Morus alba fruit extract, Acmella oleracea extract, and retinol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.
1. A method for topically treating skin, the method comprising applying to skin a composition comprising:
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate;
Acmella oleracea extract; and
retinol,
wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises:
0.0001 wt. % to 5 wt. % tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate;
0.0001 wt. % to 5 wt. % Acmella oleracea extract; and
0.1 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % retinol.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:
Acmella oleracea extract is a hydroethanolic flower, leaf, or stem extract or is an extract of dried flower, stem, or leaf.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an emulsion.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a gel.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a serum.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an aqueous solution or an aqueous-alcoholic solution.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to a fine line or wrinkle on the skin, and wherein application of the composition reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to reddened or erythemic skin, and wherein application of the composition reduces the appearance of the reddened or erythemic skin.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to skin having uneven skin tone, and wherein the composition reduces the appearance of the uneven skin tone.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein topical application of the composition to the skin increases skin firmness.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein topical application of the composition to the skin increases collagen expression in the skin.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein topical application of the composition to the skin reduces matrix metalloproteinase 1, 3, or 9 activity in the skin.