Antioxidant compositions for the cleansing and conditioning of skin
View Patent ↗Antioxidant cosmetic skin care compositions formulated to combat conditions associated with free radical damage and oxidative stress are provided. The compositions contain effective amounts of one of several active agents, including an agent derived from one or more of the plant species: Lycium barbarum, Punica granatum, Vitis vinifera, Aspalathus linearis , and Camellia Sinensis as well as cosmetically acceptable carriers. These cosmetic compositions find use in improving the appearance of aged or damaged skin.
1. A cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin comprising a blend of extracts in the following amounts based upon weight % of the total dry weight of the composition:
0.01% to 20% by weight Lycium barbarum;
0.01% to 20% by weight Punica granatum;
0.01% to 20% by weight Vitis vinifera;
0.01% to 20% by weight Aspalathus linearis;
0.01% to 20% by weight of Camellia sinensis ; and
a cosmetically acceptable vehicle,
wherein the blend of extracts provides a protective effect against free radicals formed by exposure to ultraviolet light in human skin.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic composition further comprises an active agent derived from one or more members selected from the group consisting of: Vaccinium macrocarpon , Citrus grandis, Helianthus annuus , Radish root ferment filtrate, Fruit extract, Panax ginseng root, Rosa canina, Chondrus crispus , Algae extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Chamomilla Recutita flower extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, and Helianthus annuus.
3. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the Vitis vinifera extract is an extract derived from a seed of the Vitis vinifera plant.
4. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the Vitis vinifera extract comprises an oil derived from the seed of the Vitis vinifera plant.
5. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the Camellia Sinensis extract comprises one or more of white tea, green tea, black tea, and oolong.
6. The cosmetic composition according to claim 5 , wherein the Camellia Sinensis comprises at least green tea and black tea.
7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said cosmetically acceptable vehicle is an oil in water, or water in oil emulsion.
8. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said cosmetically acceptable carrier is a member selected from the group consisting of glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, water, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, and apricot oil.
9. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises a sunblock.
10. The composition of claim 1 , where the composition does not include one or more of a paraben, a preservative, a petro chemical, a synthetic dye, or a sulfate.
11. A method for providing protective effects against free radicals formed by exposure to ultraviolet light in human skin comprising topically administering to the skin of a subject in need thereof the cosmetic composition of claim 1 .