Topical cosmetic compositions
AssigneeMary Kay Inc.
InventorsMichelle Hines, Geetha Kalahasti, Tiffany Florence, David Gan
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Abstract
Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in skin cells by topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or both, or extracts thereof, to reduce TNF-α or VEGF production in skin cells.
Claims11
A method of treating inflamed skin by reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in skin cells, the method comprising topically applying to inflamed skin, a composition comprising 0.01 wt. % to 0.5 wt. % of an aqueous extract of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or a combination thereof to reduce TNF-α or VEGF production in skin cells to treat the inflamed skin, wherein the composition further comprises at least 50 wt. % water.
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