Cosmetic compositions and methods
AssigneeMary Kay Inc.
InventorsEdward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.
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A method of reducing melanogenesis in skin having a dark spot, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising an effective amount of a Daucus carota sativa root glycerol extract to reduce melanogenesis in the skin having the dark spot and an effective amount of manuka honey to reduce melanogenesis in the skin having the dark spot.
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