Compositions comprising a sapogenin and a xanthine and methods of using the same
AssigneeL'oreal
InventorElisabeth Picard-Lesboueyries
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Abstract
Compositions which comprise, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one sapogenin or a derivative or natural extract containing the same, and at least one xanthine base are useful, in particular, for preventing or combating cellulite and/or for refining the figure or the contours of the face. Preferably, the composition comprises diosgenin or an extract of wild yam, combined with caffeine.
Claims20
A composition which comprises, in a physiologically acceptable medium:
- (A) at least one sapogenin selected from the group consisting of diosgenin, hecogenin, a sapogenin derivative, a natural extract containing a sapogenin, and mixtures thereof;
- and
- (B) at least one xanthine base or a plant extract containing the same.
A method for preventing and/or combating cellulite, said method comprising apply to the skin, of a subject in need thereof, an effective amount of a composition which comprises, in a physiologically acceptable medium:
- (A) at least one sapogenin, sapogenin derivative, or natural extract containing a sapogenin;
- and
- (B) at least one xanthine base or a plant extract containing the same.
A method for refining the figure or the contours of the face, said method comprising apply to the skin of the figure or the skin of the face, of a subject in need thereof, an effective amount of a composition which comprises, in a physiologically acceptable medium:
- (A) at least one sapogenin, sapogenin derivative, or natural extract containing a sapogenin;
- and
- (B) at least one xanthine base or a plant extract containing the same.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.