Use of natural plant extracts in cosmetic compositions
AssigneeAvon Products, Inc.
InventorsMichelle Hines, Michele Duggan, Ralph Binetti
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Abstract
The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Rhinacanthus nasutus, Humulus scandens, Sesbania grandiflora, Amorphophallus campanulatu, Pouzolzia pentandra, and Piper betel, and any combinations thereof . The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.
Claims25
A topical composition comprising:
- a cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one plant extract sufficient to stimulate lipid production, adiponectin production, adipocyte differentiation, PPAR-gamma induction, and/or any combinations thereof;
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- a cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
A topical composition comprising:
- at least one plant extract in an amount cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically effective to stimulate the production of subcutaneous fat;
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- a cosmetically, dermatologically, or
- pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
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