Use of alisma orientale in cosmetics and compositions thereof
AssigneeAvon Products, Inc.
InventorsHelen Wang, Michelle Hines
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Abstract
The present invention describes compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating excess accumulation or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, or conditions related to excess accumulation, production, or excretion of sebum, such as acne, an oily complexion, oily hair or scalp, or undesirable body odor, by topically applying compositions comprising Alisma orientate constituents, or extracts therefrom.
Claims39
A topical composition comprising:
- (a) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically effective amount of at least one plant extract sufficient to reduce a condition selected from the group consisting of:
- excess sebum production;
- excess subcutaneous fat;
- upregulation of PPAR receptors;
- upregulation of stearoyl CoA desaturase;
- and upregulation of adiponecting production, and/or any combinations thereof;
- and
- (b) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically acceptable vehicle.
A topical composition comprising:
- (a) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically effective amount of Alisma orientale extract sufficient to reduce the subcutaneous fat production;
- and
- (b) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically acceptable vehicle.
The composition of 10, wherein the plant extract reduces a condition selected from the group consisting of:
- excess sebum production;
- excess subcutaneous fat;
- upregulation of PPAR receptors;
- upregulation of stearoyl CoA desaturase;
- and upregulation of adiponecting production, and/or any combinations thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.