Topical compositions for inhibiting matrix metalloproteases and providing antioxidative activities

A topical short-term and long-term anti-aging composition comprising:

• a soybean seed extract for inhibiting matrix metalloprotease in the skin;
• an acetyl hexapeptide-20 for inducing tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloprotease in the skin;
• and
• a natural extract for providing antioxidant activities to the skin.

A topical skin composition for providing short-term and long-term antioxidant and matrix metalloprotease inhibiting activities to the skin, comprising:

• from about 0.001% to about 1.0% by weight of a matrix metalloprotease inhibitor component;
• from about 0.01% to about 2.0% by weight of a tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteases inducing agent;
• and
• from about 1.0% to about 25% by weight of at least one natural extract.

A method for providing short-term and long-term antioxidant and matrix metalloprotease inhibiting activities to the skin, comprising the steps of:

• topically applying a composition comprising:
• a matrix metalloprotease inhibitor component;
• a tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteases inducing agent;
• and
• an antioxidant comprising at least one natural extract.

A method for providing short-term and long-term antioxidant and matrix metalloprotease inhibiting activities to the skin, comprising:

• topically applying a composition to the skin comprising:
• a soybean seed extract for inhibiting matrix metalloprotease in the skin,
• an acetyl hexapeptide-20 for inducing tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloprotease;
• and
• a natural extract for providing antioxidant activities to the skin.

A topical skin composition for providing short-term and long-term antioxidant and matrix metalloprotease inhibiting activities to the skin, comprising:

• a matrix metalloprotease inhibitor component derived from soybean seed extract;
• a tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteases inducing agent comprising acetyl hexapeptide-20;
• and
• a natural extract component comprising snow fungus extract, clove extract, and green tea leaf extract.

An effective short-term and long-term antioxidant and matrix metalloprotease inhibiting complex composition for incorporation into topical composition comprising:

• from about 0.05% to about 1.50% soybean seed extract;
• from about 0.50% to about 2.50% acetyl hexapeptide-20;
• from about 0.05% to about 1.50% snow fungus extract;
• from about 0.50% to about 3.00% clove extract;
• from about 0.50% to about 2.50% green tea leaf extract;
• from about 0.05% to about 1.50% cinnamon bark extract;
• from about 1.50% to about 3.00% apple fruit extract;
• and
• from about 0.05% to about 1.50% Chinese rhubarb extract.