Cosmetic compositions
AssigneeMary Kay Inc.
InventorTiffany Florence
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Abstract
Disclosed is a composition and methods for its use capable of treating pruritus comprising a combination of one or more of an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Silybum marianum extract, glycerin, and a mixture comprising cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide/steric acid/Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols.
Claims33
A method for treating pruritus comprising topically applying a composition that includes an effective amount of an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Silybum marianum extract, glycerin, and a mixture comprising cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide/steric acid/Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols to skin in need thereof, wherein topical application of the composition treats pruritus.
A method for reducing the symptoms associated with pruritus comprising topically
- applying a composition that includes an effective amount of an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Silybum marianum extract, and a mixture comprising cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide/steric acid!Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols to skin in need thereof, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the symptoms associated with pruritus.
A method of treating pruritus comprising topically applying to pruritic skin a composition comprising:
- (a) an Echinacea purpurea extract and a Silybum marianum extract, wherein the combination of said extracts activates human cannabinoid receptor type 2 and inhibits fatty acid amide hydrolase activity in said pruritic skin;
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- (b) glycerin and a mixture comprising cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide/steric acid/Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, wherein the combination of glycerin and the mixture comprising cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide/steric acid/Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols moisturizes said pruritic skin.
A topical skin care composition comprising a dermatologically acceptable vehicle and a combination of the following ingredients:
- an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Silybum marianum extract, glycerin, and a mixture comprising cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide/steric acid/Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols.
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