Compositions of Melicope Elleryana
AssigneeAvon Products, Inc.
InventorsJohn W. Lyga, Thomas J. Maniscalco
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Abstract
Compositions comprising extracts from the Melicope elleryana plant are disclosed. In some embodiments, the extracts low odor extracts suitable for use in topical cosmetic formulations.
Claims20
A cosmetic formulation for improving the aesthetic appearance of human skin comprising a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and an effective amount of a low odor extract of Melicope elleryana, wherein said extract has been processed to remove one or more volatile constituents.
A cosmetic formulation for improving the aesthetic appearance of human skin comprising a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and an effective amount of an extract of Melicope elleryana, wherein said extract has been obtained by extraction of the Melicope elleryana plant, or any portion thereof, with a solvent comprising a polar solvent.
A cosmetic formulation for improving the aesthetic appearance of human skin comprising a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and an effective amount of an extract of Melicope elleryana, wherein said extract has been obtained by extraction of the Melicope elleryana plant, or any portion thereof, with a solvent comprising a nonpolar solvent.
A cosmetic formulation for improving the aesthetic appearance of human skin comprising a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and an effective amount of an extract of Melicope elleryana, wherein said extract has been obtained by extraction of the Melicope elleryana plant, or any portion thereof, with liquid CO2 or supercritical CO2.
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