Topical compositions and methods
AssigneeMary Kay Inc.
InventorsGreg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
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A method of moisturizing skin or whitening skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of an Angelica acutiloba root extract to reduce tyrosinase activity in the skin to whiten the skin and to optionally reduce interleukin-6 (IL-6) activity in skin to reduce skin inflammation, and an effective amount of a Salicornia herbacea extract to increase expression of aquaporin 3 (AQP3) in the skin to moisturize the skin.
A topical skin composition capable of whitening skin or moisturizing skin, the composition comprising an effective amount of an Angelica acutiloba root extract to reduce tyrosinase activity in the skin to whiten the skin and to optionally reduce interleukin-6 (IL-6) activity in skin to reduce skin inflammation, and an effective amount of a Salicornia herbacea extract to increase expression of aquaporin 3 (AQP3) in the skin to moisturize the skin.
A topical skin composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Angelica acutiloba root, a Salicornia herbacea extract, niacinamide, and a cosmetic vehicle, wherein the composition is capable of conditioning skin or whitening skin or both.
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