Topical compositions containing lotus for skin treatment
AssigneeClientele Beauty, Inc.
InventorsPatricia A. Riley, Thomas Babcock
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Abstract
Compositions for the treatment of the skin are provided that contain an extract from plants of the genus Nelumbo. These may include the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), the Yellow Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), and the Blue Lotus (Nelumbo caerula). The extract may be from the seed of the plant. The extract is combined with other ingredients to form a suitable formulation for application to the skin. The composition may include other desirable ingredients such as moisturizers and sun screens as well. The composition may be applied to other portions of the integument as well, including the hair and the nails for enhancing the appearance thereof.
Claims14
A topical composition for application to the skin, said topical composition comprising:
- a) an extract of the seed of plant material selected from the group consisting of the Yellow Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), the Blue Lotus (Nelumbo caerulea) and the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera);
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- b) a compatible vehicle for topical application.
A topical composition for application to the integument to enhance the appearance thereof, said topical composition comprising:
- a) an extract of the seed of plant material selected from the group consisting of the Yellow Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), the Blue Lotus (Nelumbo caerulea), and the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera);
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- b) a compatible vehicle for topical application.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.