Use of natural plant extracts in cosmetic compositions
AssigneeAvon Products, Inc.
InventorsMichelle D. Hines, Michele C. Duggan, Ralph R. Binetti
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Abstract
The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Rhinacanthus nasutus, Humulus scandens, Sesbania grandiflora, Amorphophallus campanulatu, Pouzolzia pentandra, and Piper betel, and any combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.
Claims9
A method for treating loss of subcutaneous fat, comprising topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one plant extract sufficient to stimulate lipid production, adiponectin production, adipocyte differentiation, PPAR-gamma induction, and/or any combinations thereof in an amount effective to ameliorate and/or reduce loss of subcutaneous fat, wherein said at least one plant extract is obtained from Humulus scandens, Amorphophallus campanulatu, or Pouzolzia pentandra, either alone or in combination with each other;
- and a cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
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