Cosmetic foundation

Abstract

The present invention provides a cosmetic mineral foundation, which is a pressed powder, comprising unfermented green rooibos extract ( aspalathus linearis leaf), which functions as an antioxidant, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and diminish signs of aging caused by free-radical damage. The foundation is gentle for all skin types, can be used daily, and provides effective anti-aging treatment as well as quality skin coverage.

1 . A cosmetic foundation comprising:
 approximately 0.1% by weight of total composition of unfermented green rooibos extract;   approximately 1% by weight of total composition of stoechas lavender extract,   approximately 0.05% by weight of total composition of ascorbyl palmitate   approximately 0.05% by weight of total composition of tocopheryl acetate   approximately 0.02% by weight of total composition of  aloe barbadensis  leaf juice,   approximately 0.1% by weight of total composition of bisabool   approximately 12% by weight of total composition of micronized zinc oxide; and   approximately up to 85% by weight of total composition of visual effect and coloring agents comprising a combination of titanium dioxide, iron oxides, and micas.   
     
     
         2 . A cosmetic foundation comprising:
 unfermented green rooibos extract;   stoechas lavender extract;   vitamins and skin soothing agents comprising ascorbyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate,  aloe barbadensis  leaf juice, bisabolol or combinations thereof;   micronized zinc oxide;   a carrier comprising boron nitride, zinc stearate, lauroyl lysine, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, or combination thereof; and   visual effect and coloring agents comprising mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, or combination thereof, wherein   said foundation is a pressed mineral powder.   
     
     
         3 . The foundation of  claim 2 , said foundation comprising: approximately up to 1% by weight of unfermented green rooibos extract;
 approximately 0.1-3% by weight of stoechas lavender extract;   approximately 0.001-2% by weight of ascorbyl palmitate;   approximately 0.001-2% by weight of tocopheryl acetate;   approximately 0.001 to 2% by weight of  aloe barbadensis  leaf juice;   approximately 0.01-1% by weight of bisabolol;   approximately 9-15% by weight of micronized zinc oxide;   approximately 2-15% by weight of boron nitride;   approximately 2-15% by weight of zinc stearate;   approximately 0.2-1.5% by weight of Lauroyl Lysine;   approximately 2-15% by weight of octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate; and   approximately 40-85% by weight of said coloring agents, wherein
 said foundation is effective in protecting the skin against free radical damage and further acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. 
   
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 2  wherein said foundation is free of preservatives and artificial fragrances and colors. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 2  wherein said foundation provides antioxidant, anti-irritant, anti-microbial, anti-allergenic, and anti-aging benefits, and further helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and diminish signs of aging caused by free-radical damage. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic foundation of  claim 2 , wherein said foundation is made of natural botanicals and minerals. 
     
     
         7 . A method of providing skin coverage, while, at the same time, providing skin treatment against signs of aging, comprising applying a foundation to the skin, said foundation comprising:
 green rooibos extract,   stoechas lavender extract;   vitamins and skin soothing agents comprising ascorbyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate,  aloe barbadensis  leaf juice, bisabolol or combinations thereof;   zinc oxide;   a carrier comprising boron nitride, zinc stearate, lauroyl lysine, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, or combinations thereof; and   visual effect and coloring agents comprising mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, or combination thereof, wherein   said rooibus extract is effective in protecting the skin against free radical damage and further acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein said foundation is a pressed powder. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7  wherein said foundation has anti-irritant, anti-microbial, and anti-allergenic skin benefiting properties. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7  wherein said green rooibos extract is unfermented. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the zinc oxide is micronized. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 7 , said foundation comprising approximately up to 1% by weight of unfermented green rooibos extract. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , said foundation further comprising:
 approximately 0.1-3% by weight of stoechas lavender extract;   approximately 0.001-2% by weight of ascorbyl palmitate;   approximately 0.001-2% by weight of tocopheryl acetate;   approximately 0.001 to 2% by weight of  aloe barbadensis  leaf juice; and   approximately 0.01-1% by weight of bisabolol.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , said foundation further comprising approximately 9-15% by weight of micronized zinc oxide. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , said foundation further comprising:
 approximately 2-15% by weight of boron nitride;   approximately 2-15% by weight of zinc stearate;   approximately 0.2-1.5% by weight of Lauroyl Lysine; and   approximately 2-15% by weight of octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , said foundation comprising approximately 40-85% by weight of said visual effect and coloring agents. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 7  wherein said foundation comprises:
 approximately 0.1% by weight of total composition of unfermented green rooibos extract;   approximately 1% by weight of total composition of stoechas lavender extract,   approximately 0.05% by weight of total composition of ascorbyl palmitate   approximately 0.05% by weight of total composition of tocopheryl acetate   approximately 0.02% by weight of total composition of  aloe barbadensis  leaf juice,   approximately 0.1% by weight of total composition of bisabool   approximately 12% by weight of total composition of micronized zinc oxide; and   approximately up to 85% by weight of total composition of visual effect and coloring agents comprising a combination of titanium dioxide, iron oxides, and micas.