Use of alisma orientale in cosmetics and compositions thereof

Abstract

The present invention describes compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating excess accumulation or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, or conditions related to excess accumulation, production, or excretion of sebum, such as acne, an oily complexion, oily hair or scalp, or undesirable body odor, by topically applying compositions comprising Alisma orientale constituents, or extracts therefrom.

1 . A topical composition comprising:
 (a) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically effective amount of at least one plant extract sufficient to reduce a condition selected from the group consisting of: excess sebum production; excess subcutaneous fat; upregulation of PPAR receptors; upregulation of stearoyl CoA desaturase; and upregulation of adiponectin production, and/or any combinations thereof; and   (b) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically acceptable vehicle.   
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one plant extract is  Alisma orientale.    
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 2 , wherein said extract is from a rhizome of an  Alisma orientale  (Sam.) Juzep plant. 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one plant extract is present in an amount effective to improve the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin. 
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is applied at least once daily for a period of time sufficient to improve the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin. 
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one plant extract is present in an amount from about 0.0001 weight % to about 50 weight %, based upon the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the extract is present in an amount from about 0.001 weight % to about 20 weight %, based upon the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one plant extract is in an amount sufficient to improve the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin or hair, and wherein the condition is selected from the group consisting of: one or more blemishes, skin eruptions, cellulite, oily skin, oily hair, oily scalp, undesirable body odors, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . A topical composition comprising:
 (a) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically effective amount of  Alisma orientale  extract sufficient to reduce the subcutaneous fat production; and   (b) a cosmetically, dermatologically, pharmaceutically, or physiologically acceptable vehicle.   
     
     
         11 . The composition of 10, wherein the plant extract reduces a condition selected from the group consisting of: excess sebum production; excess subcutaneous fat; upregulation of PPAR receptors; upregulation of stearoyl CoA desaturase; and upregulation of adiponectin production, and/or any combinations thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The composition of  claim 10 , wherein the plant extract is derived from a rhizome of an  Alisma orientale  (Sam.) Juzep plant. 
     
     
         13 . The composition of  claim 10 , wherein the plant extract is present in an amount effective to improve the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin. 
     
     
         14 . The composition of  claim 10 , wherein said composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin. 
     
     
         15 . The composition of  claim 10 , wherein said composition is applied at least once daily for a period of time sufficient to improve the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin. 
     
     
         16 . The composition of  claim 10 , wherein the plant extract is present in an amount from about 0.0001 weight % to about 50 weight %, based upon the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
         17 . The composition of  claim 10 , wherein the plant extract is present in an amount from about 0.001 weight % to about 20 weight %, based upon the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
         18 . The composition of  claim 13 , wherein the plant extract is in an amount sufficient to improve the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin or hair, and wherein the condition is selected from the group consisting of: one or more blemishes, skin eruptions, cellulite, oily skin, oily hair, oily scalp, undesirable body odors, and/or any combinations thereof.