Seaweed-derived cosmetic compositions

Abstract

A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.

1 . A cosmetic composition for applying to skin, the composition comprising:
 a liquid, and dispersed in the liquid:   any amount of fucoidan;   any amount of a beta glucan; and   any amount of a marine extract,   wherein the cosmetic composition improves the appearance of the skin to which the composition is applied.   
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid is water or a glycolic acid-salicylic acid solution. 
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid is water and a glycolic acid-salicylic acid solution. 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the marine extract is an algae, a green seaweed, a brown seaweed, a red seaweed, or an exopolysaccharide. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the marine extract is  Ulva lactuta, Alteromonas maclodeii , Astaxanthin,  Undaria pinnatifida  or  Ecklonia cava.    
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises any amount of any one or more of the following: tourmaline, volcanic obsidian,  Aloe barbadensis , hydrolyzed pearl nacre, chitosan, a phospholipid, glyceryl stearate, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth 20, isopropyl palmitate, ascorbyl polypeptide, tocotrienol, tocopheryl acetate, ergocalciferol, niacinamide, ferulic acid,  Camellia sinensis, Centella asiatica, Chamomile matricaria, Echinacea augustifolia, Ginko biloba , butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, sorbic acid, peg8/SMDI copolymer, superoxide dismutase liposomes, N-acetyl carnitine, alpha lipoic acid, 1-arginine,  Glycine soja, Rumex crispis, Vitis vinifera , hinokitiol, retinol,  Panax ginseng , allantoin, kaolin, bentonite, diatomite silica, n-acetyl glucosamine, phytoplankton,  Skeletonema, Thalassiosira, Chaetoceros, Fucus vesiculosus , sodium pCA, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, epigallocatechin (EGCG), ellagic acid, sodium citrate, or tetrasodium EDTA. 
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises any amount of any one or more of the following: an emollient, a sunscreen, a surfactant, a preservative, an antioxidant, or a humectant. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises any amount of any one or more of the following: an oligomer or an amino acid. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises any amount of any one or more of the following: an  Enteromorpha  species, a  Porphyra  species, a  Chrondus  species, a  Laminares  species, a kelp species or a  Fucales  species. 
     
     
         10 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises any amount of any one or more of the following:  Glycyrrhiza glabria, Boswellia serrate, Curcuma longa , turmeric,  Arnica montana , silymarin, water melon, calendula, eidelweiss, ginger, cocoglucoside, coco polyglucose, lauryl dimoniumhydrolysed collagen, polyethylene glycol, oleic acid, ethylhexyl glycerin, benzethonym chloride, a hydantoin/PCB blend, adenosine triphosphate, liposomal 1 arginine, sea buckthorn, milk thistle, marshmallow root, a  Glycyrrhiza  species, a flavonoid, a polyphenol, an isoflavone, a coumarin, octadecnedioic acid, or chalcones.