Compositions and methods for treating signs of skin aging

Abstract

The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating skin aging, said compositions comprising at least one tropoelastin promoter and at least one tropoelastin crosslinker.

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         30 . A cosmetic composition comprising: (a) a tropoelastin promoter selected from the group consisting of feverfew extract, bimetal complexes having copper and/or zinc constituents, and combinations thereof; (b) dill extract; and (c) a cosmetically acceptable carrier. 
     
     
         31 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 30 , wherein said tropoelastin promoter is present in an amount comprising from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         32 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 30 , wherein said tropoelastin promoter is present in an amount comprising from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         33 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 30 , wherein said dill extract is present in an amount comprising about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         34 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 30 , wherein said dill extract is present in an amount comprising about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         35 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 30 , wherein said tropoelastin promoter has a Tropoelastin Promoter Activity of at least about 1.2. 
     
     
         36 . A method of treating a sign of skin aging, comprising topically applying to skin in need of such treatment a cosmetically effective amount of a composition comprising: (a) a tropoelastin promoter selected from the group consisting of feverfew extract, bimetal complexes having copper and/or zinc constituents, and combinations thereof; (b) dill extract; and (c) a cosmetically acceptable carrier. 
     
     
         37 . The method according to  claim 36 , wherein said sign of skin aging is selected from the group consisting of lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, uneven skin, blotches, and age spots. 
     
     
         38 . The method according to  claim 36 , wherein said tropoelastin promoter is present in an amount comprising from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         39 . The method according to  claim 36 , wherein said tropoelastin promoter is present in an amount comprising from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         40 . The method according to  claim 36 , wherein said dill extract is present in an amount comprising about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         41 . The method according to  claim 36 , wherein said dill extract is present in an amount comprising about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the composition. 
     
     
         42 . The method according to  claim 36 , wherein said tropoelastin promoter has a Tropoelastin Promoter Activity of at least about 1.2.