Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts

Abstract

Disclosed are topical skin compositions and corresponding methods for their use that include plant extracts. One such composition can include a TNF-α inhibitor, wherein said inhibitor is an aqueous extract from the whole plant of Polygonum multiflorum , an antioxidant and a tyrosinase inhibitor, wherein said antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor is an aqueous extract from the whole plant of Lonicera japonica , and a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition can include at least 50% by weight of water.

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         15 . A topical skin composition comprising  Prunus serrulata  flower extract,  Butyrospermum parkii  butter,  Olea europaea  oil,  Theobroma cacao  seed butter,  Sesamum indicum  seed oil, and  Helianthus annuus  seed oil. 
     
     
         16 . The topical skin composition of  claim 15 , wherein the composition is a lotion, cream, gel, serum, or emulsion. 
     
     
         17 . The topical skin composition of  claim 15 , wherein the composition comprises a moisturization agent, an antioxidant, a structuring or thickening agent, and an emulsifier. 
     
     
         18 . The topical skin composition of  claim 15 , wherein the composition further includes a silicone containing compound. 
     
     
         19 . The topical skin composition of  claim 15 , wherein the composition further comprises water, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, and PEG-100 stearate. 
     
     
         20 . The topical skin composition of  claim 15 , wherein the composition is a cleanser product, a toner product, a moisturizer product, or a mask product. 
     
     
         21 . A method of treating skin comprising topically applying the composition of  claim 15  to skin in need thereof, wherein topical application of said composition treats said skin.