Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts

US9463154B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9463154-B2
Application numberUS-201615091710-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 6, 2016
Priority dateApr 6, 2011
Publication dateOct 11, 2016
Grant dateOct 11, 2016

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Disclosed is a method of topically applying Myriophyllum spicatum extract to skin, the method comprising topically applying a composition comprising Myriophyllum spicatum extract to skin.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method for reducing matrix metalloproteinase enzyme 1 activity in skin or reducing oxidative damage to skin, comprising topically applying a composition comprising an effective amount of Myriophyllum spicatum extract to skin. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an emulsion. 3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream, lotion, or solution. 4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition includes from about 0.001% to about 5% by weight of the Myriophyllum spicatum extract. 5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a moisturization agent, an antioxidant, a structuring or thickening agent, and an emulsifier. 6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the composition further comprises a sunscreen agent. 7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a silicone containing compound. 8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Myriophyllum spicatum extract is an aqueous extract, an alcoholic extract, or a combination thereof. 9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the extract is obtained from the whole plant of Myriophyllum spicatum. 10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to a fine line or wrinkle. 11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises water, glycerin, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, and disodium EDTA. 12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an alpha-hydroxy acid selected from lactic acid or glycolic acid, or both. 13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a leave-on composition selected from a skin moisturizer, a sunscreen, a mask, an overnight cream, or a day cream. 14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the composition is a mask.

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  • Antioxidants, e.g. antiradicals (preparations for protection against sunlight A61Q17/00) · CPC title

  • Drugs for dermatological disorders · CPC title

  • Gnetophyta, e.g. Ephedraceae [Mormon-tea family] · CPC title

  • Liliopsida [monocotyledons] · CPC title

  • A61K8/9767Primary

    Pinaceae [Pine family], e.g. pine or cedar · CPC title

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What does patent US9463154B2 cover?
Disclosed is a method of topically applying Myriophyllum spicatum extract to skin, the method comprising topically applying a composition comprising Myriophyllum spicatum extract to skin.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Mary Kay Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K8/9767. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 11 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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