The invention claimed is:
1. A method for treating fine lines and wrinkles, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Jasminum stephanense , wherein the composition reduces oxidation in the skin, and wherein the composition is applied to a fine line or wrinkle.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an emulsion.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream or a lotion.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a solution.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is anhydrous.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 0.001% to 5%, by weight, of the extract.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
(a) water;
(b) a chelating agent;
(c) a moisturizing agent;
(d) a preservative; and
(e) a thickening agent.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises at least 40% by weight of water.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract is in liquid form and comprises the extracting solvent.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract is a lyophilized extract in powdered form.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract is from the whole plant of Jasminum stephanense.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract is an alcoholic extract.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the alcoholic extract is an ethanolic extract.