Coffee Cherry Compositions and Methods

Abstract

A cosmetic composition comprises a coffee cherry preparation, and most preferably an extract from a sub-ripe quick-dried coffee cherry. Particularly contemplated cosmetic compositions are formulated as a shampoo, lotion, cream, balm, or ointment, and will have at least one of an antioxidant effect, an anti-inflammatory effect, a UV-protective effect, an antimutagenic effect, a chemoprotective effect, a scar reducing effect, a skin-lightening effect, a moisturizing effect, a wrinkle reduction effect, and an antibacterial effect.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 560,865 filed Apr. 8, 2004; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 618900 filed Oct. 12, 2004; and further relates to our International Patent Applications serial numbers PCT / US03 / 11950 and PCT / US03 / 11951, all of which are incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Cosmetic compositions and methods, especially as they relate to those comprising coffee cherries, coffee cherry preparations, and extracts thereof. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Many cosmetic formulations include plant extracts or preparations from one or more plants to achieve a particularly desirable result. Typically, plants used in such formulations are those with known medicinal value. For example, chamomile extracts are frequently used to reduce inflammation, aloe vera extracts are used to relieve skin irritations, and calendula extracts are often used as antiseptic.

[0004] Remarkably, mos...