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...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] Contemplated cosmetic compositions may be formulated in a variety of formulations, and especially preferred formulations include shampoos, lotions, creams, balms, and ointments. Additionally, it is preferred that the cosmetic composition is associated with an information that the composition comprises the coffee cherry preparation, and it is further contemplated that an information may be associated with the composition that the composition has at least one of an antioxidant effect, an anti-inflammatory effect, a UV-preotective 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.

Problems solved by technology

Among other things, and depending on the particular formulation, chemical stability of such extracts may be less than desirable.

However, coffee production typically demands harvest of ripe coffee cherries, which are known to have a substantial level of microbial growth.

Consequently, the waste material (i.e. the pulp) is almost invariably and highly contaminated with various mycotoxins and must therefore be detoxified prior to use.