Cosmetic compositions and methods for their use in firming skin

Abstract

A method of reducing the appearance of loose, sagging, or flaccid skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition that includes 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel extract, 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % dill extract, 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Croton lechleri extract or Morus alba fruit extract. Topical application of the composition can increase elastin expression, increase elastin secretion, or increase elastin fiber formation in the skin in need thereof, and the appearance of loose, sagging, or flaccid skin can be reduced.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16 / 007,143 filed Jun. 13, 2018, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 518,847 filed Jun. 13, 2017. The contents of the referenced applications are incorporated into the present application by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONA. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to cosmetic compositions that can be used to improve the skin's visual appearance by firming or tightening the skin. The composition can include a combination of Argania spinosa kernel extract, dill extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and Croton lechleri extract and / or Morus alba fruit extract to achieve these effects. The combination is chemically compatible and can be incorporated into a wide-range of product formulations (e.g., masks, serums, creams, cleansers, toners, gels, emulsions, gel emulsions, gel serums, etc.).B. Description of Related Art[0003...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a solution for reducing the appearance of loose, sagging, and flaccid skin, as well as improving facial contouring. The solution involves a combination of plant-based ingredients, including Argania spinosa kernel extract, dill extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Croton lechleri extract, and / or Morus alba fruit extract. This combination of ingredients can increase the expression of elastin, collagen, laminin, and / or fibronectin in skin cells, resulting in a more firm, taught, supple, and elastic appearance. The plant-based ingredients are compatible with each other and can therefore exist in a single topical skin care composition, which is beneficial in that only one composition needs to be applied to skin rather than multiple compositions that oftentimes come in the form of a kit or regimen. The topical composition can be applied to lips or keratinous tissue and is typically dermatologically-acceptable. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used to reduce the appearance of loose skin under the neck and improve facial contouring.

Problems solved by technology

Ageing, chronic exposure to adverse environmental factors, malnutrition, fatigue, etc., can change the visual appearance, physical properties, or physiological functions of skin in ways that are considered visually undesirable.

Some of the more notable and obvious changes include increased sagging, loss of firmness, and loss of elasticity.

This can result in an “aged” appearance where the person looks older than their age.

Further, loose skin can also result in the development of fine lines and wrinkles as well as coarse surface texture.

Some drawbacks with such surgery are risk of infection and the expenses associated with the surgery.

Further, the skin can have an unnatural waxy or plastic visual appearance that may not be desirable.

As the collagen is heated, it can cause the skin to contract or tighten.

A downside is that the skin tightening effect dissipates over time, which can require multiple treatments per month.

One of the downsides of hyaluronic acid is that it may not have a lasting effect, thereby requiring large amounts and multiple applications, which can result in increased expenses and complications associated with its use.

The use of compounds such as chemically modified peptides can be expensive and can result in skin irritation.

While there have been countless efforts to treat loose or sagging skin, these efforts oftentimes require surgery, special tools, or use ingredients that can be costly, ineffective over longer periods of time, and / or cause skin irritation.

The current slate of options are failing to meet the needs of people having loose or sagging skin.