Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for soothing skin inflammation in a subject. In some embodiments, methods and compositions disclosed herein comprise topical administration of a cosmetic formulation, wherein the cosmetic formulation comprises at least one transient receptor potential channel vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV-1) antagonist. In some embodiments, the composition and/or method comprises plankton extract (e.g., saccharide isomerate), Phragmites communis (common reed) extract, Poria cocos (China root) extract, and/or Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing fine lines or wrinkles on skin. The method can include applying a topical skin care composition to skin with fine lines or wrinkles. The composition can include Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed extract, sodium hyaluronate, arginine, glycerin, pentylene glycol, lecithin, and tocopherol or tocopherol acetate.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.

Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person in need thereof is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ficus lacor, wherein the extract from Ficus lacor reduces oxidation in the skin or reduces MMP-1 activity in the skin.

Abstract: A method of treating skin and a topical skin care composition are disclosed. The method includes topically applying to a person's skin a composition that can include Lactobacillus ferment, Punica granatum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, cucumber extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and butylene glycol, wherein the person's skin is treated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing fine lines or wrinkles on skin. The method can include applying a topical skin care composition to skin with fine lines or wrinkles. The composition can include lactobacillus ferment, ascorbyl glucoside, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed extract, glycerin, Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, coco-caprylate/caprate, Sclerotium gum, sodium benzoate, and tocopherol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of improving a condition or appearance of skin. The method can include applying to skin an effective amount of a topical skin composition comprising tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, and tocopherol or tocopherol acetate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite, improving the texture of skin, or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle in skin that has cellulite, rough skin texture, or a fine line or wrinkle, the method comprising topically applying a composition to the skin that includes effective amounts of caffeine, escin, and an extract from Ascophyllum nodosum, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of cellulite, improves the texture of the skin, or reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition that includes Castanea sativa seed extract. Lactobacillus ferment. Punica granatum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and butylene glycol.

Abstract: A method for treating a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract from Ephedra sinica, where the composition reduces oxidative damage to skin, reduces skin inflammation, evens skin tone, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method of treating fine lines or wrinkles in a person's skin or treating a person's sagging or loose skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle or to sagging or loose skin an effective amount of a topical composition comprising a Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, a Peucedanum graveolens extract, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, wherein the combination reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle, increases skin elasticity, or increases skin firmness.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used in cosmetic applications. The composition can include an effective amount of a Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce the activity of hyaluronidase in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate or Alpinia galanga leaf extract to promote the production of hyaluronic acid in skin, an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote the production of fibronectin and laminin in skin, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: A method of increasing skin firmness or elasticity of a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition comprising an effective amount of a water extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed to skin in need thereof, wherein the water is a marine spring water and the Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract comprises an amino acid from the Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed, and wherein topical application of the composition increases skin firmness or elasticity of the person's skin.

Abstract: A method of topically applying to skin a composition comprising a water soluble Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, an essential oil from the leaves of tea tree, an aqueous Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf and stem extract, and a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide of Vibrio alginolyticus is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for quantitatively assessing muscle contraction of a facial muscle in a person and determining the ability of a treatment material to reduce contraction of the facial muscle is disclosed. The method can include applying an external electrical stimulus to facial skin sufficient to contract a facial muscle, measuring the contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle by measuring the compound motor action potential (CMAP) of the contracted facial muscle to obtain a first average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle, administering the treatment material by topically applying the treatment material to the facial skin, and repeating steps (a) and (b) to obtain a second average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle.

Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles on a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed to the fine lines or wrinkles present on the person's skin. Topical application of the composition can reduce the appearance of the fine lines or wrinkles on the person's skin.

Abstract: A method for quantitatively assessing muscle contraction of a facial muscle in a person and determining the ability of a treatment material to reduce contraction of the facial muscle is disclosed. The method can include applying an external electrical stimulus to facial skin sufficient to contract a facial muscle, measuring the contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle by measuring the compound motor action potential (CMAP) of the contracted facial muscle to obtain a first average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle, administering the treatment material by topically applying the treatment material to the facial skin, and repeating steps (a) and (b) to obtain a second average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition capable of treating oxidatively damaged skin or enhancing skin tone of a human. The composition can include escin, Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) extract, fructose, butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, and tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate.

Abstract: A method of treatin skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to skin a composition that can include Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Persea gratissima oil, soybean oil, squalane, glycerin, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, fructose, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, disodium EDTA, maltodextrin, and xanthan gum.

Abstract: A method of topically applying to skin a composition comprising a water soluble Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, an essential oil from the leaves of tea tree, an aqueous Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf and stem extract, and a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide of Vibrio alginolyticus is disclosed.