Cosmetic containing plant extracts

Abstract

A cosmetic composition containing plant extracts is disclosed. The composition has anti-free radical action, anti-aging and stimulates reduced glutathione auto-synthesis. The plant extracts are solvent extracts from Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianesis, Waltheria indica, Gouania blanchetiana, Cordia schmoburgkii, Randia armata and Hibiscus furcellatus.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A cosmetic composition for topical use on skin, mucous membrane or exoskeleton, comprising: 
 at least one extract from a plant selected from the group consisting of  Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianensis, Waltheria indica, Gouania blanchetiana, Cordia schomburgkii, Randia armata  and  Hibiscus furcellatus,      wherein said extract is a first active ingredient with an anti-radical action and a high-strength action stimulating reduced glutathione auto-synthesis, either alone or combined with at least one additional active ingredient.    
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 1 , wherein said extract is from a plant selected from the group consisting of  Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianensis  and  Gouania blanchetiana , and has a strong anti-tyrosinase, anti-elastase, anti-UVB and anti-glycation action.  
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 1 , wherein said extract is from a plant selected from the group consisting of  Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianensis  and  Waltheria indica , and has a high-strength anti-protease anti-elastase, and anti-collagenase action and strong anti-UVA and anti-UVA effects.  
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 1 , further comprising a carrier for topical application of said composition selected from the group consisting of a cream, emulsion and conditioner.  
     
     
         5 . A cosmetic composition for topical use on skin, mucous membrane or exoskeleton, comprising: 
 0.001% to 20% by weight of an extract from a plant selected from the group consisting of  Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianensis, Waltheria indica, Gouania blanchetiana, Cordia schomburgkii, Randia armata  and  Hibiscus furcellatus,      wherein said extract is a first active ingredient with a high-strength anti-radical action and a high-strength action stimulating reduced glutathione auto-synthesis, either alone or combined with at least one additional active ingredient.    
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 5 , wherein said extract is in an amount from 0.1% to 3% by weight.  
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 5 , further comprising a carrier for topical application of said composition selected from the group consisting of a cream, emulsion and conditioner.  
     
     
         8 . A cosmetic composition, comprising: 
 a carrier for topical application of said composition on skin, mucous membrane or exoskeleton selected from the group consisting of a cream, emulsion and conditioner,    0.001% to 20% by weight of an extract from a plant selected from the group consisting of  Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianensis, Waltheria indica, Gouania blanchetiana, Cordia schomburgkii, Randia armata  and  Hibiscus furcellatus.      
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 8 , wherein said extract is in an amount from 0.1% to 3% by weight.