Anti-aging and skin tone lightening compositions and methods for same

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions containing cannabinoid, cannabidiol, or cannabidiol analog for lightening or whitening skin, and methods for lightening skin tone or whitening skin by administering compositions containing cannabinoid, cannabidiol, or cannabidiol analog to the skin.

1 . A method for lightening skin tone, comprising topically administering a composition containing a cannabinoid, cannabidiol, cannabidiol analog, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein lightening comprises lightening color of skin, reducing production of melanin, diminishing the amount of melanin in skin, reducing redness of skin, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises cannabinoids containing about 30 w/v % to about 100 w/v % cannabidiol. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises up to about 80 wt. % cannabidiol. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.1 wt. % to about 50 wt. % cannabidiol. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.5 wt. % to about 25 wt. % cannabidiol. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 10 ug/ml to about 10 mg/ml cannabidiol. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a about 0.1 ug/ml to about 8 mg/ml cannabidiol. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a semi-solid emulsion of oil and water in approximately equal proportions. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is an oil-in-water (O/W) cream or a water-in-oil (W/O) cream. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an agent selected from the group consisting of steroids, antibiotics, antiseptics, antifungals, anti-acne compounds, humectants, UV-absorbing compounds, analgesics, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         12 . A method for reducing signs of aging, comprising topically administering a composition containing a cannabinoid, cannabidiol, cannabidiol analog, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , reducing the signs of aging comprises reducing fine lines, reducing wrinkles, firming skin, lifting skin, and reducing sagging. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition comprises cannabinoids containing about 30 w/v % to about 100 w/v % cannabidiol. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition comprises up to about 80 wt. % cannabidiol. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.1 wt. % to about 50 wt. % cannabidiol. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition comprises a about 0.1 ug/ml to about 8 mg/ml cannabidiol. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition is a semi-solid emulsion of oil and water in approximately equal proportions. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition is an oil-in-water (O/W) cream or a water-in-oil (W/O) cream. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition further comprises an agent selected from the group consisting of steroids, antibiotics, antiseptics, antifungals, anti-acne compounds, humectants, UV-absorbing compounds, analgesics, and combinations thereof.