Composition containing a plant extract and process for producing same

摘要

A composition which includes a pulp extract from the fruit of Argania spinosa and at least one dermopharmaceutical or cosmetic auxiliary and/or additive is provided. A process for producing an extract from the fruit of Argania spinosa, and a triterpene fraction of an extract of the pulp of the fruit of Argania spinosa including lupeol, α-amyrine, β-amyrine, taraxasterol, and psi-taraxasterol are also provided.

主权项

1. A method of revitalizing skin, stimulating skin metabolism or protecting skin from UV-A and UV-B radiation, comprising applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising:
(a) an extract from the pulp of Argania spinosa fruit selected from the group consisting of
(i) a lipophilic supercritical CO2 extract comprising triterpenes esterified with fatty acids and(ii) an unsaponifiable triterpene fraction consisting essentially of lupeol, α-amyrine, β-amyrine, taraxasterol and psi-taraxasterol; and (b) at least one dermopharmaceutical or cosmetic auxiliary and/or additive.