Compositions suitable for oral administration and kits and methods thereof for hydrating mammalian skin

摘要

The present invention is directed to methods of hydrating mammalian skin comprising orally administering a substantially decaffeinated composition comprising one or more flavanols, preferably through the presence of green tea solids. The present invention is further directed to kits comprising a substantially decaffeinated composition comprising one or more flavanols and information that oral administration of the composition provides one or more skin health benefits, particularly hydration of mammalian skin. Particularly preferred compositions suitable for oral administration comprise:a) aloe;b) glycerol;c) a further component comprising one or more flavanols; andd) at least about 50% water.Other particularly preferred embodiments which provide hydration of mammalian skin are described herein.