Beneficial topical compositions for treating scar or aging skin are provided. In one embodiment, the compositions include Bulbine frutescens, Centella asiatica and a phenol derived from olives, such as oleuropein. The composition may be used in the treatment of scars formed during surgery. The composition may also be used cosmeceutically in the treatment of aged skin, and may include phosphatidylserine, vitamins, and other beneficial anti-aging ingredients.

Widgerow; Alan David

Allergan, Inc.

Aesthetic treatment of scars and aging skin

A method of producing a Bulbine frutescens extract in a stable form by treating juice expressed from the leaves of the Bulbine frutescens plant with hydrogen peroxide, removing the remaining hydrogen peroxide and stabilizing the extract using a suitable stabilizer. The Bulbine frutescens extract is used in the therapeutic or cosmetic fields and has an especially good effect on diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular infections or inflammations such as fungal diseases, in prevention and/or curing injuries to the skin and mucous membranes, in particular burn wounds, as a disinfectant, as an agent to improve the immune defense, for body care, oral care, as an antiperspirants and as an antiaging product. The effect is to some extent far superior to that of commercial products, and there is no damage to the natural microflora of the skin and mucous membranes but instead they remain intact. Furthermore, the appearance of the skin is greatly improved.

bulbine/smideadh

Aesthetic treatment of scars and aging skin

Bulbine frutescens extract

An bunachar luibheanna míochaine is iomláine le tacaíocht ón eolaíocht