| abstract |
Compositions and methods for cosmetic applications are disclosed. The composition may comprise tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, emblica extract and tocopherol, ascorbic acid. The composition may also contain vegetable amino acids. An effective amount of the composition can be applied to the skin to stimulate collagen production and lysyl oxidase activity in the skin, inhibit tyrosinase, inhibit melanogenesis and/or COX-1 activity, and inhibit matrix metal protease activity. |