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PURPOSE: A cosmetic composition containing a herb extract is provided to improve antioxidation, antiaging, and whitening effects and skin elasticity. CONSTITUTION: A method for preparing a herb extract comprises adding a solvent to herb selected from the group consisting of Lavandula angustifolia, Salvia officianalis L., Rosemarinus officials L., Aspalathus linearis, Ocimum basilicum L., Thymus vulgaris L., and Mentha piperita. The solvent is butylene glycol or ethanol. A cosmetic composition contains a herb extract including Lavandula angustifolia, Salvia officianalis L., Rosemarinus officials L., Aspalathus linearis, Ocimum basilicum L., Thymus vulgaris L., and Mentha piperita. [Reference numerals] (AA) Embodiment 1-8
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A herbal extract with effects of relieving and preventing acne is provided to ensure antibacterial activity to Propionibacterium acnes. CONSTITUTION: A herbal extract has effects of relieving and preventing acne. The herbal extract includes Rhei Rhizoma, Phellodendri Cortex, Scutellariae Radix and Sophora flavescenes. The herbal extract is isolated using water, ethanol, or methanol and by performing decompression. A cosmetic composition for preventing and relieving acne contains 0.1-4 weight% of herbal extract. The cosmetic composition is used in the form of skin softener, essence, nutrition cream or pack. A skin softener for relieving and preventing acne contains 0.1-3 weight% of herbal extract, 1.5-4.5 weight% of glycine, 1.5-4.5 weight% of 1,3-butylene glycol, and 3-7 weight% of ethanol.