HEDYCHIUM EXTRACT AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF SKIN AFFECTED BY HARMFUL ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of the root of the plant Hedychium coronarium J. Koenig and extracts derived therefrom in cosmetic applications for the treatment of skin affected by harmful environmental influences such as pollutants and UV radiation. The invention further relates to cosmetic compositions comprising Hedychium coronarium J. Koenig root extract and a process for preparing Hedychium coronarium J. Koenig root extract.