Use of oil or proteins extracted from Plukenetia volubilis seed as an active ingredient in the preparation of cosmetic composition or dermatological product e.g. as skin and hair care product

摘要

Use of oil or proteins (I) extracted from Plukenetia volubilis seed (known as Inca inchi) as an active ingredient in the preparation of cosmetic composition or dermatological product (II). An independent claim is also included for extracts (III) of Plukenetia volubilis seed comprising an extraction solvent (water, alcohols, ketones, esters, glycerol, non-polar solvents (preferably hexane or isopropyl myristate), vegetable oils, synthetic oily solvents, chlorinated ethers and/or polyols solvents) where at least two of the solvents are miscible. ACTIVITY : Antipruritic; Antiinflammatory; Dermatological; Antiallergic; Antiseborrheic. MECHANISM OF ACTION : Adipocyte differentiation inhibitor.