1. A method for increasing collagen synthesis in a skin cell comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) oil present at a concentration of about 0.001 to about 30% by weight of the composition to the skin cell, wherein the Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) oil induces collagen synthesis.
2. The method in claim 1, wherein the Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica) oil is topically administered in the form of a gel, lotion, cream, ointment, emulsion, paste or mousse.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica) oil is present at a concentration of about 1-5% by weight of the composition.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition further a concentration of an Opuntia Ficus Indica extract.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the concentration of the Opuntia Ficus Indica extract is about 0.01-15% by weight of the composition.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein the concentration of the Opuntia Ficus Indica extract is about 0.05-3% by weight of the composition.
7. A method for increasing collagen synthesis in a skin cell comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) oil present at a concentration of about 0.001% to about 30% by weight of the composition and a concentration of an Opuntia Ficus Indica extract to the skin cell, wherein the composition increases collagen synthesis and hyaluronic acid synthesis.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein the Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) oil is present at a concentration of about 0.001-30% by weight of the composition and the Opuntia Ficus Indica extract is present at a concentration of about 0.01-15% by weight of the composition.
9. The method of claim 7, wherein the Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) oil is present at a concentration of about 1-5% by weight of the composition.
10. The method of claim 7, wherein the Opuntia Ficus Indica extract is present at a concentration of about 0.05-3% by weight of the composition.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
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1. A new and distinct variety of pomegranate tree substantially as illustrated and described which bears fruit having a deep red rind coloration, arils of color from moderate red to deep red color and with the texture of the arils of the mature fruit easily chewable, being softer than other pomegranate varieties and which has a higher acid content than the fruit of the \u2018Granada\u2019 pomegranate tree at maturity and which ripens for harvesting and shipment approximately September 11 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.