Disclosed is a method of treating skin in need thereof, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an ethanolic or a butanolic extract from the leaf and stem of Docynia delavajy, wherein the composition reduces oxidation in the skin, reduces tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in the skin, or reduces metalloprotease-1 (MMP-1) activity in the skin.
