Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that includeextracts fromLonicera maackii, Polygonum hydropiper, Loropetalum chinensis, Tremaangustifolia,Glochidion lanceolaris, or any combination thereof. The use of a compositioncomprisingLonicera maackii and an extract from the whole plant of Polygonum hydropiperfor reducingTNF-a or elastase activity in the skin, and a composition comprising anaqueous extract fromthe whole plant of Loropetalum chinensis, an extract from the whole plant ofTremaangustifolia, an extract from the whole plant of Glochidion lanceolaris and adermatologically acceptable vehicle for treating skin are also disclosed.