The invention relates to methods for isolating bioactive fractions derived from cell juice or a cell walls component a Theacea plant. The invention also relates to isolated bioactive compositions containing bioactive fractions derived from Theacea plants. The invention also relates to bioactive topical formulations containing the bioactive compositions. The invention further relates to uses of the bioactive compositions of the present invention, including, for example, for inhibiting inflammatory activity in skin tissue of a mammal, for protecting skin tissue of a mammal from ultraviolet light-induced damage, and for normalizing skin disorders in skin tissue of a mammal.
