The present invention relates to a composition having enhanced anti-inflammatory properties and to a method for inhibiting inflammation in biological tissue, including but not limited to skin Skin inflammation includes any undesirable effect produced in or on the surface of skin, including but not limited to irritation, redness, swelling, local temperature elevation, fissures, desquamation, itch, pain, sensitivity, abrasion, discoloration, and bleeding or the like, and combinations thereof. The invention demonstrates that certain plant fractions, such as the serum fractions of Camellia sinensis (Recentia® CS), Citrus limon (Recentia® CL), and Trifolium pratense (Recentia® TP), can be effectively utilized in various products to inhibit inflammation of biological tissue, including but not limited to skin. In one embodiment, said plant fractions have not undergone any significant fermentation.
