Abstract: The invention relates to a hydroalcoholic extract of the aerial parts of Schinus molle. The invention is characterised in that it comprises predominantly quercitrin and miquelianin among the extracted polyphenols, in a concentration, respectively, of at least 0.04% of quercitrin by weight of the total weight of the extract, and of at least 0.02% of miquelianin by weight of the total weight of the extract, the other extracted polyphenols, considered independently of one another, being present in trace form. The invention also relates to a method for preparing an extract of Schinus molle according to the invention and to cosmetic compositions comprising an effective amount of the extract according to the invention as protective active agent, and the cosmetic use of such compositions to improve the barrier function of the skin and to protect the skin against atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous extract enriched with small RNA having a maximum length of 150 nucleotides, from plant material. The invention relates to an aqueous extract of plant material, enriched with small RNAs having a maximum length of 150 nucleotides, which can be obtained by such a method, as well as to the compositions comprising such an extract and to their cosmetic uses for combating the signs of skin aging and for improving the hydration of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts derived from an Achachairu (Garcinia humilis) plant. The bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts are free of or substantially free of benzophenone and/or free of or substantially free of proteins. The present invention also provides products comprising the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. The present invention further provides methods of making the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts.

Abstract: A hair styling composition comprising at least one cationically modified polygalactomannan having a molecular weight in a range of from about 40 to about 1100 KDa and at least one cosmetic ingredient is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of use thereof and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: Low-dusting, granular compositions are provided that comprise at least 15% by weight crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: Methods for decreasing harmful effects of blue light on skin are disclosed that include topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of an effective quantity of a purified, enzymatic hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans comprising peptides and saccharides having a molecular weight between 200 Da and 10 kDa in a physiologically acceptable medium. The hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans is present in the composition at a concentration from 0.001 to 20% with respect to the total weight of the composition. The composition can be a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: [Problem] The object is to obtain cosmetics which do not show primary skin irritation or sensitization, and do not impart any unpleasant sensation such as sharp pain or prickly sensation when employed as a cosmetic, with the lowest possible inclusion of preservative/fungicide. [Solution] Antimicrobial low-irritant cosmetics characterized in that they contain one or two or more tropolone derivative(s) and one or two or more polyhydric alcohol(s) in quantities which have an anti-microbial effect and low skin irritancy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oral hygiene composition comprising a styrene-maleic acid copolymer or terpolymer or salt thereof, wherein the copolymer or terpolymer or salt thereof has a polydispersity ranging from about 2 to about 14 and a minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (MBIC) ranging from 0.001 ppm to 1000 ppm to reduce deposition of an oral biofilm on teeth or soft tissue. Also disclosed are processes for preparing a styrene-maleic acid copolymer or terpolymer or salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive fractions (ingredients) derived from fruit juices. The bioactive fractions are either free of or substantially free of patulin and protein. Further, the bioactive fractions have antioxidant, free radical scavenging, moisturizing and buffering properties. The present invention also relates to a method for isolating bioactive fractions that are derived from fruit juices and are free or substantially free of protein and patulin. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a bioactive fractions derived from fruit juices that are stabilized and are either free of or substantially free of patulin and protein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide and saccharide hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. (cocoa) beans, to a method for preparing same, to cosmetic compositions containing same, and to cosmetic uses thereof particularly for protecting skin from blue light and/or for combatting the appearance of signs of aging and photoaging of the skin.

Abstract: The invention provides polymers having the structure: wherein Q, Q?, E, R1, a, b, c, d, and n are described herein. The invention further provides compositions comprising the polymers such as, personal care, hair care, coatings, and battery compositions. The invention furthermore provides hair care compositions comprising the polymers described herein.

Abstract: A pulp and skin extract from dried, seed-free Myrciaria dubia fruit. The Myrciaria dubia fruit has a maturity of at least 70%, a soluble solids/acidity ratio between 2.5 and 3, and it is rich in organic acids. The extract is obtained by solid-liquid extraction in a hydro-polyalcohol solvent selected from a hydro-glycerol and/or hydro-gylcolic solvent under conventional agitation or with ultrasound. The extract is an active in cosmetic compositions, which reduce the signs of skin fatigue.

Abstract: The invention provides block copolymers comprising at least one block A comprising repeating units derived from monomers comprising lactam and acryloyl moieties and at least one block B comprising repeating units derived from hydrophobic monomers. The invention further provides compositions comprising the block copolymers and applications thereof in various industrial areas including personal care. The invention furthermore provides compositions comprising colloidal particles of the block copolymers. The variables x, y, R8 and R9 are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides multifunctional amphiphilic copolymers having the structure set out below: wherein w, x, y, and z are molar percentages, the sum of which equals 100%; wherein R1 has the formula —(CH2CH2O)n—R2, where R2 is hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl group; R3 has the formula —(CH2)a—CH3; R4 is hydrogen or methyl; R5 has the formula —(OCH2CH2)b—O—(CH2)c—CH3 or —(OCH2CH2)b—O—C6H5; and n is an integer ranging from 1 to about 10, a is an integer ranging from 1 to about 21, b is an integer ranging from 1 to about 23, and c is an integer ranging from 1 to about 21. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the multifunctional amphiphilic copolymers including spray drift control compositions including agricultural compositions, consumer compositions, industrial compositions, and mining compositions. The present invention also provides methods for preparing and using the multifunctional amphiphilic copolymers.

Abstract: Provided are novel 4- and 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles, and regioisomer mixtures thereof, modified polymers, wherein the substituted 1,2,3-triazoles are modified by reaction with a modifying polymer (maleic anhydride based polymer). Depending upon the ratio of the substituted 1,2,3-triazole to the maleic anhydride based polymer employed, the resulting modified polymers can provide maleic anhydride based polymers that are partially or fully reacted with the substituted 1,2,3-triazoles. The resulting modified polymers may be partially or fully opened to provide amic acids, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acidic salts, imides, or esters. The novel 4- or 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles, and regioisomer mixtures thereof, modified polymers can be converted to a wide variety of useful polymers and may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. An example of a modified polymer may be represented by the structure: formula: (1) wherein m, n, and q are defined herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparation of homopolymers and non-homopolymers comprising polymerizing in an aqueous medium a monomer comprising at least one acryloyl moiety and at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized lactam moiety, and optionally at least one hydrophilic or hydrophobic comonomer, in the presence of at least one chain transfer agent and at least one non-radiation initiator. Exemplerary diblock polymers prepared by the method have the structure: where subscripts x, y, and z and variables R, R8, R9 and R10 are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions for forming a toner coating and inkjet receptive coatings on a substrate containing a film forming polymer comprising (a) a monomer (monomer A) comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety. (b) a N-vinyl amide monomer (monomer Bx1), (c) an optional cross-linker (monomer Bx2) and (d) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise an additional hydrophobic monomer moiety. The present invention further provides toner substrates and inkjet receptive substrates coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides reactive, flexible, water-resistant hydroxyethylpyrrolidone methacrylate/glycidyl methacrylate copolymers, or hydroxyethylpyrrolidone methacrylate/glycidyl methacrylate/-(Methacroyloxyglyceryl-Cellulosic) block copolymers. This invention provides hydroxyethylpyrrolidone methacrylate/glycidyl methacrylate copolymers having the structure: wherein x and y are mole %, the sum equals to 100, and wherein said copolymer is prepared by precipitation polymerization. The copolymer is useful in a wide variety of compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides bioactive compositions comprising Ficus serum fraction derived from Ficus cell juice of fresh Ficus leaves and a process of preparing the Ficus serum fraction. The compositions have biological activity capable of reducing skin hyperpigmentation.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation and utility of proliferous polymer compositions comprising repeating units derived from (a) a monomer comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety, (b) an optional monomer comprising at least one double bond, and (c) a at least one cross-linker.