Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of methoxy capped water-soluble emollient products that exhibit resistance to hydrolysis with water. The present invention also provides a process for treating skin, which comprises contacting the skin with an effective emollient amount of the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods and compositions containing selected substituted secondary amine aromatic compounds. The inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved feel, and prevent shine and stickiness.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods and compositions containing selected iminodibenzyl or fluorene derivatives. When used for skin or hair care, the inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved feel, and prevent shine and stickiness.

Abstract: The present invention deals with the certain castor polyesters which give high gloss when applied to the skin. The ester are the reaction of the hydroxyl group of castor oil with less than one equivalent of a fatty acid then in a subsequently step the remainder of an equivalent of a diacid.

Abstract: Organometallic oxovanadium (IV) complexes having potent spermicidal activity, particularly those having at least one bidentate ligand. Preferred compounds are stable oxovanadium (IV) complexes having, as ancillary ligands linked via nitrogen or oxygen-metal bonds, bis and/or mono-1,10-phenanthroline; 2,2′-bipyridyl; or 2-hydroxyacetophenone.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a method for the removal of all types of human and animal skin warts using a technique of cauterization wherein slaked lime is applied to wart and then the surface of wart is scratched by using the stem of betel leaf.

Abstract: A biocompatible connective tissue repair composition which comprises a therapeutic material and a carrier comprising a means for achieving reverse phase characteristics, and methods for using said composition. The therapeutic material can be demineralized bone powder, and the carrier can be a poloxamer such as poloxamer 407.

Abstract: The invention relates to wrinkling modifiers and anti-aging cosmetic compositions which each comprise a guanidine derivative represented by the following general formula (1): wherein is a heterocyclic group selected from azetidine, pyrrolidine, piperidine, piperazine or morpholine, and R1 and R2 are the same or different from each other and independently a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl, hydroxyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyl, carboxyalkyl or amidino group, or a salt thereof. The cosmetic compositions are excellent in the effects of suppressing wrinkling and of removing wrinkles and give users a pleasant feeling upon use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel dioxin compound and the use of the novel compound in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.