Abstract: A method is provided for communicating to consumers through a test protocol chemical functionality of commercially available cosmetics. The method is a proof of the promotional advertising. The steps include comparing two or more different commercially available cosmetic products which advertise antioxidant functionality, contacting each of the products with a test system reactive with antioxidants, and generating a perceivable change in color proportionate to concentration of the antioxidant in the product. The test is preserved in a tangible medium such as a video and then shown to consumers who might have potential purchase interest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 2-step methods, and compositions for providing more vibrant, natural and long-lasting color to hair and at the same time reducing hair fiber damage associated with alternative current methods. In the first step the hair is contacted for a period of time with a dye precursor mixture containing specific oxidative hair dye precursors under conditions where these dyes are substantially inactive. Color is then developed in a second step by contacting the hair with a mixture of a peroxide compound and a persulfate salt. Surprisingly the 2-step method leads to considerable “lift” or lightening without negatively impacting the coloring ability of the oxidative dye. The invention also relates to kits providing the means to accomplish these steps.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing succinate compounds and cosmetic method of improving the appearance of wrinkled, lined, dry, flaky, aged or photodamaged skin and improving skin thickness, elasticity, flexibility, radiance, glow and plumpness.

Abstract: Certain cyclic aliphatic unsaturated compounds which sufficiently inhibit LRAT or ARAT catalyzed esterification of retinol into inactive retinyl esters, have the same effect on keratinocytes as retinoic acid. Thus, effects of the retinol or retinyl esters in combination with these cyclic compounds are analogous to treatment with retinoic acid.

Abstract: Geranyl geraniol inhibits esterification of retinol into inactive retinyl esters. Thus, effects of the retinol or retinyl esters in combination with geranyl geraniol are analogous to treatment with retinoic acid.

Abstract: Fatty hydroxyethyl imidazolines inhibit esterification of retinol into inactive retinyl esters. Thus, effects of the retinol or retinyl esters in combination with fatty hydroxyethyl imidazolines are analogous to treatment with retinoic acid.

Abstract: Anti-cellulite compositions based on a lipolytic active, which is an extract of Polygala tenuifolia, an extract of Platycodon grandiflorum, or an extract of Kochia scoparia. When Polygala tenuifolia or Platycodon grandiflorum is employed, a polar solvent extract is preferred. The extracts are preferably employed in conjunction with a xanthine, e.g. caffeine or theophylline (which are preferably obtained from a natural source), in order to lower the cost of the compositions.

Abstract: Quercetin and/or naringenin in combination with either retinol or retinyl ester resulted in a synergistic inhibition of keratinocyte differentiation. The effects of the retinol or retinyl esters in combination with naringenin and/or quercetin were analogous to treatment with retinoic acid.