Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen capsule comprising i) at least one UV-A organic sunscreen and ii) at least one photostabilizer, furthermore it relates to a composition for topical application comprising these capsule and methods of production and use of these capsules and compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a water-soluble container having a self-tanning agent sealed therein, a method for using said water-soluble container to form a self-tanning formulation and self-tanning formulations obtained therefrom. Methods for using the self-tanning formulations are provided as well as kits which include more than one water-soluble container.

Abstract: A method for regulating the appearance of skin comprising topically applying to said skin a composition comprising: (a) a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and about 0.05% to about 5% of an extract comprising a low molecular weight hydrolysable tannins, and mixtures thereof; (b) an effective amount of at least one additional skin care active ingredient selected from the group consisting of ant-acne actives, retinoids, ant-cellulite agents, antimicrobial actives, antifungal agents, vitamins, anti-inflammatory agents, tanning agents, allantoin, glucosamine, phytantriol, hydroxyacids, niacinamide, phytosterols, sunscreens and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having UV protection properties, charaterized in that the formulation comprises at least one encapsulated organic sunscreen and does not penetrate the skin essentially.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen capsule comprising i) at least one UV-A organic sunscreen and ii) at least one photostabilizer; furthermore it relates to a composition for topical application comprising these capsule and methods of production and use of these capsules and compositions.

Abstract: In an extraction process comprising extracting a raw extract from Emblica officinalis the improvement comprising conducting the extraction under conditions of time, temperature and atmosphere, to inhibit the formation of black specks and/or oligomeric and/or polymeric tannins and/or oxidation products thereof.

Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain ratios of phyllanthus Emblica extracts, licorice extracts and niacinamide. Certain embodiments provide a synergistic response to lightening/even-toning the skin. These skin care compositions comprise skin lightening/even-toning formulations, sunscreen compositions, compositions for photoprotecting skin or reducing a stretch mark or compositions for repairing damaged skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for using photostabilizer compounds for stabilizing formulation ingredients, like flavors, fragrances, colors, antioxidants, polymers, within cosmetics, personal care and household products, against degradation from sun light, heat and air oxidation resulting in improvement in storage stability, viscosity, and maintenance of color of the formulated products.

Abstract: This invention relates to an anhydrous composition comprising an antioxidant comprising over 40% by weight of hydrolysable tannins having molecular-weight of less than 1,000 and a substantially anhydrous or non-aqueous liquid vehicle functioning to disperse the antioxidant. The composition is suitable as cosmetic composition and/or therapeutic and/or prophylactic composition and/or anhydrous delivery system of cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical ingredients. The invention further relates to processes for producing such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for using photostabilizer compounds for stabilizing formulation ingredients, like flavors, fragrances, colors, antioxidants, polymers, within cosmetics, personal care and household products, against degradation from sun light, heat and air oxidation resulting in improvement in storage stability, viscosity, and maintenance of color of the formulated products.

Abstract: A surface treated pearlescent pigment obtained by a process comprising hydrolyzing an amine of the formulae (R)2N—(CH2)n)—SIR? R=alkyl or aryl or A?(R)3—N—(CH2)n—SiR? R?=alkoxy, C1-C3 n=3-5 A?=an anion to obtain silanol groups and contacting a pearlescent pigment with resultant hydrolyzate.

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: A method to retard, prevent and reverse the sign of skin photo-damage, comprising administering, to a human subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective dose of a formulation comprising an extract of Emblica officinalis as the active ingredient.

Abstract: In an extraction process comprising extracting a raw extract from Emblica officinalis the improvement comprising conducting the extraction under conditions of time, temperature and atmosphere, to inhibit the formation of black specks and/or oligomeric and/or polymeric tannins and/or oxidation products thereof.

Abstract: A rinse-off composition comprising in percent by weight 0.10-10.00 of a dispersion of bismuth oxychloride 3.50-90.00 of a surfactant, 0.001-0.050 of a dye, 3.00-15.00 of an emollient and 10.00-80.00 of water; said dispersion of bismuth oxychloride containing bismuth oxychloride platelet particles having a lateral width of 5-25 microns and a thickness of 20-200 nm, said platelet particles being substantially covered a liquid vehicle and said liquid vehicle being present in an amount sufficient to maintain a stable dispersion and to provide for facile resuspension.

Abstract: A method for regulating the appearance of skin comprising topically apply to said skin a composition comprising a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and about 0.1% to about 40% of an extract comprising low molecular weight hydrolysable tannins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having UV protection properties, charaterized in that the formulation comprises at least one encapsulated organic sunscreen and does not penetrate the skin essentially.