Abstract: This application provides cross-linked block copolymers comprising at least one block comprising repeating units derived from monomers comprising lactam and acryloyl moieties. The application further provides compositions comprising the block copolymers and applications thereof in various industrial areas including personal care. The application furthermore provides Pickering emulsion compositions comprising the block copolymers.

Abstract: This application provides high molecular weight 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 hydrophilic monomers. The application further provides compositions comprising the block copolymers and applications thereof in various industrial areas including personal care. The application furthermore provides compositions comprising colloidal particles of the block copolymers. The variables x, y, R8 and R9 are described herein (I). Wherein each x and y is independently an integer having a value from about 10 to about 10000, and each R8, and R9 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Family of non-homopolymers synthesized from N-vinyl lactam, (meth)acrylic acid, hydrophobic (meth)acrylic ester of a straightchain or branched-chain alkyl alcohol and monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized: dialkyl maleates, dialkyl fumarates, and combinations thereof. The non-homopolymers may exhibit solubility in one or more lower molecular weight alcohols and/or a glass transition temperature greater than 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising cyclodextrin as UV- and IR-radiation screen agent, and skin treatments wherein such compositions are spread upon the skin or hair of the subject to be treated. The present invention further relates to the use of cyclodextrin as booster for filtering UV radiation in compositions comprising chemical and physical UV radiation filters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a combination of a hydrolysed rice extract and a grapeseed extract as an active agent to protect cutaneous cells from pollution. The present invention relates also to a cosmetic method of treatment for protecting skin epidermal cells from atmospheric pollution comprising applying on the skin area to be treated a composition comprising a combination of a hydrolysed rice extract and a grapeseed extract.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of improving skin appearance associated with skin aging. The method comprises the step of applying an anti-aging bioactive composition to a skin surface having at least one sign of aging. The anti-aging bioactive composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the at least one sign of aging. In one embodiment, the anti-aging bioactive composition comprises an effective amount of a Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) serum fraction. In another embodiment, the anti-aging bioactive composition comprises an effective amount of a Chamomilla recutita (German Chamomile) Flower serum fraction. In other embodiments, the anti-aging bioactive composition can further include a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: UV-absorbing polymers are provided that have at least one anhydride repeating unit that is covalently attached to at least one UV-absorbing moiety selected from the group consisting of functionalized dibenzoylmethanes, benzophenone sulfonamides, triphenyl triazines, and combinations thereof. Also provided are formulations comprising the UV-absorbing polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic use of a composition comprising a peptide of formula (I) or its derivative for improving physiological functions of the skin comprising the step of contacting skin, skin appendages or epidermal cells including keratinocytes with said composition and increasing the expression of Ubiad1 in such skin, skin appendages or epidermal cells. The invention also relates to a method of increasing the expression of Ubiad1 in skin, skin appendages or epidermal cells including keratinocytes, comprising contacting such skin, skin appendages or epidermal cells with a composition containing the peptide of formula (I) or the derivative thereof. The increased expression of Ubiad1 in the skin, skin appendages or epidermal cells will help for the improvement of the physiological functions of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers derived at least from one: (A) one N-vinyl amide unit, and (B) one hydroxyl-containing acrylate unit, and to polymers derived at least from: (A) N-vinyl-2-caprolactam, and (B) one non-acrylate unit having: (i) at least one hydroxyl group, and/or (ii) at least one functional group convertible to a hydroxyl group wherein at least one group is converted to hydroxyl functionality in the final polymer product. Such polymers may exhibit degradability, e.g., in seawater or soil environments. In preferred embodiments, these polymers and compositions thereof are used in oilfield applications, such as an inhibitor of gas hydrates and/or a kinetic inhibitor of gas hydrates. The polymer can assume alternating, block, and/or random configurations of the repeating units, with at least one ester group. The chemical structure subscripts m, and n may be any integer equal to or greater than 1.

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: A process for improving sensitivity of a film base, coated with a dispersion of a normally crystalline polyacetylenic compound in a non-solvating liquid which is dried on the film surface, to particular photon energy band, specifically, long wavelength UV; the polyacetylenic compound preferably having at least two conjugated acetylenic linkages and containing from 12 to 60 carbon atoms. The sensitization of the film to long wavelength UV is achieved via the addition of photoinitiator(s) capable of absorbing UV energy and converting it to free radicals. The process comprises dispersing the normally crystalline polyacetylenic compound in the non-solvating liquid to a concentration of from about 2 to about 50% polyacetylene crystalline solids and a photoinitiator or combination of photoinitiators to a concentration of from 0.01 to 10%. The resultant dispersion is then coated and dried on a substrate. Additionally, applications using this film as a UVA illumination indicator and dosimeter are disclosed as well.

Abstract: UV-absorbing compounds are provided that have at least one reactive hydrogen. These compounds have structures: wherein the generic notations have meanings as described herein. Also provided are formulations comprising a UV-absorbing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for obtaining an extract from peach flower extract (Primus persica L.) for skin cosmetic use, a peach flower extract obtainable by the process and a cosmetic composition comprising the said extract. The invention further provides a method for modulating the SIRT2 expression, a method of treatment designed to reduce and/or correct the signs of aging and photo-aging of the skin and keratinous appendages, and to protect the skin against aggressions due to ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a cosmetic method for promoting lipolysis, slimming, draining, smooth skin surface, reducing the volume of localized fat deposits, the method including applying a topical composition comprising a Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus) Extract.

Abstract: A photo protective topical composition, comprising: (i) at least one functional active; and (ii) at least one solubilizing compound having the structure of Formula I: wherein R is C5-C10 cycloalkyl or linear or branched alkylcycloalkyl, wherein the ring size is C5-C7; R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, and linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl, provided that at least two of R1, R2, R3 are H; wherein the solubilizing compound is present in an amount effective to solubilize said functional active. Also disclosed is a method for treating skin, lips, nails, hair, ears, eyelashes, eyebrows and/or scalp with an effective amount of composition.

Abstract: Sun-care products are described that protect from UV radiation and do not turn white when applied to wet skin. The sun-care product may comprise (A) a cosmetically-acceptable, substantially non-aqueous vehicle, and (B) a UV active, wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises alcohol in an amount of 50% (w/w) or less based on the weight of the sun-care product and an ester wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises at least 10%>by weight esters based on the total weight of the non-aqueous vehicle and said sun-care product is substantially non-whitening upon application to wet skin.

Abstract: A method of removing a phenol contaminant from a beer or wine comprising contacting the beer or wine with a surface comprising a phenol contaminant effective removing amount of a poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a personal care conditioning and/or styling composition for keratin substrate comprising: (A) at least one conditioning and/or styling copolymer obtained from polymerizing: (i) about 0.1 wt. % to 99.9 wt. % of at least one cationic or pseudo-cationic monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride (APT AC) and/or diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DADMAC); and (ii) about 0.1 wt. % to 99.9 wt. % of at least one monomer comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety; (B) at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient; and (C) optionally, at least one effective amount of personal care active ingredient. Also disclose is a process for preparing such composition and method of use thereof.

Abstract: An antimicrobial polymer composition comprising: (i) about 0.1 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of efficacy enhancing poly (isobutylene-co-maleic anhydride) polymer functionalized with (a) at least one pseudo cationic agent selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized primary, secondary or tertiary amines, (b) at least one compound selected from functionalized and unfunctionalized C1 to C12 alcohols and (c) at least one hydrophobic moiety selected from functionalized and unfunctionalized C4 to C20 amines; (ii) about 0.1 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one neutralizing agent for enhancing efficacy of said polymer; and (iii) about 0.1 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % of delivery system comprising at least one solvent. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the antimicrobial compositions and methods of use thereof.