Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated bioactive compositions containing bioactive fractions derived from Theacea plants. The present invention also relates to bioactive topical formulations containing the bioactive compositions. The present invention further relates to methods of using the bioactive compositions of the present invention, including, for example, methods for inhibiting inflammatory activity in skin tissue of a mammal, for protecting skin tissue of a mammal from ultraviolet light-induced damage, and for normalizing skin disorders in skin tissue of a mammal. The present invention also relates to methods for isolating bioactive fractions derived from cell juice or a cell walls component a Theacea plant.

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: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having a synergistic TRF2 protein activation system consisting essentially of a combination of a peptidic soybean and yeast extract in a physiologically acceptable medium is disclosed and protecting or treating damage to the DNA of skin cells associated with aging by applying the cosmetic composition thereto, typically topically. The peptidic soybean and yeast extract is obtained by hydrolyzing at least 80% of soybeans by weight of the total weight of raw materials and at most 20% of yeast by weight of the total weight of raw materials.

Abstract: This invention provides hydrophobic compositions for forming hydrophobic toner receptive coatings on a substrate. The hydrophobic coating compositions for forming toner receptive coatings on a substrate contain a hydrophobic polymer comprising: (a) a maleic anhydride monomer, (b) a non-reactive hydrophobic monomer moiety, and (c) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise (d) a substituted or unsubstituted monomer comprising a cyclic ether or an acetoacetate, or mixtures thereof. The invention also provides compositions suitable for addition to toner to enhance adhesion and toner substrates coated with the hydrophobic coating compositions. A representative hydrophobic polymer structure is set out below, wherein x, y, and z are defined 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: Cosmetic methods for obtaining a slimming effect are disclosed. The methods include providing a composition containing a carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) seed extract and caffeine or a derivative of caffeine as a slimming active agent and a physiologically acceptable medium, and topically applying the composition on at least a portion of the body or face. The topical application of the composition includes the application of an effective amount of the composition that increases the expression of aquaglyceroporins, increase lipolysis, promotes the elimination of lipids, reduces localized excess body fat, and/or attenuates the “orange peel” appearance of the skin.

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: 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: What is described herein is a synergistic preservative composition capable of providing broad spectrum antimicrobial activity comprising: (i) about 0.1 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % of propylene carbonate; (ii) about 0.1 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % of one or more organic compounds, and wherein, inclusion of each additional organic compound is capable of demonstrating cumulative synergistic effect; and (iii) optionally about 0.1 wt. % to 99.0 wt. % of one or more preservative compounds, and wherein, inclusion of each preservative compound is capable of demonstrating cumulative synergistic effect, wherein the Synergy Index (SI) value of the total composition is from about 0.05 to about 0.95. Also described is a process for preparing said composition and method of use of the same.

Abstract: An aqueous multilamellar composition for delivering a hydrophobic substance comprising: (i) about 50 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of phenylethylalcohol and/or phenylpropylalcohol; (ii) a mixture of (a) about 10 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate and (b) about 10 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate; (iii) about 10 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of octane-1,2-diol; (iv) optionally about 10 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of 1,3-propanediol; and (v) about 5.0 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of water. Also described is a method of use and process for preparing the same.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treatment of an alcoholic beverage, particularly beer or wine, for removing ingredient(s) causing undesirable sulfury and/or fatty flavor(s), by contacting the beverage with a composition having a polymer-hydrogen peroxide complex, wherein the polymer is derived from at least one N-vinyl lactam monomer, and wherein the hydrogen peroxide is present in an amount from about 1% by weight to about 50% by weight of the complex. Provided further is a method of treatment of an alcoholic beverage to remove at least (a) at least one ingredient causing at least one undesirable sulfury and/or fatty flavor, and (b) at least one ingredient causing colloidal haze, including contacting the beverage with a composition described herein. Provided furthermore is an alcoholic beverage obtained by the method(s) of treatment described herein.

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

Abstract: Described herein is a class of non-homopolymers polymerized from at least: (A) 10-22 mole percent of at least one N-vinyl lactam, (B) 30-35 mole percent of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and combinations thereof, (C) 40-52 mole percent of at least one (meth)acrylate of a straight- or branched-chain alkyl alcohol, and (D) 5-20 mole percent of at least one (meth)acrylate of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms. In one embodiment, the non-homopolymers exhibit solubility in the lower molecular weight alcohols. The non-homopolymers may be used in personal care or performance chemicals compositions. In one embodiment, the polymers are used in various personal care formulations, such as used for skin, sun, hair, and preservatives.

Abstract: A bioactive composition and method of using the composition is provided having anti-aging, antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging properties.

Abstract: What is described herein is a stable and reduced-yellowing/non-yellowing synergistic preservative composition comprising: (i) about 0.1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of dehydroacetic acid (DHA); and about 0.1 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % of at least one aprotic solvent. Also described herein are aqueous and non-aqueous based preservative compositions for various end-user applications, and processes for preparing and using such compositions to reduce yellowing of DHA when added to the end-user applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising banyan tree, lotus, and clover serum fractions. A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a hyperpigmented spot on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the hyperpigmented spot. The method may include the step of identifying a hyperpigmented spot on a facial skin surface. Other methods as disclosed include a method for improving the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Abstract: Optical imaging systems and methods are disclosed herein for investigating and analyzing one or more characteristics of a spray, including spray front velocity, spray sheet length, spray break-up dynamics, drift potential, and drop-size distribution. Optical imaging systems disclosed herein include an image acquisition device, one or more illumination source, a processor for processing and analyzing image data, a background, and a spray system that includes at least a nozzle. The image acquisition device and illumination sources are positioned on the same side of the spray. The processor has a first algorithm to generate a feedback correction factor and a second algorithm to identify droplets and develop a drop-size distribution for the spray. Optical imaging methods for determining spray characteristics are also disclosed and generally include the steps of providing an imaging system, capturing images of the spray with the imaging system, processing the images, and analyzing the images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive ingredients that include isolated bioactive fractions derived from cell juice of fresh biomass of a feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) plant. The bioactive fractions are either free of or substantially free of ?-unsaturated ?-lactones (e.g., parthenolide). Further, the bioactive fractions have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The present invention also relates to a method for isolating a bioactive fraction that is derived from cell juice of fresh biomass of a feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) plant and that is at least substantially free of ?-unsaturated ?-lactones (e.g., parthenolide). The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a stabilized cell juice serum fraction and a stabilized concentrated cell juice serum fraction that are free of ?-unsaturated ?-lactones (e.g., parthenolide).