Abstract: A dry powder composition for treating hair or skin comprising crosslinked polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) having an average particle size of 15 to 120 ?m is disclosed. Also disclosed is the application of the dry powder composition in personal care, laundry care, home care, pet care and industrial care.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for providing a textile material(s) resistant to the deposition of oil- and grease-based air pollutants by treating the textile material(s) with an oil/grease resistant composition. The oil/grease resistant composition comprises a modified polysaccharide(s), particularly, polysaccharides modified with anionic groups, and one or more adjuvant materials.

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: The present invention relates to a synergistic extract of Palmaria palmata and of jasmine flower heads, obtained after aqueous extraction of Palmaria palmata, in which maceration of the jasmine flower heads is then carried out, the ratio of the dry weight of Palmaria palmata to the dry weight of the flower heads being between 40/60 and 95/5. The present invention also relates to a method for obtaining said synergistic extract and cosmetic compositions comprising said extract as an active agent. The invention finally relates to the cosmetic use of said composition for combating the signs of aging and for improving the elasticity of the skin, by favoring maintenance of the “stem” character of the adult dermal stem cells (SKPs).

Abstract: Described herein is a synergistic preservative composition used for 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 selected from the group consisting of propanediol, capryl hydroxamic acid, and isopropyl methyl phenol; and (iii) about 0.1 wt. % to 99.0 wt. % of phenoxyethanol, a preservative compound, and wherein, the composition provides synergy having Synergy Index (SI) value of the total composition from about 0.05 to about 1.0. Also described is a process for preparing said synergistic preservative composition and method of using the same.

Abstract: The present application provides high solids film coating compositions comprising a water-soluble cellulose ether, hydroxy propyl cellulose (HPC), a poly (N-vinyl pyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate) copolymer, a film-forming agent based on D-glucose, plasticizer, medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and an anti-tack agent. The invention further provides a process for preparing the above described film coating compositions and method of coating solid substrate with such coating compositions.

Abstract: A peroxide stable polymer composition comprises a mixture of polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer (PVP/VA) and butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA), an antioxidant. Products or applications comprising said stable polymer composition and a process for the preparation thereof are disclosed in the present application.

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: The present invention relates to bioactive compositions (including, for example, bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts) derived from ginseng (Panax spp.) fresh whole plant, a particular part of the plant (e.g., rhizome, roots, leaves, stems, flowers, fruit) or any combination of these plant parts. The bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts are free of or substantially free of pulegone and/or free of or substantially free of proteins. The present invention also provides products comprising the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. The present invention further provides methods of making and using the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. Further, the bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts have anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or anti-aging activities.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of irritations of the skin and skin appendages caused by microbial stresses are disclosed. The methods include providing a composition comprising a linseed extract, obtained from hydrolysis of linseed proteins, as an active antimicrobial agent in a physiologically acceptable medium, and topically applying the linseed extract onto the skin in need thereof. The methods may be useful in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical field and, more particularly, in the field of dermatology. Cosmetic methods for reinforcing the chemical barrier function of healthy and/or sensitive skin and skin appendages are also disclosed that include the same or similar composition and steps.

Abstract: The invention provides a personal care composition comprising polymers having the structure: wherein Q, R1, a, b, and c are described herein. The invention further provides hair care compositions comprising the polymers. Particularly, the hair care composition is a hair styling composition that provides hairstyle retention at a relative humidity exceeding about 40 percent. The invention furthermore provides a method of providing hairstyle retention to hair at a relative humidity exceeding about 40 percent, the method comprising applying to hair the hair care composition as described herein.

Abstract: Methods for obtaining an aqueous extract of a microalgae Dunaliella salina cultivated in the absence of light in a culture medium of a yeast extract, sugar and salt include solubilising a yeast extract in water then adding sugar and salt. After solubilisation of the salt and at a pH between 5 and 8, the microalgae Dunaliella salina is added with stirring, in darkness and at room temperature, for a fermentation period of at least 12 hours. After the fermentation period, grinding and filtering are performed to separate a soluble aqueous raw extract to which salt is added. This extract undergoes sterilising filtration with a porosity threshold of less than or equal to 0.2 ?m and has a pH between 3.5 and 4.5. The extract obtained by the method, compositions incorporating the extract, and methods of skincare, scalp care and skin appendage care using such compositions are also disclosed.

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 composition comprising a bioactive fractions (ingredients) derived from fruit juice of an Apple (Pyrus malus) produced by processing the fresh fruit of apple under conditions effective to yield a bioactive fraction that is substantially free of protein and patulin. The present invention also relates to compositions having antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties and suitable for topical applications, oral applications and functional drink applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydroalcoholic extract of the aerial parts of Schinus molle. The invention is characterised in that it comprises predominantly quercitrin and miquelianin among the extracted polyphenols, in a concentration, respectively, of at least 0.04% of quercitrin by weight of the total weight of the extract, and of at least 0.02% of miquelianin by weight of the total weight of the extract, the other extracted polyphenols, considered independently of one another, being present in trace form. The invention also relates to a method for preparing an extract of Schinus molle according to the invention and to cosmetic compositions comprising an effective amount of the extract according to the invention as protective active agent, and the cosmetic use of such compositions to improve the barrier function of the skin and to protect the skin against atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous extract enriched with small RNA having a maximum length of 150 nucleotides, from plant material. The invention relates to an aqueous extract of plant material, enriched with small RNAs having a maximum length of 150 nucleotides, which can be obtained by such a method, as well as to the compositions comprising such an extract and to their cosmetic uses for combating the signs of skin aging and for improving the hydration of the skin.

Abstract: A hair styling composition comprising at least one cationically modified polygalactomannan having a molecular weight in a range of from about 40 to about 1100 KDa and at least one cosmetic ingredient is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of use thereof and a process for preparing the same.

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

Abstract: Methods for decreasing harmful effects of blue light on skin are disclosed that include topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of an effective quantity of a purified, enzymatic hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans comprising peptides and saccharides having a molecular weight between 200 Da and 10 kDa in a physiologically acceptable medium. The hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans is present in the composition at a concentration from 0.001 to 20% with respect to the total weight of the composition. The composition can be a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: [Problem] The object is to obtain cosmetics which do not show primary skin irritation or sensitization, and do not impart any unpleasant sensation such as sharp pain or prickly sensation when employed as a cosmetic, with the lowest possible inclusion of preservative/fungicide. [Solution] Antimicrobial low-irritant cosmetics characterized in that they contain one or two or more tropolone derivative(s) and one or two or more polyhydric alcohol(s) in quantities which have an anti-microbial effect and low skin irritancy.