Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating skin. The method can include applying to skin a composition including cholesterol, ceramide II, and shea butter, wherein the composition comprises a wt. % ratio of cholesterol:ceramide II:shea butter of 3:1:1.

Abstract: An academic ability estimation model generation device to generate an academic ability estimation model with which current academic ability is accurately estimated without requiring comprehensive learning data. The academic ability estimation model generation device includes a decision tree generator that generates a decision tree by using correct/incorrect-answer information as teacher data, the correct/incorrect-answer information indicating that a plurality of answerers who have answered a question group consisting of a plurality of predetermined questions have answered each question correctly or incorrectly; a pruner that deletes a leaf node when an entropy of a classification result indicated by the leaf node being a terminal end of the decision tree which is generated is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Further, there is a category generator that sets each new terminal end of the decision tree after deleting the leaf node as a category to which any of the answerers belongs.

Abstract: An advice data generation device that is capable of generating advice data on how to write answers is provided. The advice data generation device includes: a time classification unit that classifies a time interval during which stroke data is present, in a predetermined time range defined as answering time, as an entering time interval based on the stroke data that is vector data of a coordinate of a trajectory of handwriting input and time, the handwriting input being performed by a user with respect to a predetermined electronic answer field to put an answer for a question; a time comparison unit that compares a length of each entering time interval of another user for each question with a length of each entering time interval of a target user for each question; and an advice generation unit that generates advice data representing a comparison result.

Abstract: A learning effect estimation apparatus includes a model storage memory storing a model that takes learning data as input, the learning data being data on learning results of users and being assigned with categories for different learning purposes. There is a correct answer probability generation unit that inputs the learning data to the model to generate the correct answer probability of each of the categories; a correct answer probability database that accumulates time-series data of the correct answer probability for each of the users; and a comprehension and reliability generation unit that acquires range data, the range data being data specifying a range of categories for estimating a learning effect for a specific user, and generates a comprehension.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for improving skin barrier function and reducing skin redness. The compositions comprise cholesterol, ceramide II, and shea butter or cholesterol, ceramide II, shea butter, saccharide isomerate, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, and Phoenix dactylifera (date palm) seed extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissolvable or at least partially dissolvable film for treating skin wrinkling and discoloration. The film includes the active components ascorbic acid and retinol. Upon contact with water or other appropriate cosmetic vehicle, the wetted film is applied to the skin surface. The film releases the active components, which are absorbed by the skin and used by the body to provide positive cosmetic effects.

Abstract: A topical skin care composition including an effective amount of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, retinol, and a base that includes botanical oils is disclosed. The botanical oils include sesame oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, jojoba oil, and Macadamia ternifolia nut oil. The topical skin care composition is anhydrous.

Abstract: Described herein are lipstick compositions that are substantive, aesthetically appealing, do not pool on the lips, are easy to spread, and moisturize the lips. The compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as conditioning agents, moisturizing agents, antioxidants, structuring agents, emulsifiers, silicone containing compounds, essential oils, thickening agents, preservatives, and colorants, for example.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating skin around an eye area of a face. The method entails applying a composition that includes a unique combination of rheology-modifying agents that efficiently maintains active agents in suspension. The composition exhibits pleasing skin feel, softens skin, and attracts and retains moisture while maintaining these desirable properties over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful to reduce dark spots, age spots, and/or unwanted pigmentation of skin. The composition includes a combination of niacinamide, phytic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, and a combination of Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, and Psidium guajava (guava) fruit extract. The composition is effective to reduce dark spots, age spots, and/or unwanted pigmentation of skin. The composition is effective to inhibit tyrosinase and/or Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPAR-?) activity. The composition is further effective to reduce melanin content in skin, particularly dark skin, in some instances by at least 30%.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards collecting, aggregating and indexing unique and non-unique user data from a plurality of users. The result for a query of this indexed aggregation of user data is provided in a plurality of sub-sets of aggregated user data. Each subset of aggregated user data corresponds to a particular portion of the plurality of users. Also, each of these particular portions of the users is set at least large enough to provide general anonymity for the individual users. User data may be collected by one or more user data suppliers and provided to a user data aggregator. In some embodiments, user data may be collected as unique user data, non-unique user data, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, user data may be aggregated by zip code, expanded zip code, and/or one or more attributes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions for enhancing skin hydration in a person, attracting and binding moisture in the air to the skin's outer layers, transporting surface moisture below the skin's stratum corneum, increasing skin moisture content, plumping and tightening the skin, protecting the skin from moisture loss to the environment, supporting optimal skin barrier function, and/or stimulating production of the skin's own Natural Moisturizing Factor. The composition includes a combination of the Verbena officinalis extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, and ceramide.

Abstract: A method of processing an image receives a first video including a plurality of frames, obtains importance information indicating importance of at least one region included in the plurality of frames, determines axes of a grid for at least one region of the first video based on the importance information, generates a second video by encoding the first video based on the axes of the grid, and outputs the second video and information about the axes of the grid.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, denatured alcohol, dimethicone, and squalane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of exfoliating skin. The method can include topically applying an effective amount of a composition to skin in need thereof. The composition can include an alpha hydroxy acid, 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol, an aqueous extract of plankton comprising an exopolysacchride synthesized by Vibo alginolyticus, an aqueous extract of Phragmites communis, an aqueous extract of Poria cocos, and an aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of Phoenix dactylifera extract, tea tree oil, Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, and saccharide isomerate. This combination can be used to create topical skin compositions that reduce rosacea, erythema, and/or inflammation, and inhibit nitric oxide synthase, increase ?2A adrenergic receptor agonist activity, reduce oxidation, increase anti-oxidant capacity of a composition or of skin, inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) production, inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production, inhibit interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) production, reduce tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) production, increase collagen stimulation, increase lysyl oxidase expression, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) activity, increase occludin production, increase filaggrin production, and increase skin moisturization.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for application to skin and hair comprising saccharide isomerate, Alteromonas ferment extract, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, wherein the composition is capable of moisturizing and/or improving the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair.

Abstract: A mobile application may be used to track sales consultants' businesses, such as by tracking a local inventory maintained by the consultant. Determining whether local inventory is sufficient for fulfilling a sales order may be assisted by updating a database of the application with restocking information. Such restocking information may be obtained through a camera of the mobile device scanning a barcode or QR code or other information, such as recognizing text on a package. Information in the picture may be associated with inventory restocking information or be used to fetch restocking information.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oil-in-water anionic emulsion for eyelashes, and methods for its use, comprising a continuous phase comprising 35 to 55% by weight of water based on the total weight of the emulsion, a discontinuous phase comprising 15 to 25% by weight of a combination of waxes, wherein the combination of waxes comprises paraffin wax, carnauba wax, beeswax, and candelilla wax based on the total weight of the emulsion, and 5 to 15% by weight of the emulsion of an anionic surfactant system comprising stearic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, polyethylene glycol-40 (PEG-40) stearate, and stearyl stearate, wherein the oil-in-water anionic emulsion is capable of thickening the appearance of eyelashes.

Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of a skin pore in skin of a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin pore a composition comprising effective amount of Albizia julibrissin bark extract, and hydrolyzed soy flour, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pore.