Abstract: Biodegradable single-phase cohesive hydrogels useful, e.g., for the formulation of viscosupplementation compositions or compositions for filling wrinkles, contain a homogeneous blend of x polymers, which may be identical or different, crosslinked prior to the interpenetration thereof by mixing in the form of a single-phase hydrogel, wherein such crosslinked polymers are insoluble in water and miscible with one another, and x ranges from 2 to 5; in one embodiment, the hydrogels are such that the x polymers have identical or different degrees of crosslinking, at least one of the x polymers having a degree of crosslinking x1 and at least one of the x polymers having a degree of crosslinking x2, with x1 being greater than or equal to x2.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing organic materials in sunscreen applications are provided herein. A method includes selecting a combination of multiple organic materials to incorporate into a sunscreen composition, wherein said selecting is based on (i) a desired absorption spectrum of the sunscreen composition, (ii) the absorption spectrum of each of the multiple organic materials, and (iii) a particle size limitation for each of the multiple organic materials, and incorporating the selected combination of organic materials into the sunscreen composition to generate the desired absorption spectrum. A composition includes a combination of multiple organic materials incorporated into a sunscreen composition, wherein the combination of organic materials is selected based on (i) a desired absorption spectrum of the sunscreen composition, (ii) the absorption spectrum of each of the multiple organic materials, and (iii) a particle size limitation for each of the multiple organic materials.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition and method of using non-molybdate corrosion inhibitors in sterilizing and pasteurizing applications. The composition is a blend of one or more components including corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, hydrotropes, polymer dispersants, pH adjusting agents and water. The composition may include two or more of a) alkyl-dicarboxylic acid; b) phosphono-carboxylic acid; c) tri(amino-carboxylic acid); d) anionic polymer dispersant; e) non-ionic surfactant; f) inorganic phosphate; g) phosphonotricarboxylic acid; and h) hydrotrope. Specifically, the composition may comprise sebacic acid, hydroxyphosphonoacetic acid, and 6,6?,6?-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-hexanoic acid. Optionally, the composition can further comprise a co-polymer of acrylic acid and allyl-2-hydroxy-propyl-sulfonate ether (AA/AHPSE), 2-phosphono-1,2,4-butane-tricarboxylic acid, sodium phosphate monobasic or phosphoric acid, ?-decyl-?-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2ethanediyl), and sodium cumenesulfonate.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating hair loss is disclosed. The composition comprises water-soluble ionizable metal and non-metal components, aqueous and alcohol-based solvents, potassium iodide and citrus essential oil, and is preferably provided as a non-aerosol spray product that is applied to the hair and scalp. The invention further provides a method of making and using the composition.

Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition includes a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier. The film or plurality of film fragments comprises a zinc compound and the carrier comprises a polysaccharide and a maleic anhydride copolymer. The composition and methods provide benefits including one or more of increased consumer acceptability, improved solubility of zinc thus permitting the use of lower amounts of zinc compounds and reducing the adverse astringency associated with zinc, decreased adverse reactions brought about by the presence of zinc ions, enhanced aesthetics, improved stability for active or other functional materials, and controlled delivery of active materials such as zinc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic basic composition comprising hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) modified with C15-C20 alkyl ether groups as thickener, Oleosomes and water, wherein the Oleosomes comprise at least one cosmetically active substance. The invention also relates to the use of the cosmetic basic composition in products of decorative cosmetics, personal care cosmetics and/or skin protection cosmetics.

Abstract: The process of the invention provides for a preventive hair treatment with buffering agent, in particular glyoxylic acid in combination with mechanical straightening with hair straightening iron at temperature of approximately 200° C.+/?50° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for skin whitening and anti-aging, which contains 2 or more of collagen peptides, snake needle grass extract, and white ginseng saccharides as effective ingredients, improves skin resilience by increasing the content of collagen in the skin and suppresses the growth of melanin cells, improves skin brightness and uniformity, and alleviates skin yellowness and redness, so as to provide the effect of making the skin appear clearer and more radiant.

Abstract: A composition with anoxia-tolerant and anti-fatigue functions, which is prepared by the following active ingredients: Arillus Longan, Fructus Jujubae, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Fructus Lycii, Semen Juglandis, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Cortex Cinnamomi, and Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum. The invention further provides a use of aforesaid composition in the preparation of the health food with anoxia-tolerant and anti-fatigue functions. The health food of the present invention is prepared with natural Chinese herbal medicine as the major raw materials, can be administered for a long time, the result of functional experiment prove that, the health food of the present invention has anoxia-tolerant and anti-fatigue functions, the effect is significant.

Abstract: Compositions including an oil phase substantially homogeneously distributed in a continuous water phase, the oil phase including a sunscreen agent that includes a UV-absorbing polyester in an amount effective to provide the composition with an SPF of about 10 or greater and which is the polymerization reaction product of monomers including a UV-absorbing triazole, a diester, a diol and a tetrol polyol; an alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone; and an emulsifier selected from anionic emulsifier and/or a non-ionic emulsifier, where the composition is substantially free of a non-polymeric UV-absorbing sunscreen agent and has an SPF of less than 2 in the absence of the UV-absorbing polyester.

Abstract: A method of producing an anhydrous antiperspirant composition comprising (a) providing a mixture of at least one antiperspirant active including a metal salt, and an anhydrous carrier for the at least one antiperspirant active in which the at least one antiperspirant active is dissolved, the carrier comprising a eutectic mixture of at least one basic compound selected from a basic amide and a basic amine and at least one member chosen from a cation and zwitterion; and (b) heating the mixture to form a stabilized eutectic system of the at least one antiperspirant active and the anhydrous carrier, and wherein the at least one antiperspirant active, the at least one basic compound and the at least one member chosen from a cation and zwitterion form a ternary eutectic system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition containing: at least one cross-linked copolymers of acrylic acid and a hydrophobic co-monomer; at least one neutralized polyacrylic acid; at least one silicone acrylate; oil; water; and at least one sunscreen active, wherein the composition is initially clear in appearance and remains clear in appearance upon application onto wet skin.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the use of cationically modified polysaccharides, except for chitosan, for direct neutralization of heparin in blood and physiological fluids in a mammal. Cationic modification of the polysaccharides is achieved using compound containing cationic ammonium groups and/or the polysaccharides are grafted with a polymer containing amine and/or ammonium groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ferric citrate-containing tablets. In various embodiments, the tablets include ferric citrate formulations that meet certain dissolution, tableting and disintegration standards. In various aspects, the tablet formulations can include ferric citrate as the active ingredient and a binder. The formulations also can include a lubricant and/or a disintegrant (which, in some embodiments, can be the same as the binder).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that provides for skin pigment correction comprising: zinc oxide; octinoxate; ?-arbutin; ascorbic acid; glycyrrhiza glabra extract; green tea extract; pomegranate extract; cucumber extract; niacinamide; and a carrier. The composition can be used to treat a variety of pigment issues including lentigo, liver spots, melasma, post-inflammatory pigment issues, sun spots, freckles, and age spots.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to a formulation for providing skin tightening which includes two or more of the following agents: red split lentils, Multani Mitti, charoli, chandan powder, and turmeric powder. Two or more of the agents can be ground and combined together in an effective amount. The combined agents can be additionally combined with a topical excipient.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide a press-coated orally-disintegrating tablet having a powder/granular material with poor formability in its inner core, which has an excellent disintegrability and a suitable hardness as a whole tablet. Furthermore, the invention is a press-coated orally-disintegrating tablet with an outer layer surrounding an inner core wherein the inner core has a thickness in the range of 30 to 80% per that of the whole tablet, and the outer layer comprises (a) microcrystalline cellulose, (b) a sugar or a sugar alcohol, and (c) one or more particular ingredients selected from the group consisting of crospovidone, starches, low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose and carmellose.

Abstract: Discloses a novel synergistic herbal composition comprising combination of therapeutically effective amount of Vrun bhavit, Kadalikshar, Apamargkshar, Yavkshar and optionally Gomutrakshar along with pharmaceutical acceptable additives, useful for the treatment of kidney stone and other urinary disorders like inflammation and urinary stent related problems.

Abstract: A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a non-irritating tea tree oil (TTO)-based topical therapeutic composition useful for both veterinary and human dermatology. The composition comprises a homogeneous mixture of TTO, 0.05 to 1.0% (wt/wt); at least one hypertonic composition providing the said TTO-based composition to 1700 to 2500 mOsm/L, 10 to 60% (wt/wt); and inorganic salts, 0.01% to 0.50% (wt/wt) and it is characterized by an effective, rapid & wide spectrum of action while being non-irritant to patient skin.