Abstract: The present disclosure relates to testing, analysis and treatment of an environment, wherein one or more baseline(s) is established for the environment. Systems and methods for detecting, treating, comparing and testing for mold, mold spores and mold fragments physically present or in the air of an environment are disclosed herein, as well as methods for remediating the effects of mold in the environment.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a polyphenol-rich extract of dry plant biomass, in particular parts of vines, the extract obtained and its use for antifungal applications, in particular for the prevention and treatment of fungal infections on fruits and plants after harvest, but also for applications related to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Abstract: Thioctamer, a nanoconjugate of glatiramer acetate (GA) and thioctic acid (TA), e.g. in the form of nanospheres, is provided as are compositions comprising thioctamer and methods of using the same for wound healing. Application of thioctamer to a wound accelerates wound healing, compared to control wounds that are not treated with the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating scars and a preparation method therefor. The composition, according to one aspect, comprises a pigment and silicone oil, and may be stably formulated into a formulation adequate for spreading on the skin, and may inhibit the formation of scars or reduce already existing scars by forming a membrane on the skin, and has an effect whereby scars may be concealed by the pigment stably dispersed in the composition.

Abstract: Synergistic compositions comprising: one component (A), consisting of the compound having formula (I) 3-difluoromethyl-N-(7-fluoro-1,1,3-trimethyl-4-indanyl)-1-methyl-4-pyrazolecarboxamide one or more components (B) having a fungicidal or insecticidal activity, and their use for the control of of harmful insects in agrarian crops.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising (a) particle comprising chitosan salt at the outer surface of the particle; and (b) functionalized non-volatile silicone, wherein the amount of the functionalized non-volatile silicone is greater than 20% by weight of the total non-volatile silicone.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a bioactive substance-encapsulated ethosome, the method including: preparing an aqueous solution of a bioactive substance, preparing a lipid-dissolved solution by dissolving lipids in ethanol, preparing a hydrated liquid crystalline phase by hydrating the lipid-dissolved solution by mixing and agitating the bioactive substance aqueous solution together with the lipid-dissolved solution, and preparing an ethosome solution by adding purified water to the hydrated liquid crystalline phase to produce a mixture and agitating the mixture.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides programmable osmotic-controlled oral compositions providing delayed release of a therapeutically acceptable amount of a drug. The programmable osmotic-controlled compositions of the disclosure provide a lag time that is independent of the presence or absence of food, type of food, pH, gastric emptying, gastric motility, and volume and viscosity of gastric fluid. The compositions of the disclosure can be programmed to provide a desired and precise lag time, and release drug, after the lag time, at a rhythm, e.g., that matches the human circadian rhythm of a condition's symptoms and/or of the individual being treated in the application of the therapy to optimize therapeutic outcome and minimize side effects.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of a surface-reacted calcium carbonate having a volume median particle size d50 from 0.1 to 90 ?m as skin appearance modifier in a cosmetic and/or skin care composition.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of a surface-reacted calcium carbonate in a cosmetic and/or skin care composition as an agent for modifying the biomechanical properties of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair cosmetic containing the following components (A) to (C): (A) a compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein a broken line represents the presence or absence of a ? bond; R1 represents a hydroxy group or an acetoxy group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or —COOR (R is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group); and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, a methyl group, or an ethyl group; (B) a cationic polymer; and (C) an ampholytic polymer having a predetermined cationic structural unit and an anionic structural unit, a mass ratio of the component (C) to the component (A) [(C)/(A)] being 0.7 or more and 10 or less.

Abstract: A Pickering formulation for use as a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition for regenerating skin cells, allowing reducing skin stretch marks on a human skin, or healing skin cells after a burn, such as a sunburn. The Pickering formulation comprises an emulsion of oil and water phases stabilized with an organic-modified natural physosillicate, such as hectorite, montmori-Uonite, or bentonite. The pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition can be free of primary emulsifier or primary surfactant reducing as such the toxicity of the composition for the skin. As such, the pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition may consist essentially of the Pickering formulation. Indeed, it is demonstrated that the Pickering formulation can act itself as an active ingredient of the pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition leading to significant skin cell regeneration. The invention is particularly useful for reduction of stretchmarks. The Pickering formulation also boosts the sun protection factor, or SFP, of sunscreen compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a skin penetration enhancing composition and a use thereof in preparation of a skin delivery formulation. The skin penetration enhancing composition comprises sponge spicules and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles comprise at least one of one or more drugs or one or more cosmetic active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of a solid material comprising a phyllosilicate onto which Cu(0) nanoparticles have been deposited. The solid can be used in several biological applications, primarily in agriculture for crop control. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the solid, which comprises delaminating the phyllosilicate and depositing Cu(0) nanoparticles onto the delaminated phyllosilicate.

Abstract: A transparent composition having UV protection effect is provided, wherein the UV protection effect is improved after the composition is contacted with moisture, such as water or sweat, more than that immediately after the composition is applied, while maintaining high transparency. The transparent composition contains (a) a UV absorbent, (b) an oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7, (c) an oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5, and (d) a powder having a refractive index in the range from 1.45 to 1.55, wherein a mixed oil component obtained by mixing the (b) oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7 and the (C) oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5 has a refractive index in the range from 1.44 to 1.56.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising: 1) a step of applying to the keratin fibres a composition comprising: a) one or more compounds chosen from urea and/or urea derivatives, b) one or more polyols, c) one or more amino silicones, 2) a step of heat treatment of the keratin fibres, the heat treatment step 2) preferably being after step 1). The present invention also relates to a composition that may be used in the process according to the invention.

Abstract: A multipurpose mosquito repellent composition obtained by a process of forming a foundation mixture by mixing an anti-insect extract/essential oil with at least two odorless and anti-insect effect prolonging extract/essential oils; and mixing the foundation mixture with a plurality of aromatic and medicinal oils in a specific order with each of the plurality of aromatic and medicinal oils having a specific predetermined percentage (%) by weight relative to the total weight of the multipurpose mosquito repellent composition.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a method for producing a powder containing a plurality of capsules incorporated into crystals, wherein these capsules contain one or more ingredients. Further, the present invention relates to the respective powder, as well as product containing this powder, the use of the powder as well as methods for producing respective products and methods for perfuming substrates.

Abstract: Described herein, an anhydrous cosmetic composition includes one or more water-absorbing components; a malodour-controlling component; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition has a burst resistance pressure greater than about 137.9 mBar (2 psi); wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition has a water vapor sorption per 100 g of the composition from about 2.0 g to about 15 g; and wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition is essentially free of aluminium-based antiperspirant actives.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving gastrointestinal function and reducing the presence of gas bubbles in a gastrointestinal tract. A method includes administering a composition to a user during an endoscopy procedure for reducing a presence of gas bubbles in a gastrointestinal tract of a user. The composition includes an effective amount of ginger root extract for reducing the presence of the gas bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract of the user, and further includes propylene glycol and sodium chloride.