Abstract: Provided are dermatological compositions for skin and scar treatment, methods of making the compositions and methods of applying the compositions, which result in improved skin and scar whitening performance. In one form, the dermatological composition for skin and scar treatment includes 33 to 60 wt. % of one or more hydrophilic benefiting ingredients, and 40 to 60 wt. % of an anhydrous hydrophilic/amphiphatic base comprising 1 to 35 wt. % of propylene glycol, 1 to 15 wt. % of polyethylene glycol, 1 to 20 wt. % of cetyl alcohol, 1 to 20 wt. % stearyl alcohol, 1 to 10 wt. % of ethoxydiglycol, 0.1 to 2.0 wt. % of dexapanthenol, 0.1 to 1.0 wt. % of phenoxyethanol, and 0.1 to 2.0 wt. % of tocophersolan (TPGS). The one or more hydrophilic benefiting ingredients may include skin whitening agents, antioxidants, extracts, antifungal/antibacterial/anti-acne agents, polypeptides, anti-inflammatory agents, keratolytic agents, amino acids and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A powdered molded color cosmetic composition is provided that includes a talc having average particle size between 2 and 8 microns and a mica with an average particle size between 2 and 8 microns.

Abstract: A powdered molded color cosmetic composition, especially a blush formulation, is provided that includes an ultrafine boron nitride and a magnesium fatty acid salt, the combination being held in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: A powdered color cosmetic composition, especially an eye shadow, is provided that includes a powdered nylon having average particle size ranging from about 1 to 10 microns and an ultrafine powdered boron nitride, the combination being held in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.