Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain substituted diamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: Certain novel substituted 3-(phenoxymethyl) benzyl amines and personal care compositions comprising such, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain phenoxyalkylamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain substituted monoamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain substituted monoamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain substituted diamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: Certain novel substituted 3-(phenoxymethyl) benzyl amines and personal care compositions comprising such, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain phenoxyalkylamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and composition suitable for skin color modulation. Particularly, the action of D-dopachrome tautomerase on melanogenesis and/or the transfer of melanin from melanosomes in keratinocytes is reduced, thereby resulting in a change in skin color.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coumarin derived compound of formula (I) as skin lightening agent alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle:

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, process for making same, and cosmetic compositions and methods of skin lightening using compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents: Where each A1 and/or A2 independently is ?H or COR, CO2R, CONHR, the latter three having the following formula A: where R?C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon; and each Y1 and/or Y2 independently is H; C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon; or OZ, where Z=H or COR1, CO2R1, CONHR1 of formula B: and where R1?C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon; X is Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur, or Oxygen; and N is in integer between 0 and 2.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, process for making same, and cosmetic compositions and methods of skin lightening using compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents: Where each A1 and/or A2 independently is =H or COR, CO2R, CONHR, the latter three having the following formula A: where R=C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon; and each Y1 and/or Y2 independently is H; C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon; or OZ, where Z=H or COR1, CO2R1, CONHR1 of formula B: and where R1=C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon; X is Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur, or Oxygen; and N is in integer between 0 and 2.

Abstract: Disclosed are extracts of Nigrospora sphaerica as cosmetic skin benefit agents, preferably as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle. The inventive extracts, compositions and methods have effective skin lightening properties, may be easier to deliver to the skin, and are commercially available or cost-effective and available in nature.

Abstract: Disclosed are coumarin derived compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle: Where each or both R1 and/or R2 represents hydrogen (H); linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, acyl, or heteroalkyl (preferably, alkoxy) groups; and R3 represents linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, or heteroalkyl group; and R4 represents a hydrogen atom (H); straight or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated, containing or not containing a heteroatom C1-C22 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care methods of using and process of making carboxyalkylates of branched alcohols and/or alkoxylates thereof and process of making same. The compounds and compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved skin feel, prevent shine and stickiness, while also providing anti-microbial activity against bacteria associated with acne, as well as providing anti-aging benefits which results in reduced appearance of wrinkles and aged skin, improved skin color, treatment of photoaged skin, improvement in skin's radiance and clarity and finish, and an overall healthy and youthful appearance of the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions and methods of skin lightening using compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents: Wherein X represents Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur or Oxygen; each A1 and/or A2 independently is =H or COR, CO2R, CONHR having the following formula A: where R=C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon; and each Y1 and/or Y2 independently is C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon or OZ, where Z=H or COR1, CO2R1, CONHR1 of formula B: and where R1=C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods of skin lightening using coumarin derivatives of formula I as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle: Where each or both R1 and/or R2 represents hydrogen; linear or branched C1-C18 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, acyl, cycloacyl, or alkoxy groups; Each or both R3 and/or R4, which may be connected by a single or double carbon-carbon bond (shown as a dotted line), represents hydrogen; linear or branched C1-C18 alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, or cycloalkenyl group; and Each or both R5 and/or R6 represents a hydrogen atom, OH, C1-C4 acyl group, C1-C4 alkyl group, O—CO—R7, O—COO—R8 group, mesyl group or tosyl group, where each or both R7 and/or R8 represents hydrogen; linear or branched C1-C18 alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, acyl, cycloacyl, or alkoxy groups.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care method based on the application to the skin of a combination of the South pole of a static magnet and a cosmetic composition. Also disclosed is a cosmetic dual patch comprising a static magnet layer and a non-woven, transdermal, hydrogel or silicone sheeting patch carrying a cosmetic benefit ingredient wherein the two layers are adhesively bound to each other.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, process for making same, and cosmetic compositions and methods of skin lightening using compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents: 1

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions and methods of skin lightening using compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents: 1