Abstract: A method for quantitatively assessing muscle contraction of a facial muscle in a person and determining the ability of a treatment material to reduce contraction of the facial muscle is disclosed. The method can include applying an external electrical stimulus to facial skin sufficient to contract a facial muscle, measuring the contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle by measuring the compound motor action potential (CMAP) of the contracted facial muscle to obtain a first average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle, administering the treatment material by topically applying the treatment material to the facial skin, and repeating steps (a) and (b) to obtain a second average measurement of contractile activity of the contracted facial muscle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition capable of treating oxidatively damaged skin or enhancing skin tone of a human. The composition can include escin, Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) extract, fructose, butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, and tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate.

Abstract: A method of treatin skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to skin a composition that can include Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Persea gratissima oil, soybean oil, squalane, glycerin, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, fructose, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, disodium EDTA, maltodextrin, and xanthan gum.

Abstract: A method of topically applying to skin a composition comprising a water soluble Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, an essential oil from the leaves of tea tree, an aqueous Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf and stem extract, and a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide of Vibrio alginolyticus is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Morus alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.

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: Compositions for topical administration to a user's skin that provide a number of dermatological benefits are described. The compositions include a unique combination of vitamins and additional ingredients that work together to increase skin firmness and decrease wrinkles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions useful for increasing oxytocin levels in skin. In some embodiments, methods and/or compositions disclosed herein comprise topical application of cosmetic composition capable of increasing oxytocin levels in skin, wherein the composition may comprise Spiraea ulmaria extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Andrographis paniculata leaf extract, Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharides and/or Sodium ascorbyl phosphate.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition comprising Tamarindus indica extract, Cocus nucifera extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, xylitol, sodium hydroxide, disodium EDTA, citric acid, potassium sorbate, and sorbic acid.

Abstract: A method for topically applying a composition to skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, aqueous-alcoholic, or oil-soluble plant extract.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition comprising 0.0001 wt. % to 5 wt. % of a kakadu plum fruit extract, and 0.0001 wt. % to 5 wt. % of an acai berry fruit extract.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of escin, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate. Centella asiatica extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and Calendula officinalis flower extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The composition can include hydrolyzed algin, and Linum usitatissiumum seed extract.

Abstract: A method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ipomoea batatas.

Abstract: A method of treating a person's skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition that includes Opuntia tuna extract, cucumber extract, water, butylene glycol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, sodium lactate, sorbitol, sodium PCA, citric acid, disodium EDTA, phenoxyethanol, and potassium sorbate.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of Leontopodium alpinum extract, Halidrys siliquosa extract, vegetable amino acids, niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, Pinus pinaster extract, Betula alba extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, hydrolyzed Candida saitoana extract, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.

Abstract: A method of administering a composition that includes an extract of Brachychiton acerifolius to a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying the composition to the person's skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful to reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone, reduce the appearance of skin discoloration, reduce visible skin discoloration, improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, improve the brightness of skin, prevent the production of discoloration, limit uneven skin tone from appearing on skin, increase moisture levels, attract water, brighten, renew the skin, increase skin radiance, soothe the skin, increase skin smoothness, hydrate skin, smooth skin, brighten skin, reduce signs of aging in skin, and/or increase the efficacy of cosmetic products to brighten, renew the skin, increase skin radiance, sooth the skin, increase skin smoothness, hydrate skin, smooth skin, brighten skin, and/or reduce signs of aging in skin. The composition includes a combination of niacinamide, vegetable amino acids, and ferulic acid.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition comprising 0.0001 wt. % to 5 wt. % of a kakadu plum fruit extract, and 0.0001 wt. % to 5 wt. % of an acai berry fruit extract.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition that includes Castanea sativa seed extract. Lactobacillus ferment. Punica granatum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and butylene glycol.