Abstract: Personal care composition comprising at least one extract selected from the group consisting of extracts of Terminalia bellerica, Butea monosperma, Mallotus philippinensis, Anogeissus latifolia, Innula racemosa, Ficus benghalensis, Nerium indicum, Psoralea corylifolia, Acacia catechu, Abies pindrow, Cedrus deodara, Emblica officinalis, Moringa oleifera, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and mixtures thereof, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Additionally or alternatively, the composition may comprise 2-hexyldecanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin care composition comprising: a) a safe and effective amount of a hexamidine compound selected from the group consisting of hexamidine, its salts, and derivatives; b) a safe and effective amount of one or more skin care active selected from the group consisting of sugar amine, vitamin B3, retinoid, peptide, phytosterol, butylated hydroxytoluene and butylated hydroxyanisole, their derivatives, and combinations thereof; and c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the hexamidine and the skin care active.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing an active selected from the group consisting of Boswellia serratta tree resins and gums, xymenynic acid, glycyrrhizinic acid in extract form, their salts, their derivatives, their precursors, and/or combinations thereof are provided. Methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue by topically applying the personal care compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Personal care composition comprising at least one extract selected from the group consisting of extracts of Terminalia bellerica, Butea monosperma, Mallotus philippinensis, Anogeissus latifolia, Innula racemosa, Ficus benghalensis, Nerium indicum, Psoralea corylifolia, Acacia catechu, Abies pindrow, Cedrus deodara, Emblica officinalis, Moringa oleifera, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and mixtures thereof, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Additionally or alternatively, the composition may comprise 2-hexyldecanol.

Abstract: Personal care composition comprising at least one skin care active selected from the group consisting of acetyl glutamic acid, acetyl glutamine, acetyl methionine, acetyl tributyl citrate, acetyl triethyl citrate, acetyl tyrosine, adipic acid, alanine, arginine, arginine glutamate, benzophenone-3, camphor, gluconolactone, glucose, glycine, histidine hydrochloride, hydroxyproline, maltitol, phenylalanine, succinic acid, buffered lactic acid, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, a boswellic acid compound, and salts, isomers, derivatives, and mixtures of any of the foregoing; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin care composition comprising: a) a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B6 compound selected from the group consisting of pyridoxine, esters of pyridoxine, amines of pyridoxine, salts of pyridoxine and derivatives thereof, including pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, pyridoxal phosphate, and pyridoxic acid; b) a safe and effective amount of a skin care active selected from the group consisting of peptides, phytosterol, sugar amines, their derivatives, and combinations thereof; and c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the pyridoxine and the skin care active.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin care device comprising: (1) a dermatologically acceptable preformed substrate and (2) a flavonoid compound, wherein the device comprises a liquid medium for delivering the flavonoid compound.

Abstract: Topical skin care compositions containing sugar amines in combination with selected skin care actives and methods of using such compositions to regulate the condition of skin are disclosed. The compositions contain a safe and effective amount of a sugar amine in combination with either a safe and effective amount of a terpene alcohol and a safe and effective amount of a retinoid; a safe and effective amount of a terpene alcohol and a safe and effective amount of a peptide; a safe and effective amount of a retinoid and a safe and effective amount of a peptide; a safe and effective amount of tocopherol sorbate; or a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B3 compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin care composition comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin care composition comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a composition comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin care composition comprising:

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and a kit, for the treatment of a selected area of the skin and/or subcutaneous tissue, and in particular for the cosmetic treatment of skin conditions such as regional fat deposits including cellulite. The method comprises heating the selected area to a sustained skin temperature of about 32 to about 50° C. for a desired period of time, using a device comprising either a heat source capable of conductively heating the selected area or, alternatively, an infra-red source for emitting infra-red with a wavelength from about 700 nm to about 15000 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care compositions containing combinations of skin care actives and to methods of using such compositions to regulate the condition of skin. The compositions contain a safe and effective amount of amount of a peptide active selected from the group consisting of pentapeptides, derivatives of pentapeptides, and mixtures thereof; a safe and effective amount of at least one additional skin care active; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Topical skin care compositions containing sugar amines in combination with selected skin care actives and methods of using such compositions to regulate the condition of skin are disclosed. The compositions contain a safe and effective amount of a sugar amine in combination with either a safe and effective amount of a terpene alcohol and a safe and effective amount of a retinoid; a safe and effective amount of a terpene alcohol and a safe and effective amount of a peptide; a safe and effective amount of a retinoid and a safe and effective amount of a peptide; a safe and effective amount of tocopherol sorbate; or a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B3 compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care compositions containing combinations of skin care actives and to methods of using such compositions to regulate the condition of skin. The compositions contain a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B3 compound; a safe and effective amount of a skin care active selected from farnesol, phytantriol, and mixtures thereof; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a composition comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a composition comprising: a) a safe and effective amount of farnesol; and b) a dermatologically-acceptable carrier for the farnesol. In additional embodiments, the above composition is suitable for thickening skin and preventing and/or retarding atrophy of mammalian skin, preventing and/or retarding the appearance of spider vessels and/or red blotchiness on mammalian skin, preventing and/or retarding the appearance of dark circles under the eye of a mammal, preventing and/or retarding sallowness of mammalian skin, preventing and/or retarding sagging of mammalian skin, softening and/or smoothing lips, hair and nails of a mammal, and preventing and/or relieving itch of mammalian skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing or treating skin disorders using flavonoid compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for regulating skin condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising a vitamin B3 compound which are useful for regulating skin condition, especially for regulating the signs of skin aging.