Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of self-tanning substances for application to the human skin, with application taking place at elevated temperature, to corresponding methods of application to the human skin and to a cosmetic formulation which is suitable for said purpose.

Abstract: There is provided a water-soluble container having a self-tanning agent sealed therein, a method for using said water-soluble container to form a self-tanning formulation and self-tanning formulations obtained therefrom. Methods for using the self-tanning formulations are provided as well as kits which include more than one water-soluble container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having UV protection properties, charaterized in that the formulation comprises at least one encapsulated organic sunscreen and does not penetrate the skin essentially.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of self-tanning substances for application to the human skin, with application taking place at elevated temperature, to corresponding methods of application to the human skin and to a cosmetic formulation which is suitable for said purpose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for using photostabilizer compounds for stabilizing formulation ingredients, like flavors, fragrances, colors, antioxidants, polymers, within cosmetics, personal care and household products, against degradation from sun light, heat and air oxidation resulting in improvement in storage stability, viscosity, and maintenance of color of the formulated products.

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for using photostabilizer compounds for stabilizing formulation ingredients, like flavors, fragrances, colors, antioxidants, polymers, within cosmetics, personal care and household products, against degradation from sun light, heat and air oxidation resulting in improvement in storage stability, viscosity, and maintenance of color of the formulated products.

Abstract: A surface treated pearlescent pigment obtained by a process comprising hydrolyzing an amine of the formulae (R)2N—(CH2)n)—SIR? R=alkyl or aryl or A?(R)3—N—(CH2)n—SiR? R?=alkoxy, C1-C3 n=3-5 A?=an anion to obtain silanol groups and contacting a pearlescent pigment with resultant hydrolyzate.

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one compound selected from the group comprising compounds of formulas 1a and 1b 1

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of at least one compound, selected from a compound of the formula 1a, 1b, 1

Abstract: Microcapsules involving a wall of chitin or chitin derivatives or of polyhydroxylated polyamines or one of their salts, with the wall sheathing a hydrophobic substance, are prepared by forming a hydrophobic phase emulsion of the hydrophobic substance in an aqueous phase containing an anionic surfactant capable of causing insolubilization of chitosan or chitosan derivatives or polyhydroxylated polyamines, mixing the emulsion with a chitosan or chitosan derivative or polyhydroxylated polyamine organic salt so as to cause the coacervation of the chitosan or the chitosan derivatives or the polyhydroxylated polyamines around the droplets of the hydrophobic phase, subjecting the chitosan or chitosan derivative or the polyhydroxylated polyamine coacervate to an acetylation or crosslinking reaction and recovering the microcapsules, and are applicable to cosmetic compositions incorporating sunscreens.