Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of hyperpigmented skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to hyperpigmented skin of a person a composition that includes at least one of, at least two of, or all three of (i) an effective amount of Schinus terebinthifolius seed extract, (ii) an effective amount of a mixture comprising Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, Pfaffia paniculata root extract, and Trichilia catigua bark extract, and/or (iii) an effective amount of a mixture comprising Himanthalia elongata extract and Undaria pinnatifida extract. Topical application of the composition can reduce the appearance of the hyperpigmented skin.

Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of a skin pore in skin of a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin pore a composition comprising effective amount of Albizia julibrissin bark extract, and hydrolyzed soy flour, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pore.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), PEG-50 shea butter, glycerin, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, lauramidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, glycerin, and polyquaternium-7.

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: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful to cleanse, exfoliate, smooth, moisturize, hydrate, and/or improve the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair using a composition including shea butter, PEG-50 shea butter, and/or hydrated silica.

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: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and methyldihydrojasmonate or panthenol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.

Abstract: A method of treating fine lines or wrinkles in a person's skin or treating a person's sagging or loose skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle or to sagging or loose skin an effective amount of a topical composition comprising a Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, a Peucedanum graveolens extract, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, wherein the combination reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle, increases skin elasticity, or increases skin firmness.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a person's skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNF? production is inhibited in the skin.

Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of hyperpigmented skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to hyperpigmented skin of a person a composition that includes at least one of, at least two of, or all three of (i) an effective amount of Schinus terebinthifolius seed extract, (ii) an effective amount of a mixture comprising Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, Pfaffia paniculata root extract, and Trichilia catigua bark extract, and/or (iii) an effective amount of a mixture comprising Himanthalia elongata extract and Undaria pinnatifida extract. Topical application of the composition can reduce the appearance of the hyperpigmented skin.

Abstract: A method for topically treating skin is disclosed. The method can include applying to skin a composition that includes tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Morus alba fruit extract, Acmella oleracea extract, and retinol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful to cleanse, exfoliate, smooth, moisturize, hydrate, and/or improve the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair using a composition including shea butter, PEG-50 shea butter, and/or hydrated silica.

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, 11-8, 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: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles on a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed to the fine lines or wrinkles present on the person's skin. Topical application of the composition can reduce the appearance of the fine lines or wrinkles on the person's skin.

Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of a skin pore in skin of a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin pore a composition comprising effective amount of Albizia julibrissin bark extract, and hydrolyzed soy flour, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pore.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), PEG-50 shea butter, glycerin, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, lauramidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, glycerin, and polyquaternium-7.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a person's skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin productnion is increased, or TNF? production is inhibited in the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for soothing skin inflammation in a subject. In some embodiments, methods and compositions disclosed herein comprise topical administration of a cosmetic formulation, wherein the cosmetic formulation comprises at least one transient receptor potential channel vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV-1) antagonist. In some embodiments, the composition and/or method comprises plankton extract (e.g., saccharide isomerate), Phragmites communis (common reed) extract, Poria cocos (China root) extract, and/or Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract.

Abstract: A method of treating skin with a composition is disclosed. The method can include topically applying an effective amount of a composition to skin in need thereof, wherein the composition comprises an aqueous extract of plankton comprising an exopolysacchride synthesized by Vibo alginolyticus, an aqueous extract of Phragmites communis, an aqueous extract of Poria cocos, and an aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed.

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.