Abstract: A novel NF-?B-inhibitor peptide is a component in a skin care composition comprising the NF-?B-inhibitor and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The composition may also include at least one additional skin care active. Additionally, the composition may include a peptide that acts as a TGF-?1 mimic. Means for treating mature, languished skin with compositions comprising the peptide are also provided.

Abstract: A novel NF-?B-inhibitor peptide is a component in a skin care composition comprising the NF-?B-inhibitor and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The composition may also include at least one additional skin care active. Additionally, the composition may include a peptide that acts as a TGF-?1 mimic. Means for treating mature, languished skin with compositions comprising the peptide are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care compositions containing a small peptide mimic of TGF-? and to methods of using such compositions to manage the health and condition of skin and scalp. More preferably, the skin care compositions contain a safe and effective amount of a peptide mimic for TGF-?, derivatives of a peptide mimic for TGF-?, and mixtures thereof; a safe and effective amount of at least one skin care active; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing various dermatological conditions in humans, such as dry, cracked or damaged skin resulting from exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet radiation) and wind, aging effects, general skin dryness, e.g., deficient moisture content, and mild acne. These methods comprise applying an effective amount of a composition to the affected target area, the composition comprising a retinyl palmitate-polypeptide complex of apparent molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 7,000 daltons, and an isoprenoid compound, e.g., a carotenoid such as beta-carotene.

Abstract: A method of bleaching hair comprising:(a) providing a bleach packet comprising a predetermined effective amount of bleach composition to bleach a person's hair, enclosed in a water soluble enclosure;(b) providing an activator solution comprising water and an effective amount of activator to activate the bleach;(c) contacting the bleach packet with the activator solution, to thereby dissolve the water soluble enclosure and activate the bleach to form a bleach solution;(d) applying the bleach solution to the hair to thereby bleach the hair.The preferred water soluble enclosure is a water soluble polymeric material comprising polyvinyl alcohol and compositions similar thereto.It has also been found that damage to hair attending the coloring or bleaching process may be prevented or retarded by treating said hair with a solution of the water soluble polymer.