Abstract: The physical stability of oleosomes is preserved in a composition by introducing a multihydric alcohol and an acid that can reduce the pH of the composition of less than 6. The resultant composition can be useful in the manufacture of cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products, among others.

Abstract: The release rate of an active agent from oleosomes can be modulated by formulation of the oleosomes with a release control agent, such as a multihydric alcohol. In this context, oleosomes containing an active agent may be used in the preparation of a variety of formulations, including formulations for topical use.

Abstract: The physical stability of oleosomes is preserved in a composition by introducing a multihydric alcohol and an acid that can reduce the pH of the composition of less than 6. The resultant composition can be useful in the manufacture of cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products, among others.

Abstract: A novel method is disclosed for the preparation of oil-in-water emulsions suitable for cosmetic or topical dermatological products. The method comprises the step of mixing at least one cosmetically active ingredient with an aqueous emulsion of washed vegetable oil bodies (oleosomes) and the temperature of the products does never exceed about 40° C. during the steps of the method.

Abstract: Aqueous enzyme delivery systems as well as aqueous cosmetics and personal care products were provided which comprise at least one stabile enzyme and a polyglycerol containing at least 15 carbons. In addition, stabile non-aqueous enzyme delivery systems which are dispersions of at least one enzyme in an non-aqueous viscous liquid as well as a methods for the treatment of human skin in recreational water applications by means of enzymes are provided.

Abstract: Aqueous enzyme delivery systems as well as aqueous cosmetics and personal care products were provided which comprise at least one stabile enzyme and a polyglycerol containing at least 15 carbons. In addition, stabile non-aqueous enzyme delivery systems which are dispersions of at least one enzyme in an non-aqueous viscous liquid as well as a methods for the treatment of human skin in recreational water applications by means of enzymes are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to color stable personal care compositions that provide anti-oxidiation, moisturization, and/or prevent biodegradation in personal care formulations. These compositions contain erythorbic acid or a salt thereof, caffeic acid or a salt thereof, ?-gluconolactone, or a mixture thereof. The present invention further relates to methods of moisturizing skin with erythorbic acid or a salt thereof, or ?-gluconolactone. The present invention also relates to concentrates of active ingredients preloaded with a sufficient amount of an anti-oxidation, moisturizing and/or biodegradation prevention agent so that when it is diluted for use, the final formulation includes an anti-oxidation, moisturizing and/or biodegradation prevention effective amount of the anti-oxidation, moisturizing, and/or biodegradation prevention agent.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure Aqueous enzyme delivery systems as well as aqueous cosmetics and personal care products were provided which comprise at least one stabile enzyme and a polyglycerol containing at least 15 carbons. In addition, stabile non-aqueous enzyme delivery systems which are dispersions of at least one enzyme in an non-aqueous viscous liquid as well as a methods for the treatment of human skin in recreational water applications by means of enzymes are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a topical composition comprising (a) L-carnitine, an acyl L-carnitine, a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof and (b) one or more hydroxy acids, proteolytic enzymes, skin lightening agents, or a mixture thereof, in a pharmacologically acceptable vehicle for topical application. The topical composition may be administered to improve or prevent deleterious skin conditions (e.g., epidermal exfoliation and loss of skin elasticity), exfoliate skin, accelerate skin turnover, and/or lighten skin. For example, it can be administered to minimize scar formation due to varicella infection, drying and peeling due to sunburn, and to improve skin elasticity. The topical composition preferably has a pH ranging from about 3.5 to about 8. According to one embodiment, the pH of the topical composition ranges from about 3.5 to about 6.5 or 7. According to another embodiment, the pH of the topical composition ranges from about 6 to about 8 and preferably from about 6.5 to 7.5.

Abstract: This invention relates to hair fixing compositions containing a natural based hydrolyzed zein fixative which has a selected molecular weight, the composition having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.