Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for making a dispersion, comprising preparing an aqueous phase comprising water and a surfactant; combining a hydrophobic substance and a plurality of particles comprising cellulose to form a concentrate; and mixing the aqueous phase and concentrate to provide a dispersion. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising cellulose particles and methods for making and using same. This invention also relates to compositions comprising a fluid and particles comprising cellulose. Thus, disclosed herein are methods of manufacture, isolation, purification, and handling of cellulose particles. Also disclosed are uses for cellulose particles as additives in leavened or leavenable food products, or in an emulsion or emulsifiable product, or as a suspension aid, or in a thickened composition, or in a meat or meat analog product, or in a personal care formulation, or in a beauty formulation, or in a cosmetic formulation, or in a skin care formulation. Also disclosed are uses for cellulose particles in subterranean treatment compositions. Also disclosed are uses for cellulose particles in metal working compositions, cutting compositions, and stamping compositions. Also disclosed herein are resuspendable particles comprising cellulose.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for making a dispersion, comprising preparing an aqueous phase comprising water and a surfactant; combining a hydrophobic substance and a plurality of particles comprising cellulose to form a concentrate; and mixing the aqueous phase and concentrate to provide a dispersion. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A topical composition comprising a non-denatured, broken-up and dried Porphyridium biomass that is not further processed and a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier useful for cosmetic treatments is described.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and processes are used in topical applications for human or animal skin. A combination of five (5) active ingredients: caffeine, trehalose, asparagus extract, ceramide 2 (2%) and a resurrection plant, Myrothamnus flabellifolia, extract are used in a topical formulation, such as a cream, lotion, spray or gel to boost or activate autophagy, the body's innate processes for repairing cell damage. The five active ingredients are combined in different formulations to provide at least six (6) products for topical application, including, but not limited to, a cleanser, a spray essence, a day cream, a night cream, a serum and a booster. The five (5) active ingredients provide a unique biological composition, hereinafter called, “autophagy activating complex,” that changes the way skin ages, restores and renews radiance.

Abstract: A topical composition comprising a non-denatured, broken-up and dried Porphyridium biomass that is not further processed and a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier useful for cosmetic treatments is described.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising cellulose particles and methods for making and using same. This invention also relates to compositions comprising a fluid and particles comprising cellulose. Thus, disclosed herein are methods of manufacture, isolation, purification, and handling of cellulose particles. Also disclosed are uses for cellulose particles as additives in leavened or leavenable food products, or in an emulsion or emulsifiable product, or as a suspension aid, or in a thickened composition, or in a meat or meat analog product, or in a personal care formulation, or in a beauty formulation, or in a cosmetic formulation, or in a skin care formulation. Also disclosed are uses for cellulose particles in subterranean treatment compositions. Also disclosed are uses for cellulose particles in metal working compositions, cutting compositions, and stamping compositions. Also disclosed herein are resuspendable particles comprising cellulose.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and processes are used in topical applications for human or animal skin. In a first embodiment, a combination of active ingredients: caffeine, trehalose, asparagus extract, ceramide 2 (2%), and a resurrection plant, Myrothamnus flabellifolia, extract are used in a topical formulation, such as a cream, lotion, spray or gel to boost or activate autophagy, the body's innate processes for repairing cell damage. In a second embodiment, nutrients, selected from essential fatty acids, and phytonutrients are added to the active ingredients of the first embodiment and used in different formulations to provide products for topical application, including, but not limited to, a cleanser, a spray essence, a day cream, a night cream, a serum, a mask, and a booster. The active ingredients provide a unique “autophagy activating nutrient complex,” that improves skin integrity and changes the way skin ages, restores and renews radiance.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and processes are used in topical applications for human or animal skin. A combination of five (5) active ingredients: caffeine, trehalose, asparagus extract, ceramide 2 (2%) and a resurrection plant, Myrothamnus flabellifolia, extract are used in a topical formulation, such as a cream, lotion, spray or gel to boost or activate autophagy, the body's innate processes for repairing cell damage. The five active ingredients are combined in different formulations to provide at least six (6) products for topical application, including, but not limited to, a cleanser, a spray essence, a day cream, a night cream, a serum and a booster. The five (5) active ingredients provide a unique biological composition, hereinafter called, “autophagy activating complex,” that changes the way skin ages, restores and renews radiance.

Abstract: A skin cream and method for making and applying the skin cream having, e.g., a copper component, an ascorbic acid component, a lipid component and a peptide component. The peptide component can include palmitoyl pentapeptide (KTTLS) or hydrolized serecin. The copper component can be a copper solubilizing formulation. The copper solubilizing formulation can include one of (I) copper and a copper-complexing peptide and/or (ii) a copper-complexing protein. The combination of copper and the ascorbic acid component can prevent or reduce a destabilization of the ascorbic acid component.

Abstract: A topical composition according to the present invention for use in a skin care regimen that provides matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting activity, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease (TIMP) inducing activity, and immediate and delayed antioxidative activity. Preferably, the topical composition comprises at least one MMP inhibitor, a TIMP inducing agent, Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, and Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) extract. The compositions are useful in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, providing elasticity, firmness, tone and texture to the skin, ameliorating fine lines and preventing skin damage.

Abstract: A topical composition according to the present invention for use in a skin care regimen that provides matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting activity, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease (TIMP) inducing activity, and immediate and delayed antioxidative activity. Preferably, the topical composition comprises at least one MMP inhibitor, a TIMP inducing agent, Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, and Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) extract. The compositions are useful in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, providing elasticity, firmness, tone and texture to the skin, ameliorating fine lines and preventing skin damage.

Abstract: A perfluorinated oil-in-water biliquid foam is provided as a vehicle for delivering cosmetics and active agents while producing a refreshing and unique contact with the skin, and enhancing the aroma of fragrances within the foam. The biliquid foam contains an oil phase perfluorinated solvent, surfactants, co-solvents, and oil-based ingredients such as aromatic extracts, and a water phase with anionic or hydrophilic surfactants. The biliquid foam may be made by gradually increasing addition of the oil phase to the water phase under moderate mixing conditions. Various other auxillary cosmetic and non-cosmetic components such as vitamins, anti-oxidants, stabilizers, thickeners, dyes, moisturizers, and preservatives may be added to the biliquid foam as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating skin damage which comprises applying to the skin a composition containing an effective amount of a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable compound capable of acting as an electron donor, simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the application of a composition containing an effective amount of a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable compound capable of acting as an electron acceptor, whereby an exchange of electrons between the electron donor and electron acceptor results in generation of an electrical current on the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical powder-to-liquid compositions comprising hydrophobically coated silica particles into which are incorporated water and a water soluble polymer, the composition containing substantially no oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-tanning compositions comprising an effective amount of DHA in combination with an effective amount of propolis extract. The compositions provide self-tanning compositions which can produce a tan with enhanced coloration. The self-tan produced using the compositions of the present invention is more natural looking. In another embodiment of the present invention, the compositions comprise DHA combined with caffeic acid phenethyl ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to opalescent cosmetic compositions that are stable and suitable for topical application to human skin, and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention include (1) a hydrogenated indene-styrene-vinyltoluene polymer in an amount from about 0.1% by weight to about 50% by weight of the composition and (2) a carrier material in an amount from about 50% by weight to about 99.9% by weight of the composition. The opalescent composition may further contain a cosmetic material in an amount from about 0.5% by weight to about 20% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising a powder containing a water soluble carboxylated gum and a clay crosslinked with metal ions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising a magnetic metal species bound to an ion exchange resin as well as a method for preparing stable compositions of this type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid lipophilic compositions suitable for topical application to human skin and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The solid lipophilic compositions of the invention comprise dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal (DBMSA), lipophilic materials and one or more cosmetic materials.