Abstract: Matrix compositions suitable for topical administration comprising structurally diverse matrix particles formed from at least three different types of primary particle populations where (1) the first primary particle population has an average particle size from 1000 nm to 8500 nm, makes up 4-9% of the composition by weight, and 20-70% of the first primary particle population comprises a glass composition, (2) the second particle population has an average particle size from 250 nm to 500 nm, makes up 5-15% of the composition by weight and comprises UV-protective particles, and (3) the third particle population has an average particle size from 500 nm to 1000 nm, makes up 6.75-22% of the composition by weight, and at least 75% of the third particle population comprises UV-protective metal oxide particles, and the composition exhibits one or more of sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, a critical wavelength of at least 370 nm, UVA/UVB ratio of at least 0.333, and a UVA1 to UV ratio of at least 0.7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a retinoid and/or peptide complexed with a copper ion wherein the composition is a water-in-silicone emulsion, and the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a retinoid and/or peptide complexed with a copper ion wherein the composition is a water-in-silicone emulsion, and the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising peptides complexed with a copper ion. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a copper peptide and a basic amino acid. In another embodiment, the composition is an emulsion composition comprising a copper peptide and a non-ionic emulsifier, wherein the composition is substantially free of ionic emulsifiers.