Abstract: An aqueous and/or aqueous alcoholic leave-in composition to reduce the time to dry wet hair containing (a) at least one wetting agent having a Draves wetting value of 100 seconds of less selected in an amount sufficient to enhance the hydrophobicity of hair thereby causing water to dewet the hair, and optionally (b) at least one volatile selected from the group consisting of alcohols, dimethicone, trimethicone, and cyclomethicone and a method of shortening the time to dry wet hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil in silicone emulsion and an oil in silicone/water in silicone dual emulsion. These emulsions employ a silicone resin as the emulsifying agent, include an effective amount of one or more active ingredients, such as, a sunscreen and/or insect repellent and provide enhanced aesthetics and SPF. Also provided are methods of preparation of the oil in silicone and the oil in silicone/water in silicone dual emulsions, compositions that employ the emulsions and methods of using the compositions to repel insects from skin and protect skin from exposure to the sun.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably a cream, which continually provides a self-renewable textured surface appearance while in a container. The cosmetic composition has at least one volatile compound, preferably a fluorocarbon, such that the volatile compound expands resulting in expansion of the composition. The cosmetic composition has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 2,500,000 cps.

Abstract: A stable, chromatic water-in-silicone emulsion comprising: i) an aqueous phase containing a water-soluble polyol, a water-soluble polymer thickener, and water; and ii) a silicone phase containing an aromatic silicone, a silicone emulsifier and a silicone fluid carrier.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably a cream, which continually provides a self-renewable textured surface appearance while in a container. The cosmetic composition has at least one volatile compound, preferably a fluorocarbon, such that the volatile compound expands resulting in expansion of the composition. The cosmetic composition has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 2,500,000 cps.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for reducing susceptibility to, severity or duration of bruising by application of a topical composition. The topical composition has a phytoextract and a vehicle. There is also disclosed a method of improving the aesthetic appearance of skin by application of a topical composition that further contains a secondary ingredient.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably a cream, which continually provides a renewable textured surface appearance while in a container. The cosmetic composition has at least one volatile compound, preferably a fluorocarbon, such that the volatile compound expands resulting in expansion of the cream. The cosmetic composition preferably has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 500,000 cps.

Abstract: There are topical emulsion compositions having a cosmetic drug or medicinal active, a novel compound of the present invention, and a vehicle. The novel compound is represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of L—A—H and A—L—H, wherein L is a lipophilic moiety, A is an aromatic moiety, and H is a hydrophilic moiety. Also provided are methods of emulsifying a composition; improving the photostability of a composition; and enhancing the effectiveness of a sunscreen composition.

Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).

Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for topical treatment of skin comprising the use of live yeast cell derivative in combination with a suitable vehicle, for treating discolorations and bagginess in facial skin below the eyes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for topical treatment of skin comprising the use of live yeast cell derivative in combination with a suitable vehicle, for treating discolorations and bagginess in facial skin below the eyes.

Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).

Abstract: A topical anti-acne treatment which comprises salicylic acid and lactic acid, adjusted to a selected pH and placed in a suitable vehicle, such disclosed formulations can be used by individuals with adult acne, rosacea and sensitive skin complicated with acne.