Abstract: The present invention relates to composition comprising a bioactive fractions (ingredients) derived from fruit juice of an Apple (Pyrus malus) produced by processing the fresh fruit of apple under conditions effective to yield a bioactive fraction that is substantially free of protein and patulin. The present invention also relates to compositions having antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties and suitable for topical applications, oral applications and functional drink applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides bioactive compositions comprising Ficus serum fraction derived from Ficus cell juice of fresh Ficus leaves and a process of preparing the Ficus serum fraction. The compositions have biological activity capable of reducing skin hyperpigmentation.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a skin care composition comprising (1) a physiologically acceptable medium and (2) a synergistic composition consisting of: a blend of a Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) serum fraction and a Camellia sinensis (Tea) serum fraction in a respective weight ratio of 75:25; or a blend of a Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) serum fraction and a Chamomilla recutita (German chamomile) serum fraction in a respective weight ratio of 75:25. The invention also relates to a method for improving skin appearance associated with skin aging comprising applying compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive compositions (including, for example, bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts) derived from ginseng (Panax spp.) fresh whole plant, a particular part of the plant (e.g., rhizome, roots, leaves, stems, flowers, fruit) or any combination of these plant parts. The bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts are free of or substantially free of pulegone and/or free of or substantially free of proteins. The present invention also provides products comprising the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. The present invention further provides methods of making and using the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. Further, the bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts have anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or anti-aging activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition comprising a bioactive fractions (ingredients) derived from fruit juice of an Apple (Pyrus malus) produced by processing the fresh fruit of apple under conditions effective to yield a bioactive fraction that is substantially free of protein and patulin. The present invention also relates to compositions having antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties and suitable for topical applications, oral applications and functional drink applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts derived from an Achachairu (Garcinia humilis) plant. The bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts are free of or substantially free of benzophenone and/or free of or substantially free of proteins. The present invention also provides products comprising the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. The present invention further provides methods of making the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive fractions (ingredients) derived from fruit juices. The bioactive fractions are either free of or substantially free of patulin and protein. Further, the bioactive fractions have antioxidant, free radical scavenging, moisturizing and buffering properties. The present invention also relates to a method for isolating bioactive fractions that are derived from fruit juices and are free or substantially free of protein and patulin. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a bioactive fractions derived from fruit juices that are stabilized and are either free of or substantially free of patulin and protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides bioactive compositions comprising Ficus serum fraction derived from Ficus cell juice of fresh Ficus leaves and a process of preparing the Ficus serum fraction. The compositions have biological activity capable of reducing skin hyperpigmentation.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a cosmetic method for promoting lipolysis, slimming, draining, smooth skin surface, reducing the volume of localized fat deposits, the method including applying a topical composition comprising a Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus) Extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated bioactive compositions containing bioactive fractions derived from Theacea plants. The present invention also relates to bioactive topical formulations containing the bioactive compositions. The present invention further relates to methods of using the bioactive compositions of the present invention, including, for example, methods for inhibiting inflammatory activity in skin tissue of a mammal, for protecting skin tissue of a mammal from ultraviolet light-induced damage, and for normalizing skin disorders in skin tissue of a mammal. The present invention also relates to methods for isolating bioactive fractions derived from cell juice or a cell walls component a Theacea plant. The bioactive compositions are suitable for use in, inter alia, beverages, functional foods, nutriceuticals, supplements, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts derived from an Achachairu (Garcinia humilis) plant. The bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts are free of or substantially free of benzophenone and/or free of or substantially free of proteins. The present invention also provides products comprising the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. The present invention further provides methods of making the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts.

Abstract: Personal care compositions that include bioactive ingredients derived from achachairu and methods of making the same. The bioactive compositions (ingredients) of the present invention may be free of or substantially free of benzophenones and/or protein, and may exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and/or anti-protein loss properties. The achachairu ingredient may be in the form of a serum fraction and/or an extract. The personal care compositions are formulated for topical use on skin and/or hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive fractions (ingredients) derived from fruit juices. The bioactive fractions are either free of or substantially free of patulin and protein. Further, the bioactive fractions have antioxidant, free radical scavenging, moisturizing and buffering properties. The present invention also relates to a method for isolating bioactive fractions that are derived from fruit juices and are free or substantially free of protein and patulin. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a bioactive fractions derived from fruit juices that are stabilized and are either free of or substantially free of patulin and protein.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a cosmetic method for promoting lipolysis, slimming, draining, smooth skin surface, reducing the volume of localized fat deposits, the method including applying a topical composition comprising a Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus) Extract.

Abstract: Topical skin care compositions that include bioactive ingredients derived from achachairu and methods of making the same. The bioactive compositions (ingredients) of the present invention may be free of or substantially free of benzophenones and/or protein, and may exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and/or anti-aging properties. The achachairu ingredient may be in the form of a serum fraction and/or an extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive compositions (including, for example, bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts) derived from ginseng (Panax spp.) fresh whole plant, a particular part of the plant (e.g., rhizome, roots, leaves, stems, flowers, fruit) or any combination of these plant parts. The bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts are free of or substantially free of pulegone and/or free of or substantially free of proteins. The present invention also provides products comprising the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. The present invention further provides methods of making and using the bioactive serum fractions and/or bioactive extracts. Further, the bioactive serum fractions and bioactive extracts have anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or anti-aging activities.

Abstract: A method of regulating a skin conditions that includes applying a safe and effective amount of achachairu to a target portion of skin in need of treatment or where treatment is desired. The achachairu can be in the form of a bioactive ingredient that exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and/or anti-aging properties, and which is free or substantially free of benzophenones and/or protein. The achachairu ingredient may be a serum fraction and/or an extract, and may be incorporated into a skin care composition formulated for topical use on skin.

Abstract: A method of regulating mammalian keratinous tissue that includes applying a safe and effective amount of achachariu to a target portion of keratinous tissue. The achachariu can be in the form of a bioactive ingredient that exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and/or anti-protein loss properties, and which is free or substantially free of benzophenones and/or protein. The achachariu ingredient may be a serum fraction and/or an extract, and may be incorporated into a personal care composition formulated for topical use on skin and/or hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive compositions comprising blends of camellia and feverfew serum fractions and/or kelp and parsley serum fractions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated bioactive compositions containing bioactive fractions derived from Theacea plants. The present invention also relates to bioactive topical formulations containing the bioactive compositions. The present invention further relates to methods of using the bioactive compositions of the present invention, including, for example, methods for inhibiting inflammatory activity in skin tissue of a mammal, for protecting skin tissue of a mammal from ultraviolet light-induced damage, and for normalizing skin disorders in skin tissue of a mammal. The present invention also relates to methods for isolating bioactive fractions derived from cell juice or a cell walls component a Theacea plant.