Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising banyan tree, lotus, and clover serum fractions. A method of improving the appearance of aging skin may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a sign of aging on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the aging skin. The method may include the step of identifying a sign of aging on a facial skin surface.

Abstract: A bioactive composition and method of using the composition is provided having anti-aging, antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising banyan tree, lotus, and clover serum fractions. A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a hyperpigmented spot on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the hyperpigmented spot. The method may include the step of identifying a hyperpigmented spot on a facial skin surface. Other methods as disclosed include a method for improving the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Abstract: A bioactive composition and method of using the composition is provided having anti-aging, antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising banyan tree, lotus, and clover serum fractions. A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a hyperpigmented spot on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the hyperpigmented spot. The method may include the step of identifying a hyperpigmented spot on a facial skin surface. Other methods as disclosed include a method for improving the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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: A method of regulating a skin conditions that includes applying a safe and effective amount of achachariu to a target portion of skin in need of treatment or where treatment is desired. The achachariu 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 achachariu 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: Personal care compositions that include bioactive ingredients derived from achachariu 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 achachariu 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 isolated from stress-induced photosynthetic organisms. The present invention also relates to methods of producing stress-induced photosynthetic organisms suitable for isolating altered bioactive fractions. The present invention further relates to bioactive compositions, bioactive topical formulations, and methods of their use.

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 relates to a composition having enhanced anti-inflammatory properties and to a method for inhibiting inflammation in biological tissue, including but not limited to skin Skin inflammation includes any undesirable effect produced in or on the surface of skin, including but not limited to irritation, redness, swelling, local temperature elevation, fissures, desquamation, itch, pain, sensitivity, abrasion, discoloration, and bleeding or the like, and combinations thereof. The invention demonstrates that certain plant fractions, such as the serum fractions of Camellia sinensis (Recentia® CS), Citrus limon (Recentia® CL), and Trifolium pratense (Recentia® TP), can be effectively utilized in various products to inhibit inflammation of biological tissue, including but not limited to skin. In one embodiment, said plant fractions have not undergone any significant fermentation.

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 relates to a process for the preparation of botanical fractions from fresh plant biomass and to compositions made from said fractions. The process comprises grinding and pressing fresh plant biomass in order to obtain a plant cell juice fraction containing membrane fractions, and treating said cell juice fraction with an electromagnetic field at a frequency effective to separate said membrane fraction from said cell juice fraction in order to yield a cell cytoplasm/cytosole fraction substantially-free from membrane fractions. The aforementioned treatment is advantageously performed such that the temperature of said cell juice during said treatment does not exceed 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to in vitro methods for determining efficacy of topical compositions on various skin color types. These methods involve providing an artificial skin apparatus configured to approximate the color and diffuse reflectance characteristics of a predetermined human skin color type. The artificial skin apparatus includes an artificial skin substrate combined with a color background, with the color background correlating to the human skin color type. A topical composition of interest is applied to the artificial skin substrate of the artificial skin apparatus and then pre-irradiated. The pre-irradiated topical composition is then analyzed using relevant experimental techniques or assays for at least one efficacy parameter, including, for example, anti-ageing, photoprotective, sun protective, UVA/UVB protective, UVAI protective, photo stabilizing, and photosensitizing activities and action mechanisms of the topical composition on various skin color types.

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

Abstract: A bioactive composition and method of using the composition is provided having anti-aging, antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions derived from membrane and cell serum fractions of plant cell juice. The present invention also relates to the methods for preparing these bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions and the uses of these compositions in various cosmetic formulations and as topical skin cosmetic applications.

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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care compositions comprising blends of camellia and feverfew serum fractions and/or kelp and parsley serum fractions. The skin care compositions also comprise a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The invention also relates to methods for increasing melanin production in skin by topically applying the skin care composition to areas in order to stimulate one or more steps in melanin synthesis and/or interrupt an inflammatory cycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive ingredients that include isolated bioactive fractions derived from cell juice of fresh biomass of a feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) plant. The bioactive fractions are either free of or substantially free of ?-unsaturated ?-lactones (e.g., parthenolide). Further, the bioactive fractions have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The present invention also relates to a method for isolating a bioactive fraction that is derived from cell juice of fresh biomass of a feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) plant and that is at least substantially free of ?-unsaturated ?-lactones (e.g., parthenolide). The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a stabilized cell juice serum fraction and a stabilized concentrated cell juice serum fraction that are free of ?-unsaturated ?-lactones (e.g., parthenolide).