Abstract: A method for the prevention and/or treatment of skin damage using chaperonin proteins in a dermatologically acceptable carrier is provided. The compositions are applied topically to treat conditions such as sunburn, aged skin, and scarred skin. The compositions may additionally include additional proteins such as rice hemoglobin, superoxide dismutase and/or catalase, as well as antioxidant molecules such as vitamin E, and vitamin C.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of topical infections using essential oil or extract from Minthostachys mollis (Peperina) or other herbs of the family Lamiaceae, or any combination of its individual chemical components and an acceptable carrier are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for the prevention and treatment of skin damage arising from exposure to nitric oxide and other pollutant oxidizing species, using rice (Oriza sativa) hemoglobin or other plant hexacoordinated, non-symbiotic hemoglobins, in a dermatologically acceptable carrier that can be topically applied to the skin areas, including lips. In some embodiments, other proteins such as superoxide dismutase and/or catalase or antioxidants are included.

Abstract: Methods for the prevention and treatment of skin aging arising from depletion of components of the mitochondrial membranes or the respiratory system using extracts rich in mitochondrial components in a dermatologically acceptable carrier that can be topically applied to the skin areas, including lips. In some embodiments, proteins such as epidermal growth factor and thioredoxin, or antioxidants such as reduced glutathione and astaxanthin, or lipids such as cardiolipin, are used.

Abstract: Methods for the prevention and treatment of skin damage arising from the exposure to UV radiation and other stressors capable of leading to the formation of free radicals, using the small dithiol protein thioredoxin in a dermatologically acceptable carrier that can be applied topically are disclosed. Some embodiments may include other proteins such as superoxide dismutase and/or catalase, as well as other antioxidant molecules such as reduced glutathione, vitamin E, vitamin C, lycopene, astaxanthin and/or tocotrienols.