Abstract: The present invention relates to hair treatment compositions. In particular, the invention relates to hair treatment compositions that stimulate hair growth. Various compounds and combinations thereof have been reported for use in the treatment of hair to stimulate growth. Although the hair treatment compositions in the prior art provides for hair growth, there is unmet need for improved and superior compositions. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved and superior composition for stimulating hair growth. Disclosed is a hair treatment composition comprising (i) a polymorph of calcium carbonate; (ii) a water-soluble compound of calcium; and (iii) a suitable carrier. wherein said polymorph is at least one of calcite, vaterite or aragonite and wherein particle size of said polymorph is 1 ?m to 10 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical composition comprising: (i) a first extract comprising botanical actives extracted from Emblica officinalis; and, (ii) a second extract comprising volatile botanical actives extracted from Camellia sinensis, wherein said second extract comprises E-2-hexenal and linalool at ratio of 0.1:1 to 10:1 parts by weight. Also disclosed is a method of activation of Nrf2, a method of upregulating gene expression of H01 in melanocytes and a method of upregulating gene expression of NQ01 in fibroblasts comprising a step of applying a topical cosmetic composition of the first aspect.