Abstract: There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises two or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of a) dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, salts and esters thereof; b) carnitine; and c) an extract of Haematococcus pluvialis. Compositions prepared in accordance with the invention are useful for improving the appearance of the skin.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for use in the treatment or prevention of hair loss and/or the promotion of hair growth. The compositions comprise in combination Centella asiatica extract, or one or more active principles thereof, green coffee extract, or one or more active principles thereof, and one or more antioxidants, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Use of a composition comprising oil bodies in the preparation of a formulation for administration to a mammal wherein said composition comprises oil curd 5 extracted from grain plant tissue, said oil curd comprising an aqueous dispersion of oil bodies and associated extrinsic protein material. Preferably, the oil curd is extracted from oat seed material. The composition has useful properties in improving the stability of 10 formulations, in particular in emulsifying such formulations and in improving the aesthetic acceptability of a formulation. Also, the compositions are useful in the delivery of actives into the skin &/or hair and in the regulation of the condition of the skin &/or hair. 15 Processes for the preparation of said composition and formulations are also disclosed.

Abstract: Use of a composition comprising oil bodies in the preparation of a formulation for administration to a mammal wherein said composition comprises oil curd extracted from oleaginous plant tissue, said oil curd comprising an aqueous dispersion of oil bodies and associated extrinsic protein material. Preferably, the oil curd is extracted from seed material selected from flax, sunflower, sesame, hemp, pumpkin, oilseed rape, camelina, cranberry, safflower, rosehip, blackcurrant, evening primrose, borage, meadowfoam, grapeseed and jojoba. The composition has useful properties in improving the stability of formulations, in particular in emulsifying such formulations and in improving the aesthetic acceptability of a formulation. Also, the compositions are useful in the delivery of actives into the skin &/or hair and in the regulation of the condition of the skin &/or hair. Processes for the preparation of said composition and formulations are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises two or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of a) dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, salts and esters thereof; b) carnitine; and c) an extract of Haematococcus pluvialis. Compositions prepared in accordance with the invention are useful for improving the appearance of the skin.

Abstract: Topical cosmetic compositions for application to the skin comprises a suitable diluent or carrier in combination with a synergistic mixture of three anti-free-radical agents selected from ascorbic acid, its salts, esters, glucosides and glucosamines; tocopherol and its esters; herbal extracts selected from gingko biloba, morus alba, origanum vulgare, panax ginseng, rosmarinus officinalis, birch extract, camellia sinensis, acerola cherry powder and grape seed oil.

Abstract: A hair coloring composition contains an oxidative hair dye and at least one antioxidant agent selected from the group consisting of rosmarinus officinalis, origanum vulgare, camellia sinensis, camellia oleifera, salvia officinalis, apium graveolen, thymus vulgaris, rosa canina and coriandrum sativum in combination with a suitable diluent or carrier. The hair coloring compositions are gentler on the skin and hair in that they reduce the effects or the oxidising agent on the hair and skin.

Abstract: Hair care compositions containing a synergistic mixture of three anti-free-radical agents selected from (a) ascorbic acid, its salts and esters; (b) tocopherol and its esters, such as tocopherol acetate; and (c) herbal extracts selected from morus alba, origanum vulgare, panax ginseng, rosmarinus officinalis, camellia sinensis and grape seed extract in a suitable diluent or carrier. Preferred synergistic mixtures are Origanum vulgare, sodium ascorbyl phosphate and morus alba. Origanum vulgare, sodium ascorbyl phosphate and panax ginseng. Panax ginseng, morus alba and Origanum vulgare. Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, morus alba and camellia sinensis. Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, morus alba and grape seed Origanum vulgare, panax ginseng and rosmarinus officinalis.