Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for determining functional relationships between a cosmetic agent and a hair biology condition of interest. Also provided are methods and systems for identifying cosmetic agents that affect a hair biology condition, as well as the use of agents identified by such methods and systems for the preparation of cosmetic compositions, personal care products, or both.

Abstract: A method of measuring the effect of an active agent or a stressor on the baseline metabolic indicators of one or more hair follicles, the method including (a) obtaining one or more hair follicles; (b) placing the one or more hair follicles in a vessel, wherein the one or more hair follicles are positioned under one or more sensors; (c) using the one or more sensors to measure the one or more hair follicles' baseline metabolic indicators for both glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation; (d) exposing the one or more hair follicles to an active agent or a stressor; and (e) using the one or more sensors to measure the one or more hair follicles' respondent metabolic indicators for both glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation.

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: A hair care composition and method of using the composition is provided that can increase the appearance of thicker and/or fuller hair and/or delay the appearance of gray hair to provide healthy and younger looking hair.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for determining functional relationships between a cosmetic agent and a hair biology condition of interest. Also provided are methods and systems for identifying cosmetic agents that affect a hair biology condition, as well as the use of agents identified by such methods and systems for the preparation of cosmetic compositions, personal care products, or both.

Abstract: Hair care compositions, methods, and articles of commerce that can increase the appearance of thicker and fuller hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where a thicker and fuller hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face. The present invention also relates to methods of marketing such compositions.

Abstract: Hair care compositions and methods that can increase the appearance of healthier hair by increasing the appearance of thicker and fuller hair, longer hair, and/or delayed emergence of gray hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where healthier hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face.

Abstract: Hair care compositions, methods, and articles of commerce that can increase the appearance of thicker and fuller hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where a thicker and fuller hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face. The present invention also relates to methods of marketing such compositions.

Abstract: Hair care compositions, methods, and methods of marketing that can prevent oxidative damage to hair. Such compositions comprise a follicular fungi reduction agent (“FFRA”) and can be applied to any areas where the appearance of less oxidative damage is desired, such as the scalp or face. The present invention also relates to methods of using and marketing such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: (i) a hair diameter increasing agent comprising a xanthine compound, a vitamin B3 compound, and a panthenol compound; and (ii) an carrier comprising water and monohydric alcohols having 1 to 6 carbons; wherein the monohydric alcohol is present in the composition at a level by weight of from about 10% to about 90%, preferably from about 30% to 90%, and wherein the composition may further comprises a substantially soluble silicone conditioning agent and/or a thickener. The hair care compositions of the present invention provide improved hair diameter increase benefit. The hair care compositions of the present invention also provide improved feel during usage and/or after usage, while not-compromising the penetration of the hair diameter increasing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: (i) a deposition agent which is in a solid particulate form on the hair; (ii) an adhesive agent which adhere the deposition agent to the hair; and (iii) an carrier; wherein either or both of the deposition agent and the adhesive agent comprises an agent which increases hair diameter; and wherein, when the deposition agent is the hair diameter increasing agent, such agents are those being substantially soluble in the composition and forming solid particulate on the hair. The hair care compositions of the present invention provide an increase of hair diameters and provide an immediate increase of the fullness and/or thickness of hair appearance.

Abstract: Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: a hair care composition comprises: A) a hair diameter increasing agent comprising: a xanthine compound; a vitamin B3 compound; and a panthenol compound; B) an additional benefit agent, such additional benefit is selected from the group consisting of hair volume-up, hair conditioning, hair strengthening, scalp sensation, hair color, scent, and mixtures thereof; and C) a carrier. The hair care compositions of the present invention increase hair diameter, and also provide: motivation to consumers to use such compositions for a longer period of time so that consumers can obtain hair diameter increase benefit; and/or at least one additional benefit, while not-compromising the penetration of the hair diameter increasing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polypeptide having an amino acid sequence substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:2, or substantially similar to the amino acid sequence encoded by the DNA insert contained in ATCC Deposit No. PTA-4086. Also disclosed is an isolated polynucleotide substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:1, or substantially similar to a nucleotide sequence contained in a plasmid having all of the identifying characteristics of ATCC Deposit No PTA-4086, encoding the polypeptide. Further disclosed is an expression system comprising the above polynucleotide.

Abstract: Personal care compositions that provide improved cleansing and anti-dandruff efficacy. These compositions have from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, from about 0.1 to about 4 weight percent of an anti-dandruff agent, from about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent of an octylphenol ethoxylate or nonylphenol ethoxylate, and at least about 20 weight percent water.

Abstract: Personal care compositions that provide improved cleansing and anti-dandruff efficacy. These compositions have from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, from about 0.1 to about 4 weight percent of an anti-dandruff agent, from about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent of an octylphenol ethoxylate or nonylphenol ethoxylate, and at least about 20 weight percent water.

Abstract: Personal care compositions that provide improved cleansing and anti-dandruff efficacy. These compositions have from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, from about 0.1 to about 4 weight percent of an anti-dandruff agent, from about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent of a polyoxyethylene derivative of sorbitan esters, and at least about 20 weight percent water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polypeptide having an amino acid sequence substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:2, or substantially similar to the amino acid sequence encoded by the DNA insert contained in ATCC Deposit No. PTA-4086. Also disclosed is an isolated polynucleotide substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:1, or substantially similar to a nucleotide sequence contained in a plasmid having all of the identifying characteristics of ATCC Deposit No PTA-4086, encoding the polypeptide. Further disclosed is an expression system comprising the above polynucleotide.