Abstract: Provided are a bioactivation method for enhancing a neural activity and/or a blood circulation activity of a living body and a hydrogen generating device for executing this method. In the method, a gas mixture containing hydrogen and oxygen at predetermined concentrations is suctioned by spontaneous breathing continuously for a predetermined time. Moreover, this hydrogen generating device for executing the bioactivation method for enhancing a neural activity and/or a blood circulation activity of a living body includes a body cover member including a battery, a control substrate for controlling power supply from the battery, and a pair of positive/negative electrodes electrically conducted with or shut down from a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the battery by the control substrate.

Abstract: Provided are a bioactivation method for enhancing a neural activity and/or a blood circulation activity of a living body and a hydrogen generating device for executing this method. In the method, a gas mixture containing hydrogen and oxygen at predetermined concentrations is suctioned by spontaneous breathing continuously for a predetermined time. Moreover, this hydrogen generating device for executing the bioactivation method for enhancing a neural activity and/or a blood circulation activity of a living body includes a body cover member including a battery, a control substrate for controlling power supply from the battery, and a pair of positive/negative electrodes electrically conducted with or shut down from a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the battery by the control substrate.

Abstract: The autonomic nerve regulating agent of the present invention, which, has sedative action, sleep inducing action, and stress mitigating action in individuals, regardless of individual variation in sensitivity to or preference for fragrance, contains as an active ingredient a sesquiterpene alcohol with a boiling point of 250° C. or higher, particularly cedrol.

Abstract: The autonomic-nerve regulating agent of the present-invention, which, has a sedative action, sleep inducing action, and stress mitigating action in individuals, regardless of individual variation in sensitivity to or preference for fragrance, contains as an active ingredient a sesquiterpene alcohol with a boiling point of 250° C. or higher, particularly cedrol.

Abstract: The autonomic nerve regulating agent of the present invention, which, has a sedative action, sleep inducing action, and stress mitigating action in individuals, regardless of individual variation in sensitivity to or preference for fragrance, contains as an active ingredient a sesquiterpene alcohol with a boiling point of 250° C. or higher, particularly cedrol.

Abstract: The autonomic nerve regulating agent of the present invention, which, has sedative action, sleep inducing action, and stress mitigating action in individuals, regardless of individual variation in sensitivity to or preference for fragrance, contains as an active ingredient a sesquiterpene alcohol with a boiling point of 250° C. or higher, particularly cedrol.

Abstract: A cosmetic method for obtaining substantial cosmetic effects through simple massaging by ordinary people by first massaging in the direction of arterial blood flow and then in the direction of venous blood flow, or by massaging the surface of the skin with the use of a cosmetic comprising disintegrating particles while the pulse, dermal vasculature, skin temperature, or dermal blood flow is in a stimulated, dilated, elevated, or stimulated state as opposed to a resting state, and by washing the skin with a cleanser or a detergent, and then using a skincare cosmetic, wherein massaging is done using a massaging cosmetic comprising disintegrating particles before the skincare cosmetic is used after washing with a cleanser or detergent. This allows effective skincare to be achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a complexion-improving beauty composition comprising disintegrable granules and a blood circulation accelerator. The composition can synergistically exhibit a blood circulation-accelerating effect in a short period of time, is excellent in the effect of improving a complexion, and does not irritate the skin and eyes, thus being highly safe.

Abstract: Light Lo is allowed to be applied on the skin S, the internal scattered light Li in the region from the surface of the skin S to the microcirculation system is detected preferably in at least three wavelength regions of 400 to nm, 500 to 600 nm, 600 to 800 nm, or 800 to 1500 nm, and the optical properties which are affected by blood circulation, such as skin color, spots, and discoloration are determined. With these optical properties, the surface state of the skin can be evaluated better.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for analyzing skin surface conditions which includes transferring horny cells from a skin surface of a subject onto an adhesive face of a base sheet. In addition, a learning-type image measurement system equipped with autocorrelation mask patterns is executed on a morphology of the horny cells in the image, thus judging at least one of a degree of overlapping, a degree of ellipticity and a degree of area of the horny cells. Further, the skin surface conditions are analyzed using this information.

Abstract: The amide derivative of the present invention is one represented by the following general formula (I) and the dermatologic preparation of the present invention is one containing said amide derivative. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group carrying 10 to 40 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 represents a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group carrying 3 to 39 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 represents a group containing at least one group represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represents a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain or branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed is an amine derivative represented by the following formula (1) or an acid addition salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group ##STR2## a cyclopentyl group, cyclohexyl group, or a cycloheptyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or C1-C3 alkyl group which may be substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups, m is an integer falling in the range from 3 to 5 inclusive, and n is an integer falling in the range from 9 to 11 inclusive. Also, intermediates useful in the manufacture of the amine derivative (1), compositions for external application to the skin containing the amine derivative, and keratinization improvers containing the amine derivative as an active component are described. The compound (1) has excellent keratinization improving action, pigmentation preventing action, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amine derivative represented by the following general formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 means a heteroatom-containing C.sub.1 -C.sub.40 hydrocarbon group which may have a ring structure, or the like; R.sup.2 -R.sup.5 each denote a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 hydrocarbon group, hydrogen or the like; A.sup.1 represents ##STR2## or R.sup.15 --Z--.sup.16 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --; B.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbon group, nitrogen or the like; C.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbon group, nitrogen, alcohol residue, phosphoric acid residue or the like; a dermatologic preparation containing the same; and a process for producing the amine derivative. This amine derivative has excellent effects of smoothing or removing wrinkles and improving keratinization.

Abstract: A composition for external skin care comprising an amine derivative represented by the following formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a linear, branched, or cyclic saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 4-40 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are individually a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1-10 carbon atoms, which may be substituted or unsubstituted by 1 or more hydroxy groups; or an acid addition salt thereof, in an amount from 0.0001 to less than 0.1% by weight; and a method of curing wrinkles and keratinization of the skin characterized by applying said amine derivative or its salt to the skin.

Abstract: The amide derivative of the present invention is one represented by the following general formula (II) and the dermatologic preparation of the present invention is one containing said amide derivative. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.11 represents a straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon group carrying 10 to 40 carbon atoms; R.sup.12 represents a straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon group carrying 1 to 39 carbon atoms; R.sup.13 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group carrying 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.14 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having a straight-chain, branched or cyclic structure and carrying 1 to 40 carbon atoms which may contain an oxygen atom.

Abstract: A composition for external skin care comprising an amine derivative represented by the following formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a linear, branched, or cyclic saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 4-40 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are individually a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1-10 carbon atoms, which may be substituted or unsubstituted by 1 or more hydroxy groups; or an acid addition salt thereof, in an amount from 0.0001 to less than 0.1% by weight; and a method of curing wrinkles and keratinization of the skin characterized by applying said amine derivative or its salt to the skin.