Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes a firming system that includes: a pectin; at least one powder; water; at least one fatty compound; and at least one plasticizer. The firming system when is spreadable and wherein upon drying the firming system forms a firming film that exhibits cohesion and adhesion when applied to a substrate. The pectin may comprise low methoxyl pectin, and the firming system may further include at least one monosaccharide, disaccharide or combination thereof. The composition may include a cosmetic carrier system wherein the firming system and cosmetic carrier system is in the form of liquidous or creamy type emulsion or an oil free serum for application to skin to ameliorate the signs of aging or a viscous liquidous emulsion or suspension for application as a makeup to keratinous tissue selected from skin, lashes and hair to confer firming to the keratinous tissue.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for altering the color of the hair, comprising a pre-treatment composition comprising at least one amine-based compound and a dyeing composition comprising at least one microtube-dye composite. The disclosure also relates to methods of altering the color of the hair using the systems, as well as kits comprising the systems.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for altering the color of the hair, comprising a pre-treatment composition comprising at least one amine-based compound and a dyeing composition comprising at least one microtube-dye composite. The disclosure also relates to methods of altering the color of the hair using the systems, as well as kits comprising the systems.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions including about 0.1 to about 3 wt. % of a cationic surfactant grafted halloysite compound; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods of making and using the cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for altering the color of the hair, comprising a pretreatment composition comprising at least one cationic surfactant and a dyeing composition comprising at least one microtube-dye composite. The disclosure also relates to methods of altering the color of the hair using the systems, as well as kits comprising the systems.

Abstract: A cosmetic skin-enhancing moisturizing peel cream composition includes at least one hydroxy acid, including alpha-hydroxy acid, present in an amount that is at least 5.5% by weight of the composition, at least one lightweight emollient selected from polar emollients and liquid alkanes, a blend of surfactants including one or all of cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate, at least one thickening polymer present in an amount that is at least 3% by weight, and water and a water based solvent present from about 40% to about 75% by weight. The moisturizing peel cream composition is an oil in water emulsion provided in a creamy leave on form that is free or essentially free from silicones comprising a lamellar liquid crystal structure and has a pH of about 3.5 to about 4.1, provided for leave-on application to skin according to a daily treatment regimen of at least one day to up to twenty eight (28) days or more.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for altering the color of the hair, comprising a pretreatment composition comprising at least one cationic surfactant and a dyeing composition comprising at least one microtube-dye composite. The disclosure also relates to methods of altering the color of the hair using the systems, as well as kits comprising the systems.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions including about 0.1 to about 3 wt. % of a cationic surfactant grafted halloysite compound; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods of making and using the cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of one or more active ingredients that can reduce the adverse effects of particulate matter (PM) on the skin, the active ingredients include polyphenolic substances. The active ingredient disclosed herein can significantly reduce the adverse effects of skin caused by PMs, and can be applied in many different aspects, such as skin care products with anti-pollution and anti-haze effect.