Abstract: A method for topically treating skin is disclosed. The method can include applying to skin a composition that includes tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Morus alba fruit extract, Acmella oleracea extract, and retinol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing various skin-related metrics and tracking the effects of skincare and cosmetic products are described. The system may acquire user images via optical scanning methods and analyze the images before and after application of a product to provide quantitative feedback to the user of beneficial or adverse effects of the product. The system may track response of the skin based on changes in inflammation, dryness, elasticity, pH levels, and/or microbiomes and correlate these changes with user information including ethnicity, location, and lifestyle to generate models that are capable of predicting a user's response to certain ingredients and/or predicting long-tern effects of certain ingredients on the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are immersive virtual and/or augmented reality education/training tools useable to teach operating room personnel any or all of scrubbing-in procedures, gowning/gloving procedures, and proper operating room etiquette. The training tools provide individuals with active practice in the operating room setting prior to the real-world applications, and thus allows the user to become more adept with the necessary procedures prior to entering the operating room. The disclosed virtual and/or augmented reality training will make for a better, less stressful, risk-reducing (e.e., infection of patient), operating room environment that is more conducive for both learning by the students and surgical performance by the experienced operating room personnel.

Abstract: A dissolvable fibrous solid shampoo article containing fibrous elements. The fibrous elements can contain a polymeric structurant, a surfactant, and optionally a cationic polymer. The fibrous article is substantially free of lamellar structures and can have a hand dissolution of less than 15 strokes.

Abstract: A free-flowing solid pharmaceutical formulation comprising one or more active ingredients and a blend comprising sorbitol and liquid paraffin, a package containing the formulation, a process for the manufacture of the formulation and the use of the blend in the formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair care composition comprising polyquaternium-6 and metal pyrithiones as antidandruff agents, wherein the composition is substantially free of glucan gum, nonionic guar gum and hydroxyethylcellulose. The composition of the present invention provides improved deposition of antidandruff agents such as zinc pyrithione on scalp.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-spherical microcapsule comprising a core comprising fatty ester having a melting point of at least 30° C. and a benefit agent; a shell comprising nanoparticles having a diameter of 10 to 300 nm.

Abstract: Pressed powder compositions are provided. The compositions include at least about 80% by weight of a mineral portion. The mineral portion comprises at least one alkylsilane-coated mineral; polyhydroxystearic acid, synthetic mica, and less than about 12% by weight of binding agents. Methods of shadowing the eyes and methods of forming pressed powder compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises: a)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of 1,2-octanediol, b)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of benzoic acid, c)—From 50 weight % to 70 weight % of propylene glycol, wherein the content of aromatic alcohol is less or equal to 5 weight % relative to the weight of the liquid concentrate; its use of a composition, for the preservation of cosmetics products, household products or technical products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion not containing any emulsifying surfactant, in particular to an oil-in-water emulsion not containing any emulsifying surfactant, characterized in that it comprises, especially in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least composite particles comprising a core comprising at least organic or inorganic particles A; said core being covered at the surface, continuously or discontinuously, with an envelope comprising at least organic or inorganic particles B; said particles A and B having different polarities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising at least one core-shell microcapsule in a suspending medium. The microcapsule comprises a core and a shell around said core. The shell comprises a hyperbranched polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of amylopectins, dextrins, hyperbranched starches, glycogen and phytoglycogen and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one negatively charged amino acid and a derivative thereof, (b) at least one positively charged amino acid and a derivative thereof, (c) at least one silicone copolymer, and (d) at least one emulsifier. The disclosure also relates to packaging systems and kits comprising the compositions, and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: A method of extracting one or more chemical extracts from a plant product includes mixing at least a first phytochemical-bearing part of a phytochemical plant product with an oil-bearing plant product, producing an oil mixture from the first phytochemical-bearing part and the oil-bearing plant product using a press device, and extracting at least a chemical extract from the oil mixture.

Abstract: A thickening composition contains xanthan gum having per 100 parts by weight thereof, at least 0.5 parts by weight or more of metal salt bound on the surface of xanthan gum powder. This thickening composition is capable of convenient viscosity development by addition to water-containing objects. Thus, the thickening composition is suitable for use in, for example, food applications for convenient thickening of soft drinks, basting, sauce, dressing, soup, mousse, jelly, or the like, or application for viscosity development by addition of a small amount thereof to meals for patients having difficulty in mastication/swallowing, for example due to eating disorder.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial personal cleansing composition comprising: (i) an aqueous continuous phase including one or more anionic cleansing surfactants; (ii) a dispersed phase including dispersed particles of zinc pyrithione (ZPT); (iii) a structuring polymer for the aqueous continuous phase which is selected from crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylic emulsion (ASE) polymers; and (iv) from 3 to 20 wt % niacinamide based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the structuring polymer is selected from crosslinked copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid with one or more C1 to C5 alkyl esters of (meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one dispersed fatty phase, and at least one continuous aqueous phase, and comprising: a) at least one hydrophobic gelling agent selected from ester of dextrin and fatty acid; b) at least one amphiphilic crosslinked copolymer; c) at least one anionic terpolymer, linear or branched, of at least one monomer (1) carrying an acid function in free form, partially or totally salified by a nonionic monomer (2) selected from N,N-dimethylacrylamide and 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, and at least one monomer (3) polyoxethylenated alkyl acrylate of formula (III) wherein in formula (III): R1 represents a hydrogen atom, R represents a linear or branched C8-C16 alkyl radical, n is an integer ranging from 1 to 10; and d) at least one hydrophobic particles chosen from hydrophobic silicas, hydrophobic cellulose, starch, talc, silicone resin powders, hollow hemispherical silicone particles, polyamide powders, hydrophobic pigments, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A skin care composition that includes a combination of palmitoyl dipeptide-7, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, other optional skin ingredients, and a dermatologic ally acceptable carrier. The combination of peptides synergistically improves cellular ATP level and/or upregulates the expression of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha and/or methylsterol monooxygenase 1 to help provide improved skin health and appearance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions that include high levels of free glycolic acid. The cosmetic compositions typically include: glycolic acid and/or a salt thereof; at least one non-silicone fatty compound; at least one emulsifier; at least one water-soluble solvent; at least one silicone; and water. The cosmetic compositions are in the form of an emulsion, in particular, a water-in-oil emulsion, and typically have a low pH of below 7. Also, the cosmetic compositions have high amount of free glycolic acid, for example, at least 6 wt. % of free glycolic acid, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The cosmetic compositions are particularly useful for improving the appearance of skin. Accordingly, the instant disclosure relates to methods of treating skin, for example, improving the appearance of skin using the cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: An oily stick-shaped cosmetic containing (A) a partially hydrogenated jojoba ester, (B) Japan wax, (C) a higher fatty acid, and (D) a dimer acid ester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparation of compositions comprising novel mogrosides from fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii. The compositions have superior organoleptic properties compared to known mogroside compositions and are useful in wider range of consumables including foods and beverages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a colored cosmetic composition for making up eyes, in particular eyelids. One of the aspects of the present invention is a colored cosmetic composition for making up eyes, in particular to eyelids, comprising: (i) at least one polymer which has a Tg of ?30° C. or less; (ii) at least one hydrophilic thickener; (iii) at least one pigment; and (iv) water. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention can provide a good feeling during use and appropriate adhesiveness to fake eyelashes, and is stable over time.

Abstract: A digital imaging method of analyzing pixel data of an image of a user's body for determining a user-specific trapped hair value before removing hair is disclosed. The digital imaging method includes: aggregating training images of respective individuals' bodies before removing hair; training, using the pixel data of the training images, a trapped hair model to determine trapped hair values associated with a trapped hair scale ranging from least trapped hair to most trapped hair; receiving an image of a user's body before removing hair; analyzing the user image using the trapped hair model to determine a user-specific trapped hair value; generating a user-specific electronic recommendation designed to address a feature identifiable within the pixel data of the user's body based on the user-specific trapped hair value; and rendering the recommendation on a display screen of a user computing device.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method to prepare a filler with a hyaluronic acid, which has improved properties of chemical-physical stability over time and optimal viscosity for cutaneous injection. In particular the method comprises a first step in which the hyaluronic acid is crosslinked, and a subsequent step for the neutralization and hydration of the crosslinked hyaluronic acid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method to prepare a filler with a hyaluronic acid, which has improved properties of chemical-physical stability over time and optimal viscosity for cutaneous injection. In particular the method comprises a first step in which the hyaluronic acid is crosslinked, and a subsequent step for the neutralization and hydration of the crosslinked hyaluronic acid.

Abstract: A purpose of the present invention is to provide an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic having a fresh feeling in use like that of a skin-care cosmetic such as a milky lotion, while also allowing titanium oxide or zinc oxide, which are ultraviolet scattering agents, to be stably blended into the oil phase, and also providing excellent sunscreen effects. The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic characterized by comprising (A) an ultraviolet scattering agent having a hydrophobic surface; (B) a water-soluble alkyl-substituted polysaccharide derivative; (C) a higher alcohol; and (D) a non-ionic surfactant. The emulsion cosmetic of the present invention preferably has a viscosity, measured by a B-type viscometer at 30° C., of 12,000 mPa·s or lower.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite pigment comprising at least one small hollow core particle and optionally at least one large core particle wherein the surface of the small hollow core particle is at least in part covered with at least one coating layer comprising at least one inorganic solid UV filter, and the surface of the large core particle is optionally at least in part covered with at least one coating layer comprising at least one inorganic solid UV filter and/or at least one coloring pigment. The composite pigment according to the present invention can provide enhanced UV filtering effects and safety, and optionally enhanced coloring effects.

Abstract: A particle for emulating pollutant tracking in water has a florescent core. A semitransparent shell is formed around the florescent core.

Abstract: Dental appliance cleansing composition comprising (a) fatty acid isopropyl ester, (b) polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester, (c) second sorbitan ester, wherein the cleansing composition does not contain methanol, ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. Dental appliance cleansing wipe impregnated with the composition. Use of the dental appliance cleansing composition or wipe for cleaning dental appliances and dentures.

Abstract: A production of a drug, wherein the drug is specific for SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cancer by loading caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) to a plurality of microvesicles that a specialized skin cell leaves into a nutrient solution. The objective of the present invention is to provide a cell-specific targeted vesicle development by loading the CAPE to the plurality of microvesicles obtained as a result of culturing and subsequent specialization of a plurality of tissue cells; and to use the CAPE at lower concentrations compared to a state of the art applications to minimize a toxicity of the CAPE to both a plurality of cells other than a plurality of targeted cells and a body.

Abstract: The invention concerns synthesized amido-amine-based cationic gemini surfactants with flexible and rigid spacers and different hydrophobic. These gemini surfactants were prepared by modified procedure through amidation of long chain carboxylic acids using 3-(dimethylamino)-1-propylamine followed by treatment with halohydrocarbons and showed excellent thermal stability and surface properties useful for various oilfield applications such as enhanced oil recovery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating formation method with which adhesion between skin and a coating formed by electrostatic spraying is enhanced. The coating formation method of the present invention includes a liquid agent applying step of applying a liquid agent containing one or more selected from water, polyols and oils that are in a liquid form at 20° C., and an electrostatic spraying step of electrostatically spraying a composition directly on skin to form a coating. The liquid agent applying step and the electrostatic spraying step are performed in this order or in a reversed order. The composition includes a component (a) and a component (b) below: (a) one or more volatile substances selected from the group consisting of water, alcohols, and ketones, and (b) a polymer having a coating formation ability.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions, single dose packs including the same, and methods of forming single dose packs are provided herein. In an embodiment, a liquid detergent composition includes an ionic surfactant, an alkoxylated linear fatty acid structurant, and, optionally, a particulate component. The structurant is solid at ambient temperature of about 21° C. and ambient pressure of about 100 kPa. The particulate component is different from the structurant. The detergent composition exhibits non-Newtonian fluid behavior at 24 hours following shear mixing cessation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of hair coloring compositions. Described herein is an oxidative hair coloring composition including microcapsules made of a perfumed-oil based core and a polymeric shell. Also described herein are a method for coloring hair and a hair coloring kit.

Abstract: Biocompatible phase invertible proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject phase invertible compositions are prepared by combining a crosslinker and a proteinaceous substrate. The proteinaceous substrate includes one or more proteins and a polyamine, where the polyamine and a proteinaceous substrate are present in synergistic viscosity enhancing amounts, and may also include one or more of: a carbohydrate, a tackifying agent, a plasticizer, or other modification agent. In certain embodiments, the crosslinker is a heat-treated dialdehyde, e.g., heat-treated glutaraldehyde. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid cosmetic that contains capsule in an aqueous medium, wherein the capsule comprises agar shell encapsulating an oil component, and the aqueous medium comprises a low molecular polyol and one selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polysaccharide.

Abstract: Described herein are fluid complex coacervates that produce solid adhesives in situ. Oppositely charged polyelectrolytes were designed to form fluid adhesive complex coacervates at ionic strengths higher than the ionic strength of the application site, but an insoluble adhesive solid or gel at the application site. When the fluid, high ionic strength adhesive complex coacervates are introduced into the lower ionic strength application site, the fluid complex coacervate is converted to a an adhesive solid or gel as the salt concentration in the complex coacervate equilibrates to the application site salt concentration. In one embodiment, the fluid complex coacervates are designed to solidify in situ at physiological ionic strength and have numerous medical applications. In other aspects, the fluid complex coacervates can be used in aqueous environment for non-medical applications.

Abstract: Provided are adhesive compositions that include an acrylate component and a charcoal component. The adhesive compositions are useful for adhering articles, for example, lashes or lash extensions to surfaces such as skin.

Abstract: A lip care composition including an emollient, a thickener, an antioxidant, an emulsifier, a botanical, a vitamin, a humectant, a film former, a calming agent, a sweetener and a lip plumper, the lip plumper comprising Sodium Hyaluronate in an amount of from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight, Arnica montana Flower Extract in an amount of from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight and Phytonadione in an amount of from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: A lip scrub composition including an emollient, a botanical, an exfoliator, the exfoliator comprising Oryza sativa Rice Powder and Citrus limon Peel Powder, and a lip plumper, the lip plumper comprising Sodium Hyaluronate, Arnica montana Flower Extract and Phytonadione.

Abstract: The present invention is situated in the field of food technology. The invention more specifically relates to a cream substitute wherein the milk or dairy-derived components, e.g. the milk protein component has been replaced by intact pulse protein. The invention further provides cream substitute products such as whipped cream, culinary cream, ice cream and milk dessert substitute as well as methods for producing these.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least one merocyanine derivative of formula (1) or (2) and/or its E,E-, E,Z- or Z,Z-geometrical isomer forms: comprising specific polar groups consisting of hydroxyl- and ether-functionalities. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for controlling and/or improving the darkening of the skin under exposure to UV radiation and the homogeneity of the colour of the complexion which comprises the application onto the skin of a cosmetic composition as above defined. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for protecting the keratinic materials and particularly the skin against photo-ageing which comprises the application onto the keratinic material of a cosmetic composition as above defined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care cleansing compositions prising specific surfactant systems used in combination with high levels of glycerin.

Abstract: A sulfated cellulose fiber having a cellulose I crystal structure is provided. A chemically modified cellulose fiber which has a cellulose I crystal and in which some hydroxyl groups of cellulose are substituted with a substituent represented by formula (1). An amount of the substituent introduced is 0.1 mmol to 3.0 mmol per 1 g of the chemically modified cellulose fiber, and an average degree of polymerization is 350 or more. (In formula (1), M represents a monovalent to trivalent cation.) In the production of the chemically modified cellulose fiber, a cellulose fiber is treated with sulfamic acid while maintaining a cellulose fiber shape to allow sulfamic acid and a cellulose fine fiber which is a constituent of the cellulose fiber to react with each other.

Abstract: A transdermally absorbable base material including: a lipid peptide compound including at least one of compound of Formula (1) below and the similar compounds or pharmaceutically usable salts thereof; a surfactant; a specific polyhydric alcohol; a fatty acid; and water, wherein R1 is a C9-23 aliphatic group; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group that optionally has a branched chain having a carbon atom number of 1 or 2; R3 is a —(CH2)n—X group; n is a number of 1 to 4; and X is amino group, guanidino group, —CONH2 group, or a 5-membered cyclic group optionally having 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, a 6-membered cyclic group optionally having 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, or a condensed heterocyclic group constituted by a 5-membered cyclic group and a 6-membered cyclic group which optionally have 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which are protective against common skin irritants or allergens. The invention is also directed to the use of these compositions to protect skin from the effects of metal. Another object of the invention is a method of preventing or protecting the skin from the effects of metal, using the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A kit for decorating and styling nails or for supplying the substance to the nail plate comprises a foil placed on a base layer, wherein the foil optionally, on one arbitrary surface, has an decorative or single-colour overprint made directly on this surface and a self-adhesive coating on the internal side. The foil together with the self-adhesive coating and the base layer has at least eight different protrusions forming permanently formed flexible three-dimensional nail stickers, formed together with the base layer on the matrix, wherein the protrusions mirror the anatomic nail shape and moreover the foil layer together with the self-adhesive coating is cut around the perimeter of each of the protrusions. There is also disclosed a three-dimensional nail sticker for decorating and styling nails or for supplying the substance to the nail plate.

Abstract: The invention provides a 100% anhydrous sunscreen composition and a use of this sunscreen composition with very high water and sweat resistance properties which can be applied on a wet skin, either in the presence of water by repelling water or water droplets respectively or in under-water conditions. The present invention describes a sunscreen composition comprising a silicone organic elastomer blend comprising Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer in Isododecane in a concentration range from about 30% to about 90% w/w and a silicone elastomer comprising Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer and Silica in a concentration range from about 0.1% to about 10% w/w. The sunscreen may be applied on the skin in the presence of water (in wet and/or under-water conditions). Further, the new sunscreen product allows the consumer to enter water directly after the application of the sunscreen product on his dry or already wet skin.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of a surface-reacted calcium carbonate having a volume median particle size d50 from 0.1 to 90 ?m as skin appearance modifier in a cosmetic and/or skin care composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are skincare formulations, delivery systems and treatment methods containing an oligopeptide and a combination of antioxidants for topical application to the skin before and/or after dermatological procedures that affect the skin's barrier. The systems herein alleviate discomfort and enable rapid healing of irritated and damaged skin, and provide improved treatment outcomes for dermatological procedures. The disclosed topical formulations, delivery systems, and methods thereof provide enhanced penetration of the active ingredients to the skin while maintaining skin moisture and protecting sensitive skin after dermatological procedures for improvement of aesthetic skin properties. Also provided are methods for therapeutic treatment of dermatological conditions by topically applying, using, for example, a pre-moistened bio-cellulose mask, a formulation comprising (% w/w) at least 0.0001% palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-4 amide on an active basis and at least 0.1% Camellia sinensis leaf extract.

Abstract: An anhydrous personal care composition, comprising: (a) 45 to 60 weight % of at least one ester, selected from (i) triglycerides, (ii) diglycerides, (iii) monoglycerides, (iv) monoesters of diols, and (v) diesters of diols; (b) a first wax having a melting point of from 35° C. to 72° C. present in an amount of 5 to 25 weight %; (c) a second wax having a melting point of 73 to 90° C. present in an amount of 0.5 to 15 weight %; and (d) at least one plant oil having a saponification value of from 150 to 275 mg KOH/g present in an amount of 5 to 35 weight.