Abstract: The present invention relates to an essential oil of Satureja montana comprising more than 60% by weight of geraniol and more than 5% by weight of trans-?-caryophyllene, in particular of Satureja montana L. ssp. variegata. The present invention also relates to the cosmetic use of an essential oil of Satureja montana comprising more than 60% by weight of geraniol and more than 5% by weight of trans-?-caryophyllene, in particular of Satureja montana L. ssp. variegata, for treating greasy skin and/or preventing greasy or greasy-prone skin and/or the associated aesthetic skin defects. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising said oil, to a non-therapeutic cosmetic care and/or cleansing treatment process for greasy skin, and also to said essential oil as a dermatological agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric-inorganic nanoparticle compositions and preparation processes thereof. The invention also relates to an additive and lubricant composition comprising these polymeric-inorganic nanoparticle compositions, as well as to the use of these polymeric-inorganic nanoparticle compositions in an oil lubricant formulation to improve tribological performance, in particular to improve anti-friction performance on metal parts.

Abstract: This invention provides a material that is capable of preparing an external composition that achieves high smoothness and low roughness and that reflects near-infrared rays. Specifically, a granular composite comprising keratin and hexagonal plate-shaped zinc oxide particles is provided.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsified cosmetic preparation that, even without substantially comprising a UV scattering agent: exhibits a higher UV protection effect than immediately after application, as a result of coming in contact with moisture, has excellent appearance, usability, and washability. The water-in-oil emulsified cosmetic preparation includes 6%-40% by mass of a UV absorber (A), an oil phase thickener (B), and at least one hydrophobic powder (C) selected from (i)-(iii), namely (i) hydrophobized talc, (ii) silicone powder having an average particle diameter of at least 30 ?m, and (iii) crosslinked polymethyl methacrylate powder having a crosslinking density of at least 40%; and not including a UV scattering agent or containing no more than 6% by mass of same.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of nano-sized organic UV absorbers having a mean particle size distribution (Dv50) determined by light scattering of less than 200 nm.

Abstract: A composition comprises phenolic polymer particles and a surfactant, on the phenolic polymer particles. The composition is lipophilic. A dispersion comprises the phenolic polymer particles, the surfactant, and a carrier vehicle. The carrier vehicle may be a cosmetically-acceptable fluid or a wax that is lipophilic.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition and a method for forming a water resistant cosmetic composition are disclosed. The composition includes a salt activatable component combination having a holoside compound and an alginate compound. The composition also includes at least one cosmetic active agent. The composition has an increased salt water resistance when the salt activatable component combination is activated by a salt activator compared to a composition without said salt activatable component combination.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes a non-acid-resistant-grade ultramarine dye, a stabilizing agent, at least one additive, and water. The ultramarine dye may be present at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 0.4%, by weight, of the cosmetic composition and may include a trisulfur radical anion. The stabilizing agent may include baicalin and may be at a concentration of about 0.2% or less, by weight, of the cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition may have a pH in the range of 6.5 to 8.0. A method of stabilizing a cosmetic composition includes forming a cosmetic composition including a non-acid-resistant-grade ultramarine dye, a stabilizing agent, at least one additive, and water. The method also includes adjusting a pH of the cosmetic composition to a predetermined value. The stabilizing agent inhibits degradation of the ultramarine dye, thereby stabilizing the cosmetic composition and inhibiting generation of an odor caused by degradation of the ultramarine dye.

Abstract: A composition having an extract of seed of Emblica officinalis. Methods of preparing extract of seed of Emblica officinalis. An amla seed blend composition having various ratios of extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis. Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical methods for decreasing the total cholesterol, decreasing triglyceride, decreasing blood glucose level, enhancing HDL-C levels, increasing the HDL-C level to total cholesterol ratio, lowering LDL-C levels, decreasing the CRP level, decreasing the intima media thickening, reducing hair fall in mammals especially human beings. The extract of seed of Emblica officinalis, or the amla seed blend composition is more effective compared to extracts prepared from fruits of Emblica officinalis.

Abstract: The invention provides medicaments comprising an oenothein, including oral formulations to treat inflammation or to treat hormone balance in perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal women. The oenothein for use in such formulations such as oenothein A or oenothein B maybe purified from natural sources, such as Epilobium.

Abstract: Cerium oxide nanoparticles have been found to enhance radiation-induced cancer cell death, while at the same time protecting normal tissue from radiation. The combination of cerium oxide nanoparticles with radiation has also been found to control and/or minimize the metastatic index. Cerium oxide nanoparticles have also been found to protect normal tissue subjected to irradiation from inflammation, and further to protect cells from reactive oxygen species. A cream comprising cerium oxide nanoparticles is formulated and used to protect skin against radiation-induced dermatitis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a topical composition comprising an extract of Pichia anomala and n-acetyl glucosamine.

Abstract: A solid liquid cleansing composition and methods of preparing the same are disclosed. The solid cleansing composition may include a soap and an ionic liquid. The soap may be a sodium soap, an ammonium soap, a potassium soap, a magnesium soap, a calcium soap, or a combination thereof. The ionic liquid may include a base, taurine, and/or water.

Abstract: The instant invention refers to the use of a concentrated aqueous polymer dispersion with an average particle size of less than 1000 nm comprising (a) a polymer carrier prepared by heterophase radical polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of (b) an oil-soluble organic UV absorber selected from the class of p-aminobenzoic acid derivatives; salicylic acid derivatives; benzophenone derivatives; diphenyl acrylate derivatives; benzofuran derivatives; polymeric UV absorbers, comprising one or more organosilicon radicals; cinnamic acid derivatives; camphor derivatives; s-triazine derivatives; trianilino-s-triazine derivatives; menthyl anthranilates; and benzotriazole derivatives; wherein the weight ratio of the oil-soluble organic UV absorber (b) to polymer carrier (a) is greater than 50 parts UV absorber per 100 parts of carrier; for the protection of human and animal hair and skin against the damaging effect of UV radiation.

Abstract: Topical skin care compositions are described that include effective amounts of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, silica and sugar compounds. In addition, methods of treating skin conditions are described, which include applying topically to a site of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, silica and sugar compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet reflecting agent composition or a water repellent agent composition, which contains at least one compound selected from among 2-pentacosanone, 2-heptacosanone, 2-nonacosanone, tetracosanal, hexacosanal, octacosanal and triacontanal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion for making up or caring for the lips. This emulsion contains a high proportion of glossy oils and is very fluid while remaining stable. This emulsion contains from 35% to 60% by weight of a mixture of oils, at least 25% by weight of water and from 0.01% to 20% of coloring material, everything being stabilized by the combination of a first polyethylene glycol ether of stearyl alcohol comprising from 2 to 5 oxyethylene units, a second polyethylene glycol ether of stearyl alcohol comprising from 15 to 25 oxyethylene units, and of a copolymer of acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonate and of hydroxyethyl acrylate.

Abstract: A suncare formulation comprising: a dermatologically acceptable organic carrier; a UV radiation absorbing agent; and an SPF booster; wherein the SPF booster comprises a multistage polymeric particle having a core comprising polymerized units of a monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid core monomer and a non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated core monomer; an inner shell comprising polymerized units of a non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated inner shell monomer; a monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid inner shell monomer and an aliphatic inner shell monomer; an outer shell comprising polymerized units of a non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated outer shell monomer; an aliphatic outer shell monomer; a monoethylenically unsaturated non-carboxylic acid outer shell monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated surfactant outer shell monomer; wherein the core, when dry, contains a void; wherein the multistage polymeric particle has an average particle size, when dry, of 50 to 1,000 nm.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing silicon compound coated oxide particles in which at least a part of a surface of a metal oxide particle is coated with a silicon compound, wherein wettability and color characteristics are controlled by controlling a ratio of Si—OH bonds contained in the silicon compound coated oxide particles. By the present invention, silicon compound coated oxide particles having controlled wettability such as hydrophilicity, water repellency or oil repellency, and controlled color characteristics of either reflectivity, molar absorption coefficient or transmittance can be provided.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising, and methods for using a composition comprising, Staphylococcal Exfoliative Toxin A (ETA) in an amount and duration sufficient to decrease the Stratum Corneum in a region of a subjects skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition comprising the polymer compound of formula in an esterification/transesterification which method comprises the steps of reacting a polyglycerol intermediate of formula with a benzotriazole UV-chromophore comprising a complementary functional group of formula to form the polymer compound of formula (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one water-insoluble solid organic UV-screening agent (A) at least one compound (B) that may be obtained by reaction between: an oil bearing at least one nucleophilic and/or electrophilic reactive function, and a junction group capable of establishing hydrogen bonds with one or more partner junction groups, each junction group pairing involving at least 3 hydrogen bonds, the said junction group bearing at least one reactive function capable of reacting with the reactive function borne by the oil, the said junction group also comprising at least one unit of formula (I) or (II): in which: R1 and R3, which may be identical or different, represent a divalent carbon-based radical; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, optionally aromatic, C1-C32 carbon-based and especially hydrocarbon-based radical, which may comprise one or more heteroatoms chosen from O, N, S,

Abstract: The invention provides a dermatological kit comprising a first container comprising a first composition and a second container comprising a second composition, different from the first composition, wherein the first composition comprises trichloroacetic acid and a hibiscus acid, wherein the second composition comprises a material of Mauritia flexuosa origin and a hibiscus acid, and wherein the second composition has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.

Abstract: This application relates to compounds prepared from cosmetically acceptable ingredients, methods of preparation thereof, and use thereof. Compounds are of formula (I) U—C—B, or salts thereof, wherein U, C and B are moieties of cosmetically acceptable ingredients U?, C? and B?. In living tissues, the compounds can release at least one of U?, C? and B?. The bond between C and U and/or between C and B is labile in living tissues. In particular, the compounds comprise moieties derived from salicylic acid, retinol and retinoic acid or nicotinic acid.

Abstract: A cosmetic water-in-oil microemulsion having advantageous rheological properties comprising: i) 20-40% w/w of oil phase ingredients with spreadability value of above 1700 mm2/10 min, ii) 15-35% w/w of oil phase ingredients with spreadability value between 1000 and 1700 mm2/10 min, iii) 1-15% w/w of oil phase ingredients with spreadability value between 500 and 999 mm2/10 min, iv) 0-10% w/w of oil phase ingredients with spreadability value of below 500 mm2/10 min, v) 5-30% w/w of fatty acid ester(s) of glycerol or fatty acid ester(s) of polyglycerol, vi) 5-20% w/w of water, co-surfactant(s) and optionally co-solvent(s), cosmetic active ingredient(s), skin care ingredient(s), water-soluble extract(s) of plant material and cosmetic auxiliary ingredient(s).

Abstract: A cosmetic having high portability including a liquid cosmetic impregnated in an impregnated body is provided, which is excellent in usability and cosmetic effects while keeping an ultraviolet light protection factor (SPF). A liquid cosmetic including an (A) ultraviolet light absorber in an amount of 1 to 10 mass %, and a (B) ultraviolet light scattering agent and a pigment grade titanium dioxide in an amount of 10 to 25 mass % is impregnated in an impregnated body. The liquid cosmetic is taken from the impregnated body by a finger or an applicator to be applied to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a topical formulation and method of use where the formulation comprises macqui berry or a macqui berry extract containing anthocyanins having a very high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). The formulation provides the macqui berry in a stabilized form which includes a glucuronide or glycuronide, a photostabilizing agent, encapsulation, or light—and/or air-blocking packaging.

Abstract: Hollow structure particles which contain titanium oxide and silica, in which the crystal type of the titanium oxide is rutile type; a method for producing the hollow structure particles; a white ink which contains these hollow structure particles as a coloring agent; use of the white ink in inkjet recording; and an inkjet recording method which uses the white ink.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating skin redness. According to an embodiment, the invention is a topical skin care composition having a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, such as, water and a plurality of ingredients dissolved in the vehicle. The ingredients include: a blend of natural oils; a plurality of vitamins; and 0.1-1 wt % salicyloyl phytosphingosine. The composition is unsuitable for application on the eyelids or eye area. The blend of natural oils includes: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract; Cocos nucifera (coconut oil); hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans; and caprylic/capric triglycerides. The plurality of vitamins is selected from a group consisting of vitamin C, vitamin E, salts/derivatives of vitamin C and vitamin E, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the plurality of vitamins includes: sodium ascorbyl phosphate; disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphate; and jojoba oil.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of hair growth and the prevention of hair loss.

Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is a composition that includes where R1 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, R3 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, A includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, 1?x?1000, and 1?y?1000.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides high concentration formulations of cortexolone-17?-propionate suitable for treating alopecia.

Abstract: Provided are skin care compositions that are useful as SPF and UV absorption boosters in formulations containing inorganic metal oxides. The compositions comprise (a) 0.1 to 20 weight % inorganic metal oxide particles, based on the weight of the composition, (b) 0.1 to 15 weight % copolymer particles dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein the copolymer particles comprise polymerized units derived from (i) 0.1 to 20 weight % of phosphorus acid monomers, and (ii) 80 to 99.9 weight % of comonomers, and (c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Also provided are methods of protecting skin from UVA and UVB damage comprising topically administering such compositions to the skin, and methods of boosting the SPF or UV absorption of a sunscreen composition containing inorganic metal oxide particles comprising including such copolymer particles in the composition.

Abstract: A method for protecting skin is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need a composition, wherein the composition comprises an effective amount of a Camellia sinensis callus extract, and the extract is a polar solvent extract of calluses of Camellia sinensis leaves. The method is especially for nursing skin, repairing skin, improving skin condition, delaying skin aging, assisting in maintaining content of collagen in skin, against photodamage, preventing skin lesions, and/or promoting wound healing.

Abstract: Methods for preparing and purifying 2-monoacylglyceride compounds are disclosed. In one method, an unsaturated triglyceride is reacted with water, a C1-C8 alcohol, or a mixture thereof in the presence of a lipase to produce a mixture comprising a 1,3-dihydroxy-2-monoacylglyceride and fatty esters or acids. Reaction of the 1,3-dihydroxy-2-monoacylglyceride with an aldehyde or ketone gives a mixture comprising a 2-monoacylglyceride acetal or ketal. Fatty esters or acids are removed from the mixture as an overhead product by distillation or wiped-film evaporation to isolate a purified 2-monoacylglyceride acetal or ketal. The inventive methods provide a 2-monoacylglyceride protected at the 1- and 3-positions such that the acyl unit remains at the 2-position. The products are enriched in unsaturated fatty acid content when compared with the unsaturated fatty acid content of the original unsaturated triglyceride.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzophenone-terminated quaternary ammonium compounds, processes for preparing benzophenone-terminated quaternary ammonium compounds, environmentally friendly antimicrobial formulations of said quaternary ammonium compounds and their use as durable antimicrobial surface coatings for surfaces.

Abstract: The present technology provides personal care compositions that include about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of (Formula), or a mixture of any two or more thereof; wherein n is 0, 1, or 2; m is 1, 2, or 3; p is 0, 1, or 2; and q is 1, 2, or 3; about 0.1 wt % to about 30 wt % of a UV-B sunscreen oil; about 0.1 wt % to about 30 wt % of a nonionic surfactant of Formula I (I) where R1 is a C6-C12 alkyl group; r is an integer from 6 to 13, and the nonionic surfactant has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 10 to about 14; and about 40 wt % to about 96 wt % of the personal care composition is water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of Arctium lappa root extract and Epilobium angustifolium extract to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF-? in the skin.

Abstract: A formulation, especially one that is topically administered, comprising a combination of rapamcycin and metformin in a molar ratio of about 20:1, 10:1, 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, or 1:1. The topical formulation may be a gel, an ointment, a cream or a lotion. The topical formulation may be used to treat a condition or disease of the skin or eye, wherein the condition or disease is associated with mTORC1 activation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of various pharmaceutical actives, especially lyophilic and hydrophilic actives containing Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether or other alkyl derivatives thereof as a primary vehicle and/or to pharmaceutical compositions utilizing Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether or other alkyl derivatives thereof as a primary vehicle or as a solvent system in preparation of such pharmaceutical compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are safe, non-toxic, exhibits enhanced physical stability compared to conventional formulations containing such pharmaceutical actives and are suitable for use as injectables for intravenous and intramuscular administration, as well as for use as a preformed solution/liquid for filling in and preparation of capsules, tablets, nasal sprays, gargles, dermal applications, gels, topicals, liquid oral dosage forms and other dosage forms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bioassimilable protein-melanin complex, advantageously soluble in water, comprising a protein extract, advantageously rich in S-sulfonated residues and melanin. The claimed complex further exhibits subsequent good assimilation in the human body. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the claimed bioassimilable protein-melanin complex, use of said complex and compositions containing at least said complex.

Abstract: Sunscreen formulations and systems for sun protection and related methods of use are described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides block copolymers comprising at least one block A comprising repeating units derived from monomers comprising lactam and acryloyl moieties and at least one block B comprising repeating units derived from hydrophobic monomers. The invention further provides compositions comprising the block copolymers and applications thereof in various industrial areas including personal care. The invention furthermore provides compositions comprising colloidal particles of the block copolymers. The variables x, y, R8 and R9 are described herein.

Abstract: A topical composition for pain relief comprising phytocannabinoids and a carrier vehicle for the phytocannabinoids, which include tetrahydrocannabinol THC and cannabidiol CBD present in amounts up to 25%, delivered to a user's skin and/or lips to alleviate pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one merocyanine of formula (1) or (2) b) at least one oily phase comprising at least one N-substituted amide of formula (4): The present invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up a keratin material, comprising the application, to the surface of said keratin material, of at least one composition as defined above. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the colour and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined previously.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition including a polymer composition that contains a UV-absorbing polyglycerol having a UV-absorbing chromophore chemically bound thereto, and a cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier that contains at least one percent by weight of the sunscreen composition of a non-UV-absorbing polyglycerol, based on total weight of the sunscreen composition.

Abstract: Therapeutically-active compositions that combine strontium with at least one additional molecules that increase the overall therapeutic potency of the combination beyond the potency of any of the separate constituents. Specifically, the combinations perform two important functions; (1) they increase the ability of topically-applied strontium to inhibit both acute sensory irritation (e.g., pruritus and pain), redness, swelling and inflammation (collectively defined for purposes of this description, “irritation”) and the chronic irritation that is characteristic of and contributes to the development and maintenance of painful or pruritic neuropathic conditions; and (2) they decrease the strontium activated pathways that are known to enhance the development and maintenance of pain, pruritis and neuropathic conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for inhibiting micro-organisms, as well as related processes, formulations, concentrates and uses. The composition comprises at least 30 wt.-% compound X, wherein compound X is according to Formula (I): wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having seven or nine carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of a stable water-in-oil-in-water double emulsion. The double emulsion composition disclosed may contain molecular complex of volatile compounds for example 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). In addition, the double emulsion composition disclosed can provide prolong or controlled release of the volatile compounds.

Abstract: Provided are personal care compositions including (a) hydrophobic ester oil, (b) at least one of a nonionic or anionic surfactant, and (c) one or more polymers containing polymerized structural units of (i) 79 to 95.74 weight % of C4-C8 (meth)acrylate monomers, (ii) 0.5 to 5 weight % of (meth)acrylic acid monomer, (iii) 3.75 to 14 weight % of (methoxy) poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylates, and (iv) 0.01 to 2 weight % of at least one crosslinker.