Abstract: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance on the basis of bio-polymers, comprising a fibrous, bio-polymer active substance carrier, and at least one active substance associated with the carrier and releasable from the continuous fiber layer; to formulations comprising an active substance, the formulations comprising such continuous fiber layers; to the use of continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance for the production of formulations comprising an active substance; and to a method for the production of continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance. The invention further relates to corresponding continuous fiber layers comprising an active substance and to the use thereof for the production of wound treatment and hygiene products, and to the respectively produced wound treatment and hygiene products.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising Paulownin or an extract of Paulownia tomentosa wood and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Sun-care products are described that protect from UV radiation and do not turn white when applied to wet skin. The sun-care product may comprise (A) a cosmetically-acceptable, substantially non-aqueous vehicle, and (B) a UV active, wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises alcohol in an amount of 50% (w/w) or less based on the weight of the sun-care product and an ester wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises at least 10%>by weight esters based on the total weight of the non-aqueous vehicle and said sun-care product is substantially non-whitening upon application to wet skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions containing solid particles that are stabilized via entrapment by microspheres and methods for making the same. Each of the microspheres contains a collapsed polymeric shell that has entrapped therein one or more solid particles. The solid particles are preferably formed of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide or both, which can readily be used either alone or in combination with other sunscreen agents to form sunscreen compositions of broader UV protection spectrum and enhanced photostability.

Abstract: Described are suncare compositions comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer comprising, as polymerized units, (i) 30% to 75% by weight, based on the weight of said polymer, one or more monomer that has refractive index of 1.490 or higher, (ii) 1% to 30% by weight, based on the weight of said polymer, one or more acid-functional monomer, and (iii) 5% to 69% by weight, based on the weight of said polymer, one or more additional monomer, and (b) at least one suncare active.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous fluid composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least one hydrocarbon oil and b) at least one lipophilic organic UV screening agent and c) at least one linear C1-C3 monoalcohol, in particular ethanol, and d) at least one lipophilic polyamide polycondensate. The present invention also relates to the use of the said composition in the manufacture of products for the cosmetic treatment of the skin, nails, hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and/or scalp, in particular care products, sun protection products, makeup products or scenting products.

Abstract: A cosmetic regime or regimen for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, especially the skin, entails topically applying thereon a cosmetic composition containing a dithiolane compound of formula (I): in which: Y is O, NR1 or S R1 is a hydrogen atom; a C1-C20 alkyl radical or an optionally substituted phenyl radical; R is a hydrogen atom; or a C1-C20 alkyl radical, or an optionally substituted phenyl radical, or a C1-C8 alkyl radical containing an optionally substituted phenyl substituent; n=0 or 1 or 2; and also the salts, chelates, solvates and optical isomers thereof.

Abstract: Topically applicable, fluid anti-sun/sunscreen compositions useful for protecting the skin and/or the hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, contain: (a) at least one photoprotective system for screening out UV radiation; and (b) at least one tertiary-amide-terminated polyamide (ATPA) polymer, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable aqueous support therefor; the subject anti-sun/sunscreen compositions are especially provided as sprays, notably for the purpose of increasing the sun protection factor (SPF) and/or of reducing or even eliminating the fluffing effect thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns topical sun-protecting formulations including therapeutically effective amounts of Vitamin D, including formulations that provide Vitamin D in bioavailable amounts that correspond to decreased natural Vitamin D production resulting from the sun-blocking effects of the formulations and formulations for the prevention and treatment of disorders and disease states associated with vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D insufficiency.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for decreasing photosensitivity induced by photodynamic therapy (PDT). The compositions and methods of the present method employ porphyrin complexing molecules as agents for reducing photosensitivity.

Abstract: A highly photostable, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen composition having an SPF of greater than 50 that retains about 90% of its UV absorbance over the range of 290 nm to 400 nm after being irradiated with 15 MEDs of energy from a simulated solar radiation source calibrated in accordance with the COLIPA standard. The highly photostable sunscreen composition is comprised of at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative, preferably avobenzone, and at least four compounds that quench singlet-excited energy and/or triplet excited energy, respectively “singlet quenchers” and “triplet quenchers”.

Abstract: Use of UV-filters, if desired in combination with polyols, to enhance dermal penetration of resveratrol in topical cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 13-hydroxy-9,11-octadecadienoic acid for tanning human skin and methods associated therewith.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions having a keto-enol UV absorber, such as avobenzone, stabilized from forming iron complexes. The stabilization is provided by a chelating polymer derived from at least one monomer having lactam or carboxylic acid functionality. In one embodiment, the compositions are sunscreens that resist staining fabrics when washed in hard water. In another embodiment, the compositions also comprise one or more iron-containing adjuvants, such as colorants, dyes, and pigments. By stabilizing the UV absorber, cosmetics can be formulated that impart broad-spectrum UV-A protection to the user. Additional ingredients can be added to the formulation, like other UV absorbers (for even broader UV-A and UV-B protection), moisturizers, actives, conditioning agents, and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for administering electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which may include filtering EMR from part of the EMR spectrum while allowing passage of EMR at a desired wavelength. A fluorescent component may be included, which absorbs EMR at one wavelength and emits EMR at the desired wavelength. Uses may include the treatment of acne. Pruritus may also be treated by allowing the passage to the skin of a particular UV wavelength from sunlight, which has an immunosuppressive effect, while protecting the skin from other harmful UV radiation.

Abstract: A body wash composition includes sunscreen or UV screen materials. The body wash composition is formulated so that it may be applied during normal hygiene activities, such as washing. However, the composition applies an effective level of sunscreen or UV screen material to the body such that the sunscreen or UV screen continues to provide effective solar protection even after rinsing or washing of the human body. Further, the material is a non-greasy, easy to apply material that may be used during showering activities in a manner similar to using a bar soap or cleanser. The composition includes a variety of materials that assist in the processing and storage of the body wash. Effective amounts of solar protective material include octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, and titanium dioxide. Testing shows that the product provides a solar protective level of at least approximately 14 even after multiple rinsings. Further embodiments have achieved a solar protective level of at least approximately 17.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to establish means for reliably incorporating a poorly soluble UV-absorbing agent into a hair cosmetic composition, to thereby provide a hair cosmetic composition which has excellent effect of preventing UV-hair damage and which exhibits favorable sensation in use thereof. Specifically, the object can be attained through provision of a hair cosmetic composition including the following ingredients (1) and (2): (1) a polyoxy(lower alkylene) addition compound represented by formula (I): wherein R represents a phytosterol residue or a phytostanol residue; m is a number from 0 to 100; and n is a number from 5 to 100, and (2) a UV-absorbing agent having a triazine group.

Abstract: Disclosed is the compound of formula known by the name of diethylhexyl butamido triazone, characterised by a low content of impurities deriving from the preparation process, and by low APHA colour values. The compound according to the invention is obtained by reacting cyanuryl chloride with one equivalent of para-aminobenzoic acid, reacting the intermediate obtained with two equivalents of 2-ethylhexyl-4-aminobenzoate, activating the carboxy group, for example by formation of acyl chloride, and final reaction with tert-butylamine. The compound according to the invention is a UV-B filter which can be advantageously used in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high SPF sunscreen composition. There is a problem of achieving high SPF while keeping the total amount of sunscreens in the compositions relatively low. It is desirable, that the enhanced SPF benefit could be achieved through synergistic interaction of commonly used ingredients, thereby the present applicants have been working on solving this problem and have surprisingly found that cosmetic compositions comprising dibenzoylmethane or its derivative in combination with an oil soluble UV-B sunscreen when incorporated in a sunscreen composition along with a non-ionic surfactant of a select class meeting certain HLB requirements, provide the enhanced SPF benefits when applied on the substrate of interest.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from alkyl amine compounds and polyamine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one alkoxysilane having at least one amino substituent; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one heterocyclic compound chosen from thiolactone compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs, and lactam compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs; and at least one compound having a functional group chosen from an amino group and a hydroxyl group; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: UV-absorbing compounds are disclosed that are derived from at least: (a) a UV absorber having at least one hydroxyl group, primary amine group, or secondary amine group, (b) a coupling agent having anhydride functionality, and (c) a graft host comprising an unsaturated fatty acid. These compounds absorb, scatter, deflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation in a variety of personal care and performance chemical applications. R? and R?? are alkyl or alkenyl groups that naturally occur in oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high SPF sunscreen composition. There exists a need for a personal care composition comprising sunscreen agents in low concentrations that are able to provide much higher SPF as compared to known sunscreen compositions comprising such low levels of sunscreen agents. The present applicants have been working on solving this problem and have surprisingly found that cosmetic compositions comprising dibenzoylmethane or its derivative in combination with an oil soluble UV-B sunscreen when incorporated in a sunscreen composition along with a non-ionic surfactant of a select class meeting certain HLB requirements, provide the enhanced SPF benefits when applied on the substrate of interest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high protection UVA/UVB composition comprising (a) about 0.5 to about 7.5% by weight of phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid; (b) about 0.1 to about 2.5% by weight of triethanolamine; (c) about 1 to about 11% by weight of an UVA chemical filter; (d) about 10 to about 50% by weight of an additional chemical filter; and (e) about 40 to about 70% by weight of an alcoholic carrier, wherein all percentages are based on the total weight of the high protection UVA/UVB composition and the water is not present. This composition have a high SPF and an appropriated PPD having a fluid and transparent aspect and having pleasant sensory characteristics.

Abstract: Benzoic acid ester compounds of formula (I): wherein R and R1-R5 have the meanings explained in the description, methods for producing them and use thereof in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, personal care and industrial preparations as sunscreens based on photochemical precursor properties of ultraviolet absorbers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition, particularly, a stable sunscreen composition. The problem associated with a dibenzoylmethane sunscreen is its relatively unstable nature, especially in the presence of a UV-B sun-screen. There is a need for using more readily and easily available compound as a sunscreen stabilizer thereby ensuring reduced cost of such sunscreen compositions. The present inventors have worked intensively on solving this problem and found that a derivative of an active (gingerol) found in ginger i.e. zingerone, provides for such improved stability.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of hydroxyapatite as the physical sunscreening agent in synergistic association with at least one chemical sunscreening agent, in products designed for application to the skin in order to protect the same from solar UV radiation. Particularly, cosmetic compositions are described comprising the sunscreen product having screening capability, high dermal tolerance and a low whitening effect on the skin.

Abstract: A thickened aqueous composition containing from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight, of an superabsorbent polymer, from about 0.1% to about 20%, of a silicone elastomer; and from about 20% to about 98% of water.

Abstract: A thickened aqueous composition in the form of an emulsion that has from about 1% to about 10% of an acrylate cross linked silicone copolymer network, and from about 0.01% to about 10% of a gum, clay, cellulose, modified cellulosic composition, and mixtures thereof; and from about 20% to about 97% of water.

Abstract: A composition for sunscreen or sunscreen enhancer is disclosed. The composition includes UV-blocking component comprising natural extracts, natural oils or nutrients or a combination of these. The composition is capable of protecting skin from the harmful effects of UV-light and it is capable of acting as an enhancer of sunscreen actives, such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or other sunscreen actives, such as Avobenzone, Dioxybenzone, Ecamsule, Meradimate, Oxybenzone, Sulisobenzone, Cinoxate, Ensulizole, Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene PABA, Padimate O or Trolamine salicylate.

Abstract: A skin care composition having from about 0.01% to about 5%, by weight, of an superabsorbent polymer which is a sodium polyacrylate, sodium polacrylate starch, sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2 or mixtures of these and a portion of the polymer comprises a grafted starch material. The superabsorbent polymer is particulate where the particles have an average particle size in the range of from about 5?-30?, and the individual particles in their dry or un-swollen condition are substantially non-spherical, flat, platelet, or elongated in shape. The particles have an absorption capacity of at least about 1000 times their initial dry or un-swollen volume. Additionally, the skin care composition contains from about 0.01-10% of a dry powder that is either starch or silicone based and wherein the dry powder is coated with a silicone based material. Further there is provided a UV active.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1) for stabilizing UV-sensitive active ingredients like dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of preventing or treating a condition associated with DNA damage in an animal comprising the administration of a substance that interferes with the activity of the CUL4A ubiquitin ligase. The invention also provides a substance that interferes with the activity of CUL4A, as well as compositions comprising the interfering substance and a carrier. The substance of the invention preferably enhances nucleotide excision repair activity in an animal. The invention further provides methods of identifying substances that negatively or positively modulate the expression and/or activity of CUL4A.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition is herein described in the form of an emulsion comprising an oil phase, and aqueous phase, and a UV composite comprising a silicone elastomer swollen in a liquid UV active. The ratio of liquid UV active to silicone elastomer in the UV composite may vary from 1:1 to 8:1. The liquid UV active include solubilized solid UV actives. Further described herein is a SPF enhancing UV composite for addition to a sunscreen composition. Methods of making the aforementioned sunscreen composition and SPF enhancing UV composite are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an emulsion base for formulating cosmetic and dermatological compositions. The emulsion base has particular surfactant and/or emulsifier ratios such that a wide range of compositions with varying forms and additional components can be formulated without changing the ratio or amount of the primary and/or co-surfactant/emulsifier in the emulsion base or the amount of the emulsion base in the final composition. The emulsion base can be used in a system of formulating cosmetic and dermatological compositions.

Abstract: Described are skin care compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin, an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A topical composition for the treatment of mammalian skin dermatoses comprising a sulfacetamide or a derivative thereof and at least 1 sunscreen wherein the sunscreen is present in a sufficient amount to produce a sun protection factor of about 1.6 to about 20.6. Also provided is a method of treating mammalian dermatoses by administering a topical composition comprising a sulfacetamide or a derivative thereof and at least 1 sunscreen wherein the sunscreen is present in a sufficient amount to produce a sun protection factor of about 1.6 to about 20.6.

Abstract: Skin conditioning compositions comprising a C4 to C30 monoalkyl-, dialkyl, monoalkanoyl- or dialkanoyl-substituted isohexide are found to exhibit a marked effect on skin hydration and barrier function homeostasis thereby improving skin appearances.

Abstract: Disclosed is 1) a method for greatly increasing the solubility of useful actives in siloxane matrix-forming preparations, and 2) the associated preparations, themselves. Volatilizing coagents are utilized to give novel gels containing heretofore siloxane-insoluble additives.

Abstract: Skin conditioning compositions comprising a C4 to C30 monoalkyl-, dialkyl, monoalkanoyl- or dialkanoyl-substituted isohexide are found to exhibit a marked effect on skin hydration and barrier function homeostasis thereby improving skin appearances.

Abstract: A topical composition comprises a vehicle, said vehicle including an emulsion or dispersion of water in an amount of from 50% by weight to 93% by weight; and a non-aqueous discontinuous phase in an amount of from 50% by weight to 7% by weight; at least one of a bronzer, a tanning accelerator, or a mixture thereof; and from 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight of a warming agent, based on the total weight of the composition. The warming agent comprises at least one alkyl ether of vanillyl alcohol at least one N-alkyl amide of vanillic acid; and is present in an amount effective to produce a prolonged warming sensation when applied to a user's skin. The composition is transparent to UV radiation. The composition is used for indoor tanning.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for preventing and/or treating diseases involving aberrant angiogenesis employing one or more benzo[c]chromen-6-one derivatives.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions including a discontinuous oil phase containing an ultraviolet radiation-absorbing polymer stabilized in a continuous aqueous phase, an oil-gelling polymer, and which are substantially free of non-polymeric ultraviolet radiation-absorbers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising 55 to 65% by weight of water, 20 to 25% by weight of a combination of octisalate, avobenzone, homosalate, oxybenzone, and octocrylene, and 3 to 6% by weight of a combination of polyvinylpyrrolidon/eicosene copolymer and hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer/squalane/polysorbate 60, wherein the water is included in the continuous phase of the emulsion, and wherein the emulsion has a sun protection factor of at least 30 or from about 30 to 40.

Abstract: The present invention concerns topical sun-protecting formulations including therapeutically effective amounts of Vitamin D, including formulations that provide Vitamin D in bioavailable amounts that correspond to decreased natural Vitamin D production resulting from the sun-blocking effects of the formulations and formulations for the prevention and treatment of disorders and disease states associated with vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D insufficiency.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sunscreen composition containing a novel preservative system for inhibiting micro-organisms comprising (a) at least one aromatic carboxylic acid, or salt thereof; (b) from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of at least one at least one aromatic alcohol; (c) at least one sunscreen active; and (d) a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents, and without requiring the use of oxybenzone. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.