Bleach For Live Hair Or Skin (e.g., Peroxides, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/62)
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Publication number: 20140356295Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are provided that include an extract from a seed of the Nicotiana species, one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers to act as a diluent, dispersant or carrier for the composition, and optionally one or more cosmetic adjuvants. The tobacco seed extract is typically characterized as having a significant lipid content and, thus, finds use as an oil component in a cosmetic composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Barry Smith Fagg, Thaddeus Jude Jackson
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Publication number: 20140356301Abstract: The present invention is related to a galactolipids-enriched plant extract, prepared by extracting a plant sample selected from a group consisting of: Gynura divaricata subsp. formosana (Asteraceae) (GD), Murdannia bracteata (C. B. Clarke) J. K. Morton ex D. Y. Hong (Commelinaceae) (MB), and Crassocephalum rabens S. Moore (Asteraceae) (CR) with a series of solvents. A pharmaceutical, nutritional, or healthcare composition for protecting or treating acute fulminant hepatitis, for protecting or treating sepsis or related indication thereof, and a composition for skin whitening are also provided herein. These compositions all comprise effective amounts of the galactolipids-enriched plant extracts or purified compounds thereof as bioactive ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Academia SinicaInventors: Lie-Fen SHYUR, Jia-Hua FENG, Maria Karmella APAYA
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Publication number: 20140348768Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I) in which: —R1 and R2 are simultaneously or independently H, OH, OCH3 or a C1-C5 alkyl radical, —R3 and R4 are simultaneously CH3, —or R3 is H and R4 is CH3, CH2CH3 or an isopropyl radical or a phenyl radical, —R5 is a C4-C24 alkyl radical or a 3-phenylpropanyl or 2,2-diphenylethanyl radical.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Stéphane Poigny, Françoise Belaubre
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Publication number: 20140341827Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing polysaccharides of green tea, and more particularly to a method for preparing polysaccharides of green tea comprising the steps of: a) removing chlorophyll and a low molecular weight polyphenol from green tea powder using a solvent; b) hot-water extracting a water-soluble active ingredient from the green tea residue of step a); and c) separating the polysaccharides of green tea from the hot-water extract of step b) by ultrafiltration and ethanol precipitation. Also, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for skin whitening, moisturization and anti-wrinkle effects comprising the polysaccharides of green tea as an effective ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Sun Sang KWON, Myeong Hun YEOM, Duck Hee KIM, Han Kon KIM, Nok Hyun PARK, Soo Mi AHN
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Publication number: 20140341826Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition for treating keratin fibres, comprising:—at least one oxidizing agent;—at least 40% by weight of at least one oil;—at least one phosphoric acid mineral salt;—the pH of the oxidizing composition being less than or equal to 5. The composition in accordance with the invention may be used for dyeing, bleaching or permanently reshaping keratin fibres. It produces ready-to-use compositions that give good dyeing, bleaching or permanent reshaping properties without degrading the keratin fibres and without impairing their cosmetic properties. Furthermore, the composition in accordance with the invention shows good stability over time, especially to storage at high temperatures, for example of about 45° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Laurent Nodari, Gautier Deconinck
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Patent number: 8889881Abstract: Provided are a novel compound having skin-whitening, anti-oxidizing and PPAR activities and a medical use thereof, and the compound has skin-whitening activities for the suppression of tyrosinase, and accordingly, is useful for use in skin-whitening pharmaceutical composition or cosmetic products; has anti-oxidant activities, and accordingly, is useful for the prevention and treatment of skin-aging; and has PPAR activities, and in particular, PPAR? and PPAR? activities, and accordingly, is useful for use in pharmaceutical compositions or health foods which are effective for the prevention and treatment of obesity, metabolic disease, or cardiovascular disease.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Pusan National University Industry —University Cooperation FoundationInventors: Hae Young Chung, Min Hi Park, Young Mi Ha, Yu Kyeong Han, Ji Young Park, Yun Jung Park, Jin Ah Kim, Ji Yeon Lee, Yu Min Song, Hyung Ryong Moon
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Publication number: 20140335036Abstract: A hair care composition having from about from about 0.025% to about 0.25% by weight of the composition of histidine. The hair care composition further includes a gel matrix phase. The gel matrix has from about 0.1% to about 20% of one or more high melting point fatty compounds, from about 0.1% to about 10% of a C22 cationic surfactant system, and at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of said hair care composition. The present invention may further comprise a deposition polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jennifer Mary Marsh, Toshiyuki Iwata, Phan Shean Lim
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Publication number: 20140335037Abstract: Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising at least one oxidizing, at least one alkyl or alkanol amine, urea, at least one carbonate salt and at least one natural triglyceride. Composition comprises furthermore hair dyes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Dominic Pratt, Ovidiu Ferier-Iova
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Patent number: 8883127Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect and a calcium salt. Further object of the present invention is the use of at least one calcium salt in a bleaching and/or highlighting composition for keratin fibres, especially for human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect for preventing temperature increase going above 40° C., preferably above 45° C. and more preferably above 50° C. in a period of at least 60 min after mixing water free bleaching and/or highlighting composition and oxidizing lotion.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Kao Germany GmbHInventors: Dominic Pratt, Sabine Thieme
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Publication number: 20140328782Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide inhibiting a matrix metalloproteanases activity and use thereof. The peptide inhibiting a matrix metalloproteanases activity exhibits an excellent efficacy of improving the condition of skin by directly inhibiting the matrix metalloproteanases activity. In addition, a composition containing the peptide of the invention has excellent bioactivities of inhibiting the activity of hyaluronic acid degrading enzymes, adipogenesis in fat cells, angiogenesis, and the like, thereby being useful for the treatment of various disease such as anti-obesity, anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, and the like, and skin permeability is excellent due to the small size of the peptide, thereby being useful in various fields. The peptide of the invention having excellent activity and safety can be advantageously applied to drugs, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Young Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
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Publication number: 20140322307Abstract: The present invention refers to a peptide of general formula (I) R1-Wn-Xm-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-Yp-Zq-R2, cosmetic compositions which comprises said peptide, method of preparation of said peptides and its use in the treatment and/or prevention of itching, inflammation, pain, diseases and/or disorders of the respiratory airways.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Antonio Vicente Ferrer Montiel, José María García Antón, Raquel Delgado González
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Publication number: 20140323950Abstract: The invention relates, inter alia, to melanin synthesis inhibitors for use in treating skin illnesses, wherein the skin is additionally irradiated with an artificial radiation source. The invention further relates to cosmetic treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Corinna Wirth
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Publication number: 20140322150Abstract: An object is to provide an external preparation for skin preferably usable to prevent or ameliorate pigmentation. The object is achieved by providing a preventing or ameliorating agent for pigmentation, consisting of a compound represented by the following general formula (1), an isomer thereof, and/or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and an external preparation for skin containing the same as a component: [wherein R1 represents an unsubstituted aromatic group or an aromatic group having any substituent; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear chain or branched chain alkyl group having a number of carbon atom or atoms of 1 to 4, or an acyl group having a linear or branched alkyl chain having a number of carbon atom or atoms of 1 to 4; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear chain or branched chain alkyl group having a number of carbon atom or atoms of 1 to 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Yuko Saitoh, Chihiro Kondo, Takashi Yamasaki
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Publication number: 20140314698Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for reducing pigmentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Anand Ganesan, Michael A. White, Patrick J. Farmer
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Publication number: 20140314697Abstract: This invention discloses method for inhibiting inflammation and reducing melanophilin expression with glycine derivatives and the composition thereof. The mentioned glycine derivatives can not only efficiently inhibit skin inflammation, but also can present significant melanophilin expression reduction. This mentioned composition of this invention comprises the glycine derivatives, and shows melanophilin expression reduction and anti-inflammatory effect. The mentioned composition can be applied in topical cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions as skin care preparations, or functional preparations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: CORUM INC.Inventors: Ssu-Ching Wang, Pei-Hsuan Wu, Jun-Yi Yao, Nai-Hsuan Hsu
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Publication number: 20140308222Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of Dionaea muscipula and a composition comprising such an extract for cosmetic treatment of the skin and skin appendages such as sebaceous glands, hair and nails especially skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g. wrinkles loss of firmness and elasticity, and increased pigmentation. It also regards the use of such an extract for the preparation of a composition for cosmetic treatment. The composition may comprise further substances active against skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g. wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity, and increased pigmentation. Especially it may contain an extract from Cymbidium erythraeum. It may also comprise bases, cosmetic pigments, UV filters and/or UV scattering agents. The scope of the invention also covers a method for cosmetic treatment of the skin, especially skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicants: QUANTUM PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., Royal Government of Bhutan, Ministry of AgricultureInventors: Atti-La DAHLGREN, John DAHLGREN, Tashi Yangzome DORJI, Singay DORJI, Sherub GYALTSHEN
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Patent number: 8859819Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the general formula (I) where: X?S, SO or SO2; and one of the radicals R1 and R2 is a hydrogen atom and the other is a radical: a C1 to C18 linear or branched alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atom(s); a C2 to C18 linear or branched alkenyl, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atom(s); an aralkyl, optionally substituted by one or more C1 to C6 alkoxy group(s); or a COR3 or CONHR3, but not simultaneously, where R3 is a radical: a C1 to C18 linear or branched alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atom(s); a C2 to C18 linear or branched alkenyl, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atom(s); an aralkyl, optionally substituted by one or more C1 to C6 alkoxy group(s); an aralkenyl, optionally substituted by one or more C1 to C6 alkoxy groups and/or one or more OH group(s); or an aryl radical, optionally substituted by one or more C1 to C6 alkoxy group(s).Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Pierre Fabre Dermo-CosmetiqueInventor: Stéphane Poigny
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Patent number: 8858968Abstract: Use of the combination of the tyrosine-arginine dipeptide or derivatives thereof and of niacinamide as a substance P antagonist for treating red blotches on the skin, skin oedema and sensitive skin. Use of this combination for the preparation of a composition for use in treating disorders associated with an excess synthesis and/or release of substance P.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Anthony Potin
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Publication number: 20140301962Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serissa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen
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Publication number: 20140290686Abstract: The present specification provides for an oxidative hair treatment agent. The agent includes, in a cosmetic carrier, a combination of at least one oxidizing agent and at least one modified starch. The modified starch is modified by propylene oxide, has an average molecular weight between 50 and 2500 kiloDaltons (kDa), and has a propylene oxide content between 0.1 and 20.0 weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the modified starch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Matthias Schweinsberg
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Publication number: 20140294745Abstract: A coral extract for skin whitening, moisture retention, elasticity improvement, anti-inflammation and occlusion of wounds and its extracting method is provided. The coral extract is extracted from Briareum excavatum. The extracting method comprises: extracting with organic solvents, partitioning with water and ethyl acetate and separating via column chromatography. The coral extract can be applied in the field of skin whitening, moisture retention, elasticity improvement, anti-inflammation and occlusion of wounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: UNI-PRESIDENT BIOTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: PING-JYUN SUNG, WEI-HSIEN WANG, ZHI-HONG WEN, YI-SHAN WEN, TAI-TING CHOU, YIN-PIN CHENG, CHIH-CHIEH KUO
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Publication number: 20140294920Abstract: A transdermal d propranolol or racemic propranolol patch for use as an adjunct to surgery in the treatment of malignant melanoma and/or tattoo related applications are herein disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: David J. Enscore
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Patent number: 8846013Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising 1-hydroxyl 3,5-bis(4?hydroxyl styryl)benzene or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of treating human skin and signs of skin aging using said compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Simarna Kaur, Michael D. Southall, Robert A. Zivin
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Patent number: 8846012Abstract: Disclosed is a melanin production inhibitor which has an excellent inhibitory activity on the production of melanin and is highly safe. The melanin production inhibitor is represented by general formula (1) (excluding clotrimazole) and/or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the formula, A1, A2 and A3 are independently selected from a hydrogen atom, an aryl group which may have a substituent, and an aromatic heterocyclic group which may have a substituent.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Pola Chemical Industries Inc.Inventors: Kouji Yokoyama, Makoto Kimura, Masashi Tamai, Yuko Saitoh, Tomomi Kato, Yu Ikeda
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Publication number: 20140283866Abstract: Processes for lightening keratinic fibers are provided. In an exemplary process a ready-to-use lightening composition is produced by, immediately prior to application, combining a composition (A) comprising an alkalizing agent, a composition (B) comprising an oxidizing agent, and a composition (C) comprising a peroxo salt, and then mixing. The ready-to-use lightening composition is deployed from a foam dispensing vessel and distributed onto the fibers. The ready-to-use lightening composition is left on the fibers for a period of about 1 to about 60 min. and is washed out of the fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Melanie Schmahl, Frank Janssen
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Publication number: 20140286885Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to peptide-based compounds, their derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. The compounds and compositions of the present disclosure may inhibit neurotransmitter release and muscle contraction as a treatment for wrinkles. The compounds of the disclosure may be used for pathological neuronal exocytosis-mediated cosmetic and/or therapeutic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Feng Tian, Daniel Liang Zou, Lingyun Ji
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Publication number: 20140271510Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic agent superior in a whitening effect (including prophylaxis and removal of pigmented spot) and having high safety. In addition, a superior melanin production suppressive agent is provided. A cosmetic agent or melanin production suppressive agent comprising (A) a cysteine derivative represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X and Y are each independently OR1 or NHR2 wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-22 alkyl group; Z is a hydrogen atom or a C1-22 alkyl group; and W is a C1-22 alkyl group, a C1-22 alkoxy group or a C1-22 alkylamino group, and (B) a whitening agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.Inventors: Yoshinobu TAKINO, Fumie OKURA, Shinji KURODA
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Publication number: 20140271509Abstract: This disclosure describes compositions for skin lightening, brightening, whitening, reducing the appearance of age spot and/or improving the appearance of skin. The composition may include two or more tryosinase inhibiting compounds and one or more extracts from at least one plant species to inhibit alpha-Melanoctye-stimulating hormone. Other embodied compositions include at least one peptide having tyrosinase inhibiting qualities; at least on hydroquinone derivative; and at least one extract from at least one plant species.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: INDERMA, INC.Inventors: Eva Claiborne, Jennifer Clara Ellis
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Publication number: 20140271506Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application, for example, is provided. In some examples, the cosmetic composition may include undecylenoyl phenylalanine, hexyldecanol, and bisabolol. A method of reducing the synthesis of melanin by using said cosmetic compositions is also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leo Timothy LAUGHLIN, II, Tomohiro HAKOZAKI
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Publication number: 20140271505Abstract: This disclosure concerns method for improving the appearance of skin. The methods includes various steps such as applying a cleanser to an area of skin to cleanse said area of skin; applying an exfoliating treatment to said area of skin; applying a first treatment composition to said area of skin after exfoliating; massaging said first treatment composition on said area of skin until a temperature of said area of skin increases; and applying a second treatment composition to said area of skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Inderma, Inc.Inventor: Eva Claiborne
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Publication number: 20140255327Abstract: Compound represented by formula (I): wherein the symbols are as defined in the description, and salts thereof, are useful as skin whitening agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO. INC.Inventors: Yusuke AMINO, Yoshinobu TAKINO, Satoru OHASHI, Fumie OKURA, Megumi KANEKO
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Publication number: 20140248226Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for treating vascular inflammation, improving skin beauty and improving male sexual function of a subject by administering a ginseng berry extract to the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Chan-Woong PARK, Myeong Hoon YEOM, Nam Hoon CHO, Sang Jun LEE, Sang Min LEE, Jin Young LEE, Hee Yong JEON, Young-Myeong KIM, Chun-Ki KIM, Young Deuk CHOI
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Patent number: 8821840Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching composition for keratin fibers, especially human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect and a quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer with cationic substitution of trimethyl ammonium and dimethyldoceyl ammonium.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: KAO Germany GmbHInventors: Sabine Schäfer, Alexandra Hullmann
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HERBAL COMPOSITION FOR SKIN-WHITENING AND ANTI-SKIN-AGING, METHOD OF PREPARATION AND THE USE THEREOF
Publication number: 20140242013Abstract: This invention provides a Chinese medicinal formula comprising Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Angelicae sinensis Radix, Paeoniae Radix Alba and Poria for skin care. It further relates to a method for preparing bioactive fraction of this formula and to the applications of the bioactive fraction in skin-whitening and anti-skin-aging.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Hong Kong Baptist UniversityInventors: Zhiling YU, Hua YU -
Publication number: 20140242127Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for topical application to the skin comprising at least one phase change material (PCM) in combination with a cosmetically compatible carrier, and methods for maintaining the skin of a wearer of a cosmetic product at a comfortable temperature, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ELC Management LLCInventors: Akira Yokozeki, John R. Castro, Scott Miselnicky
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Publication number: 20140242012Abstract: The present invention is directed to the prophylatic field treatment of photodamaged skin with topical ingenol mebutate. More specifically, the present invention concerns field-directed treatment of UV-damaged skin with topical ingenol mebutate for reducing the number of skin lesions that emerge from the UV-damaged skin over time. In addition, the present invention concerns field-directed treatment for removing photodamaged skin, mutated keratinocytes, cutaneous immunosuppressive environments and/or p53+ patches caused by UV with topical ingenol mebutate. By way of example, the present invention is directed to treating photodamaged skin with topical ingenol mebutate at about 0.05% concentration. The present invention is also concerned with the treatment of SCC tumors with topical ingenol mebutate for reducing the number of SCC tumors. By example, the present invention is directed to treating and curing SCC xenografts with topical ingenol mebutate at about 0.25% concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Sarah-Jane Cozzi, Andreas Suhrbier, Steven Martin Ogbourne
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Patent number: 8815217Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching preparation comprising an adduct formulated from starting materials comprising peroxide, urea and an alkali metal polyphosphate, the adduct being provided in the preparation in aqueous conditions and the preparation having a pH in aqueous solution which rises on dilution of the solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: SMT Research LimitedInventors: Christopher Todd, Sylvia Trimble
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Patent number: 8815221Abstract: A composition used for skin whitening includes: an effective amount of spermidine derivative, wherein a structure of the spermidine derivative is shown as Structure (I): where R1-R5 individually includes H, OH, or OCH3 and at least one of R1-R5 is OH, and the spermidine derivative has tyrosinase inhibition activity; and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, wherein the composition used for skin whitening whitens skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Lain-Tze Lee, Hui-Ping Tsai, Ling-Meei Tsay, Li-Syuan Jian, Chia-Mu Tu
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Publication number: 20140234241Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel benzoic acid amide derivative compound, isomers thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, prodrugs thereof, hydrates thereof, or solvates thereof. The novel compound has excellent skin whitening effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Yung Hyup Joo, Heung Soo Baek, Chang Seok Lee, Soo Jeong Choi, Ho Sik Rho, Mi Young Park, Song Seok Shin, Kyung Min Lim, Young Ho Park
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Publication number: 20140234242Abstract: Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
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Publication number: 20140219940Abstract: Provided are a very safe skin whitening agent, melanin production inhibitor, and dopa oxidase activity inhibitor. Use of kitsunenomago or an organic solvent extract thereof to inhibit the dopa oxidase activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Akiko Kawasaki, Mamiko Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20140219939Abstract: The present invention provides an external-use liquid skin-conditioning composition that not only reduces the sticky and friction sensations caused by the inclusion of tranexamic acid, but also has a rich body without feeling slimy and softens the skin after use. The composition comprises (A) 0.5 to 5 mass % of at least one hem selected from a group consisting of tranexarnic acid and derivatives thereof and (B) 0.005 to 1.5 mass % of carboxymethylcellulose, has a viscosity of no greater than 500 mPa·s at 30° C., and is transparent or semitransparent with an L value between 50 and 100 inclusive. Preferably the composition contains only carboxymethylcellulose as a thickener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chihiro Yasuda, Kazunobu Suzuki
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Publication number: 20140212365Abstract: Compositions and methods for lightening and/or depigmenting skin are provided, the compositions comprising compounds having the structure: or having the structure: as defined herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Yoko Niki, Masaki Yoshida, Masamitsu Ichihashi, Hideya Ando, Daniel B. Yarosh, Mary S. Matsui
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Publication number: 20140212366Abstract: Methods of producing lignin peroxidase are provided. Also provided are methods and cosmetic compositions suitable for skin and hair lightening as well as kits and an article-of manufacturing including active ingredients for skin and hair lightening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: R.B.T (Rakuto Bio Technologies) Ltd.Inventors: Paula BELINKY, Haim Lasser, Carlos Dosoretz
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Publication number: 20140205553Abstract: The present invention has objects to provide an agent for enhancing the effect of skin-whitening ingredients which enhances the skin-whitening action of skin-whitening ingredients and has an improved safeness, and to provide a skin-whitening agent, which contains the above agent and a skin-whitening ingredient(s) and has an improved and enhanced skin-whitening action. The present invention solves the above objects by providing an agent for enhancing the effect of skin-whitening ingredients, which contains one or more members selected from the group consisting of guanine and derivatives thereof as an effective ingredient(s); and a skin-whitening agent which contains the above agent along with a skin-whitening ingredient(s), particularly, one or more members selected from the group consisting of adenine including derivatives thereof and/or equol including derivatives thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Hayashibara Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaki MIYAKE, Osamu Sano, Kanso Iwaki, Takanori Okura, Shigeharu Fukuda
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Publication number: 20140190508Abstract: A method of removing colour from hair that has been oxidatively dyed, the method comprising the steps of: (a) contacting the hair with a composition comprising a sulfur-containing nucleophile or a precursor thereof; (b) contacting the hair with an acidic composition; and (c) contacting the hair with an oxidising composition; wherein there is no rinsing step between step (a) and step (b).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Perachem LimitedInventors: Jamie Anthony Hawkes, David Malcolm Lewis, John Mama
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Patent number: 8771659Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium: from 0.1% to 2% by weight of at least one starch, and from 0.1% to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one diester of a carboxylic acid comprising 8 to 30 carbon atoms and of polyethylene glycol. The cosmetic compositions provides a fondant texture, and these compositions rinse out easily. Hair treated with this composition has a soft feel, free of residue. These compositions are may be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Mahe, Jean-Michel Sturla
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Publication number: 20140186281Abstract: Disclosed is a water-in-oil-type skin-whitening cosmetic, which has a moist feel without stickiness when used and has good emulsion stability over time even when accommodated in a glass container or a metal container. The water-in-oil-type skin-whitening cosmetic is characterized in that it contains an alkoxysalicylic acid or a salt thereof, an organic modified clay mineral, and a liquid fatty acid. It is preferable that the liquid fatty acid is selected from higher fatty acids having 12 to 22 carbon atoms and having a linear or branched alkyl chain, such as oleic acid, linolic acid, linolenic acid, and isostearic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Tomomi Furukawara, Takayuki Omura
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Publication number: 20140178319Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating melanogenesis by modifying tyrosinase palmitoylation are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ELC Management LLCInventors: Daniel B. Yarosh, Lieve Declercq, Yoko Niki, Naoaki Saito
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Patent number: 8758731Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising 1-hydroxyl 3,5-bis(4?hydroxyl styryl)benzene or cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of lightening skin using said compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Chong Jin Loy, Samantha Tucker Samaras, Michael D. Southall