Abstract: A composition containing sulfonated keratin with molecular weight distribution of about 96.8% 100 kDa to 100 Da and about 3.2% 250 kDa to 100 kDa, at least one cationic surfactant, and optionally an aqueous carrier. Generally the keratin is produced by a method involving treating wool with about 0.5 to about 1.0N NaOH in a bath volume:wool weight of about 5:1 to about 10:1 at about 40° C. to about 65° C. for about 4 to about 8 hours with dosing about every 1 to 3 hours with about 1% to about 10% by weight of bath of hydrogen peroxide. Also a method for treating a keratin based substrate involving contacting or applying the substrate (e.g., hair) with the composition.

Abstract: A peptidic hydrolyzate enriched in bioactive peptides is disclosed that is a proteasome activator. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed that include the peptidic hydrolyzate enriched in bioactive peptides in a physiologically acceptable medium. Also disclosed are methods for depigmenting, lightening and/or whitening the skin and treating hyperpigmentation blemishes as well as cutaneous signs due to photo-aging by administering the cosmetic compositions or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for treating hair are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions for treating hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are personal care compositions having at least one oligopeptide self-assembled into nanofibers or macrostructures, wherein the oligopeptide is 2-20 amino acids in length, and wherein the oligopeptide has at least one 0- to 10-amino-acid block of hydrophobic amino acids alternating with at least one 1- to 10-amino-acid block of hydrophilic amino acid residues. The composition may further include a dermatologically acceptable carrier and at least one cosmetic skin care agent.

Abstract: The objective of this patent application is the application/use of sericin nanoparticles m cosmetic formulas for hair care, as an agent that bestows/gives gloss and softness and promotes maintenance of coloration in dyed hair.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods that are able to increase the amount of molecular structure within the cortex of hair fibers. As result, hair fiber diameter, cross sectional area, elasticity and stiffness are all increased. The benefits are long term, surviving repeated rinsing and shampooing. These results are particularly beneficial in the treatment of fine hair.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a cosmetic composition comprises, in a cosmetic carrier, based in each case on the total weight of the composition comprises: a) at least one selected amino acid and/or at least one selected oligopeptide, in a total quantity of 0.0001 to 10.0 wt %, b) at least one selected plant-based cationic surfactant, in a total quantity of 0.1 to 10.0 wt % and/or at least one amino acid, in a total quantity of 0.01 to 10.0 wt %. A method for treating keratinic fibers, comprises: applying the cosmetic composition onto the keratinic fibers; and rinsing the cosmetic composition from the keratinic fibers after a contact time from a few seconds to 45 minutes.

Abstract: A composition containing sulfonated keratin with molecular weight distribution of about 96.8% 100 kDa to 100 Da and about 3.2% 250 kDa to 100 kDa, at least one cationic surfactant, and optionally an aqueous carrier. Generally the keratin is produced by a method involving treating wool with about 0.5 to about 1.0N NaOH in a bath volume:wool weight of about 5:1 to about 10:1 at about 40° C. to about 65° C. for about 4 to about 8 hours with dosing about every 1 to 3 hours with about 1% to about 10% by weight of bath of hydrogen peroxide. Also a method for treating a keratin based substrate involving contacting or applying the substrate (e.g., hair) with the composition.

Abstract: A hair care composition comprising: a crosslinking component comprising an inorganic fluoride; and a conditioning component, wherein the composition has a ratio of crosslinking component to conditioning component in the range of about 10:90 to about 95:5.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods that are able to increase the amount of molecular structure within the cortex of hair fibers. As result, hair fiber diameter, cross sectional area, elasticity and stiffness are all increased. The benefits are long term, surviving repeated rinsing and shampooing. These results are particularly beneficial in the treatment of fine hair.

Abstract: A hair care product to be used for protection and care of long hair when shampooing, and a method of using the same, wherein the product comprises the following constituents:—sorbitol, as a moisture preserving and a softening agent, in an amount of from 4 to 12% by weight; a thickener, such as guar flour, cellulose containing substances and/or gum arabicum, acting as an anti-static, film forming and surfactant agent, and as a conditioning agent, in an amount of from 1 to 5% by weight, silk protein and/or a degraded product thereof, as an anti-static, softening and antifoam agent in an amount of from 0.5 to 8% by weight, a film-forming, caring and re-moisturizing agent such as algae extract in an amount of from 1 to 2% by weight, a pH controlling and re-sealing agent, sealing agent, such as citric acid, vinegar, or similar, in an amount which gives the product a pH of about 4.4, and the remaining amount being water and optional additives, such as perfume, essential oils and similar.

Abstract: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a peptidic hydrolyzate enriched in bioactive peptides, said hydrolyzate being a proteasome activator. Further, the present invention concerns a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising said hydrolyzate in a physiologically acceptable medium and also its use in treating signs of aging or photo-aging in skin and protecting the skin against challenges by ultraviolet radiation. Finally, the invention concerns a cosmetic treatment method intended to treat the signs of skin aging and photo-aging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a DOR ligand for stimulating pigmentation in a cosmetic composition and to the use of rubiscolin-6 or its derivatives in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to enzymatically hydrophobicised protein hydrolysates, their production and use, and to cosmetic preparations comprising these.

Abstract: An aerated composition comprising, surfactant aggregates, perfume and a hydrophobin.

Abstract: The present invention generally features novel cosmetic skin and hair care compositions for enhancing the appearance of eyelashes and eyebrows. Specifically, the topical skin and hair care compositions of the invention contain a concentration of at least one of pentapeptide-17 tetrapeptide-12 that provide for thicker, longer and more voluminous appearing eyelashes and eyebrows. The cosmetic formulations of the invention may further include cosmetically acceptable vehicle(s) and/or other skin and hair conditioning agents.

Abstract: A water soluble hair glue is designed as a temporary adhesive to adhere to human or animal hair. The water soluble hair glue is an excellent alternative to bobby pins or rubber bands and can secure even short and fine hair in place. The water soluble hair glue can also be used to add hair extensions, beads, glitter, bows, flowers and other embellishments. The water soluble hair glue is designed to dissolve and rinse away when washing the hair with shampoo and warm water.

Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods are provided for conditioning, revitalizing, volumizing or increasing the natural pigmentation of the hair, including hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, mustache and beard, promoting healthy growth, and treating and preventing loss, thinning or miniaturization of hair due to aging, various genetic, pathological, radiation, chemotherapy, chemical treatment, environmental or other reasons.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents giving a very high degree of hold without impairing its flexibility and humidity resistance.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of either naturally or chemically curled hair comprising at least one dipeptide. Accordingly, the present invention is on a composition for permanent shaping hair based on at least one reducing agent and at least one dipeptide.

Abstract: Hair-binding peptides were isolated for their use in a variety of personal care formulations and applications. The isolation of hair-binding peptides was accomplished by enrichment using mRNA-display selection technology. Hair care compositions comprising peptide-based reagents prepared comprising the hair-binding peptides are also provided.

Abstract: A protein-acrylate copolymer contains at least one nitrogen containing acrylic monomer. The nitrogen containing acrylic monomer preferably contains a tertiary or quaternary amine group, and particularly a quaternary amine group. The protein-acrylate copolymer can be produced by reacting hydrolysed protein with at least one nitrogen containing acrylic monomer, preferably by free-radical polymerisation. The protein-acrylate copolymer is suitable for use in personal care or cosmetic products, particularly in hair care products where it can increase volume to hair.

Abstract: The inventive compositions comprise in a deionized water base, a composition comprising: a preservative, a chelating agent; one or more moisturizer and hydrolyzed keratin protein; an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of citric acid and a vitamin E salt; and an emulsifier-water trap selected from the group consisting of cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate; and PEG-40 castor oil. The composition, which is in liquid form, may be applied in the form of a spray or mist by dipping the affected area in the liquid or by pouring a small amount of the liquid onto the hair or body to be treated.

Abstract: Peptide-based organic sunscreens, formed by coupling a skin-binding peptide with an organic sunscreen agent, are described. The skin-binding peptide part of the peptide-based organic sunscreen binds strongly to the skin, thus keeping the organic sunscreen agent attached to the skin for long lasting protection. Sunscreen compositions comprising the peptide-based organic sunscreens are also provided.

Abstract: A cosmetic base material composed of a peptide or peptide derivative having one or more acidic amino acid as the constituent amino acid and in which at least some of anionic functional groups thereof form an ion complex with at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of cationic surfactants and ampholytic surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous oxidative coloring composition for keratin fibers especially human hair. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one oxidative dye precursor and optionally at least one coupling agent and at least one dipeptide colors hair excellently homogeneously especially hair with various level of damages and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair colored with such composition has less flyaways.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition for hair which comprises highly safe nanoparticles having high transparency due to the small particle size and high permeability into hair and scalp. The present invention provides a composition for hair which comprises protein nanoparticles containing an active ingredient for hair.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided and includes an effective amount of a repeat sequence protein polymer. The personal care composition may be a hair care composition, a skin care composition, a nail care composition, a cosmetic composition, or an over-the-counter pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing a hair cosmetic product comprising protein nanoparticles which is obtained by mixing an aqueous medium and an oil medium, wherein the method enables stable emulsification without losing the performance of the protein nanoparticles. The present invention provides a method for producing a hair cosmetic product containing protein nanoparticles which is obtained by mixing an aqueous medium and an oil medium, wherein (a) protein nanoparticles having a mean particle size of 10 to 200 nm are mixed with an aqueous medium having a pH value different from the isoelectric point of the protein at an amount of 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the entire solution; and (b) the obtained liquid is mixed with a substance selected from a cationic substance and an anionic substance, which has an electric charge that is on the same side as that of the protein obtained in the step (a).

Abstract: Provided are a water-soluble ginger root extract which is a water extract or a hydrous alcohol extract of a ginger root and is substantially free of gingerols; and a hair growth inhibitor and a preparation for external use each containing the extract. The water-soluble ginger root extract of the present invention causes less skin irritation because of being substantially free of gingerols, and has excellent body-hair growth inhibiting effects, so that it is useful as a hair grown inhibitor and a preparation for external use, each having a high degree of safety.

Abstract: The present invention is a hair treatment agent comprising at least one surfactant and at least one proteolipid of the formula R?—X—R?, wherein R? is a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 11 to 24 carbon atoms; R? is a protein, a peptide, or a protein hydrolyzate; X is —C(O)O—, —N+(RIII2)RIV—, or —N(RIII)RIV—; RIII is —(CH2)x—CH3— with x=0-22; and RIV is —CH2—CH(OH)—CH2— or —(CH2)x— with x=0-22; with the proviso that R? consists of keratin or a keratin hydrolyzate when X is —C(O)O—. The agents of the present invention improve many properties of hair such as giving enhanced shine and impregnation of hair.

Abstract: The objective of this patent application is the application/use of sericin nanoparticles m cosmetic formulas for hair care, as an agent that bestows/gives gloss and softness and promotes maintenance of coloration in dyed hair

Abstract: This invention relates to the production of biomaterials from polymeric collagen (PC) and its seeding with cells and other components of biomaterials. Polymeric collagen is isolated from tissue, suspended in an acidic solution, and then neutralised at low temperature. The neutralised suspension is then seeded with biomaterial components, such as cells, and the polymeric collagen aggregated to form a biomaterial comprising the biomaterial components. Polymeric collagen biomaterials produced as described herein may therefore be useful in a range of tissue engineering applications.

Abstract: Provided is a hair treatment composition capable of imparting good manageability and excellent hair feel to the hair upon finishing permanent wave or hair dye treatment. The hair treatment composition has the following components (A) and (B): (A) a compound represented by the following formula (1): R1O-(PO)n(EO)m-R2 (1) wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group, PO represents a propyleneoxy group, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, n represents an average addition mole number and is from 1.5 to 5.0, m represents an average addition mole number and is from 0 to 1.0, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and (B) at least one selected from keratin reducing agents, oxidizing agents, alkaline agents, and dyes for hair dye, wherein a content of an R1OH wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group is 300 ppm or less.

Abstract: Peptides of general formula (I): R1—Wn—Xm-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-Yp—Zs—R2 their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their preparation process, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in the treatment and/or care of conditions, disorders and/or diseases that are a consequence of muscle contraction.

Abstract: Compositions, formulations, kits and methods for temporarily or semi-permanently transforming the shape of individual hair filaments or keratinous fibers (curling, waving or straightening) by applying no heat or heat below about 300° F. to prevent damage to the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a peptidic hydrolyzate enriched in bioactive peptides, said hydrolyzate being a proteasome activator. Further, the present invention concerns a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising said hydrolyzate in a physiologically acceptable medium and also its use in preventing or treating the signs of aging or photo-aging in skin and protecting the skin against challenges by UV radiation. Finally, the invention concerns a cosmetic treatment method intended to prevent and/or combat the signs of skin aging and photo-aging.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of skin utilizing thymosin ?4.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing, in a suitable carrier, at least one substance of general formula (I) wherein R1 is an H atom or —CH3, —CH(CH3)2, —CH2CH(CH3)2, —CH(CH3)CH2CH3, —CH2—COOH, —CH2CH2—COOH, —CH2—CO(NH2), —CH2CH2—CO(NH2), CH2OH, —CH(OH)CH3, —CH2SH, —CH2CH2—S—CH3, —(CH2)4—N+H3, —(CH2)3—NH—C?N+H2(NH2), —CH2—S—S—CH2—CH(NH2)COOH, —(CH2)3NH—C(O)NH2, —CH2CH2C(O)NH(CH2CH3), —CH2CH2—SH, —CH2—S(O)—CH2—CH?CH2, —CH2—OPO3H2, —CH2CH2CH2NH2, and X? is a physiologically tolerable anion or the mth part of an m-times charged ion, the compositions permitting more permanent styling without having to accept the disadvantages of a permanent waving process.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition containing at least one peptide identical to human hair, where preferably the peptide is synthesized from naturally-derived amino acids and can serve as a natural alternative to the commonly used human or animal derived (wool) keratin peptides.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one hair conditioning agent and at least one dipeptide.

Abstract: Peptides of general formula (I): R1-AA1-AA2-AA3-R2??(I) its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, a preparation process, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in the treatment and/or care of conditions, disorders and/or diseases of the skin and/or hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair growth agent having novel action mechanism and a hair growth composition containing the agent. Specifically, the present invention provides a novel hair growth composition containing one or more kinds of epsilon-N-(gamma-glutamyl)lysine or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides and supported peptides for treating various diseases and conditions. In particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for personal care. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions for use in skin and/or hair care, as well as cosmetic compositions. In alternative particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides peptides and supported peptides for treating diseases of the skin, such as rosacea. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the supported peptides of the present invention are anti-VEGF peptides. In alternative particularly preferred embodiments, the anti-VEGF peptides are expressed on a scaffold protein. In some most preferred embodiments, the scaffold protein comprises BBI.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, two or more volatile linear alkanes, and one or more nonprotein cationic polymers, with a volatile linear alkanes/polymer(s) ratio by weight of greater than or equal to 1.2. Use in the treatment of keratinous substances, preferably keratinous fibres, such as the hair.

Abstract: A mild, multiphase cleansing composition is described that includes a structured surfactant component has a first density; a benefit component that has a second density; and a density modifier; wherein the first density differs from the second density by less than 0.15 g/cm3; the structured surfactant component includes at least one surfactant and provides a Total Lather Volume of at least about 600 ml.

Abstract: The invention includes a method of increasing the substantivity of a personal care composition to hair, skin or nails by preparing a composition of an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase and a neutralized amino acid ester that is a reaction product of a neutral amino acid having a non-polar side chain with a long chain fatty alcohol and is represented by formula (I): wherein R1 is an alkyl group; R2 is a linear or branched carbon chain; and the amine group of the amino acid is neutralized with an acid. The composition is substantially free of petrochemicals and/or derivatives of petrochemical materials. The aqueous phase and the non-aqueous phase are emulsified by the neutralized amino acid ester. Other methods and an emulsifiers that is the neutralized amino acid ester are included. Because the neutralized amino acid ester and the compositions do not contain petrochemical-derived ingredient, the products are natural.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive emulsion in which the emulsion comprises a disperse organic solvent phase in a continuous water phase.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsified composition comprising fatty acid soap, the following ingredients (2)-(5) and (6) water. (2) Polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 2000-25000 in the amount of 0.3-4.0 wt % of the composition, (3) One, two, or more of nonionic surfactants having a HLB of 10-17 in the amount of 0.1-5.0 wt %, (4) one, two, or more of nonionic surfactants having a HLB of 2-10 in the amount of 0.1-5.0 wt % of the composition, and (5) an oil ingredient comprising a solid or semisolid oil ingredient in the amount of 40-70 wt % of the composition. The object of the present invention is to provide an oil-in-water emulsified composition primarily or secondarily aiming at removing dirt that exhibits no stickiness, superior stability, and richness.