Abstract: The present invention provides a bone formation promoter having high biological safety and capable of promoting bone formation. The bone formation promoter of the present invention includes a self-assembling peptide capable of forming a ?-sheet structure in an aqueous solution having a neutral pH; and a bone chip. A sum of charges of amino acid residues constituting the self-assembling peptide at pH 7.0 is unequal to 0.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present disclosure is a hair treatment agent which, based on the weight of the entire agent, contains a. from about 0.5 to about 10.0% by weight of amidoamine, b. from about 0.1 to about 10.0% by weight of sulfated and/or sulfonated oil and c. an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic carrier.

Abstract: A method of maintaining or improving tissue health, maintaining or improving bone health, maintaining or improving cardiovascular health, or improving the appearance or texture of skin by administering a composition of the aloe rind minerals. The aloe rind minerals can be prepared from aloe rind by ashing or fermentation. Compositions can include aloe rind minerals and one or more additional active or inactive ingredients, and can be administered topically or orally.

Abstract: A process to prepare paraffins and waxes is provided, the process comprising: subjecting a Fischer-Tropsch product stream comprising paraffins having from 10 to 300 carbon atoms to a hydrogenation step, thereby obtaining a hydrogenated Fischer-Tropsch product stream comprising 10 to 300 carbon atoms; separating the hydrogenated Fischer-Tropsch product stream, thereby obtaining at least a fraction comprising 10 to 17 carbon atoms and a fraction comprising 18 to 300 carbon atoms; separating the fraction comprising 18 to 300 carbon atoms, thereby obtaining one or more first light waxes having a congealing point in the range of 30 to 75° C. and a second heavy wax having a congealing point in the range of 75 to 120° C.; and hydrofinishing one or more wax fractions having a congealing point in the range of 30 to 75° C. thereby obtaining one or more hydrofinished wax fractions having a congealing point in the range of 30 to 75° C.

Abstract: A composition for topical application, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, containing at least one nonionic emulsifier with a melting point of less than 45° C. and at least one 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid polymer. The composition shows very good stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: a cationic surfactant; a high melting point fatty compound; a preformed emulsion and/or an ionic benefit agent, wherein the ionic benefit agents are those excluding ionic dyes, precursors thereof, and anionic surfactants; an alkyl ether and/or alkyl ester, preferably alkyl ether, of at least one of the following: polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyglycerin, and mixtures thereof, and wherein the alkyl ether and/or alkyl ester has from about 50 to about 300 units of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin and mixtures thereof; and an aqueous carrier. The composition of the present invention provides benefits from ionic benefit agents and/or preformed emulsions, while maintaining stability and wet conditioning of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-step process for dyeing keratin fibres, human keratin fibres such as the hair, in which said fibres are treated with: i) at least one step i) of treating said fibres using a cosmetic composition Ci) comprising a) one or more titanium salts and b) optionally one or more particular carboxylic acids; ii) at least one step of dyeing with a colouring cosmetic composition Cii) comprising c) one or more synthetic direct dyes, preferably chosen from anionic direct dyes; iii) optionally at least one step of intermediate rinsing of said fibres, said step being performed between step i) and ii) or between step ii) and i), depending on the order in which said steps i) and ii) are performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising (i) at least one mineral wax in a content ranging from 12% to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, (ii) at least one fatty acid, (iii) at least one mineral oil, (iv) at least one surfactant, (v) at least one ester of fatty acid and/or of fatty alcohol and (vi) at least one fixing polymer.

Abstract: A probiotics and prebiotics compound preparation and a processing method thereof are provided. The processing method includes the following processing steps: (1) before production, disinfecting hands of personnel, equipment and tools with alcohol at the concentration of 72 percent; (2) respectively drying stachyose, fructo-oligosaccharide, galactooligosaccharide, isomaltooligosaccharide, lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and bifidobacterium lactis; (3) mixing 25 to 35 parts of the stachyose, 15 to 25 parts of the fructo-oligosaccharide, 35 to 45 parts of the galactooligosaccharide, 5 to 15 parts of the isomaltooligosaccharide and 0.05 to 0.1 part of caffeine; (4) pasteurizing the mixed saccharide; and (5) respectively adding the lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and the bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 into the mixed saccharide according to a ratio of 3×108 CFU/g. The compound preparation prepared by adopting the method may effectively complete intestinal floras, thereby relieving a burden of allergic dermatitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for cleansing and/or moisturizing skin. The compositions of the invention which provide a cosmetic or dermatological composition for cleansing and/or moisturizing skin, preferably compositions used for showering or bathing, comprise: a) at least one alkyl ether carboxylate, b) at least one ethoxylated glycerol ester, c) at least one oily substance, d) water, e) optionally one or more emulsifiers, f) optionally additional surfactants, and g) optionally cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipients or active ingredients; characterized by containing a minimum of 20% by weight, preferably 30% by weight, of component (c) with respect to the total weight of the active material of the composition. Additionally, the invention provides a method for cleansing and/or moisturizing skin using the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting copper deposition on hair and facilitating the removal of copper deposited on hair including applying to the hair a bleaching or oxidative dyeing composition comprising a chelant, rinsing the bleaching or oxidative dyeing composition, applying to the hair a rinse-off conditioner composition comprising histidine, rinsing the rinse-off conditioner composition from the hair, applying to the hair a shampoo composition having ethylenediamine-N,N?-disuccinic acid and/or histidine, rinsing the shampoo composition from the hair, applying to the hair a rinse-off conditioner composition comprising histidine, and rinsing the conditioner composition from the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, in which said fibres are treated using one or more cosmetic compositions comprising a) one or more dye(s), b) one or more titanium salts and optionally b1) at least one carboxylic acid, and c) one or more insoluble silicates and d) optionally one or more chemical oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or one or more hydrogen peroxide-generating systems.

Abstract: A method of achieving improved composition rheology, cosmetic consumer acceptance and deposition comprising applying to hair a composition comprising from about 0.01% to about 2% of a cationic polymer; from about 0.5% to 3% of an associative thickener; from about 1.0% to 10.0% of a polyol; an anti-dandruff active; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; a surfactant; wherein the composition comprises a yield consistency value of about 0.001 s to 0.9 s and having a rate index value of from about 0.01 to about 0.6 and a percentage of coacervate particles with a floc size of greater than about 20 microns is from about 1% to about 40%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, in which said fibres are treated using one or more cosmetic compositions comprising a) one or more dyes chosen from synthetic direct dyes and dyes of natural origin, b) one or more titanium salts and b1) optionally one or more particular carboxylic acids, c) one or more cellulose-based polysaccharides, d) optionally one or more organic compounds that are liquid at 25° C., with a Hansen solubility parameter value ?H<16 (MPa)1/2 at 25° C., e) optionally one or more chemical oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or one or more hydrogen peroxide-generating systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, in which said fibres are treated using one or more cosmetic compositions comprising a) one or more dye(s), b) one or more titanium salts and optionally b1) at least one carboxylic acid, and c) one or more non-cellulosic-based polysaccharides, and d) optionally one or more chemical oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or one or more hydrogen peroxide-generating systems.

Abstract: A method for indicating release of an antibacterial agent or for indicating an amount of time for cleansing skin with an aqueous cleansing composition comprising a surfactant and a zinc X halide complex, wherein X is an amino acid or trimethylglycine, wherein the method comprises washing skin with the cleansing composition and water for a time until the zinc X halide complex precipitates from the aqueous cleansing composition.

Abstract: A moisturizer formulation for topical rejuvenation of the skin containing purified water, sodium tetraborate, lauramide diethanolamine, stearic acid, glycerine, collagen, papaya extract, retinyl palmitate, biotin, grapefruit seed extract, vitamin E acetate, ascorbic acid, linoleic acid, benzyl alcohol, and dehydroacetic acid. The moisturizer formulations of the invention are useful in the rejuvenation of the skin and in particular, after the skin has been exfoliated. The formulation may be retained in an air tight vessel such as an airless pump syringe. About 5 rads to about 10 rads of gamma radiation may be applied to the formulation retained within the air tight vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing the frizziness and improving the manageability of the hair, wherein the hair is treated with a cleansing composition and/or a conditioning composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I): R—CO—COOH and/or a hydrate thereof and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Suggested is a pharmaceutical composition comprising valerian extracts or their derivatives that is particularly useful for affecting the sebaceous gland metabolism by exerting a relevant activity as regulator of sebum production (sebogenesis) and the subcutis adipocytes metabolism by regulating adipogenesis.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods providing a significant improvement over existing hair transplantation methods by providing greater hair density per hair implant, which is achieved through the process of an enhanced hair multiplication in vivo (e.g. in the scalp of a subject). The cosmetic methods also provide improved aesthetic results, particularly, more realistic and natural looking results, relative to the results obtained by traditional methods. The cosmetic methods are particularly suitable for hair transplantation in recipient areas of a subject experiencing baldness or lack of hair, optionally due to Androgenic alopecia, burn injuries, cancer chemotherapy, or other genetic or environmental factors or scarring.

Abstract: A method for treating or preventing dry eyes is disclosed. The method comprising administering a compound to a subject in need thereof, wherein the compound is a 2,3,5,4?-tetrahydroxystilbene 2-O-?-D-glucopyranoside represented by the general formula (I) below, wherein R is a glucose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing amino acid group-containing organosilicon compounds (O), wherein the epoxy group-bearing organosilicon compounds are reacted with a stoichiometric excess of amino acids or the salts thereof in the presence of an alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising salt of acyl glutamate as primary surfactant or primary anionic surfactant and specific structurant polymers.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of increasing hair growth includes administering to an individual in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor. In another aspect, a method of improving the appearance of hair includes administering to an individual in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides applications of a small molecular flavonoid compound in preparing a medication for sensitizing/synergizing tumor radiation therapy as well as reducing radioactive damage. The small molecular flavonoid compound can be naringenin, hesperetin, luteolin and apigenin, etc. The medication contains a small molecular flavonoid compound and a plurality of conventional pharmaceutical additives; wherein the small molecular flavonoid compound is an active ingredient.

Abstract: A method of treating the hair including providing a concentrated hair care composition in a mechanical foam dispenser. The concentrated hair care composition includes one or more silicones, from about 1% to about 5% perfume, an emulsifier system, and is substantially free of high melting point fatty compounds. The method also includes dispensing the concentrated hair care composition from the mechanical foam dispenser as a dosage of foam; applying the foam to the hair; and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam has a density of from about 0.025 g/cm3 to about 0.3 g/cm3 when dispensed from the mechanical foam dispenser.

Abstract: Solvent systems for the formulation of alkyl thiophosphoric triamide urease inhibitors, that provide stable dispersion of alkyl thiophosphoric triamides for even distribution (in low or high concentrations) onto fertilizers containing urea in liquid or solid form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl) acetate for use as aroma chemicals. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl) acetate and the products obtainable by this process. The invention further relates to a fragrance or aroma substance composition which comprises isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetra-hydropyran-4-yl) acetate, a method for imparting, and/or boosting an odor or taste of a product, and also perfumed or aromatized products which comprise isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl) acetate.

Abstract: A method of correcting the visible and microscopic signs of Dermatoheliosis (chronic ultraviolet light-damaged human skin) and its various clinical manifestations (wrinkling, sagging, fragility, melasma, Poikiloderma of Civatte, solar lentigines, and senile purpura) and also Androgenetic Alopecia and Seborrheic Keratoses consists of the administration of fatty acid derivatives capable of inhibiting mast cells and the mediators they release that cause local tissue damage. These fatty acid derivatives include palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) and related cannabinomimetic compounds and adelmidrol and related Autacoid Local Injury Antagonist amides (ALIAmides) which are administered orally or applied topically. Adelmidrol, the best absorbed topically, is applied in a concentration of between 1% and 10% by volume, with a preferred concentration of about 5% by volume.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nanoemulsion for transdermal delivery. The presently claimed invention provides chemical formulations for preparing a nanoemulsion, and the methods for preparing the nanoemulsion. The nanoemulsion has desirable particle size for efficient transdermal delivery, and doesn't involve any organic solvent which is harmful to human skin. The corresponding fabrication method is simple.

Abstract: A method of treating the hair including providing a concentrated hair care composition in a mechanical foam dispenser. The concentrated hair care composition includes one or more silicones, from about 1% to about 5% perfume, and is substantially free of high melting point fatty compounds. The method also includes dispensing the concentrated hair care composition from the mechanical foam dispenser as a dosage of foam; applying the foam to the hair; and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam has a density of from about 0.025 g/cm3 to about 0.3 g/cm3 when dispensed from the mechanical foam dispenser.

Abstract: Novel gradient copolymers including at least two different and specifically selected monomers, and cosmetic or skin-care compositions including same. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for make-up or the care of keratin materials, in particular the skin of the body or of the face, the nails, the hair and/or the eyelashes, comprising the application of a cosmetic composition as defined above on said materials.

Abstract: A system for enhancing skin renewal is provided, including a first phase having an anhydrous solvent, a hydroxy acid, and urea, and a second phase having a neutralizing agent and optional abrasive. A composition is provided, wherein the first phase includes glycerin, lactic acid, and urea, and wherein the second phase includes a neutralizing agent and optional abrasive. A process of increasing the rate of skin cell renewal in a subject is provided, which includes topically applying systems or compositions of the disclosure, such that dead skin cells are removed and replaced with new corneocytes, thereby increasing the rate of skin cell renewal.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining mild aqueous laundry detergent formulations, mild liquid laundry detergent formulations, and methods for preparing the same. The formulations comprise various surfactants and have a low detergent mildness indicator, derived from combining results from Zein test, corneosurfametry test, and in vitro cytokine release test.

Abstract: A method for shaping keratin fibers comprising: providing a crosslinking composition, wherein the crosslinking composition comprises: an active agent, wherein the active agent is a carbonate ester; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and applying the crosslinking composition to keratin fibers, mechanically shaping the keratin fibers with an appliance at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 250° C. Also a related composition, use, kit and process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer having a specified carbosiloxane dendrimer structure and a long-chain alkyl group with 14 to 22 carbon atoms in a specified ratio, and a cosmetic comprising the copolymer as a cosmetic raw material. The cosmetic raw material has good miscibility with other cosmetic raw materials, and therefore, can improve stability of the formulation in a cosmetic, as well as can provide good water resistance, sebum resistance, glossiness, tactile sensation and/or adhesive properties to the hair and/or skin to a cosmetic, and also provide a cosmetic formed by blending the aforementioned cosmetic raw material, which exhibits superior surface protective properties, outer appearance and/or sensation during use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, in which the said fibers are treated using one or more cosmetic compositions comprising a) one or more ortho-diphenols, b) one or more organic salts of titanium and of at least one carboxylic acid, and c) optionally one or more chemical oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or one or more hydrogen peroxide generating systems.

Abstract: A method of treating the hair including providing a pre-aerated concentrated hair care composition. The pre-aerated concentrated hair care composition includes one or more silicones, perfume, and from about 2% to about 10% high melting point fatty compounds. The method also includes applying the pre-aerated concentrated hair care composition the hair; and rinsing the pre-aerated concentrated hair care composition from the hair. The pre-aerated concentrated hair care composition has a density of from about 0.15 g/cm3 to about 0.75 g/cm3 when dispensed from the aerosol foam dispenser.

Abstract: Compounds that are agonists of the MCIR receptor and that exhibit reduced toxicity relative to other compounds of the same class are described. These compounds can have the general formula (I) wherein: R1 represents a cyclopropylmethyl or a 4-hydroxybutyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and also the salts and enantiomers of the corresponding compounds of general formula (I). Also described, are methods for treating hypopigmentary pathologies and photosensitive dermatoses.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for making hydrogel microspheres. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to processes for making hydrogel microspheres by electrospraying.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to compositions and methods for treating diseases that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CYP26 mediated retinoic acid metabolism. The compositions comprise compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: This invention relates to a foamable hair care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, a co-surfactant, a viscosity reducing agent, and a cationic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than about 1,000,000 g/mol. The hair care composition may further comprise a silicone, wherein the silicone particle size is less than about 10 microns. The hair care composition has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 3,000 cps.

Abstract: A neural logic unit network acting as an agent to achieve machine or device consciousness and intent is disclosed. More specifically, an agent of consciousness and intent (The Agent) is disclosed consisting of neuronal logic units upon which are mapped and connected to the individual outputs of the host system's entire sensorium and which neuronal logic units are activated by the simultaneous presentation of the results of the host system's recognition, tracking, analyzes and characterization computations similar to those performed by biological unconscious brains. The embodiment of the assembly of neural logic units is referred to as Hyper Aware Logic.

Abstract: The antiseptic and fragrance-free soap includes about 5% to 30% percent by weight of deionized water, about 3% to 10% by weight of caustic soda, about 25% to 90% by weight of vegetable fat, and about 0.1% to 1% by weight of antibacterial nanoparticles. The vegetable fat can be selected from the group consisting of olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, or a combination thereof. The antibacterial nanoparticles are preferably silver nanoparticles made by any conventional method.

Abstract: Provided is a moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and anti-allergic traditional Chinese medicine composition and a preparation method thereof. The traditional Chinese medicine composition has an aqueous extract of Dendrobium nobile, Viola tricolor, Ophiopogon japonicus, Tremella fuciformis, and an oat material as active ingredient. The oat material is oat grains, oat flour, or oat bran. In the composition, the Dendrobium nobile, Viola tricolor, Ophiopogon japonicus, Tremella fuciformis and oat material have a weight ratio of 5-15:2-10:2-10:1-5:1-5, and preferably 12:6:3:2:2. The Dendrobium nobile, Viola tricolor, Ophiopogon japonicus, oat material, and Tremella fuciformis are combined and extracted for external use, with which moisturizing and also delaying skin aging, anti-allergic and anti-chapping efficacies are achieved by means of water retention, maintenance of normal physiological functions of aquaporins, and others.

Abstract: A process for dispersing pigment in an eyelash coating composition including water, at least one pigment, and at least one wax, by adding at least one C10-C30 alkyl phosphate and at least one C8-C24 fatty alkyl ether of polyethylene glycol, the ether having from 1 to 19 ethylene glycol units and having an HLB<8 at 25° C., during preparation of the eyelash coating composition to disperse the at least one pigment in the eyelash coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous liquid dyeing composition comprising one or more oil liquid at 20° C., one or more oxidative dye precursor, at least one anionic and at least one nonionic surfactant for achieving intensive homogeneous colors on hair.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to anhydrous emulsions containing an oil-soluble polar modified polymer and polylysine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variable color transparent lip balm, consisting of following components by weight percent: 4.0 to 5.0% by weight of dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, 2.0 to 3.0% by weight of polyamide-3, 15.0 to 20.0% by weight of bis-stearyl ethylenediamine/neopentyl glycol/stearyl hydrogenated dimer dilinoleate copolymer, 46.65 to 49.60% by weight of C12-15 alkyl benzoate, 1.0 to 3.0% by weight of heptyl undecylenate, 9.0 to 11.0% by weight of C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, 10.0 to 15.0% by weight of hydrogenated C6-20 polyolefin, 1.5 to 2.5% by weight of dextrin isostearate, 0.05 to 0.1% by weight of eosin yellowish and 0 to 0.8% by weight of excipient. The transparent lip balm of the present invention has good transparency, and excellent variable color effect.

Abstract: Compositions comprising emu oil as a vehicle for the delivery of other active ingredients for the treatment of cosmetic and other skin imperfections such as acne, wrinkles, and hair loss are disclosed. Methods of treating cosmetic and other skin imperfections using the compositions are also disclosed.