Abstract: A skin whitening composition includes ?-mangostin or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof as an effective ingredient. ?-Mangostin represented by Chemical Formula 1 suppresses the expression of tyrosinase and TRP-1 (tyrosinase-related protein-1) and induces autophagy of a melasosome. As such, it was confirmed that the ?-mangostin not only suppresses melanin production but also exhibits the effect of removing previously formed melanin. Accordingly, the ?-mangostin can be advantageously used as a functional material for skin whitening and skin lightening.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the appearance of skin are provided. The methods and compositions are especially suited for inhibiting activation of PAR2 in skin by utilizing a synergistic combination of a water lily extract and vitamin B3 compound. The method involves treating hyperpigmented skin by applying a skin care composition containing an effective amount of a combination of water lily extract and vitamin B3 compound to a target portion of skin over the course of a treatment period.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic active ingredient comprising at least one extract of Avena strigosa and at least one extract of Ononis spinosa. The invention also relates to a composition including it, a method for obtaining it and the use of this cosmetic active ingredient, in particular for its anti-graying effect on the hair.

Abstract: A biphasic topical product comprising a hydrophilic phase and a lipophilic phase floating on said hydrophilic phase. A method for preparing biphasic topical products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gel cream anti-aging cosmetic compositions in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising sensory ingredients that are suitable for the complete treatment of the skin and also provide specific benefits for day and night care, which complement each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition and health functional food composition for preventing or treating female menopausal disease including extract of Ribes fasciculatum leaves as an active ingredient, and a pharmaceutical composition and health functional food composition for preventing or treating female menopausal disease including an extract of Cornus officinalis and extract of Ribes fasciculatum leaves as active ingredients.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for extraction of biomass. Biomass of most interest is that which contains biologically active, extracts suitable for the skin care market. The biomass of interest includes botanicals (plant extracts and bioferments thereof), algae (red, brown, green and red, including bioferments thereof), fungi and even animal extracts (insect, crustacean) origin. Further the use of said extracts in cosmetic preparations prepared by the disclosed method is envisioned.

Abstract: A topical mosquito control product includes active and inert ingredients. The active ingredients include natural materials and may include soybean oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, thyme oil, cinnamon oil and cedar wood oil. The inert ingredients include natural materials and may include shea, anise oil, basil oil, bee's wax, isopropyl alcohol, avocado oil, sunflower oil, turmeric, salt, ethyl ester and water.

Abstract: A skin rejuvenation serum includes deionized water; 3.5%-6.0% by weight Vitamin C in a form of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate or Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate; 0.5%-2.0% by weight Hyaluronic Acid in a form of low-molecular-weight Sodium Hyaluronate; 0.1%-0.3% by weight Succinic Acid in a form of Sodium Succinate; and 0.3%-1.0% by weight preservative. Optionally, the preservative is dehydroacetic acid.

Abstract: A hydrophobic gel formulation for topical use, free of silicone products, comprising in weight percentage on the total weight of the formulation: from 10 to 50% of vitamin E, from 20 to 60% of a vegetable butter or a wax, from 10 to 30% triglyceride of caprylic and capric acid and from 3 to 10% of a gelling agent for lipids such as the triglyceride of palmitic and stearic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use for probiotic preparing skin care composition, wherein the probiotic comprises Lactobacillus plantarum (GMNL-6) with preservation number of BCRC 910777 or CCTCC M 2017765. The composition may be externally-coating drug, pharmaceuticals for external use, care products for external use or cosmetics, and may achieve the effects of improving the skin conditions or aesthetic appearance by promoting secretion of collagen or expression of ceramide synthase.

Abstract: Compositions for treating non-cornified epithelial tissue of a female body, such as the labia, introitus, and the vagina are disclosed. Methods of regulating dryness in these tissues are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for relieving a hangover including as its active ingredients Corylus heterophylla Fisher nut extract, Alnus japonica Steud. stem extract and Sorbus commixta fruit extract. It is verified the composition for relieving a hangover according to the present disclosure reduces blood alcohol concentration more significantly than the composition for relieving a hangover including as its active ingredients Alnus japonica Steud. extract and Sorbus commixta extract as disclosed in Korean Patent Registration No. 181168 in in vivo tests (including animal testing and human experiment) and that has effects of considerably alleviating various hangover symptoms.

Abstract: Mixtures comprising a selected cooling active ingredient (E)-3-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-N,N-diphenyl-2-propenamide and at least one other substance which acts as a solvent for (E)-3-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-N,N-diphenyl-2-propenamide, wherein the substance is selected form the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, diethyl succinate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, ethanol, peppermint oil, anethol, optamint, propylene glycol, further cooling active ingredients or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides for a thin emulsion base for cosmetic products with low to medium viscosity. The bases are excipients that provide stability to cosmetic products. The thin emulsion bases of this invention are from non-synthetic and non-petroleum based products and comprise over 80% juice derived solvents with the balance being a combination of alkane texture enhancers and lipid emulsifiers.

Abstract: A protective coating for applying to a plant's foliage, branches and trunk for protecting against environmental stresses is formulated by combining a paint powder with at least one insect repellant oil and at least one rodent repellant oil in a water as a diluent. The paint base protects the plant against abiotic stresses by reflecting sun rays, mitigating damage caused by summer sunburn and winter sunscald, and retaining heat. The insect repellant oil and rodent repellant oil protect the plant against biotic stresses. The protective coating once assembled in an aqueous medium, is applied to the plant. The paint powder, when activated with water, has been specifically formulated to encapsulate the added oils and offer a gradual release of active ingredients that repels insects and rodents over several months under ideal conditions. The novel coating is united by a tacky binder material made from acid treated and methyl chloride rinsed methylcellulose.

Abstract: The invention provides for a topical o/w emulsion having moisturizing, and protecting, repairing or restoring the skin lipid barrier of the lips of a mammal, and is a topical oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising: a discontinuous oil phase; a continuous aqueous phase comprising water; a thickening agent; at least one lamellar membrane structure comprising an alkyl amphiphilic component, an ester of a branched fatty acid and a branched fatty alcohol, a fatty acid, a fatty alcohol, and optionally a phospholipid; and wherein in use the composition has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 65 g·m?2·hr?1 measured in vitro.

Abstract: New extracts are suggested of Halimione portulacoides or sea purslane, and related species of Halimione, obtainable by treating the said plant with a solvent selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 aliphatic alcohols, ethyl acetate, water or their mixtures, removing the dissolved extracts from the residues and recovering the pure extracts from the solvent. The extracts show excellent properties particularly in modulating the metabolism of human skin and hair follicles.

Abstract: Liquid stable enzyme compositions and methods of employing the same for cleaning, including warewashing and dishwashing, are disclosed. The stable enzyme compositions preferably employ an amphoteric surfactant stabilizing agent, such as disodium camphodiacetate (CADA), to stabilize a mixture of traditionally unstable enzymes, such as proteases and lipases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of an effective amount of at least one monounsaturated fatty acid, of a salt thereof and/or of an ester thereof, as a nailcare active agent.

Abstract: In a first aspect, there is provided a topical composition for moisturizing the skin, including a hemp seed oil from about 70 percent to about 85 percent; and a pomegranate seed oil from greater than zero to about 10 percent. In a second aspect, there is provided a topical composition for the body, including a hemp seed oil from about 70 percent to about 90 percent; a pomegranate seed oil from about 1 percent to about 10 percent; and an essential oil from about 1 percent to about 5 percent. In other aspects, there are methods for treating various physical conditions. In some aspects, there are topical compositions for hair, beard, after-shave, sunscreen, lip moisturizer, and insect repellant.

Abstract: An anti-soap formulation has at least 50 percent or more Hemp oil. The anti-soap formulation further has one or more ingredients selected from the group of Jojoba oil, Babassu oil, Squalane, Castor oil, Red Raspberry seed oil, or any other moisturizing oil or fragrance producing oil. The anti-soap formulation preferably includes two or more selected from the group of Jojoba oil, Babassu oil, Squalane, Castor oil, Red Raspberry seed oil, or any other moisturizing oil or fragrance producing oil. Ideally, the anti-soap formulation includes 10 percent or more Jojoba oil, 5 percent or more Babassu oil, 5 percent or more Squalane and 5 percent or more Castor oil.

Abstract: A composition for treating atopic dermatitis in animals containing active compositions of ceramides for skin barrier protection, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids for reducing pruritus and botanical extracts for inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase activity, histamine release while modulating the immune system. The active compositions are placed in a soft dough oral delivery system.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of a subject having cancer, skin conditions, blood flow and/or growth failure. In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided compositions and methods for treating a subject having cancer, skin conditions, blood flow and/or growth failure, comprising fat derived from a camel. There are also described sunscreen and photoprotective compounds, compositions and methods, comprising fat derived from a camel.

Abstract: A method of making an ointment that begins to work on contact, is all-natural and organic, is an anti-inflammatory ointment for pain relief and wound healing, which is to be applied to the skin. Further claimed is ointment produced by said method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition with milk of immunized camelid, particularly Camelus dromedarius as the main component (i.e. active ingredient) and a method for the treatment or prevention of skin or mucus membrane infections, particularly Acne vulgaris. The present invention also discloses a process of preparing said composition.

Abstract: An improved hair and scalp treatment composition comprising a hair care product wherein the improvement comprises reducing the comedogenicity thereof by excluding therefrom comedogenic elements having a Fulton scale grade greater than 2.

Abstract: Provided are biocompatible topical compositions including a novel combination of an inflammatory management agent, a vascular repair agent, a neurogenic agent, a sebum suppression agent and an exfoliating agent. Also provided are methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating rosacea, a symptom thereof or a condition related thereto by administering the biocompatible topical compositions describe herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising at least one collagen protecting and/or collagen enhancing agent and a silica-titanium dioxide composite particle having a particle size Dv0 of greater 0.3 ?m, a Dv100 of less than 35 ?m and a Dv50 of 4.0 to 10 ?m, wherein the silica-titanium dioxide composite particle consists of 20-45 wt.-% titanium dioxide particles having a particle size Dv50 of 100 to 300 nm embedded in a matrix of silica. Furthermore the invention relates to the use of such silica-titanium dioxide composite particles to ameliorate the sensory properties of a topical composition comprising collagen protecting agent and/or collagen enhancing agent as well as to reduce the short and long term eye contour puffiness, dark eye circles, crow's feet and fine lines.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an extract of Zingiber zerumbet, which is used to manufacture the extract of Zingiber zerumbet for diabetic retinopathy, includes: soaking a raw sample of Zingiber zerumbet with vinegar for 8 hours; boiling the soaked product at 1.5-2.5 kg/m2, 95-105° C. for 30 minutes to obtain a processed sample of Zingiber zerumbet; and extracting the processed sample of Zingiber zerumbet with an extractant being water or 95% ethanol at 70-90° C. for 8 hours to obtain the extract of Zingiber zerumbet. The present invention further relates to the extract of Zingiber zerumbet and a method for diabetic retinopathy by administrating the extract of Zingiber zerumbet to a subject in need.

Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are methods for selecting and formulating compositions for treating and maintaining the quality of skin, wherein a composition is selected for use in a personal care product based on its demonstrated biological effect to improve skin quality as evidenced by one or more biomarker changes that correlate with improvement as evidenced by one or more objective measurements of skin health.

Abstract: A method of achieving improved hair feel. The method comprises applying to hair a composition comprising: (a) a specific cationic guar polymer; (b) a specific cationic copolymer; (c) an anti-dandruff active; (d) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; (e) a surfactant; wherein the weight ratio of (a):(b) is from about 1000:1 to about 3.5:1; and wherein the sum of (a)+(b) is an amount of from about 0.0001% to about 0.7%, by total weight of the composition. The composition forms coacervate particles upon dilution of the composition with water and the coacervate particles have a squeeze flow viscosity of from about 1 cP to about 100 cP. The percentage of coacervate particles with a floc size of greater than about 20 micron is from about 1% to about 60% and the on-scalp deposition of the anti-dandruff active is at least about 1 microgram/cm2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cosmetic skin smoothening wherein two magnetic fields are generated perpendicular to each other and wherein the field strength of a quasi-static magnetic field or the frequency of an alternating magnetic field is modulated.

Abstract: A composition of matter useful for preventing or reducing the incidence of acid reflux comprises a mixture of meadowsweet herb extract, okra fruit powder, eyebright herb extract, marshmallow root extract, and plantago asiatica extract, in powdered form.

Abstract: A cosmetic including two different systems for procurement of actives in the human skin and enhancing the collagen I synthesis. The cosmetic with enhanced collagen I synthesis can include 0.001 to 2% by weight, related to the total weight of the cosmetic, of a first retinol-containing system including retinol encapsulated in a chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose shell, 0.001 to 3.5% by weight, related to the total weight of the cosmetic, of a second retinol-containing system including cationic liposomes composed of phospholipids and with a quaternary fatty acid monoamine with C21-C23 alkyl residue and the difference to 100% by weight of cosmetic subsidiaries. Very small amounts of retinol in combination with both transport systems show a remarkable effect on the synthesis of collagen I in comparison with one or more other known combinations of retinol derivatives or encapsulated systems.

Abstract: There is provided a production method of a cosmetic, a preparation method of a gel for cosmetics, and a method of reducing the use amount of a polymer thickener blended in cosmetic raw materials. The present invention relates to a production method of a cosmetic comprising blending, into the cosmetic raw material in addition to the polymer thickener, at least one lipid peptide-type gelator that contains a low-molecular lipid peptide or a pharmaceutically usable salt thereof at a ratio of 0.1% by weight to 0.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ether alkyl amine or alkyl ether alkyl quaternary amine and at least one compound selected from fatty acid fatty alcohol esters and arylated silicones.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition that contains at least one peptide identical to human hair is provided. The peptide is preferably 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 relates to a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical active component for stimulating proteasome activity of skin cells comprising the broth obtained by inoculating a biomass of the algae, Gracilaria spp., particularly the algae, Gracilaria tikvahiae, with a yeast culture, and allowing fermentation of the biomass to produce a fermentation broth. Also described is a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical active component for stimulating proteasome activity of skin cells comprising an extract of the algae, Gracilaria tikvahiae. The present invention also relates to topical compositions comprising as a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical active component a ferment of the algae, Gracilaria spp., particularly the algae, Gracilaria tikvahiae, or an extract of the algae, Gracilaria tikvahiae, or a combination of both.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an oral preparation for promoting synthesis of tissue collagen, an oral preparation for promoting healing of skin wounds or an oral preparation for preventing or improving skin wrinkles or sagging, which is safe and has an excellent effect. The present invention can provide an oral preparation for promoting synthesis of tissue collagen, an oral preparation for promoting healing of skin wounds or an oral preparation for preventing or improving skin wrinkles or sagging, which comprises hydroxyproline or a salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an NF?B-inhibitor and a tropoelastin promoter, and methods of treating signs of skin aging using said compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are topical compositions for repairing sun damaged skin and topical sunscreen compositions for both preventing and repairing sun damage.

Abstract: The disclosed substance restores normal co-expression and interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins. Particularly, an effective amount of the substance that modulates the expression and/or activity of LOX of SEQ ID NO: 1 and/or that modulates the expression and/or activity of NRAGE of SEQ ID NO: 2, may be used for the manufacture of a composition for modulating the interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins to regulate the balance between the cellular phenomena of proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, particularly in cases where the balance between these phenomena is disturbed, and especially in cases where the interaction between LOX and NRAGE is absent or altered. The invention makes it possible especially to treat and/or prevent skin ageing, lichen planus, graft-versus-host reaction (GVH), eczema, psoriasis and a cancer, particularly an epithelial cancer and more particularly a cutaneous epithelial cancer of basocellular or spinocellular type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an NF?B-inhibitor and a non-retinoid collagen promoter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sensitising dyes of natural origin in photoelectrochemical solar cells and to the process for obtaining such vegetal extracts from fruits and vegetables.

Abstract: A process including at least one reactive trituration step which includes putting an oil cake including from 3% to 30% oil in contact with an anhydrous light alcohol and an alkaline catalyst under temperature and time conditions that are sufficient to allow for the extraction and transesterification of the vegetable oil and lead to the production of a mixture including fatty acid esters and glycerol, and a de-oiled cake including less than 3% oil. Also, a detoxified de-oiled cake as well as to a mixture of fatty acid esters with improved stability and resistance to oxidation.

Abstract: Medicaments or cosmetic compositions for the treatment or alleviation of skin or mucous membrane diseases or disorders related to an enhanced level of anti-microbial peptides or proteins comprising Tambourissa plant extracts, which may comprise polyphenols.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a medicament which activates gastrointestinal movement. The medicament consists essentially of Cucurbitacin D and one or more substances form the group including Cucurbitacin A, Cucurbitacin B, Cucurbitacin E, Isocucurbitacin B and Isocucurbitacin D. The medicament is made from an extract obtained from Muskmelon Base, the fruit stem of Cucumis melo L. The medicament can promote enterokinesia in both normal animals and in animal models where gastrointestinal movement is inhibited. It has also been demonstrated to activate the movements of the stomach, small and large intestines. The extract may be used alone or in combination with the other botanical ingredients or chemical substances to form the pharmaceutical preparation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to skincare composition. The present disclosure also relates to methods of forming extracts for inclusion in skincare compositions.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a cosmetic compound to improve hair strength, said cosmetic compound comprising as an active ingredient an extract of Balanites almonds.