Abstract: A dietary supplement which is useful for the promotion of healthy hair and pigment restoration in human subjects is provided. The dietary supplement supplies useful nutrients for hair growth, development, and pigmentation. In some instances, the use of the present dietary supplement can retard, prevent, suppress, and/or even reverse the graying of hair. Thus, at least for some already-turned gray individuals, the natural hair color can be restored, and maintained, naturally without the use of dyes, colorants, or the like. The dietary supplement contains, in effective amounts, a copper salt; para-aminobenzoic acid or salts thereof; pantothenic acid or salts thereof; and vitamin B6 in an appropriate carrier.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of a plant extract rich in antiandrogenic sterols from dwarfpalms, African plums, willow herbs, nettle herbs, or hops. The composition can be combined with an acceptable carrier agent to form a variety of topical formulations for cosmetic and pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for stimulating hair growth, preventing hair loss or minimizing hair loss. The compositions and methods include topical application and/or an oral administration of colloidal silver.

Abstract: Methods of using absorption enhancer as a component of skin care compositions for moisturizing and protecting the skin. Antimicrobial skin care compositions for cleansing and moisturizing the skin, comprising an absorption enhancer, an antimicrobial function enhancer and bound lipid removals, humectants, emollients and extracts of botanical herbs. Methods for preparing skin care compositions comprising an absorption enhancer.

Abstract: Citrus amanatsudaidai peel extract, which was used as a starting materials was purified over various kinds of column chromatography (activated carbon, Amberlite IR-120B [H.sup.+ ], cellulose, Sephadex G25 and HPLC) to isolate a peptide as a white powder. This peptide is a water-soluble neutral substance and shows positive reactions to ninhydrin and sodium nitroprusside and negative reactions to anisaldehyde, phenolsulfuric acid and Dragendorff reagent. Amino acids constituting the peptide of the present invention contain aspartic acid and oxylysine in large amounts. Hair growers containing the peptide of the present invention were successful in promoting 150% proliferation of rabbit hair papilla cells when applied in a concentration of 1.4 .mu.g/ml.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting hair growth in a mammal includes applying, to an area of skin from which reduced hair growth is desired, a dermatologically acceptable composition containing a non-steroidal suppressor of angiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical use comprising a organic acid and acerola cherry fermentate. The present invention also relates to a method of enhancing the rate of skin desquamation by incorporating acerola cherry fermentate into a composition containing an organic acid. The composition can be topically applied.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including tannic acid and tannin complexes from a plant of the Musaceas family (banana, plantain, etc.), and a method of treating cancer with tannic acid and tannin complexes.

Abstract: Quaternized hemp seed oil is incorporated into cosmetic compositions, such as shampoos, hair conditioners, hair sprays, mousses, gel or sculpting lotions, pomades, and skin creams and lotions. The hemp seed oil is saponified and quaternized under gentle conditions, and in the substantial absence of oxygen, to avoid oxidation and cross-linking of essential fatty acids that provide biological benefit to the hair and skin. In a disclosed embodiment, saponification occurs in the presence of an alkali hydroxide catalyst, under a blanket of nitrogen gas at subatmospheric pressures. Subsequent quaternization is performed with a tertiary amine of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each lower alkyl, and R.sub.3 is aliphatic alkyl having 8 to 22 carbons. In a specific embodiment, the quaternizing agent is dimethylcetylamine.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for coloring the hair upon the scalp and an eyelash mascara is disclosed. The hair is typically colored with a mascara brush to achieve streaking and a non-homogenous coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash. A copaiba resin and a metal containing pigment are combined to obtain the hair coloring product. The resultant product is applied to the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash to effect coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash.

Abstract: The liquid composition for treating razors and razor blades comprises, as a main ingredient, an oil, such as a vegetable oil, combined with a small amount of vitamin E (tocopherol acetate). The oil is present in an amount of 80-99.8% by volume and can be almond or canola oil. The vitamin E is present in the amount of 0.01-4% by volume. Other materials such as an anti-friction compound and/or Tea Tree Oil can be included in small amounts in the liquid composition. The method of treatment is to store the razor or razor blade in the liquid composition between uses thereof to enhance the useful life of the razor or razor blade.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a selection of herbal materials with curative effects combined in a powdered form for application to human skin to accomplish skin regeneration, particularly for application to human skin affected with eczema, psoriasis, allergic reactions, inflammatory rash and the like. The process of application is critical to effectiveness of the present invention. The application of the herbal powder to the skin is intended to cause a temporary inflammation which removes at least an upper skin layer, with some mild to noticeable discomfort, and causes accelerated skin regeneration so that soft, unaffected skin replaces the scaling and/or lesioned skin.

Abstract: Composition for permanent waving of human hair comprising an at least partly water-soluble chlorophyll or chlorophyll derivative, especially an alkali magnesium or copper chlorophyllin to improve the waving performance of the composition.

Abstract: A protein composition derived from sesame seed is disclosed, which contains 40-95% by weight of crude proteins, 1-50% by weight of carbohydrate, 0-5% by weight of fat, 0-1% by weight of fiber, and 0.2-3% by weight of physiologically active substances derived from sesame seed, based on the dry weight of the composition and which is characterized in that when the protein composition is suspended at room temperature in pure water of pH 7 at a concentration of 5% by weight, not less than 80% by weight of the protein composition is dissolved in the pure water. A foodstuff or a cosmetic article containing the protein composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Colorant precursors, which are present in the cells of plants belonging to the genus Medicago, such as alfalfa, can react with quinones so as to yield colorants which can be used in dyeing compositions for textiles or hair.

Abstract: A shaving preparation aid with ingredients for lubricating the skin, extending razor edge life and post-shave skin conditioning. A basic water-alcohol mix is further combined with an edible, dietary or otherwise soluble or wetable mucilate, preferably psyllium fiber, to realize, in this fundamental form, a combination sufficient to achieve the aforesaid properties. Other substances are disclosed such as polyether(s), vitamin E (tocopherol), glycerol, lecithin and perfumes that, in combination with the basics, serve to promote one property over the others or add more aesthetic character to the invention. The compositiors are applied to the skin as both pre- and post-shave conditioners, as well as to the blade edge for preservation.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a cosmetic preparation containing Ilex resin which is isolated from leaves of Ilex aquifolium or Ilex paraguariensis, a method for isolating Ilex resin, and the Ilex resin obtained by this method. Skin treatment preparations containing Ilex resin produce a stable protective film on the skin. Hair treatment preparations containing Ilex resin intensify the color, increase luster, contribute to good wet combability, and improve the elasticity of the hair treated with the preparation.

Abstract: A cleansing and conditioning shampoo composition is described that contains an extract of shampoo ginger or awapuhi, Zingiber zerumbet. Other ingredients include water, surfactants, conditioning agents, thickening agents, stabilizers, preservatives, pH adjusting agents, fragrance, and color. Methods of use and methods of making the shampoo composition are also described. A hair conditioner composition and methods of making and using thereof are also described. The hair conditioner composition contains awapuhi extract, a conditioning agent, an emulsion stabilizer, an anti-static agent, a preservative, and water.

Abstract: A shaving lotion used when shaving with an electric razor. The shaving lotion includes a combination of lubricants, vitamins, aloe vera, moisturizers, sunscreen with or without sunless tanning and/or fragrance and other constituents to act as a skin enhancing and protecting product which also serves to reduce the appearance of fine lines in the skin surface. The shaving lotion is applied by utilizing a roller ball applicator prior to shaving with an electric razor and has the ability to orient the whiskers or hair vertically or perpendicular to the surface being shaved so that the whole hair shaft can effectively be directed through holes found in the foil shaver or through the grill openings found in a rotary shaver to cut the hair close to the skin surface. After shaving, the light residue of shaving lotion that remains on the skin surface is briskly rubbed into the skin surface to provide skin enhancement and protection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition containing at least one protein selected from proteins of plant origin and animal origin, wherein the protein may or may not be hydrolysed, and at least one crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid) polymer neutralized to at least 90%, and to its uses. The composition comprises, distributed randomly,a) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of units of formula (1): ##STR1## in which X.sup.+ denotes a cation or a mixture of cations, it being possible for at most 10 mol % of the cations X.sup.+ to be protons H.sup.+ ; andb) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of crosslinking units resulting from at least one monomer having at least two olefinic double bonds, the proportions by weight being defined with respect to the total weight of the polymer.

Abstract: A composition contains certain nutrients, active and protective substances, as well as an oxygen carrier, along with a process for preparing this composition and its use. The composition provides skin care preparation with a high oxygen content which also contain further nutrients, active and/or protective substances. The new functional oxygenated composition contains (a) phospholipids and oxygen-loaded fluorocarbon or fluorocarbon mixtures. The proportion of fluorocarbon lies in the 0.2 to 100% by weight/volume range. The lipid fraction contains 30 to 99% by weight phosphatidylcholine in the form of asymmetric lamellar aggregates. The composition also contains (b) a product obtained by gentle disintegration of suspensions or dispersions of cells of plant substances, bacteria or yeasts by ultrasonic and/or high-pressure homogenization under up to 25 MPa; and (c) a cosmetic or dermatological carrier suitable for use on the skin.

Abstract: A herbal dry shampoo composition comprising from about 6-12% by weight of foaming accelerating agent, from about 6-12% by weight of pigment recreating agent, from about 6-12% by weight of foaming agent, from about 6-12% by weight of conditioning agent and from about 52-76% by weight of preservative and hair stimulating agent where said constituents are cleaned, dried and crushed to a mesh size of 200-300 sieve size and maintaining the pH at 6-9.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating the skin especially where it is placed in an environment which can cause injury or inflammation to the skin. The compositions contain an effective amount of the extract from marama beans.

Abstract: A hair gel composition having glitter contained therein comprising a surface active hair treatment system for moisturizing, conditioning, and lubricating the hair and scalp, and for holding stylized hair in place, in the range of 7.5% to 10.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one pH adjuster being in the range of 0.5% to 2.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; a preservative system for preserving the hair gel composition against microbial contamination being in the range of 0.40% to 2.4% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one anti-oxidant and light stabilizer for preventing oxidation of the hair gel composition being in the range of 0.02% to 0.3% by weight of the hair gel composition; a diluent in the form of water in the range of 80.0% to 95.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; and suspended particulate matter for aesthetic ornamentation of the hair being in the range of 2.0% to 5.0% by weight of the hair gel composition.

Abstract: A hair gel composition having glitter contained therein comprising a surface active hair treatment system for moisturizing, conditioning, and lubricating the hair and scalp, and for holding stylized hair in place, in the range of 7.5% to 10.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one pH adjuster being in the range of 0.5% to 2.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; a preservative system for preserving the hair gel composition against microbial contamination being in the range of 0.40% to 2.4% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one anti-oxidant and light stabilizer for preventing oxidation of the hair gel composition being in the range of 0.02% to 0.3% by weight of the hair gel composition; a diluent in the form of water in the range of 80.0% to 95.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; and suspended particulate matter having a plurality of predetermined glitter shapes for aesthetic ornamentation of the hair being in the range of 2.0% to 5.0% by weight of the hair gel composition.

Abstract: A hair tonic containing an extract of a plant of the family Julianiaceae such as Juliania adstringens, Amphipterygium adstringens or Orthopterygium huancuy as an active ingredient. The bark of the plant is used as it is or in pulverized or ground form and extracted by using a solvent which does the human body no harm. The extract is so added to the hair tonic that its content on dry basis becomes 2.5.about.25% (w/w) to the whole quantity of the hair tonic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical anti-acne formulation comprising, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a compound of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.2 ClOHR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C1 to C7 alkyl, C3 to C7 cycloalkyl or C3 to C7 aryl, and zinc oxide. The preferred formulation contains 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol and zinc oxide.

Abstract: The aqueous hair fixing composition is in the form of a highly viscous sprayable gel and contains 0.1 to 50 percent by weight of one or more disaccharides or a mixture of 2 to 37 percent by weight of one or more disaccharides and 63 to 98 percent by weight of one or more oligosaccharides, 0.05 to 30 percent by weight of one or more cationic polymers, and 0.05 to 10 percent by weight of at least one thickener selected from the group consisting of honopolymers of acrylic acid, acrylic acid/acrylamides copolymers and sclerotium gum, The composition of the invention necessarily does hot contain monovalent aliphatic alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and no inorganic salts of alkali metals or inorganic salts of bivalent or trivalent metals. Either the composition is sprayed with the aid of a mechanical spray device or, alternatively, a gaseous propellant is included in it and the composition and propellant is included under pressure in a dispensing container.

Abstract: Hair care preparation which promotes the growth of new hair, helps prevent dry, thinning hair and minimizes hair breakage and split ends. The preparation contains a combination of 10% to 40% of water, 1% to 10% of castor oil, and 50% to 90% of glycerin. These compositions are characterized by the fact that the glycerin acts as a hair penetrant, a carrier for the castor oil and the water, and provides shine and lubricates the hair sheath, the water moisturizes the hair sheath, and the castor oil nourishes and softens the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one extract from at least one non-photosynthetic filamentous bacterium as substance P antagonist in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition. The invention also relates to the use of at least one extract from at least one non-photosynthetic filamentous bacterium in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition intended for the treatment of disorders associated with an excess in the synthesis and/or in the release of substance P. The invention additionally relates to various compositions containing an extract from at least one non-photosynthetic filamentous bacterium and to a cosmetic treatment process.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an emulsifier comprising a highly acylated protein fatty acid condensate having a total nitrogen content, based on the acylation product, of 1.8 to 4.10% by weight.

Abstract: A citrus scented cosmetic is described wherein citrus water distillate is substituted for some or all of the distilled and/or deionized water typically used as an ingredient in the cosmetic. Citrus water distillate is an economical, environmentally-friendly source of purified "soft" water which imparts a natural citrus odor to the cosmetic.

Abstract: A procedure for screening a candidate substance for biological hair care activity comprises (i) microdissecting and isolating at least one viable hair follicle and the epidermal surroundings thereof, while preserving the continuity of such at least one hair follicle and the epidermal environment thereof, but removing the adipose tissue therefrom, (ii) incubating the at least one hair follicle in a nutrient medium for a given period of time, (iii) contacting the at least one incubated hair follicle with the candidate substance for biological hair care activity, and (iv) measuring a marker of the hair care activity of the candidate substance and thence evaluating the results of such measurement in comparison with a control.

Abstract: A multi-stage process, employing novel compositions or mixtures of ingredients, for the therapeutic conditioning of damaged or thinning human hair and for promoting the growth and restoration of hair which has been lost, which includes a cleansing stage, a treatment stage and a heating stage.

Abstract: A live hair and skin treating cosmetic formulation containing a mixture of biochemicals obtained by boiling in water a composition containing potato peelings and lantana leaves.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological, compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to the utilization of an extract of coleus Esquirolii, coleus Scutellariodes or Coleus Xanthanthus or one of the mixtures thereof for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological, composition. In particular, the invention helps to efficiently promote skin or hair pigmentation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing ingredients of the herb of the equisetum species and ingredients of the herb and/or of the flower of the lavandula species and used in the external prevention and control of dermatomycoses, in particular dermatophytoses, of skin ailments with the clinical appearance of tinea pedis and skin ailments caused by their pathogens at other body locations. The invention further relates to a composition as described above for the treatment and control of bromidrosis, other perspiration and unpleasant body odor, and to control dermatomycosis pathogens and pathogens able to cause the clinical appearance of tinea pedis in textiles, other wear and sanitary articles in contact with the skin, and to deodorize same, and to methods to achieve these effects and a method to prepare the composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic preparations containing finely divided, solid particles of gold, silver or platinum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a melanic pigment by enzymatic bioconversion, implementing a melanin precursor substrate and plant cells, characterized in that: (a) poppy (Papaver somniferum) plant cells previously cultivated are separated from their culture medium and subcultured in a culture medium with a concentration from 10 to 100 g/l; (b) the cells are ground at least partially, before or at the end of the latency time, (c) the at least partially ground cells are placed in a bioconversion medium in the presence with a melanin precursor substrate selected amoung indol, indolin, dihydroxyphenylalanin, tyramin and tyrosin; (d) the precipitated melanic pigment is collected. The invention also relates to the utilization of such resulting pigments for the preparation of cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition contains saponin and/or diacyl phosphatide in addition to monoacyl phosphatide, which shows improved storage stability at high and low temperatures, organoleptic properties and appearance.

Abstract: A scalp-moisturizer or external skin preparation containing as essential active ingredients the following: (a) steroid glycoside and/or triterpenoid glycoside, (b) sphingo glycolipid and (c) steroid hormone, the content of (a) and (b) being 0.01-10% by weight of the total, the (a)/(b) ratio by weight being 85/15-30/70 and (c) being incorporated in effective amounts of not more than 0.1% by weight of the total.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing at least 6 .mu.M of betulinic acid, preferably in combination with ascorbic acid. The compositions are particularly useful in reducing signs of cellulite.

Abstract: This invention relates to hair fixing compositions containing a natural based hydrolyzed zein fixative which has a selected molecular weight, the composition having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.

Abstract: The aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous/alcoholic composition for fixing hair includes from 1.0 to 10 percent by weight of a sulfur-free lignin, which can be hydroxypropyl lignin, hydroxybutyl lignin, dihydroxypropyl lignin and/or mixtures thereof; from 1 to 15% by weight of a film-forming polymer; and a solvent including water, an alcohol having one to four carbon atoms and/or mixtures thereof. It can be in the form of an aerosol hair spray, a non-aerosol hair spray, a non-aerosol foam or a non-aerosol hair lacquer. The composition can also include 2 to 80 percent by weight of a propellant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the utilization of algae extracts obtained by extraction in liquid phase, or of at least one active substance isolated from such an extract or obtained by chemical synthesis, selected in particular among the fucols, polyfucols, diphloretols, polyphloretols, bifuhalols, polyfuhalols, phloretols, for the preparation of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food or agricultural compositions with an anti-radical activity, particularly towards the superoxide radical. The algae used are brown, green or red macroscopic algae and in particular Fucus vesiculosus.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological, compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to the utilization of an extract of Coleus Esquirolii, Coleus Scutellariodes or Coleus Xanthanthus or one of the mixtures thereof for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological, composition. In particular, the invention helps to efficiently promote skin or hair pigmentation.

Abstract: A preparation for and method of treating PFB. The preparation is a topical solution comprising a mixture of alophatic alcohol, liquid aloe, liquid camphor, and the soluble materials of the fresh fig leaves of Ficus Carica.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an extract of Cyperus, in particular Cyperus rotundus L. for the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, especially dermatological composition, intended for promoting the pigmentation of the skin or hair and/or for treating pigmentation disorders.

Abstract: A method for promoting wound healing involving initiating and accelerating wound repair and tissue regeneration in an animal by systemic administration of a bioactive polysaccharide derived from aloe vera plant.

Abstract: A topical cosmetic composition of an extract of a hair fallout reducing effective amount of Gingko biloba (maidenhair tree) leaves, and an extract of the root of Liquiritia officinalis (sweet-root), and one or more cosmetically acceptable solid or liquid carrier, and optionally one or more cosmetically acceptable supplementary ingredient.