The present invention is a topical composition for treating nail maladies comprising synergistic ratios of Castor Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Thyme Oil.

The present invention is a topical composition for treating nail maladies comprising synergistic ratios of Castor Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Thyme Oil.

Described are pharmacological compositions comprising a gum resin; a pharmacologically active agent and a topically acceptable volatile solvent for the gum resin and active agent. Also described are methods for the transdermal or transmucosal delivery of a pharmacologically active agent using such compositions.

Described are pharmacological compositions comprising a gum resin; a pharmacologically active agent and a topically acceptable volatile solvent for the gum resin and active agent. Also described are methods for the transdermal or transmucosal delivery of a pharmacologically active agent using such compositions.

Compositions comprising one or more chelating agents and optionally zinc ion salts are used to inhibit the growth or biofilm formation in bacteria associated with personal care products such as ophthalmic, pedicure, manicure or podiatric solutions. The compositions of the present application can also comprise gelling agents, antimicrobials, antibiotic or a pH adjuster. The compositions may be in the form of a solution, a gel, a cream, a jelly, a powder, a paste, a lotion, soap and a cleaner.

Compositions comprising one or more chelating agents and optionally zinc ion salts are used to inhibit the growth or biofilm formation in bacteria associated with personal care products such as ophthalmic, pedicure, manicure or podiatric solutions. The compositions of the present application can also comprise gelling agents, antimicrobials, antibiotic or a pH adjuster. The compositions may be in the form of a solution, a gel, a cream, a jelly, a powder, a paste, a lotion, soap and a cleaner.

Disclosed herein is an artificial fingernail that magnetically affixes to the fingers of a user. The user first applies a clear magnetic nail polish to their fingers. When dry, the artificial fingernail, manufactured including magnetic polymers, affixes directly to the magnetic nail polish coating. In various embodiments, the magnetic polymers used in the artificial fingernail are configured to various contexts and preferences.

The invention includes a diester exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability that is an esterification product of a 1-methylheptyl alcohol and a dicarboxylic acid. In some embodiments, the diester is bis(1-methyl heptyl) butanedioate, bis(1-methyl heptyl) nonanedioate and/or bis(1-methyl heptyl) decanedioate. The diester may be natural and/or not sourced from palm. Also contemplated within the scope of the invention are diesters exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability represented by Formula (I):

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wherein R.sup.1 is chosen from a linear alkyl group containing four to ten carbon atoms. Also included are personal care compositions comprising any of these diesters and methods of preparing a personal care composition using the inventive diesters, and/or methods of altering the tactile impression and/or skinfeel provided to a user by a personal care composition by combining any of the diesters of the invention and at least one personal care component to form a personal care composition; and topically applying the personal care composition to the hair, skin, and/or nails of a user.

The invention includes a diester exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability that is an esterification product of a 1-methylheptyl alcohol and a dicarboxylic acid. In some embodiments, the diester is bis(1-methyl heptyl) butanedioate, bis(1-methyl heptyl) nonanedioate and/or bis(1-methyl heptyl) decanedioate. The diester may be natural and/or not sourced from palm. Also contemplated within the scope of the invention are diesters exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability represented by Formula (I):

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wherein R.sup.1 is chosen from a linear alkyl group containing four to ten carbon atoms. Also included are personal care compositions comprising any of these diesters and methods of preparing a personal care composition using the inventive diesters, and/or methods of altering the tactile impression and/or skinfeel provided to a user by a personal care composition by combining any of the diesters of the invention and at least one personal care component to form a personal care composition; and topically applying the personal care composition to the hair, skin, and/or nails of a user.

The application discloses a cosmetic agent for treating a keratinous material comprising a) at least one organic silicon compound containing one to three silicon atoms, and b) rutin sulfate.