A method of moisturizing skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Parkia biglobosa, wherein the composition moisturizes the skin.

The present invention is directed to the hair care treatment compositions, including pre- and post-treatment compositions, containing select aryl alkanone compounds as quenching and/or chelating agents.

The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.

The disclosure relates to hair color bases comprising (a) a surfactant system, (b) an alkaline component, (c) at least one chelating agent, (d) optionally, at least one natural oil, and (e) a solvent system, hair color altering compositions comprising the hair color bases, kits, and methods of altering the color of the hair.

The present disclosure relates to blonding agents which serve as a lightening agent for keratinic fibers, in particular human hair. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic product comprising the blonding agent contained in a packaging impermeable to water vapor. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method for blonding human hair. The blonding agent is an anhydrous, powdered cosmetic composition, wherein the cosmetic composition contains at least one oxidizing compound and a mixture of thickening agents.

A topical skin composition is disclosed. The topical skin composition can include a Bougainvillea glabra extract, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, and ethylhexylglycerin.

A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Livistona chinensis, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity or melanin production in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.

A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Chamaecrista mimosoides, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.

A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Vinca major, wherein the composition reduces melanin production in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.

A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Sequoia sempervirens, geranium oil, panthenol, citric acid, and glycerin, wherein the composition increases antioxidant activity in the skin and/or increases skin moisture content.