The present invention refers to the transporation, or force-transdermal vehiculation, of cyanobacterial algae or extracts thereof, through electroporation, sonoporation (sound), photoporation (light), radioporation (radio frequency), and through any other transporation tool for enhancing the transdermal penetration of cyanobacterial molecules via the transmission of some force, be it electric, or generated by sound, light and/or radio frequencies. The invention cover the use of whole cyanobacterial algae or extracts thereof, with different levels of transdermal penetration, be it the low intensity transporation, which can be used for deep aesthetic and skin regenerating purposes, as well as dermatological problems; or the high intensity transporation, able to penetrate deep though the dermis, and beyond the hypodermis into organs and tissues, and that can be uses for muscular, osteo-articular and metabolic problems. Following an exhaustive explanation of the invention, we present very significant results in different beauty and health areas.

The present invention provides compositions comprising energy (e.g., light) absorbing submicron particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising a silica core and a gold shell) and methods for delivering such particles via topical application. This delivery is facilitated by application of mechanical agitation (e.g. massage), acoustic vibration in the range of 10 Hz-20 kHz, ultrasound, alternating suction and pressure, and microjets. The method of treatment is performed and then, depending upon the desired clinical outcome, repeated after a treatment response interval has elapsed.

Provided is a method for preparing a vegetable oil emulsion including mixing water with a vegetable oil to provide a first mixture (a), and applying ultrasonic waves with a frequency of 25 to 70 kHz to the first mixture to solubilize the first mixture (b). Through treatment of ultrasonic waves with a certain frequency, the method for preparing a vegetable oil emulsion according to the present invention has advantages of significantly easily converting various herbal oils into aqueous emulsions at a high yield, significantly preventing layer-separation between oils and water for a long time, and being widely applicable to a variety of herbal oils.

Disclosed is a polypeptide having a base amino acid sequence and wherein at least two amino acid residue side chains are substituted with functional Michael acceptor groups. Also disclosed are cosmetic compositions including the polypeptide, a method for repairing damaged hair using the polypeptide or composition, and to the use of the polypeptide or composition in such methods.

Personal care devices (or apparatuses) are described to deliver/activate a bioactive compound/botanical compound/biologically active molecule (including a regulatory protein/growth factor) or a mixture of bioactive compounds/botanical compounds/biologically active molecules (including regulatory proteins/growth factors) for growth and protection of hair or rejuvenation and protection of skin, which utilizes nanoencapsulation/nanoemulsion and/or activation/photoactivation. Such devices (or apparatuses) utilize a light low intensity module/x-ray and nanooptical elements/three-dimensionally (3-D) printed micro/nanostructures.

In the present invention, a method of producing a colourant-incorporated silk fibroin is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: i) decrystallizing a degummed silk fibroin in the presence of an acidic solution or a metal salt solution (i.e. lithium bromide); ii) mixing one or more colourants with the decrystallized silk fibroin and iii) recrystallizing the decrystallized silk fibroin containing the colourants such that it forms a recrystallized region encapsulating the colourants, thereby obtaining the colourant-incorporated silk fibroin. In addition, a cosmetic product comprising the colourant-incorporated silk fibroin is provided.

Disclosed is a Japanese camellia extract, obtained by extracting Camellia japonica flowers by way of a fatty substance or fatty substance mixture, and to a cosmetic composition including one such extract that has, in particular, a skin-moisturizing effect.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for keloid scar improvement. The cosmetic composition for keloid scar improvement according to the present invention contains a sponge cucumber extract and a pineapple extract as active ingredients. Through the above constitution, the cosmetic composition is prepared by using natural extracts, so that the present invention can have an excellent effect of improving keloid scars, cause fewer side effects, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions of saponin and flavonoid components of sponge cucumber, relieve pain through the alleviation of skin itchiness and skin redness, and alleviate skin dryness through a moisturizing effect.

A plant composition, a preparation method and an application thereof. The plant composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: 20-60 parts of lemon eucalyptus, 3-20 parts of lavender, and 2-15 parts of mint. By means of adjusting the content of lemon eucalyptus, lavender and peppermint, a synergistic effect among said three components is expressed, ensuring a repellent effect while repellent time is prolonged; introducing the plant composition into skin care products enhances a repellent effect while being safe and non-irritating.

The present invention provides compositions comprising energy (e.g., light) absorbing submicron particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising a silica core and a gold shell) and methods for delivering such particles via topical application. This delivery is facilitated by application of mechanical agitation (e.g. massage), acoustic vibration in the range of 10 Hz-20 kHz, ultrasound, alternating suction and pressure, and microjets. The method of treatment is performed and then, depending upon the desired clinical outcome, repeated after a treatment response interval has elapsed.