The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a fermented chestnut husk extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient. The fermented chestnut husk extract or fraction thereof according to the present invention can be used to provide a cosmetic composition that exhibits an increased total phenolic content, high antioxidative activity, and excellent skin whitening and wrinkle reduction due to the fermentation, extraction, and fractionation processes thereof.

Provided is a Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis GFC-B09 strain and a cosmetic composition containing the same. The Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis GFC-B09 strain (Accession number: KCCM12263P) or a culture solution thereof has the ability to increase the amount of S. epidermidis, to degrade histamine, to inhibit allergies, to repair DNA, and to increase wrinkle resistance, skin whiteness, skin density, and skin elasticity, and thus can exhibit excellent effects as a cosmetic composition when contained as an active ingredient in a cosmetic base.

A topical skin care composition including an effective amount of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, retinol, and a base that includes botanical oils is disclosed. The botanical oils include sesame oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, jojoba oil, and Macadamia ternifolia nut oil. The topical skin care composition is anhydrous.

A Borojo skin care product and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The skin care product comprises a matrix and Borojo powder, and the preparation method thereof comprises the steps: mixing and homogeneously stirring the Borojo powder in the matrix to obtain the Borojo skin care product.

The invention relates to a method for preparing a cosmetic composition comprising the preparation of isododecane of natural origin and the mixture of isododecane formed with at least one compound selected from among: waxes, oils, film-forming agents, dyes and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to the resulting cosmetic composition.

Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.

Described herein is a system, methods, processes and nutrient-rich products-by-process, which are generated by the conversion of winery derivatives into nutrient-rich products in an ecological manner. Integration of this system into a winery assists the winery to manage its previously-considered waste nutrient-rich products in an ecological manner, which can also optionally provide them with a novel revenue stream. The system, methods, and processes are used to convert winemaking derivatives into bioactive nutrient-rich products comprising antioxidants and other bioactive molecules that reside within the marc and lees. These nutrient-rich products can be used as natural flavour, texture and color enhancers, in addition to nutritional ingredients to fortify processed foods and consumer recipes. They can also be used as health supplements and in the cosmetic industry.

Provided are a method for extracting an extract of liquor production by-products and a composition for whitening, wrinkle improvement and anti-aging effects, which includes the extract obtained by the above method. The extract of liquor production by-products according to the above method has excellent whitening, wrinkle improvement or anti-aging effects and thus can be used as a material for cosmetics and the like.

This invention is a natural deodorant composition that exploits the benefits of Dead Sea salt by adding it to a base of organic aloe vera juice, organic coconut oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, NF emulsified wax (vegetable based), potato starch, and apple cider vinegar. It also includes several 100% pure essential oils, and preservatives.

Skin care compositions are provided which contain thermus thermophiles ferment and silybin and provide anti-aging and reparative effect for skin. The compositions may also include one or more additional substances selected from carnosine, adenosine and CG-EDP3. The substances are dispersed in an aqueous carrier, such as water, to be applied to the skin in a spreadable form.