The present invention provides calcium carbonate-based oral care compositions, in particular toothpastes comprising a thickening system comprising 0.2-0.5 wt. % xanthan gum and 0.2-0.5 wt. % synthetic polyacrylic acid polymer, as well as methods of using these compositions.

A chewable composition for teeth-whitening comprising a first region and a second region separated by a barrier layer; the first region comprising carbamide peroxide having water content of about 2% or less, a wetting agent (e.g., glycerin), an anhydrous chewing gum base having water content of about 1% or less, an anhydrous fruit acid, and one or more gum additives; and the second region comprising a chewable composition comprising a gum base, a source of bicarbonate ion, and one or more gum additives. A kit comprising separate chewable compositions corresponding to the first and second regions, and methods for whitening teeth using the chewable composition are also provided.

Disclosed is a composition for ameliorating, preventing or treating an autoimmune skin disease, containing a Musan box (Sphallerocarpus gracilis) extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

A method includes placing a double barrel syringe into a dispensing gun. The method also includes using the dispensing gun to place a composition of paste A and paste B within the double barrel syringe through a mixing tip onto a tooth surface and interproximal areas along a gumline and/or subgingival areas. The composition softens and aids in removal of dental calculus, tarter, and/or plaque on one or more areas of the tooth surface that require cleaning. The method also includes rinsing the one or more areas of the tooth surface to enable the cleaning to begin.

The present disclosure relates to a pump-type toothpaste composition which can be provided by being comprised in a pump-type container, and particularly, relates to a pump-type toothpaste composition with improved feeling of use when brushing teeth. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a pump toothpaste composition having improved tailing and dry-hardening property. The pump-type toothpaste composition of the present disclosure may comprise a hydrocolloid.

The invention relates to a crystalline allulose with a defined particle size distribution, to a process for the production thereof, as well as to the use thereof. The new allulose quality is characterized by the fact that it improves the shelf life of end products made therewith as well as their sensory and taste properties.

This invention relates to the cosmetic use by oral route of a combination of lycopene and manganese to prevent a decrease of and/or reinforce the barrier function of the skin.

The invention relates to a hair restorer preparation or food supplement (100, 100a-100c) for oral administration, comprising L-cysteine and zinc, wherein the hair restorer preparation respectively food supplement (100, 100a-100c) comprises copper, calcium, magnesium, silicium and cholecalciferol, and wherein the composing substances or substance compositions (S-Z) composing the hair restorer preparation respectively food supplement (100, 100a-100c) are determined in their dosage by means of tests and/or measurements and/or questionnaire evaluations (A-H) and are adaptable to the individual organic nutrients supply requirements of a female or a male customer (200, 200a-200d).

Provided are a novel agent or composition and others.

The agent or composition comprises caryophyllene and is used for at least one selected from the following (purposes) (1) to (3) : (1) promoting relaxation, prolonging a resting-state time, and/or prolonging a motionless time, (2) promoting sleep, and (3) preventing blood pressure elevation.

The present invention also relates to a method for inhaling β-caryophyllene simultaneously with smoking a tobacco product, characterized in that the tobacco product contains a β-caryophyllene-containing seamless capsule in a tobacco filter, wherein the seamless capsule contains an essential oil containing β-caryophyllene as an active ingredient. The applicants found that pulmonary inhalation of β-caryophyllene by the above method allows β-caryophyllene to be efficiently distributed throughout the body, leading to achievements of relaxing and sleep-inducing effects, etc.

An alkalizing delivery system for promoting healthier saliva is provided. The alkalizing delivery system may take many portable forms that include a saliva buffering agent and a saliva alkali agent adapted to transiently change the pH balance of a user's saliva without the use of self-foaming agents.