The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition and a manufacturing method therefor, wherein the solid cosmetic composition comprises a high content of an active ingredient without the use of a preservative or a surfactant and can improve the processability of products. In addition, the convenience of use and portability of the solid cosmetic composition can be improved since the active ingredient can be selectively or simultaneously loaded irrespective of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity thereof and can be dissolved or released in water without a surfactant.

The present invention relates to a mesh-type moisture-release cushion cosmetic product and, more specifically, to a mesh-type moisture-release cushion cosmetic product having a cosmetic container, which has a mesh net mounted at the upper part thereof and is filled with a water-in-oil moisture-release cosmetic composition comprising: an oil phase part including wax, oil, and a mixture-emulsifying agent comprising a combination of a main emulsifying agent and an auxiliary emulsifying agent; a water phase part including water; and a powder part including hollow-structured gloss pigments.

A process of producing a surface-reacted calcium carbonate is described. In embodiments, a calcium carbonate-comprising material is treated with at least one H.sub.3O.sup.+ ion donor, carbon dioxide, and at least one water-soluble metal cation source in an aqueous medium to form an aqueous suspension of surface-reacted calcium carbonate. A surface-reacted calcium carbonate obtained by said process and its use are also described.

The present invention relates to a composition for a keratin substance, such as skin, comprising: (a) at least one plate type filler having a particle size of 10 μm or less, preferably 5 μm or less, and more preferably 3 μm or less; (b) at least one pearlescent pigment having a particle size of 15 μm or less, preferably 12 μm or less, and more preferably 10 μm or less; and (c) at least one hollow or porous particle, wherein the (a) plate type filler has a refractive index of 2.0 or less, preferably 1.9 or less, and more preferably 1.8 or less, and the (b) pearlescent pigment has a colored reflection. The composition according to the present invention can provide a keratin substance with sufficient coverage of imperfections on the keratin substance, while providing the keratin substance with brightness and natural finish.

Biocompatible UV-absorbing nanoparticles or microparticles that can be embedded in the skin using techniques such as those used to create a tattoo with tattoo ink. The “tattoo” using the biocompatible UV-absorbing nanoparticles or microparticles provides skin protection against sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancers in a permanent or semi-permanent way, but remain clear in the visible light spectrum, or matched closely to the user's specific skin tone. These particles can be solid uniform UV-absorbers, microencapsulated UV-absorbers, or UV-absorbing material embedded in or coated on solid materials. Long-term sun protection from an invisible (does not change the color of the skin) material, embedded in the skin (dermis layer).

A personal care composition is disclosed comprising abrasive particles. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.

The present invention relates to a non-therapeutic method, preferably a cosmetic method, of protecting keratin materials from pollutants, comprising: applying the keratin materials with at least one composition, preferably at least one cosmetic composition, comprising at least one particle having a wet point for oil being at least 100 ml/100 g, preferably at least 150 ml/100 g, and more preferably at least 200 ml/100 g, and a wet point for water being at least 100 ml/100 g, preferably at least 200 ml/100 g, and more preferably at least 300 ml/100 g. The present invention also relates to the use of the particle or the composition, and the like. The present invention can provide a method or process of protecting keratin materials from pollutants, as well as an anti-pollution agent and a use for the method or process.

The invention concerns methods for the selective, topical or trans dermal delivery or removal of one or more substances to, or from, respectively, the skin or surface of a human or animal subject, via the topical or transdermal application of a porous, polymeric composition capable of releasing or sorbing (adsorbing and/or absorbing) said substances, wherein said porous polymer is a particulate material, with particles having an average diameter in the range of approximately 0.1 microns to approximately 0.5 centimeters, and having a plurality of pores with an average pore diameter in a range of approximately 50 Angstroms to approximately 40,000 Angstroms.

An aspect of the present invention relates to a cosmetic laminate sheet including a porous film having micropores and a thin film sheet superposed on the porous film, the porous film having a porosity of 35% or more and 55% or less.

Formation of low-crystallinity curcumin nanoparticles via controlled supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO.sub.2) impregnation of curcumin into biodegradable nanoporous starch aerogels and methods of preparing these aerogels are disclosed. The nanoporous starch aerogels increase water solubility and bioaccessibility of the curcumin, thereby making them available for preparation of high nutraceutical value foods.