The invention relates to a carotenoid for use in the treatment or prevention of stress induced conditions, and in particular it relates to the treatment or prevention of a disease mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for preventing premature-aging of skin in a subject which comprises administering a carotenoid to said subject. Finally, the invention relates to a method for modulating the activity of a glucocorticoid receptor comprising contacting the receptor with a carotenoid.

The invention relates to a carotenoid for use in the treatment or prevention of stress induced conditions, and in particular it relates to the treatment or prevention of a disease mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for preventing premature-aging of skin in a subject which comprises administering a carotenoid to said subject. Finally, the invention relates to a method for modulating the activity of a glucocorticoid receptor comprising contacting the receptor with a carotenoid.

Oral care compositions that have hops beta acid, such as from an extract from a species in the Humulus family, and a metal ion source, such as a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source. Oral care compositions that have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and one or more hops beta acids, such as from an extract from Humulus lupulus. Oral care compositions have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and a beta acid derived from an extract of Humulus lupulus.

Oral care compositions that have hops beta acid, such as from an extract from a species in the Humulus family, and a metal ion source, such as a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source. Oral care compositions that have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and one or more hops beta acids, such as from an extract from Humulus lupulus. Oral care compositions have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and a beta acid derived from an extract of Humulus lupulus.

Disclosed are controlled release particles including: (a) a flavor oil; (b) a plant derived fat; (c) a plant derived wax; (d) a plant derived surfactant; and (e) optionally an anti-oxidant. The particles are particularly useful as a flavor delivery system of a personal care product, an oral care product, a powdered food product, a fluid food product, a powdered nutritional supplement, a fluid nutritional supplement, a bakery dough, a dairy product, a savory food product, a noodle bowl and a non-animal based meat analogue.

The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising panthenol, hydroxyacetophenone and a micronized UV filter.

A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, or reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising a navy bean extract comprising amino acids, an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots, and charcoal.

A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, or reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising a navy bean extract comprising amino acids, an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots, and charcoal.

Provided are indigo darkener, containing: in parts by weight, 0.1-99 of indigo dye, 0-99 of alkaline dyeing assistant, 0.01-99 of acidic dyeing assistant, and 0-99 of oxidizing agent, and hair dyeing process using the indigo darkener. The multi-layer scales on the surface of hair are opened at large angles under alkaline condition and/or high-temperature condition, so that large indigo dyeing particles are easily absorbed in the scales; black indigo oxocarbon or carbon black is generated under the action of alkaline dyeing assistant and oxidizing agent at high temperature by the property that the indigo dye is easy to oxidize; the acidic dye assistant is added as the temperature decreases, and the scales having opening angles on the surface of hair are closed under acidic condition, so that the indigo carbide is firmly clamped and fixed in the scales of hair; finally, the blue indigo dyes white hair into black.

A method of controlling odor where the odor is generated by sources like decomposing organic matter in landfills or other sources is provided. A wood vinegar-containing solution, adjusted for the source of the odor, can be applied to the source of the odor. A method of improving the rate and completeness of settling of fine clays from oil sands tailings is also provided. Additional disclosure of a method of controlling algae bloom in a body of water is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a wood vinegar-containing solution, adjusting the composition of the wood vinegar-containing solution according to the states of both the body of water and the algae, respectively, then applying the wood vinegar-containing solution to the surface of a body of water, and inhibiting growth of the algae responsible for the algae bloom.