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.

The present invention relates to dermocosmetic formulations for use in combating skin aging, especially photoaging. The present invention promotes the increase of the synthesis of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans (GAG), in addition to significantly increase the activity of the superoxide dismutase enzyme (SOD) and the cell proliferation.

The present invention relates to dermocosmetic formulations for use in combating skin aging, especially photoaging. The present invention promotes the increase of the synthesis of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans (GAG), in addition to significantly increase the activity of the superoxide dismutase enzyme (SOD) and the cell proliferation.

The present invention refers to dermocosmetic formulations for use against skin blemishes, especially melasma. The present invention minimizes or avoids the formation of melasma by acting in several stages of melanogenesis. A preferred embodiment of the invention refers to dermocosmetic formulations that act in several stages of melanogenesis, preferably, in the gene expression of tyrosinase-related proteins (TYRP-1 and TYRP-2) and Endothelin-1 (ET-1). Another embodiment of the invention refers to the cosmetic composition containing a combination of active ingredients that act on the gene expression of tyrosinase-related proteins (TYRP-1 and TYRP-2) and Endothelin-1 (ET-1). In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the use of said cosmetic composition to combat melasma is described.

The present invention refers to dermocosmetic formulations for use against skin blemishes, especially melasma. The present invention minimizes or avoids the formation of melasma by acting in several stages of melanogenesis. A preferred embodiment of the invention refers to dermocosmetic formulations that act in several stages of melanogenesis, preferably, in the gene expression of tyrosinase-related proteins (TYRP-1 and TYRP-2) and Endothelin-1 (ET-1). Another embodiment of the invention refers to the cosmetic composition containing a combination of active ingredients that act on the gene expression of tyrosinase-related proteins (TYRP-1 and TYRP-2) and Endothelin-1 (ET-1). In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the use of said cosmetic composition to combat melasma is described.

A single or multi-ply flushable and dispersible wet wipe including a wet laid fibrous web imprinted using a structuring fabric, a binder composition comprising poly(vinyl) alcohol, poly(vinyl) acetate, poly (ethylene) (vinyl) alcohols, poly (ethylene) (vinyl) acetate, copolymers of vinyl acetate-ethylene, or combinations thereof, and one or more additives. In an exemplary embodiment, the fibrous web is wetted by a wetting solution comprising 0.1% to about 10% by weight of one of the following: (1) boric acid; and (2) boric acid and a mono or divalent salt.

A single or multi-ply flushable and dispersible wet wipe including a wet laid fibrous web imprinted using a structuring fabric, a binder composition comprising poly(vinyl) alcohol, poly(vinyl) acetate, poly (ethylene) (vinyl) alcohols, poly (ethylene) (vinyl) acetate, copolymers of vinyl acetate-ethylene, or combinations thereof, and one or more additives. In an exemplary embodiment, the fibrous web is wetted by a wetting solution comprising 0.1% to about 10% by weight of one of the following: (1) boric acid; and (2) boric acid and a mono or divalent salt.

Methods for decreasing harmful effects of blue light on skin are disclosed that include topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of an effective quantity of a purified, enzymatic hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans comprising peptides and saccharides having a molecular weight between 200 Da and 10 kDa in a physiologically acceptable medium. The hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans is present in the composition at a concentration from 0.001 to 20% with respect to the total weight of the composition. The composition can be a cosmetic composition.

Methods for decreasing harmful effects of blue light on skin are disclosed that include topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of an effective quantity of a purified, enzymatic hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans comprising peptides and saccharides having a molecular weight between 200 Da and 10 kDa in a physiologically acceptable medium. The hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans is present in the composition at a concentration from 0.001 to 20% with respect to the total weight of the composition. The composition can be a cosmetic composition.

The invention pertains to a cosmetic composition comprising: at least one saponin; and at least one prebiotic component selected from the group consisting of fructooligosaccharides, fructans, galactooligosaccharides, galactans, glucooligosaccharides, glucans, pectin, xylooligosaccharides, xylans, and mixtures thereof. The invention also pertains to a process for producing such a cosmetic composition and to a use of said cosmetic composition.