Described herein are methods for improving or maintaining the barrier integrity of gingival tissue comprising administering an oral care composition comprising a curcurninoid, to the oral cavity of a subject in need thereof.

The present invention relates to preventing color transfer and sticking of powder-containing cosmetics to clothes or the like. A coating formation method of the present invention includes an electrostatic spraying step of electrostatically spraying a composition directly onto a skin surface onto which powder-containing cosmetics have been applied, thereby forming a coating on the skin. The composition contains a component (a) and a component (b) below. It is preferable that the method further includes a liquid agent applying step of applying a liquid agent containing one or more selected from water and oils that are in liquid form at 20° C. on the skin onto which the powder-containing cosmetics have been applied, wherein the liquid agent applying step is performed subsequent to the electrostatic spraying step. (a) One or more volatile substances selected from water, alcohols, and ketones; and (b) a polymer having a coating formation ability.

The present invention relates to preventing color transfer and sticking of powder-containing cosmetics to clothes or the like. A coating formation method of the present invention includes an electrostatic spraying step of electrostatically spraying a composition directly onto a skin surface onto which powder-containing cosmetics have been applied, thereby forming a coating on the skin. The composition contains a component (a) and a component (b) below. It is preferable that the method further includes a liquid agent applying step of applying a liquid agent containing one or more selected from water and oils that are in liquid form at 20° C. on the skin onto which the powder-containing cosmetics have been applied, wherein the liquid agent applying step is performed subsequent to the electrostatic spraying step. (a) One or more volatile substances selected from water, alcohols, and ketones; and (b) a polymer having a coating formation ability.

Disclosed herein is a sunscreen composition(s) comprising (i) at least one sunscreen active ingredient(s); (ii) at least one copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) and styrene; and (iii) at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable excipient. Also disclosed is a method of protecting human skin and animal skin against damages caused by ultra-violet (UV) radiations from the sun rays.

Disclosed herein is a sunscreen composition(s) comprising (i) at least one sunscreen active ingredient(s); (ii) at least one copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) and styrene; and (iii) at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable excipient. Also disclosed is a method of protecting human skin and animal skin against damages caused by ultra-violet (UV) radiations from the sun rays.

A composition for a skin and hair product enhances the overall look of hair. The composition includes a quantity of aloe vera liquid, a quantity of marsh mallow root extract, a quantity of rosemary extract, a quantity of hydrolyzed wheat protein, a quantity of watermelon extract, a quantity of artichoke extract, a quantity of red clover extract, a quantity of lavender essential oil, a quantity of sandalwood essential oil, a quantity of hibiscus extract, a quantity of orange essential oil, a quantity of preservative, a quantity of bamboo extract, a quantity of blue flax extract, a quantity of amaranthus seed extract, a quantity of cedar essential oil, a quantity of geranium essential oil, a quantity of bergamot essential oil, a quantity of hydrolyzed quinoa protein, a quantity of hydrolyzed keratin protein, a quantity of apricot extract, a quantity of camelia seed oil, a quantity of marsh mallow oil, a quantity of honey extract, a quantity of panthenol, a quantity of vegetable glycerin, a quantity of solubilizer, a quantity of honey extract, and a quantity of chamomile extract. The composition is homogeneously mixed into a skin and hair product which may be applied to the hair or skin using a mister or aerosol delivery system or as a serum.

The present invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish that include a C2-C3 monoalcohol, at least about 15% glycerin, and at least about 20% by weight of a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The compositions include less water than glycerin. Methods of using these compositions to remove nail polish and moisturize the hands are also provided.

The present invention relates to compositions for removing nail polish that include a C2-C3 monoalcohol, at least about 15% glycerin, and at least about 20% by weight of a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The compositions include less water than glycerin. Methods of using these compositions to remove nail polish and moisturize the hands are also provided.

A cosmetic composition including (a) from about 2 to about 20 wt. % of ascorbic acid; (b) di-t-butyl pentaerythrityl tetrahydroxycinnamate; (c) hydroxyacetophenone; and (d) a chelating agent; and wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed herein.

A cosmetic composition including (a) from about 2 to about 20 wt. % of ascorbic acid; (b) di-t-butyl pentaerythrityl tetrahydroxycinnamate; (c) hydroxyacetophenone; and (d) a chelating agent; and wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed herein.