The present invention relates to substituted stilbenes and dienones which exhibit unexpected dual activity, as inhibitors of NFKB and as agonists (activators) of Nrf2. In particular, these compounds show dual activity and it has been discovered that these compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of certain cosmetic applications and in rejuvenating and beautifying skin and other keratinous tissue of a subject in need. Cosmetic compositions and methods of using said compositions in combination with other components are disclosed herein.

Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for cosmetic applications. The composition can include tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, and tocopherol, ascorbic acid. The composition can further include vegetable amino acids. An effective amount of the composition can be applied on skin to stimulate collagen production and lysyl oxidase activity, inhibit tyrosinase, inhibit melanogenesis and/or COX-1 activity, and inhibit the matrix metalloproteinase enzyme activity in skin.

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done batchwise such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.

A nonaqueous composition for external use on the skin including a strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient-surfactant complex dissolved or dispersed as a particle having a particle size of 2 nm to 200 nm in an oil phase. A strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient-surfactant complex dissolved or dispersed as a particle having a particle size of 2 nm to 200 nm in the oil phase can be prepared by: adding a strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient to a water phase to obtain a water phase mixture; adding a surfactant to an oil phase to obtain an oil phase mixture; mixing the obtained water phase mixture with the oil phase mixture to obtain a water-in-oil emulsion; freeze-drying the water-in-oil emulsion to obtain a strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient-surfactant complex; and dissolving or dispersing the obtained strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient-surfactant complex in an oil.

A method for lengthening telomeres, for countering oxidative damage to DNA caused by free radicals, and for reducing UV-induced skin aging, the method comprising combining nutrients, in at least one of a capsule, tablet, softgel, powder, or liquid form, 20 mcg-20 mg astaxanthin/day with at least one of 100-5,000 IU vitamin D/day, 1-100 mg zinc/day, 1-500 mg niacinamide/day, 1-1,000 IU vitamin E/day, 1 mcg-100 mg lycopene/day, 1 mcg-100 mg beta-carotene/day, 1 mcg-500 mcg selenium/day, 1 mcg-100 mg lutein/day, and 1 mcg-100 mg zeaxanthin/day.

Disclosed are certified natural skin compositions and related methods of use. Certified natural compositions include diaper rash compositions, antioxidant sunscreen compositions, with or without natural sparkle or shimmer ingredient(s), and after-sun, tan-enhancing bronzer, skin toner or moisturizer composition with natural sparkle or shimmer. The inventive natural skin compositions are specifically formulated with natural ingredients, such that the products are suitable for certification as “natural” and/or “organic” products, and more particularly formulated with a variety of high-quality ingredients that care for and protect skin.

The present invention provides a method for producing a glyceryl ether-containing composition, the method including: a deodorization step for bringing a glyceryl ether-containing product selected from the group consisting of a monohexyl glyceryl ether-containing product, a monocyclohexyl glyceryl ether-containing product and a mixture thereof into contact with water vapor in an environment having a reduced pressure of 0.10 kPa or more and 10 kPa or less for 60 minutes or more and 600 minutes or less; and an addition step for adding 0.05 to 0.30 parts by mass of an antioxidant containing d-α-tocopherol to 100 parts by mass of the glyceryl ether-containing product, and also provides a glyceryl ether-containing composition containing specific amounts of a specific glyceryl ether and an antioxidant containing d-α-tocopherol.

Camel hump oil based herbal compositions and methods for preparing the herbal compositions for the treatment of multiple diseases, such as dermatological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, and hair conditions. A method for extracting the camel hump oil from camel hump and a method of de-odorizing the extracted camel hump. The camel hump-oil based herbal composition includes camel hump oil, an herbal oil extract, a curing agent, and additives. The camel hump oil-based composition is topically applied.

Disclosed are tissue products comprising a single ply tissue web that has been prepared by a creping process and more preferably by a print creping process adapted to dispose a non-crosslinked latex polymer on at least one of the outer surfaces of the tissue web. The creped single ply tissue products generally have a low degree of stiffness, such as a Stiffness Index less than about 8.00, and are highly durable, such as a Durability Index greater than about 12.0. In other instances, the tissue products may have very low levels of lint or dust, such as a Slough less than about 4.00 mg, even at basis weights from about 45 to about 55 grams per square meter (gsm) and tensile strengths from 600 to 1,200 g/3″.

Powderous formulations are disclosed containing vitamin E which can be produced easily and which can be used in many fields of application, but mainly in beverages.