Disclosed is a composition comprising ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, a silicone containing compound, and an essential oil, wherein at least 50% of the initial amount of the ascorbic acid in the composition remains stable when the composition is stored for at least 1 month at room temperature. The composition can be non-aqueous.

Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of Arctium lappa root extract and Epilobium angustifolium extract to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF- in the skin.

Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of Arctium lappa root extract and Epilobium angustifolium extract to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF- in the skin.

The present invention primarily relates to the use of a composition consisting of or comprising an extract of Isochrysis sp., preferably of Tahitian Isochrysis, for influencing or modifying the hair fiber of human hair, wherein the use is not a use for influencing or modifying growth of human hair or pigmentation of human hair. The invention furthermore relates to a method for influencing or modifying the hair fiber of human hair consisting of or comprising the steps as defined herein.

The present invention primarily relates to the use of a composition consisting of or comprising an extract of Isochrysis sp., preferably of Tahitian Isochrysis, for influencing or modifying the hair fiber of human hair, wherein the use is not a use for influencing or modifying growth of human hair or pigmentation of human hair. The invention furthermore relates to a method for influencing or modifying the hair fiber of human hair consisting of or comprising the steps as defined herein.

An oil-in-water type emulsion cosmetic exhibits a high-level sunscreen effect and has a low viscosity and a high stability and is easy to use. The oil-in-water type emulsion cosmetic includes (A) an agar microgel, (B) one or more kinds of powders selected from (b1) a clay mineral powder and (b2) a highly oil-absorbing spherical powder, (C) a polyoxyethylene-hardened castor oil having an HLB value of 10-17; (D) an oil-soluble UV absorber, (E) 0.01-0.13 mass % of an (acrylate/alkyl acrylate (C.sub.10-30)) cross polymer, and (F) 0-0.5 mass % of a UV scattering agent, and is characterized in that the viscosity at 25 C. is not higher than 10,000 mPa.Math.s.

An oil-in-water type emulsion cosmetic exhibits a high-level sunscreen effect and has a low viscosity and a high stability and is easy to use. The oil-in-water type emulsion cosmetic includes (A) an agar microgel, (B) one or more kinds of powders selected from (b1) a clay mineral powder and (b2) a highly oil-absorbing spherical powder, (C) a polyoxyethylene-hardened castor oil having an HLB value of 10-17; (D) an oil-soluble UV absorber, (E) 0.01-0.13 mass % of an (acrylate/alkyl acrylate (C.sub.10-30)) cross polymer, and (F) 0-0.5 mass % of a UV scattering agent, and is characterized in that the viscosity at 25 C. is not higher than 10,000 mPa.Math.s.

A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles on a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed to the fine lines or wrinkles present on the person's skin. Topical application of the composition can reduce the appearance of the fine lines or wrinkles on the person's skin.

A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles on a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed to the fine lines or wrinkles present on the person's skin. Topical application of the composition can reduce the appearance of the fine lines or wrinkles on the person's skin.

A personalization skin care product system includes a measuring device and a processor. The measuring device measures a user's skin information; the processor executing a computer program product provides a personalization suggestion message according to the user's skin information; wherein, the personalization suggestion message corresponds to a user controllable interface of an adjustable skin care product device, wherein the adjustable skin care product device provides a personalization skin care product with different volume proportion of the ingredients according to the different instructions from the user controllable interface.