The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.

The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.

The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation and the use thereof, said preparation comprising a combination of a) glycoprotein 1, b) glycoprotein 2, ginseng extract and d) equisetum extract, to protect the skin against extrinsic skin aging.

The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation and the use thereof, said preparation comprising a combination of a) glycoprotein 1, b) glycoprotein 2, ginseng extract and d) equisetum extract, to protect the skin against extrinsic skin aging.

The present invention relates to the use of a combination of plant extracts from the genera Salvia, Artemisia, Echinacea, and optionally further plant extracts, for the cosmetic treatment of the skin. The invention further relates to cosmetic preparations which comprise such combination of plant extracts. These plant extracts and cosmetic preparations are particularly useful for stimulation of the lymphatic system, including rejuvenation, anti-ageing, detoxification and increased firmness of the skin, for puffy-eye treatment and/or for anti-swelling effects.

The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.

The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.

A confection may include one or more skin protective ingredients, a thickening agent, and a sweetening agent. The one or more skin protective ingredients may include Polypodium leucotomos extract, astaxanthin, Pinus pinaster, lycopene, lutein, and/or zeaxanthin. In some embodiments, the confection may be formulated as a gummy, chewable, or candy, and may be taken orally on a regular basis (e.g., daily) to treat and/or prevent one or more skin conditions.

A porous carbon material composite formed of a porous carbon material and a functional material and equipped with high functionality. The porous carbon material composite is formed of (A) a porous carbon material obtainable from a plant-derived material having a silicon (Si) content of 5 wt % or higher as a raw material; and (B) a functional material adhered on the porous carbon material, and has a specific surface area of 10 m.sup.2/g or greater as determined by the nitrogen BET method and a pore volume of 0.1 cm.sup.3/g or greater as determined by the BJH method and MP method.

A porous carbon material composite formed of a porous carbon material and a functional material and equipped with high functionality. The porous carbon material composite is formed of (A) a porous carbon material obtainable from a plant-derived material having a silicon (Si) content of 5 wt % or higher as a raw material; and (B) a functional material adhered on the porous carbon material, and has a specific surface area of 10 m.sup.2/g or greater as determined by the nitrogen BET method and a pore volume of 0.1 cm.sup.3/g or greater as determined by the BJH method and MP method.