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, stabailizing 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, stabailizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.

The use of nanometric liposome-like (chitosomes) in pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition and a preparation thereof with the chitosomes including chitosan molecules, phospholipid molecules, a cross-linking agent and at least one active pharmaceutical or cosmetic ingredient.

The use of nanometric liposome-like (chitosomes) in pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition and a preparation thereof with the chitosomes including chitosan molecules, phospholipid molecules, a cross-linking agent and at least one active pharmaceutical or cosmetic ingredient.

This disclosure relates to new compositions and methods for treating skin conditions as a result of sun damage. In one embodiment this disclosure pertains to new compositions for treating or preventing sunburns, skin damage, and/or harm from radiation, such as UV radiation.

A method for treating a person's skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition comprising from 0.001% to 20% by weight of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Tetracentron sinense, wherein the extract from Tetracentron sinense reduces oxidation in the skin or reduces MMP-1 activity in the skin.

The present invention provides a salicylic acid aqueous solution comprising salicylic acid, tromethamine as a dissolution-enhancing agent to enhance dissolution of salicylic acid, and water for dissolving salicylic acid.

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 anti-microbials.

Proposed is a composition having antibacterial or antifungal activity, which includes a fermented extract of Scutellaria baicalensis, a fermented extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza, and a fermented extract of Dryopteris crassirhizoma, which, being comprised of natural ingredients, is safe for the human body, and can be effectively used as a natural preservative for foods and cosmetics due to its excellent antibacterial activity.

Proposed is a composition having antibacterial or antifungal activity, which includes a fermented extract of Scutellaria baicalensis, a fermented extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza, and a fermented extract of Dryopteris crassirhizoma, which, being comprised of natural ingredients, is safe for the human body, and can be effectively used as a natural preservative for foods and cosmetics due to its excellent antibacterial activity.