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.

Provided is a composition including a first phase comprising a first filler; a second phase, the second phase comprising a second filler; and a third phase comprising a third filler; and a fourth phase comprising a fourth filler; and a first active ingredient, wherein the first active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of caffeine, Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida, Acmella oleracea, Helichrysum umbraculigerum, Radula marginata, kava, kanna, black truffle, Syzygium aromaticum, Rosmarinus oficinalis, basil, oregano, lavender, true cinnamon, malabathrum, cananga odorata, Riboflavin, theanine, Ginkgo Biloba, Bacopa, Rhodiola Rosea, and combinations thereof.

The present description relates to an anti-aging composition comprising at least one plant extract. The composition can comprise at least two different anti-aging agents, wherein one the anti-aging agent is a plant extract. The combination of two anti-aging agents has a superior effect on regulating longevity compared to the use of one anti-aging agent. The plant extract is preferably selected from the group consisting of a Black cohosh extract, a Valerian extract, a Ginkgo biloba extract, a Celery seed extract, a White willow extract and a Passion flower extract.

The present description relates to an anti-aging composition comprising at least one plant extract. The composition can comprise at least two different anti-aging agents, wherein one the anti-aging agent is a plant extract. The combination of two anti-aging agents has a superior effect on regulating longevity compared to the use of one anti-aging agent. The plant extract is preferably selected from the group consisting of a Black cohosh extract, a Valerian extract, a Ginkgo biloba extract, a Celery seed extract, a White willow extract and a Passion flower extract.

Topical formulations comprising a dipeptide having a sequence of Lys-Pro, optionally complexed with an amino acid, and at least one bioflavonoid or bioflavonoid extract in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier provide intense skin hydration and improve skin texture and appearance.

New extracts of Nannochloropsis sp. and related species of Nannochloropsis are suggested, obtainable by treating said microalgae with a solvent selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-C.sub.1 aliphatic alcohols, ethyl acetate, water or their mixtures, removing the dissolved extracts from the residues and recovering the pure extracts from the solvent. The extracts show excellent properties particularly in modulating the metabolism of human skin and hair follicles.

New extracts of Nannochloropsis sp. and related species of Nannochloropsis are suggested, obtainable by treating said microalgae with a solvent selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-C.sub.1 aliphatic alcohols, ethyl acetate, water or their mixtures, removing the dissolved extracts from the residues and recovering the pure extracts from the solvent. The extracts show excellent properties particularly in modulating the metabolism of human skin and hair follicles.

The present invention comprises ternary compositions of tamibarotene and/or ammonium lactate in Pemulen for treatment of effects of aging.

The present invention comprises ternary compositions of tamibarotene and/or ammonium lactate in Pemulen for treatment of effects of aging.