The present invention has an object to provide an external dermal composition for anti-ageing, which prevents or improves apparent skin problems such as wrinkles, fine wrinkles, blemishes, and saggings caused by increasing age or ageing; and maintains or improves the barrier function and the hyaluronic acid production in the skin. The object is solved by providing an external dermal composition for anti-ageing, which contains an aqueous medium as a base material and one or more ingredients selected from L-ascorbic acid, derivatives thereof, and their salts as an effective ingredient(s).

A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.

It is provided a combination comprising diaminopyrimidine oxide, oleanolic acid, biotinoyl tripeptide-1, apigenin, biotin, adenosine or an adenosine derivative, and Gingko biloba, a topical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the combination together with appropriate topical cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipients or carriers. It is also provided the composition for use in reducing or preventing the loss of hair and/or stimulating its growth.

It is provided a combination comprising diaminopyrimidine oxide, oleanolic acid, biotinoyl tripeptide-1, apigenin, biotin, adenosine or an adenosine derivative, and Gingko biloba, a topical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the combination together with appropriate topical cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipients or carriers. It is also provided the composition for use in reducing or preventing the loss of hair and/or stimulating its growth.

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.

A composition and method for lightening skin includes applying a skin care composition including cell culture extract of Earliella scabrosa. A method for culturing Earliella scabrosa including using an inducer, select carbohydrates and optimal processing condition produces increased skin lightening properties of the cell culture extract.

A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.

According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic liquid composition comprising an antioxidant complex, said complex comprising at least one antioxidant polyphenolic agent, at least one vitamin E or a vitamin E derivative; and a chromane antioxidant.

According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic liquid composition comprising an antioxidant complex, said complex comprising at least one antioxidant polyphenolic agent, at least one vitamin E or a vitamin E derivative; and a chromane antioxidant.

Provided is a flavor modifying composition including a blend of a water soluble filler including plant fibers; and at least one sucrose substitute of natural source, wherein said flavor modifying composition includes at least 90% w/w of the filler, the amount being determined when said composition is in dry form; and said flavor modifying composition is water soluble. The flavor modifying composition is particularly effective in enhancing sweet taste and/or aroma of a product. Further provided are products including the flavor modifying composition.