A new type of biomaterial that can be generated from pollen, methods for its production, the various uses thereof in, for example, biological, medicinal, cosmetic, nutritional and printing applications and the materials/devices that comprise this new material are provided. Said biomaterial comprises microgels of sporoderm polymer complex microcapsules (SPC-MCs), produced by deproteinizing the pollen from eudicot plants, in particular of genus Baccharis, Helianthus or Camellia, by contacting it with an aqueous base solution at elevated temperatures for up to 10 hours to obtain porous SPC-MCs, and hydrolytically degrading the SPC-MCs by contacting it with an aqueous base solution for periods up to 60 days to obtain microgels of SPC-MCs.

A new type of biomaterial that can be generated from pollen, methods for its production, the various uses thereof in, for example, biological, medicinal, cosmetic, nutritional and printing applications and the materials/devices that comprise this new material are provided. Said biomaterial comprises microgels of sporoderm polymer complex microcapsules (SPC-MCs), produced by deproteinizing the pollen from eudicot plants, in particular of genus Baccharis, Helianthus or Camellia, by contacting it with an aqueous base solution at elevated temperatures for up to 10 hours to obtain porous SPC-MCs, and hydrolytically degrading the SPC-MCs by contacting it with an aqueous base solution for periods up to 60 days to obtain microgels of SPC-MCs.

It is provided a granulated hair dye composition, a poultice obtained with it, a method for preparing it and a method for dyeing thereof. The granulated hair dye composition comprises a natural hair dyeing agent, a natural thickening agent, and optionally a direct dye, wherein the natural dyeing agent is coated with the natural thickening agent, thereby forming granules. It is provided a dust-free composition, comprising fewer materials than conventional non-oxidative hair dyeing compositions, and mostly from natural origin, that could be easily mixed with water and applied onto hair as a poultice with limited or no dripping, while providing an improved user's dyeing experience and an even dyeing of hair, without comprising shine and hair feel.

It is provided a granulated hair dye composition, a poultice obtained with it, a method for preparing it and a method for dyeing thereof. The granulated hair dye composition comprises a natural hair dyeing agent, a natural thickening agent, and optionally a direct dye, wherein the natural dyeing agent is coated with the natural thickening agent, thereby forming granules. It is provided a dust-free composition, comprising fewer materials than conventional non-oxidative hair dyeing compositions, and mostly from natural origin, that could be easily mixed with water and applied onto hair as a poultice with limited or no dripping, while providing an improved user's dyeing experience and an even dyeing of hair, without comprising shine and hair feel.

An underarm toner for eliminating or reducing odor-causing bacteria may include rosa damascena; water; aloe leaf juice; calendula; lemon balm; glycerin; ylang-ylang; lactic acid; lactobacillus and coconut fruit extract; lactobacillus ferment; watermelon fruit extract; chamomile extract; a probiotic blend; grapefruit seed extract; sandalwood oil; lavender oil; rosemary oil; clary sage oil; eucalyptus oil; lemon peel oil; red radish root; geranium oil; and cinnamon leaf oil. A method for eliminating body odor may include applying the underarm toner to the underarm region, causing the pH level to be maintained at about 4 to about 5, thus eliminating odor-causing bacteria from the underarm region.

An underarm toner for eliminating or reducing odor-causing bacteria may include rosa damascena; water; aloe leaf juice; calendula; lemon balm; glycerin; ylang-ylang; lactic acid; lactobacillus and coconut fruit extract; lactobacillus ferment; watermelon fruit extract; chamomile extract; a probiotic blend; grapefruit seed extract; sandalwood oil; lavender oil; rosemary oil; clary sage oil; eucalyptus oil; lemon peel oil; red radish root; geranium oil; and cinnamon leaf oil. A method for eliminating body odor may include applying the underarm toner to the underarm region, causing the pH level to be maintained at about 4 to about 5, thus eliminating odor-causing bacteria from the underarm region.

Methods for obtaining an extract enriched in rosmarinic acid from fresh plant material selected from the fresh aerial parts, flowering tops, flowers and/or leaves of plants from the family Lamiaceae, Araliaceae, Boraginaceae, Apiaceae, Poaceae and Malvaceae. The methods include steam bleaching the plant material followed by continuous expression with at least one compression screw, under pressure of between 4 and 10 bar from which the sap (liquid co-product) is recovered. Then, the sap is filtered to produce a clarified sap and is subsequently atomized to obtain a granulated or finely powdered extract containing at least 5% of rosmarinic acid in weight relative to the total weight of the extract. Compositions having such an extract as an active agent are disclosed. The compositions are used in the food, cosmetic, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields.

Methods and compositions for improving the appearance of skin are provided. The methods and compositions are especially suited for inhibiting activation of PAR2 in skin by utilizing a synergistic combination of a water lily extract and vitamin B.sub.3 compound. The method involves treating hyperpigmented skin by applying a skin care composition containing an effective amount of a combination of water lily extract and vitamin B.sub.3 compound to a target portion of skin over the course of a treatment period.

Methods and compositions for improving the appearance of skin are provided. The methods and compositions are especially suited for inhibiting activation of PAR2 in skin by utilizing a synergistic combination of a water lily extract and vitamin B.sub.3 compound. The method involves treating hyperpigmented skin by applying a skin care composition containing an effective amount of a combination of water lily extract and vitamin B.sub.3 compound to a target portion of skin over the course of a treatment period.

The present disclosure is directed to a composition intended for application onto human skin suffering from oxidative stress, the composition comprising: (1) a mixture of at least: (a) a leaf extract of Aristotelia chilensis; (b) a leaf extract of Buddleja globosa; (c) a leaf extract of Ugni molinae; (d) optionally, a bark/seed extract of Entada phaseoloides; (e) optionally, a blend of Pfaffia paniculata, Ptychopetalum olacoides, and Lilium candidum extracts; and (f) at least one humectant; (2) an emulsifier; and (3) a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein (a)-(f) are employed in amounts sufficient to synergistically neutralize existing free radicals present in the skin, while proactively priming the skin in order to enhance its ability to protect itself against free radical aggression, thereby helping to enhance its health and appearance, and wherein the composition is natural and free of a skin sensitizing-effective amount of an essential oil.