The present disclosure relates to a composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth, which contains a mixture of cucumber, eggplant and snail extracts as an active ingredient. The composition according to the present disclosure, which contains a mixture of cucumber, eggplant and snail extracts as an active ingredient, has been confirmed to increase the expression of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in dermal papilla cells which are known to play a critical role in the induction of new hair follicles and maintenance of hair growth, exhibit hair-growing effect comparable to that of minoxidil in a hair growth test for depilated 6-week-old C57BL/6 mice, and exhibit hair loss-improving effect in a clinical test for human. Accordingly, it can be usefully used as a cosmetic composition or a pharmaceutical composition for external application to skin for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth.

The present disclosure relates to a composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth, which contains a mixture of cucumber, eggplant and snail extracts as an active ingredient. The composition according to the present disclosure, which contains a mixture of cucumber, eggplant and snail extracts as an active ingredient, has been confirmed to increase the expression of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in dermal papilla cells which are known to play a critical role in the induction of new hair follicles and maintenance of hair growth, exhibit hair-growing effect comparable to that of minoxidil in a hair growth test for depilated 6-week-old C57BL/6 mice, and exhibit hair loss-improving effect in a clinical test for human. Accordingly, it can be usefully used as a cosmetic composition or a pharmaceutical composition for external application to skin for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth.

A skin whitening composition includes amorphigeni or a salt thereof as an effective ingredient. Amorphigeni suppresses the expression of tyrosinase and induces autophagy on melanosomes. As such, it was confirmed that amorphigeni not only suppresses melanin production but also exhibits the effect of removing melanin previously produced by -MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone). Accordingly, amorphigeni can be advantageously used as a functional material for skin whitening and skin lightening.

The present disclosure relates generally to oral compositions and methods for oral cleansing and reducing salivary bacteria, and more particularly, to oral compositions comprising a combination of magnolia bark extract (MBE) and L-arginine, N-lauroyl ethyl ester (LAE). The oral compositions are useful for improving oral health, including freshening breath and reducing total salivary bacteria.

The present disclosure relates generally to oral compositions and methods for oral cleansing and reducing salivary bacteria, and more particularly, to oral compositions comprising a combination of magnolia bark extract (MBE) and L-arginine, N-lauroyl ethyl ester (LAE). The oral compositions are useful for improving oral health, including freshening breath and reducing total salivary bacteria.

The present disclosure envisages an edible film composition for delivering predetermined amount of at least one edible composition to the oral cavity, a packaged dosage form packed in an edible film and a process for preparing the edible film composition and the dosage form, where the edible film composition disintegrates quickly upon placement in the oral cavity. Additionally, the edible composition can be at least one selected from the group consisting of mouth fresheners, mukhawas, mint, chocolate, arica nut, coconut, aftermeal snack or digestive aid, confectioner food product, and fennel seeds.

The present disclosure envisages an edible film composition for delivering predetermined amount of at least one edible composition to the oral cavity, a packaged dosage form packed in an edible film and a process for preparing the edible film composition and the dosage form, where the edible film composition disintegrates quickly upon placement in the oral cavity. Additionally, the edible composition can be at least one selected from the group consisting of mouth fresheners, mukhawas, mint, chocolate, arica nut, coconut, aftermeal snack or digestive aid, confectioner food product, and fennel seeds.

Tattoo removal is disclosed. In an example, a method for removing tattoo ink from skin or resolving a medical condition related to tattoo ink, includes applying a primary solution of beta glucan to a treatment area having tattooed skin. The primary solution stimulates the skin in the treatment area to enhance removal of the tattoo ink from the skin. The example method also includes coating the treatment area with a secondary solution. The secondary solution may have an absorbent material to draw in loose ink. The example method also includes disrupting a skin barrier in the treatment area by a needle or ablative device to improve penetration of at least one of the primary solution and the secondary solution.

Keratin protein cosmetic compositions are provided that include at least one keratin protein derived from human hair and a base cosmetic solution. Methods of treatment are also provided.

Keratin protein cosmetic compositions are provided that include at least one keratin protein derived from human hair and a base cosmetic solution. Methods of treatment are also provided.