A composition of matter comprising a fusion protein attached to the outer surface of a substrate is disclosed. The fusion protein comprises a light-generating protein and a light-transducing protein. Uses of the composition of matter are disclosed.

An enhanced alkaline pigment lightening suspension formulation for fading of unwanted cosmetic tattoos is proposed. The improved formulation of the claimed chemical tattoo lightening suspension is additionally complemented with a suggested neutralizing technique. The proposed innovative method includes the application of alkaline solution followed by an acid solution to reduce side effects. Additionally, a unique method of administration of the post-removal skin rehabilitation is proposed. The treatment is proven effective in scar reduction and consists of the administration of percutaneous collagen induction treatments following the aforementioned tattoo lightening treatments.

The present invention provides a composition comprising a blend of: a) a first component which is partially hydrolysed protein obtained from a potato protein source; and b) a second component which is partially hydrolysed protein obtained from a non-potato vegetable protein source; wherein the weight ratio of first component:second component in the blend is in the range 0.5:1 to 2:1. The invention also provides a personal care formulation comprising such a composition and a personal care ingredient, wherein the personal care formulation is for topical application to skin or hair. The invention further provides a method of treating hair using a composition and the use of a composition for the treatment of hair.

The present application relates to hair treatment formulations and methods of use in the cosmetics field. The hair treatment formulations include bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate as the active agent, and may be used in bleaching, conditioning and styling hair.

An oriental shampoo composition that can help maintain the health of the scalp and hair and help alleviate hair loss is provided. The shampoo composition includes, among others, 47.89% by weight of purified water; 10.00% by weight of a herbal mixed solution containing purified water, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, butylene glycol, Mentha arvensis extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Acorus gramineus root extract, Biota orientalis leaf extract, Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Glycyrrhiza galbra (licorice) root extract, Lycinum chinense fruit extract, Morus alba bark extract, Xanthium strumarium fruit extract, and ethyl hexyl glycerin; 10.00% by weight of a mixed solution containing sodium lauryl sulfate, purified water, disodium phosphate and sodium carbonate; 10.00% by weight of a mixed solution containing purified water, TEA-lauryl sulfate and sodium benzoate; and 8.0% by weight of a mixed solution containing purified water, cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium chloride.

A method for making highly soluble Stevia sweetener compositions is described. The resulting sweetener compositions readily provide high concentration solutions, and also possess superior taste qualities. The compositions can be used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, and flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions that when applied to skin instantaneously and dramatically improve the appearance of the skin. The compositions include volatile hydrocarbon oil; mineral thickening agents; silicone elastomers; and hydrophobic film forming polymers; wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of hydrophobic film forming polymers to the total amount of mineral thickeners (film forming polymers: mineral thickening agent) is 1:1 to 8:1, and the weight ratio of the total amount of silicone elastomer to the total amount of mineral thickener (silicone elastomer: mineral thickening agent) is 1:1 to 5:1. Methods for improving the appearance of skin comprising application of the cosmetic compositions to the skin are also disclosed.

A hair treatment product is provided including Xanthan Gum in the amount of 0.5%-2.5% by volume, water in the amount of 20%-25% by volume, Henna powder in the amount of 25%-35% by volume, coffee grounds in the amount of 1%-3% by volume, Fenugreek in the amount of 1%-4% by volume, Aloe Vera juice in the amount of 8%-12% by volume, olive oil in the amount of 8%-13% by volume, honey in the amount of 15%-25% by volume, Saliguard PG in the amount of 0.5%-1.5% by volume, and peppermint oil in the amount of 0.5%-1.5% by volume. The hair treatment product is made by providing a first mixture including the Xanthan Gum and the water, providing a second mixture including the Henna powder, the coffee grounds, the Fenugreek, and the Aloe Vera juice, and providing a third mixture comprising the olive oil, the honey, the Saliguard PG, and the peppermint oil. The second mixture and the third mixtures are combined and mixed until homogeneous to form a fourth mixture. The fourth mixture and the first mixture are then combined and mixed until homogenous to form the hair treatment product. The method of applying the hair treatment product to a user's hair also is provided.

The disclosure relates to thermal control of compositions for altering the color of hair, in particular to hair bleaching compositions comprising thermal control agents, hair color-altering compositions comprising the hair bleaching compositions and/or thermal control agents, methods for preparing and using the hair color-altering compositions, and kits comprising the hair bleaching compositions and/or thermal control agents.

The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one negatively charged amino acid and a derivative thereof, (b) at least one positively charged amino acid and a derivative thereof, (c) at least one silicone copolymer, and (d) at least one emulsifier. The disclosure also relates to packaging systems and kits comprising the compositions, and methods of using the compositions.