Described are compositions containing quinones that show activity in enhance DNA repair and/or prevent damage to DNA. The quinones are thymoquinone, lapachol, myrtucommulone C, or mixtures thereof, and can be formulated into cosmetic compositions for topical administration to a subject in need thereof. The cosmetic compositions can also include sunscreens, surfactants, sunless tanning agents, desquamation agents, antiperspirants, colorants, preservatives and mixtures; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions should find use in methods for treating the signs of ageing in mammals via topical application to the skin or hair of the mammals.

The invention relates to an anhydrous cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising a viscose lipid-containing preparation and propellant gas consisting essentially of one or more substances selected from hydrofluorocarbons, n-butane, isobutane and propane. The formulation permits application to the skin by spraying of an otherwise nonsprayable preparation. The formulation is free from readily volatile solvents, surfactants, and preferably free from silicones.

Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR-NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells. In addition, compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the growth rate of hair follicles is disclosed by altering the intracellular pH.

The present invention relates to a stable powder composition comprising hair direct dyes which is used for dyeing hair after mixing with one or more aqueous compositions. The composition comprises one or more direct dyes selected from HC Red 18, HC Blue 18, and HC Yellow 16, one or more alkanolamine as alkalizing agent, an organic and/or an inorganic pulverulent excipient.

Disclosed are methods of treating aging effects on a subject skin, comprising contacting the skin with a skin microbiome complex, including topical compositions containing YM Microbiome Complex and Advanced Probiotic Complex, methods of treatment using the compositions and methods of preparing the compositions for preventing, slowing, and reversing skin aging. Also disclosed are related formulations and methods of skin microbiome transplantation.

A container for personal health compositions with melatonin. The container has a polyester and a colorant composition with at least two dyes and a pigment. The container can filter out the wavelengths of visible light that contribute to the photodegradation of melatonin during storage in normal factory or home light conditions.

A method for stabilizing retinoic acid precursors and a skin benefit composition with stabilized retinoic acid precursors are described. The composition has a retinoic acid precursor and a resorcinol to impede oxidation of the precursor in situ in the composition.

Provided in the present invention are a coenzyme Q10 microemulsion, a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The coenzyme Q10 microemulsion is prepared from components comprising coenzyme Q10, a carrier oil, an anti-crystallization agent, a lipophilic emulsifier, a hydrophilic emulsifier, a co-emulsifier and water. The microemulsion has a particle size D.sub.V(90) of between 20 nm and 80 nm, and is clear, transparent, free of demulsification and high in bioavailability, can be stably stored for a long time at normal temperatures and in extreme temperature environments. In addition, the microemulsion is suitable for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food fields, especially for beverages, oral liquids and other products. Also provided in the present invention is a method for preparing the coenzyme Q10 microemulsion, which is simple in equipment, low in cost and easy in operation.

The present disclosure relates to hair-coloring compositions comprising direct dyes, and aerosol hair-coloring products comprising the hair-coloring compositions. The hair-coloring compositions include: (a) at least one direct dye selected from nitro-phenylenediamines, nitro-aminophenols, azo dyes, anthraquinones, triarylmethane dyes, indophenols, and a mixture thereof; (b) at least one nonionic film forming polymer; (c) at least one thickening agent; (d) at least 40 wt. % of water, based on the total weight of the compositions; and (e) 40 wt. % or less of ethanol, based on the total weight of the composition. The hair-coloring compositions can be combined with a propellant and incorporated into a canister to provide a hair-coloring aerosol product. The compositions and aerosol products are useful for coloring hair.

The present disclosure relates to hair-coloring compositions comprising direct dyes, and aerosol hair-coloring products comprising the hair-coloring compositions. The hair-coloring compositions include: (a) at least one direct dye selected from nitro-phenylenediamines, nitro-aminophenols, azo dyes, anthraquinones, triarylmethane dyes, indophenols, and a mixture thereof; (b) at least one nonionic film forming polymer; (c) at least one thickening agent; (d) at least 40 wt. % of water, based on the total weight of the compositions; and (e) 40 wt. % or less of ethanol, based on the total weight of the composition. The hair-coloring compositions can be combined with a propellant and incorporated into a canister to provide a hair-coloring aerosol product. The compositions and aerosol products are useful for coloring hair.