In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals. In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments and is suitable for use in consumer applications. In some embodiments, a preserved composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, a method of preserving a solution using silk fibroin-based protein fragments is disclosed.

A method for reducing the appearance of post-acne marks, lightening dark spots and discoloration, fading post-acne marks faster and/or preventing appearance of new post-acne marks by applying a skin care composition. The skin care composition contains a vitamin B.sub.3 compound, hydroxycinnamic acid, and water at a pH of less than 5.0.

A method for reducing the appearance of post-acne marks, lightening dark spots and discoloration, fading post-acne marks faster and/or preventing appearance of new post-acne marks by applying a skin care composition. The skin care composition contains a vitamin B.sub.3 compound, hydroxycinnamic acid, and water at a pH of less than 5.0.

Disclosed is a method of improving the appearance of skin with a low-pH skin care composition that contains hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) and a vitamin B3 compound in a synergistic combination.

Disclosed is a method of improving the appearance of skin with a low-pH skin care composition that contains hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) and a vitamin B3 compound in a synergistic combination.

A low-pH, aqueous skin care composition, comprising: a) 0.1 to 10% of a hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA); and b) 0.1% to 5% of a hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of: phenolic acid, derivatives of phenolic acid, phenolic alcohol, derivatives of phenolic alcohol, and mixtures thereof; wherein the hydrotrope has a pKA less than the formula pH; and wherein the hydrotrope has the partition coefficient (logP) of less than 3.0; c) water, and wherein the pH of the composition is less than 5.0.

A low-pH, aqueous skin care composition, comprising: a) 0.1 to 10% of a hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA); and b) 0.1% to 5% of a hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of: phenolic acid, derivatives of phenolic acid, phenolic alcohol, derivatives of phenolic alcohol, and mixtures thereof; wherein the hydrotrope has a pKA less than the formula pH; and wherein the hydrotrope has the partition coefficient (logP) of less than 3.0; c) water, and wherein the pH of the composition is less than 5.0.

The present invention provides cosmetic or edible compositions comprising a cannabinoid component, wherein the cannabinoid component comprises a cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) ester alone or in combination with one or more cannabinoid compound(s), and a physiologically acceptable carrier, excipient or diluent, and uses thereof for improving appearance, well-being and/or general health.

The present invention provides cosmetic or edible compositions comprising a cannabinoid component, wherein the cannabinoid component comprises a cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) ester alone or in combination with one or more cannabinoid compound(s), and a physiologically acceptable carrier, excipient or diluent, and uses thereof for improving appearance, well-being and/or general health.

An encapsulated perfume composition wherein the shell contains a polyurea resin and the core contains a perfume comprising an aldehyde-containing perfume ingredient or ingredients, a non-aromatic cyclic perfume ingredient, and an alkyl salicylate and/or a 2,2,2-trisubstituted acetal,