A method of protecting the internal protein of hair from damage by ultraviolet light, comprising the step of applying, to the hair, a hair treatment composition comprising a lactone, a disaccharide, an inorganic salt and an organic acid or salt thereof, having a pH in the range of from 3 to 6.5 prior to the application of an ultraviolet light to the hair, and a use of such a hair treatment composition, in the treatment of hair, to protect hair from damage by ultraviolet light.

The present application relates to a composition for topical application comprising baicalin and/or at least one derivative thereof or an extract containing same, and at least one acrylic polymer, and to the use of said composition in the cosmetics and dermatology fields and in particular for caring for, for the hygiene of, for protecting and/or for making up bodily or facial skin, or for hair care, preferably for caring for bodily or facial skin. A subject of the invention is also a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, which consists in applying to the keratin materials a composition as defined above, and also the use of said composition in the cosmetics or dermatology field, and in particular for caring for, protecting and/or making up bodily or facial skin, or for hair care, preferably for caring for bodily or facial skin.

The present disclosure relates to semi-permanent tattoos, for example, genipin-based ink compositions. In some embodiments, the ink composition comprises: genipin present in an amount of about 10% to about 20% w/w of the composition; a solvent present in an amount of about 65% to about 80% w/w of the composition; and one or more of a thickening agent, humectant, and film-forming agent present in an amount of 0.01% to about 10% w/w of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition further includes a preservative.

The present invention relates to a low-skin irritating deodorant composition. The composition comprises an effective amount of an active ingredient comprising hexamine, derivatives thereof, or a combination thereof for reducing, inhibiting or suppressing development of malodour from a body part; a buffer system for substantially neutralising topical acidity of the body part; and an anti-irritating agent in an effective amount, wherein the anti-irritating agent comprises one or more botanically derived compounds selected from a group consisting of flavonoids, alkaloids, iridoids, terpenes, phenols, or a combination thereof.

A method for reversing or mitigating skin aging comprising topically applying a composition which comprises at least one oxidant, and at least one fluorescent dye capable of activating the oxidant and illuminating said composition for a time sufficient to activate the at least one oxidant.

The present invention provides compounds as PPAR agonists and their application, involving a new class of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma receptor agonist, which can inhibit the production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species, and most of which can readily cross the blood-brain barrier. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical uses of the compounds.

A dermal skin protectant and carrier comprising a combination of two different viscosity dimethicone components, wherein the difference between the two different viscosity dimethicone components is about 2.0 million cP or greater; and comprising at least one active ingredient.

The present invention relates to a process for coloring keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising the steps of: (i) applying onto the keratin fibers a composition comprising (a) at least one compound chosen from alkylaminosulfonic acids and those of the formula (I) and (II), (b) at least one direct dye, and (c) at least one alkaline agent; (ii) heating the keratin fibers; and (iii) optionally rinsing and/or drying the keratin fibers. The present invention can provide superior coloring efficiency, such as color intensity and color lastingness.

The present invention relates to a composition and a kit of parts for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and uses of the same, the composition comprising (a) hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide and/or sodium hypochlorite and (b) at least one photosensitizer capable of being activated by light emitted in the blue spectrum, in particular curcumin, riboflavin and erythrosine.

A consumer product composed of ≤1% of a High-Performance fragrance composition and a consumer product active is provided. Use of reduced levels of the High-Performance fragrance composition provides for improved aesthetics such as improved clarity and viscosity, and reduced discoloration and caking.