Dental compositions that comprise algae are disclosed. Methods of use of the dental compositions, including methods of reducing plaque on at least one tooth of an animal using the dental compositions, are also disclosed.

Dental compositions that comprise algae are disclosed. Methods of use of the dental compositions, including methods of reducing plaque on at least one tooth of an animal using the dental compositions, are also disclosed.

The present disclosure is directed to a composition for managing exaggerated sebum production in oily-prone skin, the composition containing: (1) a mixture of at least: (a) from about 0.02 to about 1% by weight of an ingredient capable of activating cannabinoid type-2 receptors (“CB.sub.2”); (b) from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight of a blend of Tetraselmis chuii and Fucus spiralis algae extracts; (c) from about 0.1 to about 4% by weight of an extract of Centella asiatica; and (d) from about 0.01 to about 0.05% by weight of an extract of Tulsi, wherein all weights are based on total weight of the composition; (2) optionally, an emulsifier; and (3) a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition has a pH ranging from about 4.5 to about 5.5.

The present disclosure is directed to a composition for managing exaggerated sebum production in oily-prone skin, the composition containing: (1) a mixture of at least: (a) from about 0.02 to about 1% by weight of an ingredient capable of activating cannabinoid type-2 receptors (“CB.sub.2”); (b) from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight of a blend of Tetraselmis chuii and Fucus spiralis algae extracts; (c) from about 0.1 to about 4% by weight of an extract of Centella asiatica; and (d) from about 0.01 to about 0.05% by weight of an extract of Tulsi, wherein all weights are based on total weight of the composition; (2) optionally, an emulsifier; and (3) a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition has a pH ranging from about 4.5 to about 5.5.

The present invention provides Dunaliella alga, and extracts thereof, comprising increased levels of 9-cis-β-carotene and/or increased levels of colourless carotenoids; and/or increased levels of α-carotene, to processes for producing such Dunaliella alga, and to uses thereof.

The present invention provides Dunaliella alga, and extracts thereof, comprising increased levels of 9-cis-β-carotene and/or increased levels of colourless carotenoids; and/or increased levels of α-carotene, to processes for producing such Dunaliella alga, and to uses thereof.

The invention relates to a method for producing an extract of a matrix of vegetable origin, particularly a plant, involving a solid-liquid extraction by means of an aqueous solution containing at least one, preferably agro-sourced, non-ionic amphiphilic compound, at a concentration at least equal to the minimum hydrotrope concentration thereof.

Skin care formulations that function via a multi-modal approach are provided in some embodiments in which select ingredients work together to protect skin from ultraviolet light, hydrates the skin and provides antioxidant properties.

Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-α, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Morus alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.

Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-α, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Morus alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.