The present invention relates to an ear-cleansing agent for companion animals and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ear-cleansing agent for companion animals, which includes distilled Chamaecyparis obtusa water extracted from Chamaecyparis obtusa trees so as to enable antibacterial action, deodorization, and exfoliation and which does not include a surfactant so that the skin is not irritated even when the ear-cleansing agent is not washed away using water, and a method of manufacturing the same.

The present invention relates to an ear-cleansing agent for companion animals and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ear-cleansing agent for companion animals, which includes distilled Chamaecyparis obtusa water extracted from Chamaecyparis obtusa trees so as to enable antibacterial action, deodorization, and exfoliation and which does not include a surfactant so that the skin is not irritated even when the ear-cleansing agent is not washed away using water, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Provided are a composition including a compound of the following chemical formula as an active ingredient and a method of inhibiting a cortisone reductase by applying the same:

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Disclosed is a method for moisturizing skin in need thereof, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition that includes effective amounts of an extract from Echinacea purpurea, an extract from Silybum marianum, and glycerin, wherein topical application of the composition activates human cannabinoid receptor type 2 and inhibits fatty acid amide hydrolase activity in the skin and treats the skin.

Disclosed is a method for moisturizing skin in need thereof, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition that includes effective amounts of an extract from Echinacea purpurea, an extract from Silybum marianum, and glycerin, wherein topical application of the composition activates human cannabinoid receptor type 2 and inhibits fatty acid amide hydrolase activity in the skin and treats the skin.

In the present specification, a composition for improving skin transparency and a composition for reducing skin dullness are disclosed. The composition contains a mixed extract of Rosa Multiflorae Fructus, black sesame, plum, quince, and pine nut as an active ingredient, wherein the Rosa Multiflorae Fructus and black sesame may be germinated. Also, the composition has the effect of improving skin that has become dull due to the effects of aging, the external environment, stress, etc., so that the skin is made clear and transparent.

In the present specification, a composition for improving skin transparency and a composition for reducing skin dullness are disclosed. The composition contains a mixed extract of Rosa Multiflorae Fructus, black sesame, plum, quince, and pine nut as an active ingredient, wherein the Rosa Multiflorae Fructus and black sesame may be germinated. Also, the composition has the effect of improving skin that has become dull due to the effects of aging, the external environment, stress, etc., so that the skin is made clear and transparent.

A non-aqueous composition is disclosed that includes ascorbic acid, a silicone oil, at least 15% by weight of an essential oil, propylene glycol, and glycerin, wherein at least 50% of the initial amount of ascorbic acid in the non-aqueous composition remains stable when the composition is stored for at least 1 month at room temperature.

A non-aqueous composition is disclosed that includes ascorbic acid, a silicone oil, at least 15% by weight of an essential oil, propylene glycol, and glycerin, wherein at least 50% of the initial amount of ascorbic acid in the non-aqueous composition remains stable when the composition is stored for at least 1 month at room temperature.

A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Chamaecrista mimosoides, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.