A 5α-reductase inhibitor contains saw palmetto extract and seaberry extract as an active ingredient in a synergistic compounding ratio, wherein the compounding ratio by weight of the saw palmetto extract and the seaberry extract is 3:1˜2. The 5α-reductase inhibitor containing the saw palmetto extract and seaberry extract or just the seaberry extract as a 5α-reductase inhibitor can be administered to the human body in order to inhibit 5α-reductase. The 5α-reductase inhibitor is useful as a prostate enlargement inhibitor, an androgenic alopecia inhibitor, and an acne prevention and amelioration agent. The 5α-reductase inhibitor can be part of a food or drink composition or a cosmetic composition.

A 5α-reductase inhibitor contains saw palmetto extract and seaberry extract as an active ingredient in a synergistic compounding ratio, wherein the compounding ratio by weight of the saw palmetto extract and the seaberry extract is 3:1˜2. The 5α-reductase inhibitor containing the saw palmetto extract and seaberry extract or just the seaberry extract as a 5α-reductase inhibitor can be administered to the human body in order to inhibit 5α-reductase. The 5α-reductase inhibitor is useful as a prostate enlargement inhibitor, an androgenic alopecia inhibitor, and an acne prevention and amelioration agent. The 5α-reductase inhibitor can be part of a food or drink composition or a cosmetic composition.

A cleansing substrate comprising a formulation selected from the group consisting of distilled water, lemon juice, liquid aloe, aloe gel, liposomal Vitamin C, Zing, B5, B6 Keratin, Grapefruit seed oil, Vitamin E oil, Critic acid, and menthol. Wherein the cleansing substrate is used to clean and treat the hair and scalp of a person.

A cleansing substrate comprising a formulation selected from the group consisting of distilled water, lemon juice, liquid aloe, aloe gel, liposomal Vitamin C, Zing, B5, B6 Keratin, Grapefruit seed oil, Vitamin E oil, Critic acid, and menthol. Wherein the cleansing substrate is used to clean and treat the hair and scalp of a person.

A plant extract obtained from saffron, with a safranal concentration, measured using the HPLC method, of a minimum of 0.2% by weight relative to the total dry matter weight. A method for obtaining the plant extract, as well as compositions comprising the plant extract, and methods of treatment.

A plant extract obtained from saffron, with a safranal concentration, measured using the HPLC method, of a minimum of 0.2% by weight relative to the total dry matter weight. A method for obtaining the plant extract, as well as compositions comprising the plant extract, and methods of treatment.

The present invention relates to cosmetic formulations with a high moisturizing power comprising, as active principle, ucuuba (Virola surinamensis) butter comprising myristic acid in high concentration, more particularly in a concentration equal to or greater than 70% of the constitution of said butter. Additionally, the invention relates to products comprising such cosmetic formulations, as well as to the use of ucuuba butter for the preparation of a differentiated cosmetic product with high skin moisturizing power, as will be demonstrated in the present patent application. The invention further discloses a cosmetic kit comprising the formulation disclosed with a suitable applicator and instructions for use.

The present invention relates to cosmetic formulations with a high moisturizing power comprising, as active principle, ucuuba (Virola surinamensis) butter comprising myristic acid in high concentration, more particularly in a concentration equal to or greater than 70% of the constitution of said butter. Additionally, the invention relates to products comprising such cosmetic formulations, as well as to the use of ucuuba butter for the preparation of a differentiated cosmetic product with high skin moisturizing power, as will be demonstrated in the present patent application. The invention further discloses a cosmetic kit comprising the formulation disclosed with a suitable applicator and instructions for use.

A method of reducing the appearance of skin redness is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to reddened skin an effective amount of a composition that includes a water soluble Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, an essential oil from the leaves of tea tree, an aqueous Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf and stem extract, and a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide of Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein the appearance of skin redness is reduced.

A method of reducing the appearance of skin redness is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to reddened skin an effective amount of a composition that includes a water soluble Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, an essential oil from the leaves of tea tree, an aqueous Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf and stem extract, and a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide of Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein the appearance of skin redness is reduced.