Crosslinked hyaluronic acid compositions are disclosed herein. More specifically, the hyaluronic acid is crosslinked with a biologically active compound selected from amino acids, amino esters, hydroxy acids, hydroxy esters, vitamins, stabilizers and mixtures thereof. The crosslinking is conveniently achieved by means of an extrusion process.

An object of the present invention is to provide an external composition for skin excellent in ultraviolet-ray absorbability. The present invention relates to the external composition for skin comprising (a) an ultraviolet-ray absorber, and (b) an inorganic phosphor. (a) The ultraviolet-ray absorber preferably contains at least one ultraviolet-ray absorber which absorbs UVB. Also, (a) the ultraviolet-ray absorber is more preferably at least one ultraviolet-ray absorber selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl paramethoxycinnamate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, etc.

A consumer goods product comprising a consumer goods product ingredient and a cross-linked co-polymer of a lignin oligomer and a vinyl monomer, wherein the lignin oligomer has: (a) comprises less than 1 wt % sulphur content; (b) has a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of from 800 Da to 1,800 Da; and (c) has an average number of lignin monomers of from 3 to 8.

An oily composition comprises component (A), which is an ester having a solid fat content (SFC) at 25 C. of 15-70% and a value obtained by dividing SFC at 35 C. by SFC at 25 C., SFC (35 C.)/SFC(25 C.), of 0.08-0.60, component (B), which is an oil gellant having a solidification point of 50 C. or higher, and component (C), which is an oily component that is liquid at 25 C., the amount of the component (B) being 0.05-10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the component (A) and the amount of the component (C) being 10-500 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the component (A).

Compositions are provided that include date palm pollen or an extract thereof. The compositions may be formulated for topical use in methods of treatment or prophylaxis of various skin conditions or methods to counteract the effects of skin aging.

The present invention relates generally to the field of enhancing skin appearance. One aspect of the invention aims to provide a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation. The present invention also relates to cosmetic use of a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation.

A method for preparing macroporous polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) particles includes the steps of: (a) dissolving a polymethyl methacrylate polymer and Pluronic polymer into an organic solvent; (b) introducing the mixed solution of step (a) to an aqueous solution containing a surfactant to carry out emulsion polymerization; (c) heating the resultant product of step (b) to allow evaporation of the organic solvent; and (d) washing and drying the porous polymethyl methacrylate particles remaining after the evaporation.

The present invention has discovered that 7,8-dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one and a salt thereof have unexpected and advantageous cooling enhancement and modification properties. Thus, a composition comprising a cooling compound and an effective amount of 7,8-dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one can be used to enhance or modify the cooling sensation in the mouth, in the nasal cavity and/or on the skin, and can also augment, enhance or impart a cooling sensation to products such as foodstuff, chewing gums, dental or oral hygiene products, topical products, nasal care products and toilet articles.

The present invention relates to a novel bacterial strain isolated from groundwater. The invention also relates to bacterial extracts and to the use of same in the context of the treatment of inflammations. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel compositions of interest in the treatment and the prevention of inflammatory disorders, notably dermatological pathologies.

There is described a material comprising tapes, ribbons, fibrils or fibers characterized in that each of the ribbons, fibrils or fibers have an antiparallel arrangement of peptides in a -sheet tape-like substructure wherein the material comprises a pair of self assembling complementary polypeptides.