An anti-microbial composition including: a solvent; a cationic active ingredient; a source of zinc ions, wherein the zinc ions have a concentration from 6.2×10.sup.−4 to 8.7×10.sup.−3 mol/L; and an amine oxide surfactant. A method of selectively killing Gram-positive bacteria, the method including: exposing bacteria to a formulation including: 0.05 to 0.3 wt. % of benzethonium chloride and/or benzalkonium chloride; a source of zinc ions, wherein the zinc ions have a concentration from 6.8×10.sup.−3 to 2×10.sup.−2 mol/L; and an amine oxide surfactant.

The present invention relates to a composition for topical application for preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth having a 5α-reductase suppressant and minoxidil. The composition for topical application for preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth according to the present invention provides equal or superior hair loss prevention and hair growth stimulation effects while using a much smaller dosage than conventional compositions which use oral 5α-reductase inhibitors and minoxidil alone or together.

This document presents sulfated polysaccharides derived from renewable non-terrestrial plants exhibiting exceptional antimicrobial properties and characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the same. Any of various species of red algae, brown algae, and brown seaweed (marine microalgae and/or macroalgae) are known to contain a high level of sulfated polysaccharides with inherent antimicrobial properties, and can be used in various implementations.

A method for improving skin conditions containing applying a composition containing veratric acid or acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The composition has an excellent effect of reducing skin wrinkles through molecular mechanisms including the promotion of collagen synthesis and inhibition of collagenase activity. Also, the composition has an excellent effect of reducing wrinkles by absorbing UVB to prevent UV rays from penetrating the skin, promotion of collagen synthesis and inhibition of collagenase activity. In addition, the composition has effect of promotion of hair growth and the prevention of hair loss through growth promotion of hair dermal papilla cells, stimulation of IGF-1 secretion, and inhibition of TGF-beta1 secretion. Also, because the composition is derived from plants such as natural materials, it is harmless to the human body and can be safely applied to cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food compositions.

Ferment extract and exopolysaccharide of a bacterial strain for its use in treatment and/or care of the skin, as well as its cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions. In particular, its use for skin aging, skin firmness and hydration.

Compositions having a combination of specific biological components have been found to exert a number of useful effects in mammalian cells, including modulating TGF β signaling, apoptosis, and proliferation of mammalian cells, as well as decreasing inflammation in mice. These components can be obtained commercially, or can be prepared from biological tissues such as placental tissues. Placental amniotic membrane (AM) preparations described herein include AM pieces, AM extracts, AM jelly, AM stroma, and mixtures of these compositions with additional components. The compositions can be used to treat various diseases, such as wound healing, inflammation and angiogenesis-related diseases.

The invention relates to a composition which contains an aqueous solution of certain elements of a family of sterol derivatives, which enable improved tanning of the skin due to considerable penetration of the molecules thereof. Preferably, the composition also contains an ionic solution of cationic association complexes constituting an acid amphiphilic carrier.

A composition for hair regrowth and hair growth stimulation, a method of use therefore, and a method of making. In an embodiment, the invention is directed toward a hair regrowth and growth stimulant containing the active ingredient minoxidil in combination with a stem cell activating hair growth/regrowth promoter in a non-irritating vehicle/carrier formulation. The non-irritating and scalp-friendly embodiments of the invention are particularly useful in methods for treating all hair types and ethnicities, and are especially useful in the treatment of African-American patients suffering from various forms of non-androgenetic alopecia.

A dermatological and/or topical composition, which contains retinaldehyde, and DNA.

Antimicrobial micro- or nanoparticles comprising a chlorhexidine salt and an anion, and a method of making the antimicrobial micro- or nanoparticle, are disclosed. The anion in the salt is selected form oxoanions and partially hydrogenated oxoanions of phosphorus, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur.