The invention relates to a cosmetic active ingredient comprising at least one extract of Avena strigosa and at least one extract of Ononis spinosa. The invention also relates to a composition including it, a method for obtaining it and the use of this cosmetic active ingredient, in particular for its anti-graying effect on the hair.

Hair care compositions and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. According to one aspect of the disclosure, a hair care composition is provided that includes from about 1 to about 20 wt. % of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of an amphoteric surfactant; from about 0.1 to about 7 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant; from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent is a natural gum; and from about 0.05 to about 4.5 wt. % of a silicone wherein the hair composition is an emulsion and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair care composition. Additionally, the hair care composition may have a weight ratio for the total amount of anionic surfactant to the total amount of amphoteric surfactant that is about 5:1 to about 20:1.

A composition for a skin and hair product enhances the overall look of hair. The composition includes a quantity of aloe vera liquid, a quantity of marsh mallow root extract, a quantity of rosemary extract, a quantity of hydrolyzed wheat protein, a quantity of watermelon extract, a quantity of artichoke extract, a quantity of red clover extract, a quantity of lavender essential oil, a quantity of sandalwood essential oil, a quantity of Hibiscus extract, a quantity of orange essential oil, a quantity of preservative, a quantity of bamboo extract, a quantity of blue flax extract, a quantity of Amaranthus seed extract, a quantity of cedar essential oil, a quantity of geranium essential oil, a quantity of bergamot essential oil, a quantity of hydrolyzed quinoa protein, a quantity of hydrolyzed keratin protein, a quantity of apricot extract, a quantity of camelia seed oil, a quantity of marsh mallow oil, a quantity of honey extract, a quantity of panthenol, a quantity of vegetable glycerin, a quantity of solubilizer, a quantity of honey extract, and a quantity of chamomile extract. The composition is homogeneously mixed into a skin and hair product which may be applied to the hair or skin using a mister or aerosol delivery system or as a serum.

One subject of the present invention is in particular an anhydrous cosmetic composition comprising: i) at least 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more branched alkanes having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms; ii) 5 to 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more dimethiconols; iii) one or more amino silicones; iv) one or more silicones different from the dimethiconols ii) and the amino silicones iii); and v) optionally one or more non-silicone fatty substances which have a melting point of less than or equal to 25° C. and are different from the branched alkanes i), the water content being of less than or equal to 4% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

Compositions, kits, and methods for repairing bonds, for example, disulfide bonds, in hair or on the skin are disclosed. The compositions provide improved conditioning benefit for dry hair or moisturize the skin. The compositions also provide a long lasting moisturized feel and smooth feel to the skin or hair, without feeling greasy. The compositions contain one or more compounds that covalently bind at least two thiol groups in the hair or on the skin. Use of the binding compositions prevents reversion of the repaired bonds to their free thiol state, for at least one week or one month, or more, after a single application of the composition. Improved methods of styling hair, for example permanent hair waving, hair curling, hair coloring or highlighting, and hair straightening, are also provided.

A bioactive composition and method of using the composition is provided having anti-aging, antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging properties.

Suggested is a hair care blend, comprising: (a) at least one wheat bran extract, and (b1) at least carboxylic acid alkyl ester and/or (b2) at least one diol.

A substantially non-aqueous, stable, lyophilic dermatological concentrate comprised of: (i) a hydroxy acid, preferably selected from the group consisting of (a) azelaic acid at a concentration of at least about 20% or (b), ascorbic acid, at a concentration of up to about 30%; (ii) glycerin; and (ii) hyaluronan and/or an alginate, and derivatives thereof.

A method of protecting hair from damage by applying a long-chain unhydrolyzed alkyltrialkoxysilane to hair shafts and then hydrolyzing and polymerizing the alkyltrialkoxysilane to form a non-penetrating outer layer on the hair shaft by utilizing pH adjusted water followed by the application of heat. Alternatively, the alkyltrialkoxysilane may be applied to the hair in combination with an alkyl or alkenyl succinic anhydride prior to the application of heat.

The present disclosure relates to bleomycin for use in the treatment and/or prevention of hair loss and to a composition comprising bleomycin for use in the treatment and/or prevention of hair loss. A non-therapeutic method for promoting hair generation and/or hair growth is also disclosed, the method comprising administering or applying bleomycin or a composition comprising bleomycin to an area on the subject where the promotion of hair generation and/or hair growth is desired. Further disclosed is a non-therapeutic method for darkening hair, the method comprising administering or applying bleomycin or a composition comprising bleomycin to an area on the subject where darkening of hair is desired.