The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising erythrulose and hydroxyacetophenone as well as the use thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of ailments associated with Malassezia yeast, Propionibacterium acnes as well as the protection against molds such as in particular Aspergillus brasiliensis.

The present invention relates to a process for recrystallizing piroctone olamine, to a process for preparing piroctone olamine crystals and to piroctone olamine crystals which may be obtained by such processes.

This disclosure describes herbal preparations for the stimulation of hair growth, control of hair fall, control of dandruff, and control of dandruff-related infections thereof, using herbaceous plants, Ageratum spp. Processes for preparing the herbal preparations and methods for using them are also disclosed. Such an herbal preparation using plants, Ageratum spp. can be utilized as an efficient hair care solution in a wide range of hair growth related problems of humans in a cost-effective manner.

The present invention relates to a novel extract and a method for obtaining such an effective Tetraselmis extract which was found to have advantages in dermatological treatments and can be employed as a topical cosmetic.

The present invention discloses a hair care composition comprising, based on total composition weight, a) a sum total of from about 0.1% to about 2% of a perfume with one or more malodor reduction materials having a wt % from about 0.0001% to about 2% of one or more of said malodor reduction materials; b) from about 0.01% to about 10% of a scalp active material selected from the group consisting of sulfur and mixtures thereof; c) from about 0.1% to about 40% of a surfactant.

The present invention is directed to a method of treating a fungal infection comprising administering topically, to a subject in need thereof, an anti-fungal effective amount of roflumilast. Preferably, topically administered roflumilast is used to treat fungal infections, fungal growth of and/or hypersensitivity to the fungi Malassezia spp. Patients may also be suffering from seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, dupilumab facial redness, Tinea versicolor, Pityriasis versicolor, Tinea circinata, Tinea pedis, Tinea unguium, Tinea manus, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Tinea faciei, Tinea capitis, and/or Tinea incognito. Topically administered roflumilast is a quick and effective antifungal agent and presents a viable alternative to current antifungal treatments.

A hair conditioner composition with a gel network, a soluble anti-dandruff active, and a preservation system. The preservation system can include an ingredient selected from the group consisting of glycol, glyceryl ester, glyceryl ethers and combinations thereof. There may be no visible crystals of the soluble anti-dandruff active in the condition composition.

A powdered cosmetic cleansing composition which contains specific amounts of at least one anionic surfactant, at least one polyhydric C.sub.2-C.sub.6 alcohol and at least one polysaccharide, and which is dissolved and foamed in contact with water. The present invention further relates to a method of cleansing the human body and/or hair using the powdered cosmetic cleansing composition.

The present invention relates to a novel use of trehalose. More particularly the present invention relates to a novel use of trehalose for promoting scalp health. Accordingly, the present invention provides use of trehalose as prebiotic for inhibiting ailment inducing microorganisms when applied on an external surface of a human body.

A personal care composition exhibiting excellent cleaning qualities without the use, or inclusion, of a sulfated surfactant; while also delivering an anti-dandruff benefit. The personal care composition contains 7% to 12% sodium cocoyl alaninate; 3% to about 10% glyceryl ester; an antidandruff agent; a liquid carrier; and wherein the personal care composition is substantially free of sulfated surfactants. The sodium cocoyl alaninate to glyceryl ester ratio can be 2:1. The viscosity of the personal care composition can be 3 mPa-s to 12 Pa-s.