The invention relates to N-alkyl-N-acylglucamines of formula (I), which exhibit in hair-washing agents comprising an aqueous surfactant system with at least one anionic surfactant, a hair-conditioning effect, wherein, in formula (I), Ra is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.5-C.sub.21 alkyl radical and Rb represents a C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl radical, and wherein the N-alkyl-N-acylglucamines (I) contain at least 8 wt. %, based on the total amount of N-alkyl-N-acylglucamines (I), of compounds with a saturated C.sub.16-, C.sub.18- or a mono- or polyunsaturated C.sub.18 fatty acid radical RaCO. ##STR00001##

The present invention is aimed at providing a novel peptide with quick expression of drug efficacy/effect and long duration of maintaining amelioration, a medicament or an external preparation comprising the same, in particular a prophylactic or therapeutic for dermatitis, skin roughness, rhinitis, alopecia or thinning hair, or a hair growth stimulant, hair growing agent, an antipruritic or a skin-care product, etc. The present invention has reached said object by providing a cyclic peptide having an amino acid sequence expressed by the formula I or a derivative thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the amino acid sequence has no peptide bond other than those which are formed between the amino acids constituting the amino acid sequence.

A method for improving the tactile sensation of keratinous fibers which have been dyed is described. At least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and at least one pigment are applied to the keratinous fibers. A post-treatment agent is applied to the dyed keratinous fibers, where the post-treatment agent includes at least one sebum-adsorbing substance.

The present invention relates to a composition, comprising (a) at least one modified starch, (b) at least one C.sub.13-C.sub.15 fatty acid, and (c) at least one clay. The amount of each of the ingredients (a) to (c) may be within a specific weight range. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can be rinsed off from the skin and can leave an enhanced deposition of clay on the skin after rinsing off the composition from the skin.

The present invention relates generally to the field of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. More specifically, the present invention pertains to certain N-(pyrid-4-yl)amides and N-(pyrimidin-4-yl)amides of the following formula which are potent modulators (e.g., inhibitors) of an androgen receptor, and which are useful, for example, in therapy, for example, in the treatment of a dermatological disease or disorder; a disease or disorder of the sebaceous gland(s); acne; hyperseborrhoea; oily skin; seborrhoeic dermatitis; hyperpilosity or hirsutism; atopic dermatitis; or androgenic alopecia; especially acne. The present invention also relates to compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions, cosmetic compositions) comprising the compounds; methods of preparing the compositions; methods of modulating (e.g., inhibiting) an androgen receptor using the compounds and/or compositions; and medical and/or cosmetic use of the compounds and compositions. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, grease, fat, oil or a combination thereof.

The present invention relates generally to the field of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. More specifically, the present invention pertains to certain N-(pyrid-4-yl)amides and N-(pyrimidin-4-yl)amides of the following formula which are potent modulators (e.g., inhibitors) of an androgen receptor, and which are useful, for example, in therapy, for example, in the treatment of a dermatological disease or disorder; a disease or disorder of the sebaceous gland(s); acne; hyperseborrhoea; oily skin; seborrhoeic dermatitis; hyperpilosity or hirsutism; atopic dermatitis; or androgenic alopecia; especially acne. The present invention also relates to compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions, cosmetic compositions) comprising the compounds; methods of preparing the compositions; methods of modulating (e.g., inhibiting) an androgen receptor using the compounds and/or compositions; and medical and/or cosmetic use of the compounds and compositions.

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Dermal treatment compositions include medium recovered from an adipose-derived stem cell culture where the medium is collected under defined conditions. The medium includes growth factors and other materials that, when transported to living portions of the skin, improve the condition of damaged or aged skin. The compositions include combinations of transport ingredients in controlled proportions for effective topical application.

The invention concerns herbal hair care formulations, as well as methods for preventing, attenuating, or treating hair loss, and improving hair health and appearance.

The present invention discloses a method and composition for improving hair follicle, scalp or hair health in a mammal and the related application thereof in preparing personal care product, cosmetic or medicine for improving hair follicle, scalp or hair health of a mammal. The method and composition of the invention inhibits the growth of a microorganism related to hair follicle, scalp or hair health, and/or eliminates inflammation, and/or inhibits folliculitis, scalp itching, dandruff, scalp oiliness, rashes, skin itching, scalp flaking, hair loss, tinea capitis, hypotrichosis, oligotrichosis, and lichen planopilaris.