A method for the cosmetic caring of the skin and/or mucosa, comprising applying a postbiotic composition comprising at least one postbiotic and at least one bacteriocin and/or endolysin, wherein the postbiotic is preferably a bacterial lysate preferably obtained from bacteria heterologously expressing the at least one bacteriocin and/or endolysin and wherein the postbiotic and the at least one bacteriocin and/or endolysin have a synergistic effect in the cosmetic caring method.

The present invention relates generally to a composition or an oat extract comprising at least one avenanthramide compound or an analogue thereof and at least one β-glucan compound at predetermined ratios and having a low salt content. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for preparing such an oat extract, an oat extract obtained by said method, and the use of said composition or oat extract for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations. Finally, the present invention relates to foods, food supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or veterinary preparations comprising said composition or oat extract.

The present invention relates generally to: the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of avenanthramide L or an oat extract comprising avenanthramide L; avenanthramide L or an oat extract comprising avenanthramide L as a neurokinin-1 receptor NK1R antagonist; and a method for preparing of preparing avenalumic acid and/or avenanthramide L.

Compositions comprising extracts from marine organisms show beneficial effects on skin ailments. Fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging in skin are improved with the application of compositions with marine extracts. Production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are increased after application of the compositions.

A pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections is described herein. A method using a pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections is described herein. A pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections may comprise, in 100 parts of the composition, 1-99 parts of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; 99-1 parts of a keratolytic; 99-1 parts ethyl pyruvate; and 99-1 parts povidone iodine. A method for treating skin infections may comprise topical application of a composition to an infected skin cell for a treatment period.

The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics, especially to a delivery system for actives to the skin, such as face masks and facial masks. Particularly, the present invention refers to a delivery system consisting of a basic body comprises nonwoven fibrous materials and an active-substance preparation which is an o/w emulsion or w/o emulsion, and a wetting liquid that comprises one or more actives to activate the delivery system.

The present invention is related to a topical pharmaceutical composition and cosmetic composition comprising a combined herb extract of Longanae Arillus, Ligustici Tenuissimi Rhizomaand Polygalae radix as an active ingredient to promote skin re-generation and to treat or alleviate skin wound.

A Camellia extract obtained by extracting by ultrasound a powder of Camellia japonica flowers, the powder being impregnated with a fatty substance or a mixture of fatty substances, with a hydroalcoholic solvent, and a cosmetic composition including such an extract having in particular a soothing effect for the skin. Also, a non-therapeutic use thereof for soothing the skin.

Disclosed is a multi-phase personal care composition comprising an aqueous phase, and an oil phase comprising volatile silicone, fatty acid amide and retinoid, wherein the aqueous phase is visually distinct from and in physical contact with the oil phase.

Described is a urogenital cleansing composition that includes a non-ionic cellulose ether, an aqueous solvent, a triglyceride oil and a pH-regulating agent, wherein the urogenital cleansing composition does not contain any additional emulsifier and have a pH within the range of from 3 to 4 and wherein the pH-regulating agent is a lactate buffer.