The present disclosure relates to gentle cleanser compositions, which generally include: (a) a taurate surfactant; (b) salicylic acid; (c) kaolin; d) a betaine (and/or another amphoteric surfactant) and e) an emollient. The cleanser compositions exhibit very good cleansing properties, are particularly effective for removing makeup, and are mild and moisturizing to the skin, with a good deposition of salicylic acid.

Disclosed in the present specification is a hypoallergenic composition for skin regeneration or skin soothing, containing, as an active ingredient, an Aureobasidium pullulans strain, a lysate thereof, a culture product thereof, or an extract of the strain, lysate or culture product. Unlike conventional functional ingredients, the composition is non-irritating to the skin, and thus is safe, while having a skin regeneration effect, and has a skin soothing effect by relieving irritation.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for topical application, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: at least one oligosaccharide and/or polysaccharide, selected from the group consisting of inulins, fructooligosaccharides, glucooligosaccharides, soya-derived oligosaccharides, pyrodextrins, isomaltooligosaccharides, xylooligosaccharides, transgalactooligosaccharides and mixtures thereof, and at least one mannose monosaccharide.

The present invention also concerns a method of cosmetic treatment for caring for the skin and/or mucous membranes, which comprises the application to the skin and/or the mucous membranes, in particular having undergone external aggression, of said composition; and also concerns cosmetic uses thereof.

The present application provides elastomeric articles that are able to deliver skin care properties to a person wearing or coming into contact with the article. The articles comprise an elastomeric film a plant stem cell material. The plant stem cell material may be in the form of a bilayer membrane-encapsulated plant stem cell material. The plant stem cell material may be present as a layer or coating on a surface of the elastomeric film. Also provided are methods for the production of the articles.

Provided are methods of reducing body fat in a subject, comprising locally (e.g., topically) administering one or more compounds of the Formula (I) and/or (V):

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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, stereoisomer, polymorph, tautomer, isotopically enriched derivative, or prodrug thereof, wherein X is —OR.sub.1, —SR.sub.2, or —NR.sub.3R.sub.4, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.7′, Z, Y, n, y, and x, are as defined herein.

The invention relates to the use of an extract of the fungus Inonotus obliquus for maintaining and/or increasing the cohesion of the skin tissues, for preventing the appearance of and/or for reducing shadows and/or bags in the area around the eyes, for maintaining and/or increasing the radiance and/or homogeneity of the skin complexion and/or for maintaining and/or increasing the barrier function of the skin and/or for increasing the skin microcirculation. The invention also relates to the extract of I. obliquus or a dermatological composition comprising same, for its use for reducing ruddiness and/or for preventing and/or reducing pathologies resulting from a reduction in the cohesion of the skin tissues, notably itching and/or couperosis.

A multi-component regimen for the treatment of a skin condition including administering at least two components of at least one galenic microbial composition, applying at least one acidic composition, applying at least one mineral salt composition, illuminating an area of the skin and heating an area of the skin. The regimen includes at least one of administering at least one galenic microbial composition and illuminating an area of the skin. Also provided is a galenic microbial composition including bacteria of the phylum Actinobacterium and a dermatologically compatible carrier. Further provided is a wearable cutaneous treatment device for the therapeutic illumination of mammalian skin when activated, to project light outwards from the inner surface to illuminate at least a portion the area of skin.

Disclosed is an efficacious, low-pH skin care composition that provides good sensory properties and has a low skin irritation potential. The low-pH composition includes an effective amount of a vitamin B.sub.3 compound and, optionally, one or more additional skin care actives to provide a skin health and/or appearance benefit. The low-pH composition also includes a salt/acid pH buffer system, an acid tolerant polymeric thickener and, optionally, a silicone fluid having a kinematic viscosity of 100 cSt or less at 25° C. The pH of the low-pH composition can range from 2.0 to 5.0.

Materials and methods for formulating a baby wash/shampoo are provided herein. For example, this document provides materials and methods for formulating a foaming baby wash/shampoo compositions that contain natural ingredients and are not irritating to babies' skin and eyes.

Materials and methods for formulating skin care compositions suitable for use on babies and toddlers are provided herein. For example, this document provides materials and methods for formulating lotion compositions that contain natural ingredients, are not irritating to babies' skin, and can be used to moisturize and soothe dry skin.