The invention relates to the use of a polylysine dendrimer or a salt thereof for the management of blemish- or acne-prone skin or for treating or preventing acne vulgaris. The polylysine dendrimer is used as an active for restoring or rebalancing skin microbiota. The polylysine dendrimer is also used as an active for improving or restoring the aspect and the feel of the skin to be treated.

Topical pharmaceutical compositions for treating a skin condition or disorder are provided. The topical pharmaceutical compositions can be formulated as lotions containing a therapeutically effective amount of an active agent, such as tretinoin, a viscosity increasing agent, and advantageously small amounts of both a polymeric emulsifier and an oil component. The topical compositions of the present invention are tolerated exceptionally well by subjects to whom the compositions are administered.

Embodiments include formulations for topical administration of sugar alcohol to treat a skin condition such as acne. A formulation can include a moisturizer, an emollient, a sugar alcohol and zinc. In aspects, the sugar alcohol is erythritol with zinc chloride at a molar ratio of about 3:1. Embodiments also include methods of administering the erythritol-zinc formulations. The methods can include microdermabrasion. In aspects, the erythritol-zinc formulation is applied to an area of skin after steps of (a) crystal-free microdermabrasion and (b) suction massage/cleansing.

The present invention relates to a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion comprising a FABP4 inhibitor, more specifically, relates to a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion capable of regulating sebum secretion by reducing lipid synthesis in sebocytes, inhibiting lipid synthesis-related signal transduction systems, and reducing the expression of lipid synthesis-related electronic factors. Also, the composition of the present invention can be used for preventing, treating or improving acne or seborrheic dermatitis.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least some hydrophobic aerogel particles, b) at least some silicone elastomer particles, c) at least one particle that absorbs sebum. The invention also relates to a process for making the skin matt and/or for reducing its shine.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one linear 1,2-alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 13 carbon atoms and an effective amount of at least one linear 2,3-alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 13 carbon atoms. Moreover, the present invention relates to a composition comprising an effective amount of at least one linear 1,2-alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 13 carbon atoms and an effective amount of at least one linear 2,3-alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 13 carbon atoms. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of the compositions of the present invention for enhancing the antioxidative effect of an antioxidant, for improving the sensory properties, i.e. skin sensation, of a liquid lipophilic component, for sebum control, or for malodour management, or for modulating fragrance notes, or for modification of fragrance notes, or for suppression of fragrance notes, or for topical applications, or for coverage of the malodour of 1-octen-3-ol, or for masking insect alluring odours, or for repelling insects. Finally, the present invention relates to a cosmetic product, a pharmaceutical or a homecare product comprising a composition according to the present invention.

A system for producing a customized skin care product in less than five minutes includes active ingredient premixes, premix dispensers respectively operable to dispense a predefined quantity of the active ingredient premixes by a single dispenser operation, skin care product bases, product base dispensers respectively operable to dispense a predefined quantity of the skin care product bases by a single dispenser operation, and instructions executable by a processor to receive data indicative of a customer's skin condition and generate a recipe for producing a customized skin care product containing specified percentages by weight of two or more active ingredients suited for the customer's skin condition. The recipe defines a number of operations of one or more of the premix dispensers and one of the product base dispensers. The system further includes a mixing machine operable to mix the contents of a closed container filled in accordance with the recipe.

There is disclosed a clear skin supplement/medicinal component for acne comprising: an orally administered dosage comprising of between about 3000-9000 mg of the Chinese medicinal composition comprising by ratio: around 3.8-7.6% of each of Prunus persica, Carthamus tinctorius, Angelica dahurica, Gleditsia sinensis, Viola yedoensis, Paeonia suffruticosa and gardenia jasminoides; around 5.7-7.6% of each of Oldenlandia diffusa and Scutellaria baicalensis; around 3.8-5.7% of Salvia miltiorrhiza; around 2.5-5.7% of Phellodendron amurense; around 2.5-7.6% of Gentiana scabra; and around 0-7.6% of each of Taraxacum mongolicum and any one of Lonicera japonica/Rhizoma Coptidas/Sophora flavescens.

The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with a preservative that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

The present invention is related to anhydrous cosmetic compositions having enhanced anti-oiliness properties, dry touch to the skin after the application combined with mate effect, and with a very light, thin and invisible touch on the skin, comprising A) an emollient system, B) a filler system, and C) an UV filter. The present invention is also directed to a process of manufacturing the anhydrous cosmetic compositions and their uses as a sunscreen daily product and for reducing the oiliness of the skin.