The present invention concerns the use of a dry film having a water activity of less than 0.6, for a non-therapeutic cosmetic topical treatment of the skin, which dry film comprises at least one polymer of natural origin, at least one mineral filler, at least one plasticizer and at least one surfactant. The dry film has a moisturizing and anti-sebum effect when applied to the skin. The invention also concerns a method of non-therapeutic cosmetic treatment of the skin.

The invention relates to uses of hydrocarbon/lipid complexes with carotenoids for improvement properties of hydrocarbon-based products as well as related methods and uses.

The invention relates to uses of hydrocarbon/lipid complexes with carotenoids for improvement properties of hydrocarbon-based products as well as related methods and uses.

The present invention relates to pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for treating a metabolic disorder in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition, a pharmaceutical composition and a medicament comprising pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for treating a metabolic disorder. The present invention also relates to the use of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for promoting weight loss in a subject in need thereof.

The present invention relates to pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for treating a metabolic disorder in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition, a pharmaceutical composition and a medicament comprising pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for treating a metabolic disorder. The present invention also relates to the use of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for promoting weight loss in a subject in need thereof.

The invention provides fused heterocyclic organic compounds such as dihydropyrazolopyridotriazinones, compositions containing such compounds, medical kits, and methods for using such compounds and compositions for body contouring and/or reduction of fat in a subject.

The invention provides fused heterocyclic organic compounds such as dihydropyrazolopyridotriazinones, compositions containing such compounds, medical kits, and methods for using such compounds and compositions for body contouring and/or reduction of fat in a subject.

Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin. The method includes topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.

The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.

The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.