The present invention relates to the use of collagen hydrolysate for improving endurance performance by increasing mitochondrial activity. Further, the invention relates to the use of collagen hydrolysate for stimulating lipid catabolism, and in particular for reducing body weight, by increasing mitochondrial activity.

Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite or improving the texture of skin in a target region of skin that has cellulite or rough skin texture, the method comprising topically applying a composition to the target region that includes an effective amount of a mixture of caffeine, escin, and an aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ascophyllum nodosum, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of cellulite or improves the texture of the skin.

Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite or improving the texture of skin in a target region of skin that has cellulite or rough skin texture, the method comprising topically applying a composition to the target region that includes an effective amount of a mixture of caffeine, escin, and an aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ascophyllum nodosum, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of cellulite or improves the texture of the skin.

The present invention relates, e.g., to a system for treating damaged skin, comprising a cosmeceutical formulation comprising about 1-10% of a mixture of perfluorocarbons (PFC's) of at least three different molecular weights, and about 0.001-5% hyaluronic acid (HA) of molecular weight about 100 kDa or less, packaged in an aerosol spray container.

The present invention relates, e.g., to a system for treating damaged skin, comprising a cosmeceutical formulation comprising about 1-10% of a mixture of perfluorocarbons (PFC's) of at least three different molecular weights, and about 0.001-5% hyaluronic acid (HA) of molecular weight about 100 kDa or less, packaged in an aerosol spray container.

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.

A skin care composition is provided that has an oil phase mixture and a water phase. The oil phase mixture has from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the composition, of a wax material and optionally from about 1% to about 20% by weight of the composition, of an oil that is liquid at room temperature. The oil phase mixture has a melting point of about 25 C. to about 50 C. The water phase has from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of a superabsorbent polymer and from about 20% to about 85% by weight of the composition of water. The composition also has from about 6% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of particulate material selected from the group consisting of starch particles, silicone elastomer particles and combinations thereof.

A skin care composition is provided that has an oil phase mixture and a water phase. The oil phase mixture has from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the composition, of a wax material and optionally from about 1% to about 20% by weight of the composition, of an oil that is liquid at room temperature. The oil phase mixture has a melting point of about 25 C. to about 50 C. The water phase has from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of a superabsorbent polymer and from about 20% to about 85% by weight of the composition of water. The composition also has from about 6% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of particulate material selected from the group consisting of starch particles, silicone elastomer particles and combinations thereof.

The present invention relates to the cosmetic and/or nutraceutical use of an extract of the Lythrum salicaria plant and/or of gallic acid and/or one of the gallic acid derivatives, in particular vescalagin and/or castalagin. Provided is a cosmetic care process comprising the application, preferably topically, of the Lythrum salicaria extract according to the invention and/or of gallic acid and/or of one of the gallic acid derivatives, in particular vescalagin and/or castalagin, more preferentially castalagin, or of a cosmetic composition comprising it, for maintaining and/or increasing collagen expression in the skin and/or the mucous membranes, for increasing the firmness of the skin and/or of the mucous membranes and/or maintaining and/or increasing lipolysis in skin adipocytes for inducing a slimming effect onto the skin and/or decreasing, preventing and/or treating the unaesthetic manifestations of cellulite, for example the orange peel appearance of the skin and/or the jodhpur thigh appearance.

The present invention relates to the cosmetic and/or nutraceutical use of an extract of the Lythrum salicaria plant and/or of gallic acid and/or one of the gallic acid derivatives, in particular vescalagin and/or castalagin. Provided is a cosmetic care process comprising the application, preferably topically, of the Lythrum salicaria extract according to the invention and/or of gallic acid and/or of one of the gallic acid derivatives, in particular vescalagin and/or castalagin, more preferentially castalagin, or of a cosmetic composition comprising it, for maintaining and/or increasing collagen expression in the skin and/or the mucous membranes, for increasing the firmness of the skin and/or of the mucous membranes and/or maintaining and/or increasing lipolysis in skin adipocytes for inducing a slimming effect onto the skin and/or decreasing, preventing and/or treating the unaesthetic manifestations of cellulite, for example the orange peel appearance of the skin and/or the jodhpur thigh appearance.