A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a peron's skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNFα production is inhibited in the skin.

A glucose in solid form containing a matrix phase and a plurality of carbohydrate crystals within said matrix phase, the matrix phase containing amorphous glucose and water, wherein the carbohydrate crystals comprise glucose and optionally one or more other carbohydrate(s), and optionally wherein the glucose in solid form is coated with a dry powder coating. The glucose in solid form may comprise at least 50 wt % dry substance (DS) glucose and may comprise one or more other carbohydrate(s) besides glucose. A method for manufacturing solidified glucose is also provided.

A glucose in solid form containing a matrix phase and a plurality of carbohydrate crystals within said matrix phase, the matrix phase containing amorphous glucose and water, wherein the carbohydrate crystals comprise glucose and optionally one or more other carbohydrate(s), and optionally wherein the glucose in solid form is coated with a dry powder coating. The glucose in solid form may comprise at least 50 wt % dry substance (DS) glucose and may comprise one or more other carbohydrate(s) besides glucose. A method for manufacturing solidified glucose is also provided.

Reshaping compositions, methods or processes, and kits-of-part reshape keratin fibers. The reshaping composition is a non-reducing, non-oxidizing composition for keratin fibers having a pH in the range of 7 to 12, and comprising a) one or more organic alkalizing agents having a pK.sub.a of less than 9.0, b) one or more lipophilic compounds being liquid at 25° C. and atmospheric pressure, at a total concentration in the range of 10% to 80% by weight, calculated to a total weight of the composition, c) one or more surfactants, and d) one or more thickening agents.

A composition containing amitochodrially-targeted antioxidant of the SkQ type and a polyacrylate, agarose, agar-agar orhyaluronic acid polymer useful for production of pharmaceutical, medicinal and cosmetic compositions having good stability. Such compositions may usefully also include lactic acid.

Disclosed are alcohol-free personal care compositions, e.g., hand sanitizers, that effectively deposit topically active natural antibacterial compounds (e.g., carvone and thymol) on the skin. In one aspect the disclosure relates to personal care compositions comprising, essential oils (e.g., thymol and carvone), in combination with a carboxylic acid, (e.g., lactic acid), into an alcohol-free product that leads to unexpected benefits with respect to bacterial reduction, e.g., with respect to reduction of S. aureus and E. coli bacteria.

Disclosed are alcohol-free personal care compositions, e.g., hand sanitizers, that effectively deposit topically active natural antibacterial compounds (e.g., carvone and thymol) on the skin. In one aspect the disclosure relates to personal care compositions comprising, essential oils (e.g., thymol and carvone), in combination with a carboxylic acid, (e.g., lactic acid), into an alcohol-free product that leads to unexpected benefits with respect to bacterial reduction, e.g., with respect to reduction of S. aureus and E. coli bacteria.

The present invention has an object to provide a skin anti-aging agent, an agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene, and a cosmetic product comprising the anti-aging agent or the agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene which are very safe and can be used reliably for a long term. The skin anti-aging agent, the agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene, and the cosmetic product comprising the anti-aging agent or the agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene of the present invention comprise a special low molecular DNA and a soybean extract, preferably a soybean sprout extract, as active ingredients. These active ingredients have activating actions on the function of the dermal fibroblast and are hence expected to prevent or improve the skin aging such as the reduction of skin firmness and elasticity, wrinkles and sagging.

The present invention has an object to provide a skin anti-aging agent, an agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene, and a cosmetic product comprising the anti-aging agent or the agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene which are very safe and can be used reliably for a long term. The skin anti-aging agent, the agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene, and the cosmetic product comprising the anti-aging agent or the agent for regulating expression of anti-aging related gene of the present invention comprise a special low molecular DNA and a soybean extract, preferably a soybean sprout extract, as active ingredients. These active ingredients have activating actions on the function of the dermal fibroblast and are hence expected to prevent or improve the skin aging such as the reduction of skin firmness and elasticity, wrinkles and sagging.

The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a blue dye powder containing an anthocyan, a metal ion and tannic acid and a cosmetic additive. The invention also relates to a process for making up keratin materials by applying the cosmetic composition to the keratin materials.