The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.

The present invention is directed to a personal composition comprising a) a strobilurin; b) salicylic acid wherein the ratio of a:b is from about 1:1 to about 100:1; wherein there is a synergistic anti-inflammatory/cellular stress activity.

The present invention provides improved anti-aging skin cream formulations. The anti-aging cream formulations contain tretinoin, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, collagen, red wine extract, α-tocopheryl acetate, Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) extract, and suspendisse cream. The present invention also provides kits containing the formulations, methods of making the formulations as well as methods of using these formulations to visibly reduce signs of aging.

A composition for topical dermatological delivery of a medicinal or cosmeceutical or cosmetic active including a functional co-enhancer delivery system comprises a primary active agent in combination with an ancillary user adherence-improving skin barrier restoring system comprising nicotinamide and polyhydroxy acid. The composition generally comprises a water-miscible solvent and C.sub.12 or C.sub.14 fatty acids or C.sub.14 alcohol in combination with a hydrocarbyl methyl siloxane, other volatile silicones and a blend of silicone elastomers.

Nanoemulsions and a method for making the same are described. The nanoemulsions comprise a skin benefit agent in the water phase and they are made from two macroemulsions that have non-identical pH values.

Keratin protein cosmetic compositions are provided that include at least one keratin protein derived from human hair and a base cosmetic solution. Methods of treatment are also provided.

Personal care compositions and methods for treating or reducing reactive oxygen species in or on skin are disclosed. The personal care composition may include a carrier, at least one plant oil, and at least one vitamin B compound. The at least one plant oil and the at least one vitamin B compound may be present in an effective amount to reduce reactive oxygen species in skin. The method may include contacting the personal care composition with the skin.

[Problem] An objective of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic that allows a medicinal agent to be blended into the internal phase, while having high ultraviolet protection power. [Solution] The sunscreen cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising: (A) an ultraviolet absorbing agent; (B) a medicinal agent selected from the group consisting of L-ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof, tranexamic acid and derivatives thereof, alkoxysalicylic acid and derivatives thereof, glycyrrhizinic acid and derivatives thereof, and nicotinic acid and derivatives thereof; (C) a water-soluble thickener that is not sugar-derived; and (D) water.

A composition for treating skin wounds of an individual is disclosed. The composition is an extract that contains Zinc Gluconate, Lysine, Taurine, Potassium Gluconate, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Glycerin, Allantoin, water, Hydrogen chloride (HCl), Lidocaine, Niacin, Valine, L-Isoleucine, Proline, L-Arginine, Threonine, Glutamine, Histidine, Serine, Asparagine, Tyrosine, Cysteine, and pentapeptide for example, Enkephalin. The composition could be applied to the affected skin for effectively treating skin wounds, reducing expression lines, and relaxing muscle contractions, thereby reducing skin wrinkles, and smoothening skin. The composition is provided in at least any one or more forms include a gel, a spray, liquid, lotion, and a cream. The composition maintains a pH balance ranges from about 6.5 to 7.5.

Topical personal care compositions for improving cellular energy efficiency by protecting skin from mitochondrial fragmentation that takes place in an aging individual in need thereof. Use of a topical personal care composition comprising niacinamide and S-adenosyl-L-methionine. Use of niacinamide and S-adenosyl-L-methionine in the manufacture of a topical personal care composition for decreasing or preventing mitochondrial fragmentation in skin cells and for increasing skin cellular energy.