The invention includes a skin treatment compound containing aloe vera and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the skin treatment compound includes aloe vera, and preferably 30×, 100× or 200× concentrated aloe vera powder, water, a Carbomer such as Ultrez powder, glycerin, lubricating ingredients, sodium hydroxide, Vitamin C, a complex mixture of skin-healing botanicals, Japanese Green Tea Extract, at least one amino acid precursor, a ceramide compound, an antioxidant, a glycosaminoglycan, and a natural preservative, preferably selected from the group consisting of lime oil, orange oil, and bergamot oil.

A process for producing particles of at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: providing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA; and subjecting the aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA to a process of atomization by spray drying. A process for producing particles of at least one PHA, the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: atomizing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA by spray drying the aqueous suspension.

A process for producing particles of at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: providing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA; and subjecting the aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA to a process of atomization by spray drying. A process for producing particles of at least one PHA, the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: atomizing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA by spray drying the aqueous suspension.

Oil-based particles have an average particle size of 0.05 mm to 10 mm, and include: (A) polar oil; and (B) an oily gelling agent having a melting point of 60° C. or more.

Oil-based particles have an average particle size of 0.05 mm to 10 mm, and include: (A) polar oil; and (B) an oily gelling agent having a melting point of 60° C. or more.

Topical formulations of L-ascorbic acid dissolved in a combination of a sugar alcohol agent, and a non-aqueous skin-compatible solvent are provided. The formulations are storage stable for an extended period of time without significant degradation of the L-ascorbic acid in the composition, and have desirable physical properties. The topical formulations can include high concentrations of the L-ascorbic acid. Topical compositions of this disclosure find use in treating or preventing a variety of cosmetic and/or dermatological conditions as well as to reduce the appearance of chronological and/or environmentally-caused skin aging.

Topical formulations of L-ascorbic acid dissolved in a combination of a sugar alcohol agent, and a non-aqueous skin-compatible solvent are provided. The formulations are storage stable for an extended period of time without significant degradation of the L-ascorbic acid in the composition, and have desirable physical properties. The topical formulations can include high concentrations of the L-ascorbic acid. Topical compositions of this disclosure find use in treating or preventing a variety of cosmetic and/or dermatological conditions as well as to reduce the appearance of chronological and/or environmentally-caused skin aging.

Compositions and methods are disclosed for repairing split ends in hair and/or micro-damage to hair shafts. The compositions comprise a variety of oils, optionally including meadowfoam seed oil (Limnanthes alba seed oil), abyssinian oil (Crambe abyssinica seed oil), and camellia seed oil (Camellia oleifera seed oil). The compositions for repair of split ends and/or micro-damage to hair shafts may be encapsulated in microcapsules. The disclosed compositions and methods can completely repair split ends 3 mm long and under, within one-minute following application.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium an extract of pomegranate and an extract of peony.

Provided is a water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic having easiness to spread while applying and is unlikely to decrease SPF value when the applied site is wet with water while containing a high content of the hydrophobized ultraviolet scattering agent.

A water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic containing the following components (A), (B), (C), and (D): (A) 10 mass % or more and 50 mass % or less of a hydrophobized ultraviolet scattering agent, (B) a dipolyhydroxystearic acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol, (C) 35 mass % or more and 85 mass % or less of a liquid oil agent, and (D) water; wherein a mass ratio of the component (B) to the component (A), [(B)/(A)], is 0.01 or more and 0.2 or less.