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Devices, systems, and methods treat cosmetic defects, and often apply cooling with at least one tissue-penetrating probe inserted through of the skin of a patient. The cooling may remodel one or more target tissue so as to effect a desired change in a composition of the target tissue and / or a change in its behavior. Exemplary embodiments of the cooling treatments will interfere with the nerve / muscle contractile function chain so as to mitigate wrinkles of the skin. Related treatments may be used therapeutically for treatment of back and other muscle spasms, chronic pain, and the like. Some embodiments may remodel subcutaneous adipose tissue so as to alter a shape or appearance of the skin surface.

A personal care composition comprising: at least a first phase and a second phase wherein said first phase comprises a) an aqueous structured surfactant phase comprising STnS where n is between about 0 and about 2.5; b) ; c) a structuring system comprising i. optionally, a non-ionic emulsifier; ii. optionally, from about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of said personal care composition, of an associative polymer; iii. an electrolyte; and said second phase comprises a) a benefit phase comprising from 1% to about 50%, by weight of said personal care composition, of a hydrophobic benefit agent.

A novel razor cartridge is disclosed where the cartridge comprises at least one indicium incorporated onto an exterior surface of at least one component of the razor cartridge.The indicia may include functional and / or aesthetic benefits communicated or obtained to the user before, during or after use the razor product. In one embodiment, the indicia are water droplets recessed into the lube ring of the razor cartridge, conveying the benefits of the lube ring and / or razor product to the consumer such as skin moisturization and / or the release of lubricant.

A topical cosmetic composition including: at least one water-soluble cosmetic agent; at least one oil-soluble cosmetic agent; and a dermal penetration enhancer, wherein topical application of the composition results in the delivery of the water-soluble and oil-soluble cosmetic agents into the stratum corneum as well as delivery of the oil-soluble cosmetic agent into the epidermis and dermis.

Topical skin care compositions are provided for the improvement of the appearance of the skin, namely of the skin comprising the face, surrounding the eyes, mouth, and hands, as well as the skin of the body. The skin care compositions include synergistic combinations of active peptide ingredients that are specially formulated to enhance the natural appearance of the face, hands, and / or body. Specifically, the synergistic skin care compositions may be applied to one or more of the skin surrounding the eyes, mouth, nose, forehead, ears, neck, hands, feed, and overall body to give the skin thereof a cleaner, smoother and more wrinkle free appearance.

A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.

The present invention relates to compositions for cleansing, conditioning, and moisturizing the skin and hair which comprise: i) a high foaming anionic surfactant; ii) a polymeric cationic conditioning agent; iii) a silicone copolyol sulfosuccinate; iv) an emollient; and v) water.

Equol (7-hydroxy-3(4′hydroxyphenyl)-chroman), the major metabolite of the phytoestrogen daidzein, specifically binds and blocks the hormonal action of 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in vitro and in vivo. Equol can bind circulating free DHT and sequester it from the androgen receptor, thus altering growth and physiological hormone responses that are regulated by androgens. These data suggest a novel model to explain equol's biological properties. The significance of equol's ability to specifically bind and sequester DHT from the androgen receptor have important ramifications in health and disease and may indicate a broad and important usage for equol in the treatment and prevention of androgen-mediated pathologies of skin and hair. Thus, equol can specifically bind DHT and prevent DHT's biological actions in physiological and pathophysiological processes affecting skin and hair.

The invention is directed to methods of treating fungal and yeast infections using lupeol or solvates, hydrates, or clathrates thereof. The method also encompasses methods of treating fungal and yeast infections by administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of lupeol. Among the methods used include topical formulations for the improvement of skin appearance.

A skin treatment composition or cosmetic product comprising a) two or more active components, namely, at least one dermatological acid and at least one meroterpene and b) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

The present invention is directed to a composition and method for enhancing the appearance of skin or tissue. The invention is preferably a combination of elastin-derived peptides and steroidal compounds useful in the treatment of problems associated with deficient elastin or conditions that would benefit from increased elastin.

This invention relates to compositions comprising an ethanolamine derivative and an organic salt of zinc and / or magnesium. It further relates to the use of such compositions in topical formulations, in particular in anti-aging formulations. The invention further relates to the use of such compositions to promote human dermal fibroblasts growth and to combat the effects of skin aging.

This invention relates to stable compositions comprising an ethanolamine derivative and one or more glucosides (in particular melibiose and lactose). It further relates to the use of such compositions in cosmetic preparations, in particular in anti-aging formulations. The invention further relates to the use of such compositions to promote normal human dermal fibroblasts growth and to stimulate collagen synthesis. It further concerns a process for preparing such compositions.

The invention relates to a composition that can be subcutaneously or intradermally injected, comprising: a filling agent; and a fibroblast growth medium.

An exemplary treatment system can be provided which can include a laser system configured to emit at least one laser beam, and an optical system configured to focus the laser beam(s) to a focal region at a selected distance from a surface of a tissue. The focal region can be configured to illuminate at least a portion of a target. The optical system can cause an irradiation energy transferred to the focal region of the laser beam(s) to (i) generate a plasma in a first region of the tissue adjacent to the target, and (ii) avoid a generation of a plasma in a second region of the tissue. The optical system has a numerical aperture that is in the range of about 0.5 to about 0.9. An exemplary method can also be provided to control such treatment system.

The present invention describes therapeutic compositions comprising fibroblasts that have been stimulated to increase expression of extracellular matrix components or elastin, or to produce enhanced elastogenesis or the appearance thereof at a site of administration. The therapeutic fibroblast formulations can be prepared using a variety of elastogenic agents, including digests of mammalian elastin, chemically digested plant extracts comprising elastin-like peptides, and synthetic elastogenic peptides. The invention further comprises cosmetic and pharmaceutical treatment methods using the therapeutic fibroblast compositions of the invention.

Cyclopamine or a similarly specific inhibitor of Hedgehog / Smoothened (Hh / Smo) signaling can be used for obtaining decrease of pigmentation of hyperpigmented skin areas.

A non-user controllable electro-therapy device has a housing for a microprocessor, power source, status indicator, activation switch, and one or more channels for electrode contact. Only the activation switch is user-accessible. The microprocessor generates a non-user controllable frequency dependent mixed electrical signal through the electrodes, wherein the mixed electrical signal is a combination of at least two different frequencies, a first frequency having a first minimum and maximum microamp range and a second frequency having a different second minimum and maximum microamp range. The higher of the two frequencies is superimposed on the lower frequency, creating a current intensity window as an envelope along a profile of the lower frequency. The mixed electrical signal is automatically applied for a pre-determined period of time, and amplitude and / or duration and / or frequencies is varied according to a pre-set schedule programmed into a controller coupled to the one or more electrodes.

The present invention is directed to a composition which is used to enhance the elasticity and / or appearance of tissue. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a composition formulated from peptides having low molecular weights and which substantially correspond to sequences found in elastin More preferably, the present invention corresponds to the general formula R1-Leucine-Glycine-Alanine-Glycine-Glycine-Alanine-Glycine-R2.

The invention relates to a method of simultaneously cleansing the skin and providing an anti-aging skin benefit selected from the group consisting of skin firming, skin contouring, reducing the appearance of sagging skin, and skin tightening. The method comprises topically applying a skin cleanser composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of an anti-aging active compound of the formula: wherein X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl group, C2-C4 alkanol group, wherein at least one of X, Y or Z is a C2-C4 alkanol group bearing at least one hydroxyl group and optionally at least one carboxyl group; (b) a cleansing surfactant; and (c) water. The skin cleanser compositions of the invention can be used as a 2-in-1 composition that simultaneously cleanses the skin and improves skin firmness and / or provides the skin with lifting benefits giving the user a fresh / alert appearance readily perceived by others.

The topical use of a skin commensal prebiotic to improve the health of the skin microbiome, thereby potentially improving the condition and / or appearance of the skin, and topical cosmetic compositions that include the skin commensal prebiotic. The topical cosmetic compositions may include a dermatologically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of prebiotic, and may be used in conjunction with one or more oral or topical prebiotics, probiotics and / or probiotic lysates.

A method of facilitating the cosmetic delivery of a hexamidine compound to keratinous tissue via a composition including the hexamidine compound, including the step of incorporating a thickening agent that is not negatively-charged into the composition.

A method of reducing the appearance of skin conditions associated with loss of skin tightness, skin firmness, or dark circles under the eyes with topical compositions comprising compounds of any of the Formulae I or Ia as described herein, is disclosed.

The invention describes methods and agents for improving cosmetic appearance, for promoting, improving or restoring health of cells and tissues, preferably skin, and more preferably, for restoring aged or damaged skin to a healthy appearance. In preferred embodiments, the methods and agents comprise active extracts produced from fish eggs. The invention further provides processes for making active fish egg extracts.

There are disclosed topical compositions for alleviation of skin irritation symptoms or conditions having at least one plant extract effective to inhibit COX-2 enzyme, NGF protein, and / or TNF-alpha protein activity. Preferably, the compositions have a cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. In addition to the enzyme inhibitory plant material and acceptable vehicle, compositions may also have at least one active ingredient known to produce skin irritation. There is also a method for treatment of skin irritation symptoms or conditions involving topically applying compositions of the invention. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for topical administration of compositions to the skin that improve the aesthetic appearance of skin and / or provide an anti-aging benefit to the skin.