2548 results about "Dandruff" patented technology

Topically applicable pharmaceutical/dermatological/cosmetic compositions well suited for the therapeutic treatment or care of sensitive human skin, hair, mucous membranes, nails and/or the scalp, in particular for reducing or avoiding the skin-irritant side effects of a variety of bioactive agents, for example the alpha -hydroxy acids, comprise a therapeutically/cosmetically effective amount of at least one calcitonin gene related peptide ("CGRP") antagonist, e.g., CGRP 8-37 or an anti-CGRP antibody.

Peptides of general formula (I): R₁AA₁-AA₂-AA₃-AA₄-R₂ stereoisomers thereof, mixtures thereof or the cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a method for obtaining them, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use for the treatment and/or care of those conditions, disorders and/or pathologies of the skin, mucosae and/or scalp resulting from matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) overexpression or an increase in the MMP activity.

The present invention intends to provide a composition for hair treatment containing γ-polyglutamic acid or a salt thereof, a hair cosmetic for damaged hair containing such a composition, and their uses. The composition for hair treatment containing γ-polyglutamic acid or a salt thereof and the hair cosmetic for damaged hair of the present invention have excellent improvement effects on the strength and frictional force of hair, so that they can provide tension, elasticity, or the like to damage hair to prevent or alleviate split hair and broken hair as well as improvements in combing and touch. Furthermore, they also exert effects of moisture retention inherent to γ-polyglutamic acid or a salt thereof, preventing or improving effects on the generation of dandruff on the basis of such effects, preventing effects on the feeling of stickiness or creak, and various effectiveness including appropriate residual tendency to hair in a simultaneous manner, respectively.

Pesticides for the extermination of terrestrial arthropods are disclosed which comprise formulations of a combination of terpenes in aqueous solutions which may be used together with citral. No resistance to the formulations of the invention has been seen. When used on the scalp or body for lice infestation no extended dwell time is required. The formulations do not have unpleasant odors. The formulations are directed towards providing topical preparations which may be used on the skin, scalp and hairy body parts of humans and animals, sprays for use directly against terrestrial arthropods, a dipping solution for combs and a laundry additive, amongst others.

Disclosed are topical compositions for the treatment of microbial infections on the skin or scalp which include a polyvalent metal salt of pyrithione and include a metal ion source. Also disclosed are methods for treating microbial infections of the skin or scalp using such compositions.

A method for manufacturing molecular chlorine dioxide, by the addition of potassium iodide to a solution of alkali metal chlorite. The metal chlorite and the potassium iodide are kept separate, until the need for the generation of chlorine dioxide arises-to ensure long-shelf life. After initiation or activation of the chlorite anion to form chlorine dioxide, the beneficial properties of chlorine dioxide can be used, for different health and cosmetic purposes. Such uses include the treatment of herpes, dandruff, acne, skin rashes (e.g. poison ivy), ulcers, bed sores, warts, nail fungus, athletes foot, sun burn and gum disease; and as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and general deodorant form refrigerator sprays to oral mouthrinses.

Cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical compositions containing Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract for the treatment and/or care of the skin, scalp and/or nails, preferably to improve the barrier function of the skin, scalp and/or nails, and specifically for the treatment and/or care of those conditions, disorders and/or pathologies of the skin, scalp and/or nails associated with an alteration in the keratinization process.

Disclosed are shampoo compositions that provide a superior combination of anti-dandruff efficacy and conditioning, and a method of cleansing and conditioning the hair comprising applying to the hair and scalp an amount of said compositions. The anti-dandruff and conditioning shampoos comprise: (A) from about 5% to about 50%, by weight, of an anionic surfactant; (B) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight, of a non-volatile conditioning agent; (C) from about 0.1% to about 4%, by weight, of an anti-dandruff agent; (D) from about 0.02% to about 5%, by weight, of at least one cationic polymer; and (E) water. The compositions (A) have a bioavailability/coverage index value, as defined herein, of at least about 1.25; (B) have a first conditioning index value, as defined herein, of less than or equal to about 1.0; (C) have a second conditioning index value, as defined herein, of at least about 1.5; and (D) have a minimal inhibitory concentration index value, as defined herein, of at least about 0.125.

Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I wherein the dashed bonds represent a single or double bond which can be in the cis or trans configuration, A, B, Z, X, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification. Such compositions are used in treating the skin or scalp of a human or non-human animal. Bimatoprost is preferred for this treatment.

A pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical foamable composition for topical application of nitroimidazoles such as Metronidazole and a process of manufacturing the same is disclosed. A method of treatment of skin and scalp disorders, especially of rosacea, acne and foul smelling lesions, by dispensing nitroimidazoles such as Metronidazole in foamable composition is also disclosed.

A wearable hands-free apparatus for providing phototherapy treatment to a number of hair, scalp and skin related conditions includes a head unit (e.g., a headset, headphones, headband, or helmet unit) with earphones to allow the user to listen to an audio program during a treatment. The head unit supports a light emitting canopy band or plate fitted with an array of light generating sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, infrared lights or other light sources, that emit light within a particular wavelength range correlating with the treatment of one or more specific hair, scalp and/or skin-related conditions. The light emitting canopy band or plate is specifically designed to conform to the shape of the human scalp for providing complete light coverage to the areas of the scalp that are most commonly affected by hair loss in men and women. In a further embodiment, a fixed or detachable face plate connects to the head unit and houses an array of the light generating sources for treating various facial skin-related conditions. A control system, preferably in a handheld device, allows the user to select the desired treatment program and audio operations.

This invention relates to compositions and processes for stimulating the growth of mammalian hair comprising the topical application of compositions comprising a hair growth stimulating and/or hair loss prevention agent, and a hair and/or skin lightening and/or neutralization agent, in association with a topical pharmaceutical carrier. Unlike other products, the composition of the invention can be used with dyed/treated hair so as to not affect the color of the hair.

Disclosed are topical leave-on cosmetic compositions, including packaged leave-on compositions, for direct application to the scalp, comprising a) from about 40% to about 99% by weight of a volatile liquid, b) from about 0.005% to about 20% by weight of a skin active agent, and c) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a moisturizing material, preferably a liquid humectant. The composition is a leave-on formulation that is substantially free of cleansing surfactants and is applied directly to the scalp. Also disclosed are methods of treating the scalp by directly applying the topical composition to the scalp. It has been found that the compositions and methods of the present invention can provide improved scalp moisturization and improved deposition of an anti-dandruff or other skin active agent on the skin, without unduly affecting hair cosmetics.

A portable, wearable, therapeutic hair, scalp, skin, and hearing treatment system for: reducing hair loss in humans; treating dandruff, loss of hair color, increasing hair tensile strength, stimulating new hair growth, and hearing restoration by supplying laser light from a Light Emitting Diode (LED) to the affected area by means of a hat, or in conjunction with a topical Minoxidil-Finasteride mixture and Ketoconazole shampoo. The device also aids in the therapeutic healing of many different skin disorders, and chronic conditions. The lasers are adjustable, focusing on the affected areas requiring treatment. The device slips into a mirrored base containing a flat clear glass and reflective surface for ease in treating other skin disorders. The body treatment device contains a portable “sit-in chamber”. The unique snap in or screw in lasers or LED's can be easily changed altering the desired wavelength to treat a plethora of skin disorders.

The invention provides species of lipid, protein, and/or cationic molecule coated active agents and compositions comprising the coated particles. The compositions can be personal care compositions such as anti-dandruff shampoo or conditioner, skin care compositions, creams, gels, toothpastes, mouth washes, and chewing gums.

A Chinese medicinal composition for treating alopecia and leukotrichia contains thirty Chinese traditional medicines such as fineleaf schizonepeta herb, divaricate saposhnikovia root, ginger, rehmannia root, tree peony bark, red peony root, kuhseng, densefruit pittany root-bark, tuckahoe, oriental waterplantain tuber, belvedere fruit, danshen root, ginseng, safflower, jujube, fleece-flower root, mulberry fruit, angelica, drynaria, desertliving cistanche, prepared rehmannia root, solomonseal rhizome, eucommia, black sesame seed, black soyhean, chinese caterpillar fungus, forest frog oviduct, etc. Oral administration in combination with external application of the composition is adopted so that medicine factor directly acts on dermal layer of scalp for activating hair follicle cell regeneration, adjusting sebum secretion, improving scalp metabolism, supplementing nutrition required by hair, holding hair, blackening hair and caring hair.

There is disclosed a method for treating dermatologic diseases caused by microbial overgrowth or inflammation, such as psoriasis, fungal infections, eczema, dandruff, acne, genital herpes lesions, and leg ulcers. There is further disclosed an antiviral lubricating composition that is effective in preventing the transmission of the HIV virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. There is also disclosed systemic and anti-inflammatory compositions and formulations and a method for reducing tissue inflammation in tissues such as the bowel, muscle, bone, tendon and joints (e.g., arthritis).

7-Oxo-DHEA derivatives, various of which are themselves novel compounds, are well suited for cosmetically/therapeutically treating adverse conditions/afflictions of a keratinous substrate/material, notably of human skin, hair, eyelashes and nails, to improve the appearance thereof, in particular to prevent or treat signs of aging of the skin and/or a dull complexion and/or skin or hair pigmentation disorders and/or dryness of the skin and/or hyperseborrhoea and/or hyperseborrhoea-related imperfections and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or natural hair loss and/or baldness.

Hair care compositions, methods, and articles of commerce that can increase the appearance of thicker and fuller hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where a thicker and fuller hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face. The present invention also relates to methods of marketing such compositions.

A device usable as an applicator comb, comprising a collection of applicator teeth inserted into a tubular body (1) as supporting element, permitting liquid or gelatinous products to be applied precisely and economically, by having attached to the device a container or receptacle holding the treatment product. For hair and scalp treatment, the product enters the applicator teeth (2, 2I, 2II, 2III, 2IV, 2V. The product to be applied may cover all, only the sides or only the base of the applicator teeth, depending on whether the treatment is to be given on the totality of the hair and scalp, only on the hair, or on the base of the hair and in the scalp. Depending on the application, the tooth structure has a rigid core constituting the support for a permeable, peripheral cladding (13), or only a lateral cladding (12), without reaching the end.

The invention discloses a sulfate-free hair cleanser and a preparation method thereof. The sulfate-free hair cleanser comprises the following concrete formulation components in percentage by weight: 1-40% of anionic surfactant, 0.1-25% of nonionic surfactant, 0.1-15% of ampholytic surfactant, 0.1-5% of cationic conditioner, 0-2% of cocamidopropyl MEA (Mono Ethanol Amine), 0-2% of cetyl alcohol, 0-1% of EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid)-disodium, 0-3% of anti-dandruff agent, 0-5% of pearling agent, 0.1-3% of conditioning component, 0-5% of polydimethylsiloxane, 0.1-2.0% of essence, 0.01-1% of preservative, 0.01-1% of pH adjusting agent, 0.01-1% of viscosity adjusting agent and 0.01% of natural extract. The invention relates to the technical field of daily chemical industry. The hair cleanser has the characteristics of more mildness to scalp, less irritation and capability of more caring the scalp in the hair washing process.

The present invention is directed to skin treatment formulations having salicylic acid and other secondary ingredients. The secondary ingredients may include: non-comedogenic essential oils and plant extracts and sebum reducing agents. Salicylic acid and the secondary ingredients are provided in amounts effective to provide a sufficiently aggressive skin treatment for unclogging pores and reducing inflammation, while maintaining levels of sebum on the exterior of the skin to form an operative water barrier on the skin and hair. Additionally, a method is provided that unclogs pores, reduces inflammation, and controls levels of sebum on the exterior of the skin to maintain an operative water barrier on the skin and hair. The method may include, applying a sufficiently aggressive product comprising salicylic acid, non-comedogenic plant extracts and essential oils, and a sebum reducing agent to hair and its surrounding areas.

The invention discloses a preparation method of an extract of a traditional Chinese medicine composition with bacteriocidal function and application thereof in daily chemical products, relating to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine formulations and the daily chemical field. The traditional Chinese medicine composition comprises the following traditional Chinese medicines in percentage by mass: 2-25 percent of honeysuckle, 2-10 percent of chrysanthemum indicum, 1-20 percent of taraxacum, 1-10 percent of liquorice, 1-20 percent of ginger, 2-20 percent of Chinese holly, 2-20 percent of herba andrographis, 2-20 percent of abelmoschus manihot, 1-20 percent of radix salviae miltiorrhizae, 2-30 percent of aloe and 2-20 percent of groundsel. The extract of the traditional Chinese medicine composition is prepared through measuring, mixing, pulverizing, extracting through high pressure homogenization and decoloring with active carbon. The extract of the traditional Chinese medicine composition does not contain chemically synthesized substances, has no toxicity or side effect, can effectively eliminate and kill bacteria on human skin and prevent the human skin from being infected by the bacteria at the same time and can be used for the daily chemical products, such as dandruff remover shampoo, antibacterial bath foam, antibacterial liquid soap, acne-removing cosmetics, antibacterial perfumed soap, and the like.

The present invention relates to a use of an effective amount of at least one probiotic microorganism and/or a fraction thereof and/or a metabolite thereof for preventing and/or treating dandruff disorders of the scalp, as well as a cosmetic process for preventing and/or treating a dandruff condition including the administration a first cosmetic active agent and of at least a second cosmetic active agent, topically, the said first and second cosmetic active agents being formulated in separate compositions, the first cosmetic active agent being chosen from probiotic microorganisms, and mixtures thereof, and the second cosmetic active agent being chosen from antidandruff active agents.

The present invention features composition comprising a chalcone and the use thereof for treating acne and reducing the appearance of oil or pores on the skin, hair and scalp.