255 results about "Skin appearance" patented technology

The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, wherein the compositions include limonoid constituents which inhibit acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscle so as to relax the muscles involved with wrinkling, folding and creasing of skin, e.g., facial movement and expression. The limonoids preferably include the plant alkaloids toosendanin and azadirachtin. The compositions, which also are used to treat hyperhidrosis, are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.

Skin conditioning compositions comprising a C4 to C30 monoalkyl-, dialkyl, monoalkanoyl- or dialkanoyl-substituted isohexide are found to exhibit a marked effect on skin hydration and barrier function homeostasis thereby improving skin appearances.

The present invention relates to personal care or cosmetic compositions that contain a shatter-resistant blend of microencapsulated colorants that can produce a natural, textured tone effect. A method for cosmetic treatment comprises application of such personal care or cosmetic compositions onto at least a part of the body.

This invention generally relates to improvement of the body and skin appearance, for example enhancing the appearance of sagging, wrinkled, or cellulite-afflicted areas of the skin and body, through the local delivery of a nitric oxide donor, for example, using delivery vehicles such as lotions, creams, liquids, and/or transdermal patches. In some embodiments, a delivery vehicle containing a nitric oxide donor, for example, L-arginine (an important biological precursor) or its derivatives in a sufficient concentration to improve the appearance of a selected area of the body may be applied. In certain cases, one or more agents may also be included that aid in the transfer of the nitric oxide donor into the tissue, which may overcome the resistance to transfer into the skin. Non-limiting examples of suitable agents include agents able to create hostile biophysical environments, for instance, choline chloride, magnesium chloride, and/or sodium chloride.

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.

Apparatus and methods for treatment of a biological structure using a combination of magnetic and optical treatment. The apparatus and method for treatment may be used for aesthetic applications such as cellulite treatment, body shaping or enhancing skin appearance. The combination of these methods provides faster and enhanced effects of the treatment.

An improved method and apparatus is provided as a system to enhance skin appearance and health, in which skin is cleaned (or exfoliated) and conditioned by use of microelements affixed to a base element or hand-held patch. The dimensions of the microelements are controlled so as to remove a certain number of layers of skin cells and to accumulate those skin cells, along with other foreign substances, into areas between the microelements. In addition, a conditioning compound or therapeutic active can be applied to the exfoliated skin to enhance the skin. Moreover, the amount of accumulated skin cells represents a self-limiting maximum quantity that cannot be substantially exceeded regardless of the number of attempts by a user to re-use the microstructure apparatus. Some of the microstructures are designed with very close-packed microelements, which in some cases have flexible substrates.

A cosmetic composition and method of imparting a healthy appearance to skin is provided which includes using a composition formed with about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of the composition of beads, from about 1 to about 80% by weight of the beads of a first coloring agent incorporated within a matrix of the beads, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, the composition having a hue less than 25°, the beads being coated and having an exterior color other than that of the first coloring agent.

The present invention relates to personal care or cosmetic compositions that contain a blend of at least 2 microencapsulated colorants that produces a natural, textured tone effect. A method for cosmetic treatment comprises application of such personal care or cosmetic compositions onto at least a part of the body.

The present invention relates to a method that is useful for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin. In particular, the methods of the present invention comprise administering a composition comprising Chia Seed oil, Opuntia Ficus Indica extract, or both to stimulate collagen or hyaluronic acid synthesis, or decrease Interleukin-1b synthesis, in the skin.

Cosmetic composition providing a high coverage of skin while retaining a natural skin appearance comprising iron oxide particles having an average primary particle size of less than or equal to 100 nm, iron-containing titanium dioxide particles having an average primary particle size of at least 105 nm and comprising from 1% to 15% iron by weight of the titanium dioxide, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier and its use as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration surrounding the eye.

Cosmetic composition providing a high coverage of skin while retaining a natural skin appearance comprising iron oxide particles having an average surface area from 30 m²/g to 150 m²/g, iron-containing titanium dioxide particles having an average surface area from 1 m²/g to 30 m²/g and comprising from 1% to 15% iron by weight of the titanium dioxide, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier and its use as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration surrounding the eye.

Processes for reducing the appearance of ashiness or pastiness on skin by applying thereto a cosmetic composition comprising transparent iron oxide particles, iron-containing titanium dioxide particles, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. These processes are useful to provide coverage of skin imperfections and/or skin tonal variations and/or skin discoloration surrounding the eyes on different types of skin, while, at the same time, retaining a natural skin appearance.

The invention relates to a manufacture method of a transformative shark-simulation anti-drag skin based on adjustable surface appearance and size, which comprises the following four steps:(1) manufacturing a shark-skin biometric template; (2) manufacturing a silicon rubber elastic female template; (3) manufacturing a transformative shark-appearance-simulation anti-drag skin and researching a law;and (4) manufacturing the transformative shark-appearance-simulation anti-drag skin according to the requirements of application objects. The elastic female template manufactured by applying the invention has more than 95% of similarity to that of original shark skin appearance, the size of the skin surface appearance of the shark-simulation anti-drag skin manufactured by applying the invention can be adjusted according to the parameters of the common speed, the dielectricviscosity and the like of the application objects, and the anti-drag effect of the shark-simulation anti-drag skin approaches the optimum state. The manufacture method of a transformative shark-simulation anti-drag skin based on adjustable surface appearance and size has good utility value and wide application prospects in the field of simulation manufacture technology.

A cosmetic skin care composition that can provide the consumer-desired properties of appearance of natural skin radiance, containing solid single-crystal flat platy particles having an Index of Refraction of about 1.8 to about 2.2, the composition having less than 20% Opacity, preferably less than 10% Opacity. The platy particles preferably include bismuth oxy-chloride, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, boron nitride, solid solutions and mixtures thereof. A method of imparting radiant skin appearance, especially in the facial area, by applying to the skin the inventive composition is also disclosed.

The invention discloses a polypropylene composition for the injection molding of an automotive part with a good appearance and a preparation method thereof. The composition comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 50 to 78 percent of polypropylene resin, 2 to 20 percent of elastomer, 2 to 10 percent of ethylene-propylene block copolymer and the balance of assistant. The automotive part prepared by the polypropylene composition meets use requirements in terms of all properties, avoids a tiger skin appearance defect and has high low-temperature performance and rigidity. The high difference between the melting viscosity of the elastomer and the melting viscosity of the polypropylene makes the elastomer fail to disperse in the polypropylene desirably, so the dispersion particle size of the elastomer in the polypropylene is large, the rigidity is lowered, and the injection molded part has a tiger skin. However, by adding the ethylene-propylene block copolymer, the dispersion of the elastomer in the polypropylene and the phase interface strength of the elastomer and the polypropylene substrate are improved, so the appearance of the part is enhanced.

An improved method and apparatus is provided as a system to enhance skin appearance and health, in which skin is cleaned (or exfoliated) and conditioned by use of microelements affixed to a base element or hand-held patch. The dimensions of the microelements are controlled so as to remove a certain number of layers of skin cells and to accumulate those skin cells, along with other foreign substances, into areas between the microelements. In addition, a conditioning compound or therapeutic active can be applied to the exfoliated skin to enhance the skin. Moreover, the amount of accumulated skin cells represents a self-limiting maximum quantity that cannot be substantially exceeded regardless of the number of attempts by a user to re-use the microstructure apparatus. Some of the microelement shapes are purposefully designed with distal ends that exhibit sharp edges rather than sharp tips to reduce skin irritation.