6029 results about "Skin care" patented technology

The application of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors to the skin inhibits the degradation of proteins found in the skin including collagen, elastin, and other basement membrane and extracellular matrix protein. MMP inhibitors may be used in both cosmetic compositions and pharmaceutical compositions for application to skin. MMP inhibitors are formulated with a cosmetically suitable vehicle or pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for application to the skin as creams, lotions, ointments, solutions, face masks, etc. As cosmetics, the inventive MMP inhibitor compositions are applied to the skin to prevent or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation changes, loss of elasticity, or other effects associated with aging or sun damage. As pharmaceuticals, the inventive MMP inhibitor compositions may also be applied to the skin to treat or prevent a skin disease (e.g., proliferative disease, inflammatory disease).

A therapeutic mattress system and bed are disclosed for providing a comprehensive system of pulmonary and skin care therapies for the critically ill, immobilized patient. The features provided include rotational therapy, percussion therapy and pulsation therapy on a critical care bed frame with a low air loss patient support, all of which are controlled with various types of feedback from particularized sensors in the bed.

Compositions and methods for administering collagen to a human subject have been developed. The collagen-containing lipid vesicles of the invention provide a delivery system for human collagen which eliminates problems associated with chemical and physical instability of the collagen as well as immune responses to non-human collagen.

Disclosed are personal care compositions, including compositions for oral, throat and skin care comprising a blend of naturally occurring flavor or perfume ingredients or essential oils containing such ingredients, wherein the blend provides excellent antimicrobial activity and comprises at least two components, a first acyclic component selected from citral, neral, geranial, geraniol and nerol and a second cyclic-containing component selected from eucalyptol, carvacrol and eugenol. Preferably, the blend comprises 3, 4, 5 or more of the above components. Greater synergy in terms of antimicrobial efficacy may be obtained the more different components are blended together. The present compositions are effective in killing, suppressing the growth of and / or altering metabolism of microorganisms including those which cause undesirable oral cavity conditions including plaque, caries, calculus, gingivitis, periodontal disease and malodor. Optionally the blend further comprises additional antimicrobial and / or anti-inflammatory components, preferably naturally-occurring as well.

The invention features a method of treating at least one sign of aging on the skin selected from the group consisting of (i) thickening the skin, (ii) enhancing the barrier function of skin, and / or (iii) treating at least one sign of aging on the skin selected from the group consisting of enhancing the elasticity of said skin, enhancing the firmness of said skin, smoothing the surface of the skin, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles on the skin, wherein the method includes applying to skin in need of such treatment a skin care composition including a tensioning polymer, wherein the tensioning polymer has a contractile force greater than about 3 g / mg and a water resistance index from about 0.9 to about 1.9.

The present invention relates generally to composition and methods for topical application to skin. More particularly, it relates to treatment of scars and rosacea, and other aspects of skin care. A composition is disclosed having a skin toner for cleansing a skin surface, removing dead skin cells, restoring alkali balance, and shrinking skin pores; and a skin moisturizer for increasing water content in the external layers of the skin.

Skin care compositions containing N-acyl amino acid, particularly N-acyl derivatives of Phenylalanine or Tyrosine, their isomers, or their salts; at least one other skin care active selected from sugar amines, vitamin B3, retinoids, peptides, dialkanoyl hydroxyproline, hexamidine, salicylic acid, and phytosterol; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the N-acyl amino acid and the skin care active. The invention further relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of the skin care composition of the invention.

Skin care compositions disclosed herein include, at a minimum, safe and effective amounts of at least one wrinkle reduction agent, which is a hexapeptide, and a natural exfoliating complex. The skin care compositions provide natural skin exfoliation, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin elasticity and firmness.

Personal care composition comprising from about 5% to about 75% of an oil phase; an aqueous phase; from about 0.1% to about 2% of a polymeric thickener; and a skin care active; wherein said composition comprises at least two separate phases, and after agitation and dispensation from a suitable container containing a suitable propellant, forms stable foam.

Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating and modifying surfaces and for enhancing delivery of active agents to surfaces treated with the compositions, which comprise siloxane polymers functionalized with pendant moieties comprising anionic groups, specifically carboxylic acid groups. When applied to a suitable surface, the present composition comprising the carboxy functionalized siloxane polymers forms a substantially hydrophobic coating on the treated surface. These polymers effectively deposit on surfaces that have cationic sites, which are capable of forming bonds or linkages with the anionic groups of the polymer. The treated surface becomes hydrophobic due to the deposition of the carboxy functionalized siloxane polymer, which then imparts a variety of end use benefits to that surface such as ease of cleaning, stain removal and prevention, whitening, etc. The carboxy functionalized siloxane polymer further acts as a carrier to deposit active agents onto the surface and to improve retention and efficacy of said actives on the treated surface. The present compositions are useful in a variety of applications including oral care, hair and skin care, personal care, cosmetics, and fabric and hard surface cleaning and conditioning. Examples are oral compositions for use in cleaning and whitening of natural teeth and dental prosthesis; for preventing, reducing or removing plaque, calculus and surface deposited stains on teeth; and for providing shine, smoothness and positive feel benefits to teeth, the compositions comprising at least about 0.1% by weight of a dicarboxy functionalized siloxane polymer in a formulation that effectively deposits the polymer to teeth and other oral surfaces.

An absorbent article includes a liquid permeable topsheet (10), a liquid impermeable or water repellent backsheet, and an absorbent member interposed between these sheets. The topsheet (10) is formed of a nonwoven sheet having high density portions (13A) and low density portions (14A). Each high density portion (13A) and each low density portion (14A) are different in density from each other. The high density portions (13A) and the low density portions (14A) are arranged in planar directions of the topsheet (10). The low density portions (14A) have a larger amount of a skin care agent (5) applied thereto than the high density portions (13A).

A personal care kit comprises a first series of unit-dose packages containing a first skin care composition and a second series of unit-doses packages containing a second skin care composition, wherein the first skin care composition and the second skin care composition exhibit a readily perceptible difference. The readily perceptible difference may be a visible difference, a tactile difference, or an olfactory difference. The first and / or second skin care composition may comprise a skin care active. A method for using the personal care kit is also disclosed.

Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating and modifying surfaces and for enhancing delivery of active agents to surfaces treated therewith, wherein the compositions comprise siloxane polymers functionalized with pendant moieties comprising two or more anionic groups, at least one anionic group being a carboxy group. When applied to a suitable surface, the present composition forms a substantially hydrophobic coating of the anionic functionalized siloxane polymer on the treated surface. These polymers effectively deposit on surfaces that have cationic sites, which are capable of forming bonds or linkages with the anionic groups of the polymer. The treated surface becomes hydrophobic due to the deposition of the anionic functionalized siloxane polymer, which then imparts a variety of end use benefits to that surface such as ease of cleaning, soil release, stain removal and prevention, conditioning, etc. The anionic functionalized siloxane polymer further acts as a carrier to deposit active agents onto the surface and to improve retention and efficacy of the active agents on the treated surface. The present compositions are useful in a variety of applications including oral care, hair and skin care, personal care, cosmetics, and fabric and hard surface cleaning and conditioning.

Compositions and methods for administering collagen to a human subject have been developed. The collagen-containing lipid vesicles of the invention provide a delivery system for human collagen which eliminates problems associated with chemical and physical instability of the collagen as well as immune responses to non-human collagen.

To provide a skin treatment composition for wrinkle reduction that is superior in terms of the wrinkle reduction effect, usability, and the sensation during use. A skin treatment composition having a water dispersion of a polymer in which a non-water soluble film-forming polymer is dispersed in water wherein the main ingredients of said film-forming polymer are polyurethane having a film shrinkage rate of 20% or less and an acrylic type polymer having a film shrinkage rate of 20% or less. Also, a skin treatment composition for wrinkle reduction comprising (a) a non-emulsification type cross-linked silicone, (b) a film forming polymer having a film shrinkage rate of 20% or less containing as a main ingredient a polyurethane having a film shrinkage rate of 20%, (c) a liquid oil component, and (d) water.

The present invention relates to a film-forming barrier composition useful for protecting the skin from body fluids, such as urine, feces, menses. The composition comprises a skin conditioning agent, a viscosity enhancing agent and an oleophilic film-forming agent. Optionally, the lotion may comprise skin care ingredients for treating or maintaining skin health. The composition may be applied to the skin by suitable delivery vehicles, such as absorbent articles or components thereof, sheet materials, pads, bandages, sponges, foam pads, pumps, sprays, depending on the viscosity of the composition.

The invention relates to a hand-mouth baby wet tissue and a preparation method thereof. The hand-mouth baby wet tissue is composed of compound wet tissue liquid and non-woven fabrics for holding the compound wet tissue liquid, wherein every 100 parts of the compound wet tissue liquid comprises the following components in percent by weight: 0.01%-7.5% of a sweetening agent, 0.01-2.0% of a preservative, 0.01%-2.0% of a cleaning agent, 0.05%-5.0% of a solubilizer, 0-10.0% of a humectant, 0-5.0% of a skin care agent, 0-5.0% of an acidity regulator, 0-5.0% of essential oil, 0-5.0% of a stabilizer, 0-1.0% of natural essence, and the balance of pure water. The hand-mouth baby wet tissue has the advantages that edible sweetening agent is added into the compound wet tissue liquid to promote spittle secretion of babies, relieve the drop of pH value in the oral cavity and prevent the formation of decayed teeth. The product formula is stable and safe, and the material components are non-toxic. The formula is safe, non-irritant and non-corrosive, so that the allergic risks are reduced to be the lowest. The hand-mouth baby wet tissue can be used for cleaning the hands and mouths of an infant, infant tableware and other infant supplies and toys.

Antibacterial compositions having high antibacterial effectiveness and excellent esthetic properties are disclosed. The compositions also impart skin conditioning properties and improved feel to cleansed skin. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, esthetic enhancers, skin care ingredients, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in the aqueous phase of the composition is at least 25%.

The invention discloses a skin type and skin problem identification and detection method based on facial image identification. The method comprises the steps that a clear face picture is input, face identification is conducted, and a face picture image of a human face is divided into twenty face image blocks; hair and skin identification is conducted on each divided face image block, and skin properties of each divided face image block are calculated; skin problems in each face image block are identified; according to results of the skin problems and the skin properties, the skin type is judged, and the skin type and the skin problems are identified and detected. According to the method, on the basis of one clean face picture, face identification, regional division and regional identification and other methods are adopted in sequence, the skin type and the skin problems of the human face in the picture in all aspects are determined, and therefore the most suitable skin care suggestion can be provided through detection on the face in the image.

The present invention is directed toward anti-aging skin care compositions comprising Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, N-acetyl-cysteine and, optionally, lipoic acid. The present invention is further directed toward methods for therapeutically or prophylactically treating the consequences of aging on the condition or appearance of the skin. The present invention further provides one or more kits that are useful for delaying, treating or preventing the consequences of aging on the condition or appearance of the skin.

Compositions and methods are for disclosed for treating a skin condition that results from reactive oxygen species production in skin of a subject, including applying a topical formulation that contains a lipophilic cation-mitochondrially targeted antioxidant compound and that delivers a therapeutically effective amount of the antioxidant compound to skin fibroblasts and keratinocytes.

A skin care apparatus is disclosed. The skin care apparatus includes a main body; a vessel being replaceable with a new one and installed in the main body for containing skin care materials; a head portion provided at one end of the main body; a material spraying member ins tailed in the head portion and provided with at least one spray hole formed through the plate surface thereof for spraying the skin care materials; a connection pipe for connecting the spray hole of the material spraying member to the vessel; a brush member detachably connected to the head portion for discharging the skin care materials sprayed from the spray holes to the outside; a vibration member for selectively vibrating the brush member; and a switching unit for selectively operating the vibration member and opening and closing the spray holes of the material spraying member. The skin care apparatus has a simple structure, is easily portable and used anywhere at any time, and increases skin care efficiency.

Personal care compositions comprising a modified soy protein as an active ingredient are described. The modified soy proteins of the instant invention include soy proteins modified by treatment with a reducing agent and subsequently reacted with a carboxylic acid anhydride; soy proteins modified by treatment with a reducing agent, reacted with a carboxylic acid anhydride and subsequently oxidized; soy proteins modified by reaction with a hydroxy alkyl acrylate; soy proteins modified with ionic monomers such as epoxide, acrylate, and chlorohydrin; and soy proteins modified by reaction with an alkyl acrylimidoglycolate. The compositions may be in the form of skin care, skin cleansing, or anti-wrinkle products, shampoos, make-up, conditioners, lotions, aerosols, gels, mousses, dyes, or bleaches.

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 method for identifying skin care composition-resistant skin-binding peptides is described. The skin care composition-resistant skin-binding peptides bind strongly to skin from a skin care composition matrix and are stable therein. Peptide-based skin benefit agents, such as skin conditioners and skin colorants, based on the skin care composition-resistant skin binding peptides are described. The peptide-based skin conditioners and skin colorants consist of skin care composition-resistant skin-binding peptide coupled to a skin conditioning agent or a coloring agent, either directly or through an optional spacer. Skin care and skin coloring product compositions comprising these peptide-based skin conditioners and colorants are also described.

A skin care composition is provided which preferably comprises a mixture of N-acetylcysteine and L-carnosine in combination with a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor. The composition may optionally be provided as a sunscreen formulation, and provides a method for the prevention, amelioration or treatment of pathological conditions of the skin, including, but not limited to, intrinsic or chronological aging, or aging due to sun damage (photoaging), and which conditions are caused by, or exacerbated by, oxidative stress, carbonyl stress, or a combination of both.

Disclosed are skin care compositions comprising an admixture of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and certain diol and glycerol carboxylate esters. The liquid skin care compositions are useful as cosmetic, protective and therapeutic dermatological compositions and comprise an admixture of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and one or more carboxylic acid esters of a polyol selected from propylene glycol and glycerol wherein the carboxylate ester residues contains from 2 to 10 carbon atoms. The skin care compositions exhibit smoothness and water resistance when applied to the skin such as the human body including eyelids and lips.

The present invention relates to a novel controlled release carrier system for pH or salt triggered release and targeted delivery of fragrances and other active ingredients onto fabric, hair, skin, and other biological surfaces and which provides prolonged release of fragrances and other active ingredients over an extended period of time, or yields a high impact fragrance “burst” upon treating the target surface with heat (blow drying the hair, ironing the fabric). The controlled delivery system of the present invention is substantially a free-flowing powder formed of solid hydrophobic nano-spheres comprising the fragrance and other active ingredients that are encapsulated in a pH or salt sensitive micro-spheres. Also described are processes for preparing such compositions and processes for using same. Furthermore, certain components of the aforementioned compositions in combination with one another are novel, and other components have novel uses in increasing fragrance substantivity, particularly in fabric, hair, and skin care preparations. The invention further pertains to consumer and diversified products comprising the controlled release system of the present invention.

The present invention relates to an absorbent personal care and / or cleansing product for cosmetic and / or dermatological applications comprising at least one non-woven absorbent sheet comprising 10 to 100 wt. % lyocell fibers and 0 to 90 wt. % of at least one other natural, man-made natural and / or synthetic fiber, wherein the lyocell fiber has a fiber titer in the range from 0.5 to 3.5 dtex, wherein the absorbent sheet has a basis weight in the range from 20 to 500 g / m2, and a tensile strength in the range from 5 to 1000 N / 5 cm in machine direction and in cross direction. Further, the present invention relates to the use of said absorbent product as puffs, pads, wipes, tissues, towels, toweletts, sponges, brushes, cotton balls, gloves, mitts, cotton tip swabs or as a part thereof in cosmetic and / or dermatological applications, in particular as a basis onto which a cosmetic composition and / or dermatological cleansing and / or skin care composition, in particular in the form of a lotion, is being placed and / or into which said composition is being impregnated.