202 results about "Skin.status" patented technology

The present invention concerns a method and a kit, for the treatment of a selected area of the skin and / or subcutaneous tissue, and in particular for the cosmetic treatment of skin conditions such as regional fat deposits including cellulite. The method comprises heating the selected area to a sustained skin temperature of about 32 to about 50° C. for a desired period of time, using a device comprising either a heat source capable of conductively heating the selected area or, alternatively, an infra-red source for emitting infra-red with a wavelength from about 700 nm to about 15000 nm. The method also comprises administering, simultaneously or sequentially in either order, a composition containing an active agent selected from the group comprising a skin active, a nutrient absorption suppressant or a thermogenic agent, preferably a metabolic stimulating agent, more preferably a lipolytic agent, or a mixture thereof, the composition being either a topical composition for application to the selected area, or an area adjacent thereto, or an oral composition.

Devices and methods for measuring a local skin parameter or the presence or concentration of an analyte present in a biological medium are disclosed. A monitoring system comprising disposable sensor components and a network component for the collection of sensor information and for relaying this information for remote access and analysis is disclosed, where the sensor components and the network component communicate using the wearer as a signal propagation medium.

The invention features methods, kits, and compositions for treating aging-related skin conditions (e.g., wrinkles), pigmentation disorders, acne, and scar formation, as well as methods, kits, and compositions for preventing scar formation.

Device, methods, and compositions to alter light interplay with skin to change appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation, stretch marks, and cellulite as well as other skin conditions are described. The present invention relates generally to the treatment of soft tissue volume deficiency and loss, facial wrinkles, facial lines, pigmentation patterns not desired by the subject, stretch marks, cellulite and more particularly, to treatments for volume restoration or coloration correction using light reflective materials such as micas and the like.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising naphthoquinones such as 2,3-dimethylnaphthalene-1,4-dione, for the use of treating, regulating or preventing a skin condition characterized by oxidative stress or a degenerative process. Methods of preventing, lightening or reducing the appearance of visible and / or tactile discontinuities of the skin resulting from skin pigmentation or skin aging are also disclosed.

Methods and devices for applying high intensity focused ultrasound to modulate collagen in animal tissue (such as to disrupt collagen fibrils in a mammal, such as a human), particularly to enhance the aesthetic appearance of skin, and / or to otherwise improve skin conditions.

The invention provides a composition. The composition is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 20 to 80 parts of collagen peptide, 2 to 40 parts of acerola cherry powder, and 0.1to 20 parts of lacid bacteria compound powder. The composition has the advantages that by comprising the collagen peptide, the acerola cherry powder and prebiotics according to a special ratio, the components can reach the synergistic function, the skin condition is fundamentally improved, and the beautiful face is restored; the regeneration of skin cells is accelerated, the water and oil balanceof the skin is regulated, and the problems of skin pigmentation, coarse pores, fine lines, red blood silk, facial infection, and uneven skin color are relieved; the face-beautifying and oxidizing-resistant characteristics of the collagen peptide and acerola cherry powder are fully realized, the collagen peptide and acerola cherry powder are cooperated with the prebiotics strain beneficial for theprivate part health of special women to reach the effect of regulating micro-ecological balance and hormone balance of women, and the private part health is improved.

A system and method are provided for targeted and individualized delivery of multiple skin benefit agents to the skin of a user. The image of a predetermined treatment area of the user's skin is first captured by an imaging device. Selective data input from analysis tools and the end user is then analyzed by a computing device to generate a unique skin profile for the user, which is indicative of the skin conditions at the predetermined treatment area. Based on such skin profile, a printing device prints out one or more cosmetic delivery sheets that can be applied to the predetermined treatment area. Each of the cosmetic delivery sheets contains a substrate with multiple isolate, discrete regions, while at least two of the regions are imprinted with different skin benefit agents for treating different skin conditions of the predetermined treatment area according to the unique skin profile of the user.

The present disclosure relates to methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and / or eliminating fine lines and / or wrinkles of skin, by application of one or a combination of natural compounds or extracts that stimulate MAGP-1 expression and which improves the appearance of aged and / or photodamaged skin. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof in an amount effective to improve the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.

The present invention provides a complementary three-step dermabrasion system that provides treatment for skin conditions such as acne scars, wound scars, and other visually unappealing skin disfigurements, which constitutes the following, (1) Dermal Resurfacing with an adhesive composition, (2) Dermal Polishing with a polishing composition, and (3) Dermal Regeneration with a collagen-building and cell-proliferative composition.

The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving hyperpigmentation, or other unwanted pigmentation of the skin, or other unwanted skin condition, such as age spots, aged skin, skin discoloration, etc., wherein the compositions include siRNA-gene silencing oligomers specific for tyrosinase. The compositions are used to treat a broad variety of pigmentation conditions, and are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.

Apparatus for providing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy to a user, the apparatus comprising: a stimulation unit for electrically stimulating at least one nerve of the user; an electrode array connectable to the stimulation unit, the electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes for electrical stimulation of the at least one nerve of the user; a monitoring unit electrically connected to the stimulation unit for monitoring the on-skin status of the electrode array; an analysis unit for analyzing the on-skin status of the electrode array to determine the effective on-skin time of the electrode array; and a feedback unit for alerting the user when the analysis unit determine that the effective on-skin time exceeds a threshold.

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 discloses a skin caring composition having a function of removing acne marks, a preparation and a preparation method of the skin caring composition. The skin caring composition consists of the following functional components in parts by weight: 0.01-2 parts of zinc carbonate hydroxide, 0.01-0.1 part of borax, 0.001-0.01 part of amber powder, 0.001-0.05 part of pearl powder, 0.05-0.5 part of allantoin, 1-5 parts of butyrospermum parkii, 0.1-0.5 part of angelica extract, 0.1-0.5 part of bighead atractylodes rhizome extract, 0.01-0.1 part of centella extract and 0.025-0.1 part of borneol. The skin caring composition is scientific and strict in formula, definite in effect and free from toxic and side effect, and is capable of effectively removing acne marks and other scar tissues; the skin caring composition has a function of removing acne marks, and is capable of obviously reducing skin roughness and content of skin melanin and the like; and the skin caring composition can guarantee a good skin status.

A system and methods are provided for targeted and individualized delivery of multiple skin benefit agents to the skin of a user. The image of a predetermined treatment area of the user's skin is first captured by an imaging device. The captured image data is then analyzed by a computing device to generate a unique skin profile for the user. Based on such skin profile, a printing device prints out one or more cosmetic delivery sheets that can be applied to the predetermined treatment area. Each of the cosmetic delivery sheets contains a substrate with multiple isolated, discrete regions, while at least two of the regions are imprinted with different skin benefit agents for treating different skin conditions of the predetermined treatment area according to the unique skin profile of the user. Targeted delivery of one or multiple skin benefit agents to the skin of a user may be achieved by applying and conforming to the skin a flexible cosmetic delivery sheet having associated therewith the multiple skin benefit agents.

Systems and methods are provided for automatic identification of a person based on an analysis of the person's skin. In one embodiment, a method for automatically identifying a person comprises acquiring white-light and UV images of a portion of the person's skin, generating a skin mask from the white-light image, and comparing the skin mask with a pre-stored skin mask of the person. If a substantial match is not found between the two skin masks, the person is not identified, and an error message such as “wrong person” or “person unknown” is returned. Otherwise, the method proceeds to obtain results associated with certain skin conditions using at least the UV image. The results are compared with pre-stored results to determine if the person is the right person or the wrong person.

Apparatus for providing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy to a user, the apparatus comprising: a stimulation unit for electrically stimulating at least one nerve of the user; an electrode array connectable to the stimulation unit, the electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes for electrical stimulation of the at least one nerve of the user; a monitoring unit electrically connected to the stimulation unit for monitoring the on-skin status of the electrode array; an analysis unit for analyzing the on-skin status of the electrode array to determine the effective on-skin time of the electrode array; and a feedback unit for alerting the user when the analysis unit determine that the effective on-skin time exceeds a threshold.

The invention relates to a medical biological dressing, and in particular relates to a medical biological wrinkle-removing and speckle-inhibiting dressing and a preparation method thereof. The dressing comprises hyaluronic acid, olive oil, collagen, geranium essential oil, camellia oil, apricot kernel oil, active growth factors, pearl powder, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, amino acid, garlic oil and mint oil. By adopting the formula, skin regeneration organs are reserved and activated to the most extent; the skin condition is improved; cell regeneration is promoted; the yield of skin collagen is increased; therefore, skin whitening, speckle removing and wrinkle smoothing are promoted; a good foundation is laid for repairing wounds; and the medical biological wrinkle-removing and speckle-inhibiting dressing has the excellent effects in early treatment of skin wrinkle, striae gravidarum, crows feet, stain and scar.

The invention provides a method and composition for treating dermatoses by topical application of a composition containing an antihistamine, an NSAID and optionally a botanical medicinal compound. The compositions are useful for skin conditions such as inflammatory skin conditions, including eczema, atopic dermatitis, non-allergic dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea, or any inflammation of the skin.

The present invention relates to a fusion protein comprising a skin-penetrating peptide, a polynucleotide encoding the fusion protein, an expression vector comprising the polynucleotide, a transformant comprising the expression vector, a method for preparing the fusion protein, a cosmetic composition for improving skin conditions, which comprises the fusion protein, and a pharmaceutical composition for external skin use, which comprises the fusion protein. The fusion protein of the invention comprises a skin-penetrating peptide bound to a physiologically active protein. The fusion protein significantly enhances the skin penetration and skin retention of the physiologically active protein while maintaining or enhancing the ability of the physiologically active protein to synthesize a material showing physiologically active effects. Thus, it can be widely used as an active ingredient in functional cosmetic compositions and pharmaceutical compositions for external skin use.

Systems, methods, and storage media for automatically identifying skin conditions based on images and other data using machine learning methods and algorithms that encode expert knowledge of skin conditions. The systems, methods, and storage media may also leverage infrastructure that facilitates the collection, storage, labeling, dynamic organization, and expert review of existing and incoming data.

The present invention relates to a complex face mask comprising: a complex face mask, which comprises a face mask containing effective ingredients wherein the effective ingredients are attached to the face mask in freeze-drying form; and a skin care solution. Also disclosed is a method of producing a complex face mask, which comprises dousing a face mask cloth in a solution containing effective ingredients and then freeze-drying the face mask; and preparing a skin care solution. The effective ingredients attached to the freeze-drying face mask can fully show their effects so that the skin condition can be improved.

The aim of the invention is to evaluate at least one of the degree of skin injury caused by ultraviolet light and the degree of physiological aging of the skin and estimate at least one of the epidermal thickness and dermal thickness of the skin, the near infra-red absorption spectrum of the skin is used and the obtained data are employed in monitoring the skin conditions, evaluating a cosmetic and so on.

This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating and ameliorating skin conditions including acne, rosacea and wrinkling caused by photodamage or intrinsic aging. More particularly, this invention relates to compositions containing certain natural extracts and natural or synthetic retinoids.

A method for providing a personalized skin-care composition for an individual includes sampling the skin of an individual for whom a personalized skin-care composition is to be provided, testing for a predetermined set of biomarkers so as to produce an individual biomarker profile, analyzing the biomarker profile using a biomarker profile database, and producing a personalized skin-care composition based on the results. The personalized skin-care composition is adapted for treating one or more skin conditions which the individual has, and can be adapted according to the preferences of the individual.

The present technology relates to an image processing device, an image processing system, an image processing method, and a program, with which it is possible to simply and accurately detect a region within an image in which a detection object, such as body hair, appears. A body hair region detection unit comprises: a projection conversion unit which generates a projection image in which a first image in which body hair is photographed is projection converted to a coordinate system of a second image in which body hair is photographed from a different direction from the first image; a difference image generation unit which generates a difference image between the second image and the projection image; and a region detection unit which detects a candidate region in the difference image which is formed from pixels in which the difference value is greater than or equal to a prescribed threshold, and which divides regions in the second image corresponding to the candidate region into body hair regions in which body hair appears and non-body hair regions which are other than these. It would be possible to apply the present technology to a device which analyzes the state of skin, for example.

A method is provided for tracking and analyzing changing skin conditions and displaying such conditions in an RGB image format on a three dimensional virtual model to facilitate research and consumer communication. The system involves building a catalog, library or database of skin conditions in the form of datasets taken from spectral images that include the skin conditions of interest. For each spectral image dataset identifying a skin condition of interest a corresponding RGB dataset is calculated and compiled in a database. The database of calculated RGB datasets is used to diagnose skin conditions of subjects by analyzing RGB or spectral photographs of the subject. The spectral or RGB data sets can also be used to predict the effects of proposed treatments and the resulting altered skin condition can be displayed in RGB images that are readily comprehended.

Methods and systems for determining functional relationships between a skin-active agent and a skin condition of interest, and methods and systems for identifying cosmetic agents effective for treatment of dandruff, as well as the use of agents identified by such methods and systems for the preparation of cosmetic compositions, personal care products, or both are provided. Methods for developing in vitro models of skin disease and models for specific skin diseases are also provided.

The invention relates to a skin management system which provides best skin management information to every person on the basis of result data measured by a skin status measurement system. The individual skin management system includes a skin status measurement instrument including a sensor portion for measuring the skin status and a wireless communication control protion that sends the measured value measured by the sensor portion in a wireless communication manner; a protable terminal machine, which displays the result data on the basis of the measured value on a display portion; a recommendation server, which receives the user information and result data from the protable terminal machine and transmits individual information on the basis of the user information and result data. The skin status measurement instrument is not a disposable device anymore and can durably manage skin of a person, and also can provide helpful invidual recommendation inforamtion on the basis of invidual user, thus greatly increasing utilization rate of the skin status measurement system.