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Stabilized Glycerin-in-Oil Emulsions

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Glycerin-in-oil emulsions which might provide for both increased amounts of glycerin compared to wax-based products and for soft formulations for increased comfort on the lips are known to suffer from stability problems. It is thought that the... (R&D Highlight)

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Peptide-based Coloring Reagents for Personal Care

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Peptide-based coloring reagents in which specific body surface-binding peptides are coupled to a coloring reagent, such as a pigment have been described. The body surface-binding peptides may be coupled to the pigment through covalent bonds or... (R&D Highlight)

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Portable Topical Hyperbaric Skin Therapy and Wound Treatment System

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It is known that providing a supply of oxygen to a wound to or through the skin (e.g., ulcers, abrasions, cuts, sores, etc.) promotes skin conditioning, skin rejuvenation and healing of wounded skin tissue. Oxygen from a blood supply is of course... (R&D Highlight)

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Bruise Amelioration Composition and Method of Use

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It is known to use glycerin as a topical application in liquid form to reduce bruising and swelling in human skin. The glycerin prevents discoloration of a bruise and reduces swelling and the pain associated with swelling, if it is applied... (R&D Highlight)

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Oxygen Adsorber with Glycerin & Chabazite

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Applicants have discovered that adding chabazite to iron-based oxygen adsorbers promotes absorption. The chabazite has a much higher chloride content than other water carriers. The chloride ions will readily dissolve in water to form a strong... (R&D Highlight)

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Cooling Eye Mask

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The use of chemicals or chemical based packs is limited since most cooling chemicals are irritants to the eyes. For instance, menthol is a common ingredient in cooling muscle salves, and if it comes into contact with the eye, however, it produces a... (R&D Highlight)

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Vegetable Based Three Component Hair Relaxer

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Relaxers are chemical solutions used for the purpose of straightening, softening or loosening curled or wavy hair. Generally these chemical compositions contain soluble alkaline earth materials such as sodium or calcium hydroxide. Organic bases such... (R&D Highlight)

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Method of Promoting Hair Growth

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The objects of the present invention are to solve the problems in the prior art and to provide a novel and effective hair tonic composition having superior hair care actions. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a hair tonic... (R&D Highlight)

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Hydrocolloid - Essential Oil Patches

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The present invention relates to dermal patches having improved properties comprising natural polysaccharides and essential oils, preferably without the use of any synthetic adhesives. Particularly, the present invention relates to patches comprising... (R&D Highlight)

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Compositions, Gels & Foams with Rheology Modulators & Uses Thereof

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The present application relates to compositions comprising a carrier and a first and second rheology modulator or modulator (used interchangeably). The application also relates to compositions or foamable compositions and foam without surfactants... (R&D Highlight)

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Novel Peptides for Wound Healing

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Wound healing in tissues is a complex reparative process. Under normal circumstances, the process of acute wound healing can be broken down into three phases. An initial inflammatory phase, which is followed by robust tissue remodeling and... (R&D Highlight)

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Angle-dependent Interference Pigments

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Multilayer pigments alternately coated with layers having high and low refractive index are known in the art. The optical effect of the pigments depends on the material of flakes, the material and thickness of respective layers, and the manufacturing... (R&D Highlight)

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Cosmetic and Nutritional Alpha Omega Complex Composition

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The present invention is an alpha omega complex composition for use in cosmetic and nutritional products and formulations for a user that contains coenzyme Q10, selenium sulfide and n-acetyl cysteine. Specific cosmetic and nutritional products and... (R&D Highlight)

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Antiviral Agent and Antiviral Composition

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It is an object of the present invention to provide an antiviral agent that has an excellent inactivating action on non-enveloped viruses and that is highly safe for the human body, and an antiviral composition containing the antiviral agent and... (R&D Highlight)

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Mono-, Di- and Polyol Phosphate Esters in Personal Care Formulations

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

This invention relates to a hydrophilized personal care formulation, which can be in the form of a hand or body soap (liquid or bar), lipstick, bodywash, makeup remover, skin cleaner, hair conditioner, skin or hair moisturizer. The present invention... (R&D Highlight)

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Liquid Cleansing Compositions

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Recently, there has been a trend in personal care cleansing products to develop products that are mild and comprise ingredients that are naturally derived rather than synthetic. Further, there are growing concerns over the use of alkanolamides in... (R&D Highlight)

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Topical Herbal Formulation for Treatment of Acne & Skin Disorders

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The available topical anti acne agents have a direct or indirect influence on the patho-genetic factors and are selected according to the predominant type of acne lesions. The therapeutic success in acne and related skin disorders are highly... (R&D Highlight)

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Peptide-based Coloring Reagents for Personal Care

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

There are currently two limitations to the use of these peptide-based coloring reagents. Different chemistries may be needed to covalently attach the body surface-binding peptide to the pigment, depending on the pigment used. Additionally, it may be... (R&D Highlight)

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Prevention of Cellular Senescence in Mammals by Natural Peptide Complexes

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Cells are the fundamental structure composing our bodies, and cellular decline thus contributes to the aging process. Senescence or biological aging is the change in the biology of an organism as it ages after its maturity. Such changes range from... (R&D Highlight)

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Method of Screening Material for Improving Skin Functions

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

This disclosure is directed to providing a novel screening method capable of effectively screening a material for improving skin functions which improves skin barrier function, promotes skin moisturization, or prevents skin aging. A method for... (R&D Highlight)

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