1737results about "Pedicure" patented technology

Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.

The present invention provides a comprehensive solution to the problems associated with natural topical aging via the incorporation of: (i) An Extra-cellular antioxidant or Free-radical neutralizing composition, and (ii) An Intra-cellular antioxidant or Free-radical neutralizing composition, and (iii) An Anti-inflammatory composition, and (iv) A collagen or fibrin boosting composition. It is preferred to also have the above incorporated in a suitable carrier base or topical delivery system for skin, nail, and hair beneficial applications.

A delivery system for active ingredients which comprises lipid nanoparticles, such as solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) or nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), polymerically coated, and their use in the preparation of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and/or alimentary compositions.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a composition, a process of making the composition, and to the use of the composition. The compositions include a molecular complex formed between an alkaline pharmaceutical drug and at least one selected from a hydroxyacid, a polyhydroxy acid, a related acid, a lactone, or combinations thereof. The compositions provide improved bioavailability and improved delivery of the drug into the cutaneous tissues.

Peptides have been identified that bind with high affinity to body surfaces, such as, hair, skin, nails, teeth, gums, corneal tissue, and oral cavity surfaces. Peptide-based body surface reagents formed by coupling a body surface binding peptide to a benefit agent are described. The peptide-based body surface reagents include peptide-based hair conditioners, hair colorants, skin conditioners, skin colorants, nail colorants, and oral care reagents. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants are comprised of a hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, respectively. The peptide-based skin conditioners and skin colorants are comprised of a skin-binding peptide coupled to a skin conditioning agent or a colorant, respectively. The peptide-based nail colorants are comprised of a nail-binding peptide coupled to a coloring agent. The peptide-based oral care reagents are comprised of an oral cavity surface-binding peptide coupled to an oral care benefit agent. In all these compositions, the peptide may be directly coupled to the active agent or the coupling may be via a spacer. Personal care compositions containing these peptide-based body surface reagents are also described.

The present invention involves new cosmetic, personal care, cleaning agent, biocidal agent, functional food, and nutritional supplement compositions. These new compositions incorporate bioactive glass into cosmetics, personal care items, cleaning agents, biocidal agents, functional foods, and nutritional supplements. The present invention also involves methods of making and methods of using such compositions.

A nail lacquer effective for the treatment or prevention of fungal infections, such as, onychomycosis, includes fungicidally effective amount of ciclopirox, econazole, or other antifungal agent in a clear, stable, film-forming lacquer vehicle which includes a water-insoluble film-forming polymer; 2-n-nonyl-1,3-dioxolane or similar penetration enhancer; and volatile solvent. A plasticizer for the film-forming polymer which is also compatible with the other components may be included although the preferred penetration enhancers may also function as plasticizer. The composition, when applied to the nails provides a hard, clear, water-resistant film containing the antifungal agent. The film is resistant to multiple washings and is effective in the treatment of onychomycosis.

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.

Compositions comprising oligosaccharide aldonic acids are useful for general care, as well as for treatment and prevention, of various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including those associated with intrinsic and/or extrinsic aging, as well as with changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors; general care, as well as treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions, of the oral, and vaginal mucosa; for general oral care, as well as treatment and prevention of oral and gum diseases; and for wound healing of the skin. Compositions comprising oligosaccharide aldonic acids may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.

Methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations are provided for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). The invention involves a pharmacologically active antifungal agent, plus a pharmaceutically acceptable base in a formulation having a pH of 7.5 to about 13.0, preferably about 8.0 to 11.5, and most preferably about 8.5 to 10.5. These basic formulations permeate the nail and are effective in treating fungal infections of the nail and surrounding tissues.

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.

The invention relates to methods of making films having active ingredients. A film that is substantially free of active ingredient is introduced into a medium comprising an active ingredient. At least a portion of the active ingredient is transferred from the medium to the film. The films can be used in a variety of applications, including oral care, personal care, cleansing and/or home care compositions.

The present invention relates to water-free topical application products for the treatment of nail diseases and nail care containing one or more active substances, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl esters of lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid as carrier and optionally physiologically compatible adjuvants. The invention is also concerned with a process for the manufacture of these products and their use.

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.

The present invention provides personal care compositions, and more particularly, personal care compositions comprising a bioactively effective amount of a repeat sequence protein polymer. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides personal care compositions comprising an effective amount of at least one fragment of a repeat sequence protein polymer having bioactivity.

Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polyethylene (PE). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PE surfaces.

The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for natural and artificial nail coatings, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to polymerizable compositions that provide improved adhesion-promoting and improved solvent-susceptibility.