1992 results about "Skin Aging" patented technology

A novel method and system is disclosed to realistically simulate the progress or worsening of facial skin features that contribute to the overall look and condition of the skin. The method utilizes two close-up photographs of the face, one is captured with a digital camera in standard white light, and the other is captured with the same camera in UV light. Then, the method processes these images to simulate the progress or worsening of the major skin features: hyperpigmented spots, wrinkles and small texture features. The worsening of these features simulates facial skin aging due to prolonged exposures to sunlight, biological aging or degradation of the skin health. The progress of these features simulates the improvement of facial skin in terms of overall look and healthiness as though the patient has gone through a treatment. Therefore, the present invention discloses a series of methods that are useful in dermatology, cosmetics and computer animations.

This invention comprises administering to a human or animal in need of treatment an effective amount of an antioxidant lipoic acid derivative and / or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof for the treatment or prevention of pathological (inflammatory, proliferative and degenerative diseases, e.g. diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and chronic viral diseases) and non-pathological (e.g. skin aging and wrinkle formation) conditions caused by oxidative damage. Methods of synthesizing novel antioxidant lipoic acid derivatives and their use in preventing or treating diseases or conditions caused by oxidative stress and other free radical mediated conditions are described. Another aspect of this invention is the use of these antioxidant compositions for the protection of skin from damage caused by ultraviolet radiation and dessication, and to provide improved skin feel by desquamating, cleansing and clarifying the skin. The compositions described in this invention increase cellular viability of epidermal cells, promote cytoprotection, and decrease the production of inflammatory mediators such as inflammatory cytokines in these cells. The antioxidant compositions are incorporated into sunscreen products, soap, moisturizing lotions, skin toners, and other skin care products.

Provided herein are methods and compositions comprising resorcinol derivatives 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 discontinuities of the skin resulting from skin pigmentation, skin aging, or other disorders are also disclosed.

The invention relates to an injectable crosslinked hyaluronic acid gel and a preparation method thereof. The injectable crosslinked hyaluronic acid gel is prepared by blending hyaluronic acid gel granules and chlorinated sodium phosphate physiological buffer solution; the hyaluronic acid gel granules are prepared by comprising the steps of crosslinking treatment, emulsion crosslinking granulation, purification and drying and swelling, filling and sterilization technologies. The hyaluronic acid gel granules are uniform in granule size, the residual of the crosslinking agent is less than 0.2ppm, the injection pushing is proper, and the in-vivo degradation time can last more than 8-12 months. The implant has an excellent esthetical restoration effect, is applicable to being injected to and subcutaneous dermis deep layer to subcutaneous superficial layer, restoration of moderate to severe wrinkles or folds, and can satisfy the restoration demand of wrinkles or folds caused due to skin aging.

The invention discloses a soothing repair serum containing a bifida ferment lysate. The soothing repair serum is prepared from, by weight, 1-10 parts of polyhydric alcohol, 1-10 parts of a moisturizing agent, 0.5-10 parts of a skin moisturizing agent, 0.5-5 parts of an emulsifying agent, 0.1-2 parts of a thickening agent, 0.1-2 parts of a pH adjusting agent, 0.1-5 parts of an anti-allergy soothingagent, 0.1-10 parts of a skin conditioning agent, 0.1-1 part of a preservative, 0.01-0.05 pat of essence and the balance deionized water, wherein the sum of the weight parts of all the components is100. The soothing repair serum can obviously reduce wrinkles, reduce the content of pigment, improve the glossiness of skin, brighten the skin color, improve the skin elasticity, repair the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss; the soothing repair serum is free of irritation to the skin, has the functions of preventing skin aging and perpetually moisturizing the skin and makes the skin in a healthy natural bright white status.

The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising taurine and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of phytosterols, ceramides, long-chain fatty acids, and cholesterol. The invention also includes a method of strengthening the skin barrier comprising applying to the skin a preparation comprising taurine and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of phytosterols, ceramides, long-chain fatty acids, and cholesterol. The invention also includes methods of moisturizing the skin, improving the microtopography of the skin, improving the elasticity of the skin, treating or preventing functional disorders of skin appendages, treating or preventing the symptoms of skin ageing, and treating or preventing the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin comprising applying the preparation.

Methods and compositions for improving skin quality are disclosed. The methods include applying a solution of about 20-30% pre-wetting agent, such as hyaluronic acid, to a skin surface with concurrent dermabrasion treatment. These methods lead to significant improvement in the treatment of skin aging. Compositions for improving skin quality are also disclosed. These compositions comprise a pre-wetting agent and an abrasive agent.