Avon Products, Inc.

Gopinathan K Menon

Dmitri S Ptchelintsev

John W Lyga

Hong Hu

Kristine Schmalenberg

John A Duffy

Mark Steven Garrison

Neil D Scancarella

Christos D Kyrou

Brian Jones

Glen Thomas Anderson

Derrick B McKie

Arvind N Shah

Michele C Duggan

Harish Mahalingam

Michael Traudt

Vincent T Polywoda

Paul S Attar

David Pranitis

Cosmetic compositions comprising 1-aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carboxamides and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The 1-aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carboxamides are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.

Cosmetic use of 1-Aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carboxamides and related compounds

Cosmetic use of 1-aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carbomamides and related compounds

Cosmetic use of 1-aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-piperazine carboxamides and related compounds

There are disclosed skin treatment compositions containing cell signaling compounds, which induce and promote the biosynthesis and/or bioactivity of endogenous chemicals that mediate cell to cell communication in the skin between keratinocytes, fibroblasts and other cell types present in the skin. The cell signaling compound is selected from the group consisting of: andrographolide and its derivatives; adenosine cyclic phosphate and its derivatives; hydrolyzed milk proteins; sunflower seed extract; plankton extract; phytol and its derivatives; and mixtures thereof.

Skin care composition that mediates cell to cell communication

There are provided topical compositions and methods for cleaning oil from the skin, nail or hair. The compositions have a vehicle and an effective amount of an oil-absorbing ingredient having an ethylene mixed block copolymer. There is also provided compositions and methods for treating acne, acne-related conditions, acne-prone skin and blemishes.

Oil absorbent topical compositions and methods for using same

The present invention is a method of treating skin or hair conditions, such as acne, blemishes, breakouts, cellulite, oily skin, oily hair, oily scalp, or any combination thereof, that comprises topically applying an effective amount of perilla oil to the affected area of the skin or hair. The topical application of perilla oil inhibits PPAR upregulation in skin cells, particularly PPARalpha upregulation.

Method of treating skin conditions

There is provided a topical lightening composition having a melanin synthesis-regulating agent and a vehicle. Also, there is provided a topical lightening composition having an extract of perilla leaf and a vehicle. In addition there is provided a topical lightening composition having a lightening agent selected from the group consisting of coconut water, palm water, palm nut milk, pecan nut milk, almond nut milk, cashew nut milk, walnut nut milk, concentrates of the foregoing, and any combinations thereof, along with a vehicle. The compositions and methods of the invention are effective to lighten skin, hair, lips, and/or nails.

Topical lightening compositions and methods of use

The present invention includes a method and a system for progressively aging an image a first predetermined period of time, and a second predetermined period of time, and outputting the resultant, progressively aged images to show an individual the personalized benefits that they might expect to realize by using a personal care product. Thus, there is an output that is personalized and unique to each user of the system. The present invention also provides a method and a system for developing new personal care products.

Method and apparatus for use of computer aging to demonstrate a product benefit

Disclosed is a composition for topical treatment of skin comprising the use of live yeast cell derivative in combination with a suitable vehicle, for treating discolorations and bagginess in facial skin below the eyes.

Composition and method for reducing under-eye puffiness

Composition and method for under-eye skin lightening

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Wayne, NJ, United States of America

Gopinathan K Menon