Avon Products, Inc.

Michele C Duggan

Lorraine M Cowton

Robert E Kalafsky

John A Duffy

Cheng Shine Hwang

Satish Parimoo

Michelle D Hines

Arvind N Shah

Derrick B McKie

Gopinathan K Menon

Christos D Kyrou

Lisa Lamberty

Ralph R Binetti

Vincent T Polywoda

Michelle Zheng Lu

Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing loss of color from color-treated keratin fibers by forming a water-resistant coating on hair comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Method for improving color retention in artificially colored hair

New fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitors have been identified which are useful for promoting the retention and/or growth of keratin fibers, such as hair of the scalp, hair of the face (moustache, beard, etc.), eyebrows, eyelashes, and the like. The FGFR1 inhibitors may be formulated in effective amounts in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.

Method for enhancing the growth and fullness of hair

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 describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from, and, and any combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.

Use of natural plant extracts in cosmetic compositions

There is provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, without the skin irritation typically associated with topical application of a retinoid. There is also provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of lips, particularly decreasing the number and/or depth of vertical lip lines. The composition has an effective amount of retinoxytrimethylsilane. Preferably, the composition is applied daily to skin and/or lips. The composition and method are particularly suitable for persons having sensitive skin.

Cosmetic treatment using a new retinoid

The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, wherein the compositions include limonoid constituents which inhibit acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscle so as to relax the muscles involved with wrinkling, folding and creasing of skin, e.g., facial movement and expression. The limonoids preferably include the plant alkaloidsand. The compositions, which also are used to treat hyperhidrosis, are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.

Compositions and delivery methods for the treatment of wrinkles, fine lines and hyperhidrosis

There is provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, without the skin irritation typically associated with topical application of a retinoid. The composition has an effective amount of retinoxytrimethylsilane. Preferably, the composition is applied daily to skin. The composition and method are particularly suitable for persons having sensitive skin.

Skin treatment using a new retinoid

There is provided a topical composition for treating and/or preventing skin irritation induced by a retinoid. The composition has comfrey. There is also provided a method for treating and/or preventing skin irritation induced by a retinoid. An effective amount of comfrey is applied to the skin.

Compositions having comfrey and methods for reducing retinoid-induced skin irritation

Stable cosmetic compositions containing high levels of ascorbic acid, relatively low levels of water, varying levels of polyhydric alcohol, and organic carbonate are disclosed. The compositions may also include monohydric alcohol or hydroxyalkyl cellulose or both. The compositions are homogeneous solutions, and can be adapted to be topically applied to the skin to impart appearance benefits thereto.

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Middletown, NY, United States of America

Michele C Duggan