Abstract: Hair-coloring compositions comprise at least one self-coupling compound of Formula (1) wherein R is a moiety selected from H, C1-3 alkyl and C1-3 hydroxyalkyl; R1 is a C1-3 alkylene radical and R2 is selected from H and C1-3 alkyl radicals.

Abstract: Method for measuring friction in a hair sample, comprising: (a) providing a friction member; (b) drawing it through the hair, generating a frictional noise signal; and (c) capturing the signal by a noise sensor. Device suitable for use in said method, comprising comb means having a plurality of tines and a noise sensor arranged to capture frictional noise generated by passage of comb means through the hair. System for assessing the level of damage in a hair sample, comprising: (a) defining hair categories; (b) associating with each category a standard trace representative of the frictional noise signal generated when a standard sample in that category is subjected to said method; (c) assigning the sample to one of the categories; (d) carrying out said method on the sample; (e) visually displaying the frictional noise signal generated as a trace; (f) and comparing the sample's trace with the standard trace associated with the category.

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): where R1 and R2 are each individually selected from a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C3 alkyl group, a C1 to C5 mono or dihydroxyalkyl group; phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted with an alkoxy group, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a piperazine, piperidine, imidazole, or morpholine ring.

Abstract: Couplers for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of formula (1): wherein X is selected from halogen; R3 is selected from the group consisting of C1 to C2 alkyl and hydroxyethyl; and R, R1 and R2 are each independently selected from C1 to C22 alkyl or C1 to C22 mono or dialkyl groups, or two of R, R1 and R2 together with the the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a C3 to C6 cycloaliphatic or a C3 to C14 aromatic group, the cycloaliphatic or aromatic group optionally containing in their rings one or more hetero atoms selected from O, S and N atoms.

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): wherein R is selected from C1 to C5 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, a C3 to C6 cyclic ring containing hetero atoms selected from O, S and N atoms, and —CH2—Ar where Ar is an aromatic ring wherein the aromatic ring may be substituted with one or two hydroxy C1 to C3 alkoxy, or amino groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (1) from about 0.01% to about 10% of a carboxylic acid/carboxylate copolymer; (2) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a moisturizing agent selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene glycol, an alkyl ethoxylate, and mixtures thereof; and (3) an aqueous carrier. Further disclosed is a method of making such hair conditioning compositions.

Abstract: A two-part high aqueous-content system for oxidative coloration of hair utilizing an aqueous dye lotion formulation containing hydroxypropyl bisisostearamidopropyldimonium chloride conditioner, optionally with one or more surfactants.

Abstract: Couplers for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): where R1 and R2 are each individually selected from a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C3 alkyl group, a C1 to C5 mono or dihydroxyalkyl group; phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted with an alkoxy group, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a piperazine, piperidine, imidazole, or morpholine ring.

Abstract: Couplers for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): wherein X is selected from halogen and R5SO4 where the halogen is preferably Cl, Br or I; R, R1 and R2 are each individually selected from C1 to C22 alkyl and C1 to C22 mono or dihydroxyalkyl, or two of R, R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a C3 to C6 saturated or unsaturated ring optionally containing in the ring one or more additional hetero atoms selected from O, S and N atoms; R3 and R 4 are each individually selected from C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 hydroxyalkyl, C1 to C6 alkoxy, C1 to C6 aminoalkyl or R3 and R4 together form a C1 to C5 alkylene group; and R5 is selected from C1 to C22 alkyl and C1 to C22 mono or dihydroxyalkyl.

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): where R1 and R2 are each individually selected from a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C3 alkyl group, a C1 to C5 mono or dihydroxyalkyl group, phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted with an alkoxy group, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a piperazine, piperidine, imidazole, or morpholine ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of a bonding agent selected from the group consisting of aldehydes and ketones having the structure wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent that may or may not be attached to a chemical linker and R represents hydrogen, straight or branched alkyls, substituted or unsubstituted aryls, and combinations thereof; and b) a cosmetically acceptable carrier for the bonding agent wherein the composition is administered topically to mammalian proteinaceous substrates and wherein the bonding agent reacts with a protein contained in the substrate such that the bonding agent, and thus the cosmetic benefit agent, is covalently attached to the substrate. The invention further relates to methods of using the compositions described above as well as various products that include the claimed compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected nucleophilic compound having the formula R—(Nu—Pr)m where R is a functional group, Nu is a nucleophile, and Pr is a phosphorus-containing protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 6. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected nucleophilic compound and an activating mechanism. The protected nucleophilic compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, laundry care compositions, deodorant compositions, skin care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, and animal care compositions.

Abstract: A rinse-off liquid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) water; (b) from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a water soluble surfactant; (c) a water-insoluble oil selected from highly branched polyalphaolefins having formula (A) wherein R1 is H or C1-C20 alkyl, R4 is C1-C20 alkyl, R2 is H or C1-C20, and R3 is C3-C20 preferably from C5-C20, n is an integer from 0 to 3 and m is an interger of from 1 to 1000 and having a number average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 25,000; and (d) a hydrophobic skin active component selected from antimicrobial agents, sunscreens, vitamins, perfume oils, insect repellents, anti fungal agents, and mixtures thereof, wherein the hydrophobic skin active component has a ClogP value of greater than 3. The personal cleansing compositions of the invention provide improved deposition of hydrophobic skin actives, excellent rinse feel and skin mildness.

Abstract: Rinsable skin conditioning compositions comprising high internal phase emulsions and being substantially free of surfactant provide superior deposition on skin of conditioning agents, skin benefit agents and/or other conventional cosmetic or skin care ingredients. Such rinsable skin conditioning compositions have much improve aesthetics as well.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal cleansing compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a cleansing surfactant and water; and (B) an active phase containing lipophilic carrier and preferably a skin active agent; wherein the cleansing and active phases are physically separated from one another by one or more packaging barriers, located in the same or separate packages. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined active phase particulates for improved skin feel, and selected chronic skin active agents for use in the active phase. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous gel compositions comprising an odor controlling agent for deodorizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of an acylating bonding agent having the structure: wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent that may or may not be attached to a chemical linker and R represents N3, Cl, Br or OM wherein M is an activated ester; and b) a cosmetically acceptable carrier for the bonding agent wherein the composition is administered topically to mammalian proteinaceous substrates and wherein the bonding agent reacts with a protein contained in the substrate such that the bonding agent, and thus the cosmetic benefit agent, is covalently attached to the substrate. The invention further relates to methods of using the compositions described above as well as various products that include the claimed compositions.