Abstract: The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition which, in particular, enables the perfume component resist wash off by water and sweat and to remain fixed on the skin for a long time watertightly. The cosmetic composition comprises fragrance and a fragrance-fixing complex consisting of 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrophobic, alcohol-soluble, carboxylated acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer and 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrolyzed jojoba ester. Further the complex is able to significantly reduce the total amount of fragrances while giving the same scent feeling to the consumer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a—in particular—hydrous, sweat-absorbing cosmetic product, e.g. a deodorant, containing a sweat-absorbing complex. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said complex and said cosmetic product. The cosmetic product of the invention includes i) a base formulation, and ii) a sweat-absorbing complex comprising (a) at least one water-absorbing component, (b) at least one surface-active agent, c) at least one electrolyte, and (d) at least one solvent and/or at least one vehicle. The sweat-absorbing complex in the base formulation is present in the form of emulsified particles. The particles consist of a three-dimensional, water-swellable network of said at least one water-absorbing component and are at least partially covered with said at least one surface-active agent. Said at least one electrolyte is incorporated at least partially in the interstices of the three-dimensional network of said at least one water-absorbing component.

Abstract: The invention refers to a cosmetic gel product containing acrylates and to a method for manufacturing the said product. The gel comprises 0.01-80% by weight of a film-forming agent on the basis of an acrylate copolymer or acrylate derivate which agent is emulsifiable with water, 0.01-90% by weight of an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent or a volatile silicone derivate, both of which are not miscible with water and are emulsifiable with water-based ingredients and/or with ingredients on the basis of organic solvents in the presence of an emulsifier.

Abstract: The invention refers to a cosmetic gel product containing acrylates and to a method for manufacturing the said product. The gel comprises 0.01-80% by weight of a film-forming agent on the basis of an acrylate copolymer or acrylate derivate which agent is emulsifiable with water, 0.01-90% by weight of an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent or a volatile silicone derivate, both of which are not miscible with water and are emulsifiable with water-based ingredients and/or with ingredients on the basis of organic solvents in the presence of an emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition which, in particular, enables the perfume component resist wash off by water and sweat and to remain fixed on the skin for a long time watertightly. The cosmetic composition comprises fragrance and a fragrance-fixing complex consisting of 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrophobic, alcohol-soluble, carboxylated acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer and 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrolyzed jojoba ester. Further the complex is able to significantly reduce the total amount of fragrances while giving the same scent feeling to the consumer.

Abstract: The invention refers to a cosmetic gel product containing acrylates and to a method for manufacturing the said product. The gel comprises 0.01-80% by weight of a film-forming agent on the basis of an acrylate copolymer or acrylate derivate which agent is emulsifiable with water, 0.01-90% by weight of an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent or a volatile silicone derivate, both of which are not miscible with water and are emulsifiable with water-based ingredients and/or with ingredients on the basis of organic solvents in the presence of an emulsifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen carrier system which is suitable for applying gaseous oxygen to the skin in cosmetic and dermatological forms of application. Said system comprises 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of a liquid perfluorinated or partially fluorinated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture, 10 to 85 percent by weight of a liquid silicone polymer or silicone polymer mixture, and 5 to 25 percent by weight of an oil base or water base, all percentages being in relation to the total weight of the carrier system. Major moieties of the inventive system can be introduced without stability problems especially into silicone oil-containing formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic based on various natural raw materials, which can be used to counter ageing processes of the human skin. The inventive cosmetic contains 0.1-5% by weight of an extract from a mixture of fig leaves and fruits, 0.1-3% by weight of an extract from pomegranate fruits, 0.001-0.5% by weight of a ground dry mixture of rosemary stems and leaves, 0.01-3% by weight of liposomes containing an extract from peeled musk melons, 0.1-5% by weight of liposomes containing a plankton extract containing the photolyase enzyme, 0.1-5% by weight of liposomes containing 0.1 to 0.5% by weight, in relation to the liposome weight, of a micrococcus lysate containing the UV-endonuclease enzyme; and up to 100% by weight, other active substances, carrier substances, adjuvants or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mascara containing fibre components and a method for producing the same. Said mascara contains (in % by weight) 0.1-10 of at least one oil-soluble or oil-dispersible polymer or copolymer, 0.3-10 of a natural or synthetic fibre with an average length of between 3 and 6 mm, 10-30 of a natural or synthetic wax which hardens at 25° C., 1-10 of a synthetic wax which is liquid at 18° C. and above, 0.5-10 of inorganic pigments, organic colourants and mixtures thereof, 40-80 water and cosmetic auxiliaries, active agents and mixtures thereof making up the remainder up to 100% by weight, wherein said mascara does not contain any water-soluble or water-dispersible hydrophilic polymers, film-forming agents, thickeners or clays. The fibres are separated very well and the mascara shows a very good balance between its adhesive properties and the brittleness of the mascara film.

Abstract: The invention refers to a new cosmetic gel product which contains oils or fats and suitable gel forming polymers and which has improved characteristics as regards stability and structure. The product of the invention comprises 5-85% by weight of a fat phase forming agent selected from among oils, hydrogenated hydrocarbons, alkenes, mono esters, di esters, tri esters and mixtures thereof, 0.1-15% by weight of a further gelling agent selected from among 12-hydroxy stearic acid, polyethylene whose molecular weight is between 400 and 2500 Daltons, glyceryl behenate and mixtures thereof, 0.5-5% by weight of a surface-active agent, and ad 100% by weight other auxiliary substances, carrier substances, active substances and mixtures thereof, all percentages being relative to the weight of the gel product. The product is wax-free and free of fatty absorbing substances and has as a stick a water content up to 60% and with no sweating or bleeding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic method, whereby skin is treated with various sun products, and to a sun product combination. The inventive method is characterized by applying, prior to intensive exposure of the skin to UV radiation, a pre-sun product, then a sun product and finally repeatedly applying an after-sun product. The pre-sun product comprises a radical interceptor, the combination caffeine/complex amino acid salt, the combination photolyase/UV endonuclease and an algae extract of Corallina officinalis. The sun product comprises a UV filter combination of UVA and UVB filters having at least 3% by weight of UVA filter. The after-sun product comprises components similar to those used for the pre-sun product, the content of the radical interceptor and the enzyme photolyase being by 50 to 90% by weight lower, the content of the enzyme UV endonuclease being by 50 to 90% by weight higher, and the algae extract being replaced by a cooling plant extract.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a climaproof cosmetic complex having a long-time moisture-retaining effect and water resistance. The complex comprises (in % by weight) 0.1-90% of a gelled oil composition consisting of an oil component and a polymer component; 0.1-80% of a topic water-repellent substance; 0.01-20% of a water-absorbing powder having a particle size of 1 to 100 ?m; 0.01-20% of a thickening agent; and 0.1-50% of organic solvents, carrier substances, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic bronzing agent based on dihydroxyacetone. the bronzing agent contains 0.1-4.5 wt. % dihydroxyacetone (DHA) mounted in a lamellar structure, 0.15-3.5 wt. % free dihydroxyacetone, whereby the ratio between mounted lamellar DHA and free DHA is located in the region of 1:1.5 -1:0.25 and the total amount of DHA is equal to or less than 5 wt, %, also containing 0.01-10 wt % phospholipids and up to 100 wt % cosmetic auxiliary agents, carrier substances, additional active ingredients and mixtures thereof. The bronzing agent has a particularly durable, even and intensive synergistic action.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-resistant mascara composition that has a high water content. The inventive mascara composition contains an oil phase comprising a liquid ester, an oil, or a mixture thereof, 1 to 50 percent by weight of a silicon-based film-forming agent, 1 to 10 percent by weight of a gel-forming agent selected among fatty acid esters, glycol derivatives, or mixtures thereof, 1 to 50 percent by weight of substances selected among pigments, powders, fillers, and mixtures thereof, an aqueous phase comprising 42 to 75 percent by weight of water, 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of a surfactant, and other carrier substances, auxiliary agents, active substances, or mixtures thereof until reaching 100 percent by weight. Said composition contains no wax and no hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a—in particular—hydrous, sweat-absorbing cosmetic product, e.g. a deodorant, containing a sweat-absorbing complex. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said complex and said cosmetic product. The cosmetic product of the invention includes i) a base formulation, and ii) a sweat-absorbing complex comprising (a) at least one water-absorbing component, (b) at least one surface-active agent, c) at least one electrolyte, and (d) at least one solvent and/or at least one vehicle. The sweat-absorbing complex in the base formulation is present in the form of emulsified particles. The particles consist of a three-dimensional, water-swellable network of said at least one water-absorbing component and are at least partially covered with said at least one surface-active agent. Said at least one electrolyte is incorporated at least partially in the interstices of the three-dimensional network of said at least one water-absorbing component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new cosmetic cleansing composition with improved skin conditioning and stability properties. Said cleansing composition contains (in % by weight) 5-60% of a surface-active agent, 0.1-10% of a diblock or triblock copolymer or a mixture thereof, 0.1-10% of a saturated liquid oligomer of an unsaturated fatty acid, said oligomer having more than 30 carbon atoms, 0.1-30% of an oil or fat, 10-80% of water, nd has an improved average foam stability ranging between 35 and 60 mm according to the foam stability test.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining an integral sun protection factor (? SPF or iSPF) which encompasses both UVA and UVB radiation and can be used for classifying cosmetic and dermatological sunscreens. The method comprises the steps of applying a defined amount of the sunscreen onto a defined area of a skin substrate impregnated with a spin trap, exposing the skin substrate to a defined amount of UVA- and UVB rays by a sun simulator, subjecting the skin substrate exposed to radiation to an electron spin resonance (ESR) measurement, recording the number of free radicals trapped as a real number×1012 free radicals/mg of skin sample, and determining the integral sun protection factor ? SPF according to the equations (1) and (2) and (8) ? S ? ? P ? ? F = E 0 E ( 1 ) log 10 ? ( E ) = a · log 10 ? ( X · 1000 ) + b ( 2 ) E = 10 log ? ? 10 ? ( E ) .

Abstract: The invention relates to a moisture-resistant mascara composition with increased moisture and wear resistance. The mascara composition contains a complex, comprising 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a water-soluble polymer, selected from polyvinylpyrrolidone, vinyl acetate/vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers and mixtures thereof, 0.5 to 10 wt. % stearic acid and 1 to 40 wt. % of a wax or a wax mixture, whereby the complex exists as an oil phase emulsified in an aqueous phase and is produced by addition of the water-soluble polymer or copolymer to the oil phase, consisting of the molten wax or wax mixture and stearic acid, to form a stable colloidal complex and said complex is emulsified to give a homogeneous form with an aqueous phase. The complex, in which the water-soluble polymer is contained in the oil phase leads to mascaras with an exceptional plasticity and moisture resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic method, whereby skin is treated with various sun products, and to a sun product combination. The inventive method is characterized by applying, prior to intensive exposure of the skin to UV radiation, a pre-sun product, then a sun product and finally repeatedly applying an after-sun product. The pre-sun product comprises a radical interceptor, the combination caffeine/complex amino acid salt, the combination photolyase/UV endonuclease and an algae extract of Corallina officinalis. The sun product comprises a UV filter combination of UVA and UVB filters having at least 3% by weight of UVA filter. The after-sun product comprises components similar to those used for the pre-sun product, the content of the radical interceptor and the enzyme photolyase being by 50 to 90% by weight lower, the content of the enzyme UV endonuclease being by 50 to 90% by weight higher, and the algae extract being replaced by a cooling plant extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preferably water-free sweat-absorbing cosmetic product, e.g. an antiperspirant, containing a base formulation and a sweat-absorbing complex. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said complex and said cosmetic product. The cosmetic product of the invention includes i) a base formulation, and ii) a sweat-absorbing complex comprising (a) at least one water-absorbing component, (b) at least one surface-active agent, and (c) optionally a solvent and/or a vehicle. The sweat-absorbing complex in the base formulation is present in the form of emulsified particles. The particles consist of a three-dimensional, water-swellable network of said at least one water-absorbing component and are at least partially covered with said at least one surface-active agent.