Abstract: A novel powder composition comprised of a skin irritation reducing agent comprising 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium hydroxide inner salt, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, bisabolol, or mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method for treating prickly heat comprised of topically applying an effective amount of the powder to a desired area.

Abstract: A process for treating washed hair to provide hair with improved combability, comprising contacting hair with a water based composition comprising 0.1-3% by weight of a zwitterionic polymer; 0.01-10% by weight of an alkylpolyglycoside; 0.5-20% by weight of a fatty alcohol and the balance water.

Abstract: Cosmetic and dermatological preparations in the form of O/W emulsions, comprising (1) 0.1 up to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more C14-C22-fatty acids, (2) 0.2 up to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more mono- and/or diglycerides of fatty acids, (3) 0.1 up to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more ethoxylated fatty acid esters, where the sum of (1), (2) and (3) is at most 12% by weight, (4) 0.5 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more nonpolar lipids, (5) 0.5-7.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more fatty alcohols (6) 0.5-7.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more lipophilic bodying agents having a melting point or dropping point of ≧30° C., (7) 0.

Abstract: Organic chick pea extracts are phytoestrogens, if present in an amount such as to provide an estrogenic activity equivalent to at least 1 nM of estradiol. Cosmetic compositions containing organic chick pea extracts are useful in improving the appearance of wrinkled, lined, dry, flaky, aged or photodamaged skin and improving skin thickness, elasticity, flexibility and plumpness.

Abstract: A ring-shaped device for controlled release of hormonal compounds comprising a first compartment having a non-medicated core of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer encircled by a steroid hormone loaded ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer middle layer and a non-medicated outer layer of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. The device also contains a second compartment having a core of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer loaded with a steroid hormone and a non-medicated outer layer of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer.

Abstract: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid compounds, particularly the 10-hydroxydec-2-enoates, are well suited for promoting desquamation of human skin and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and thus combating intrinsic and/or extrinsic cutaneous aging.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing in a cosmetically acceptable medium (A) at least one film-forming oligomer having a molecular weight, measured by steric exclusion chromatography, of less than or equal to 50,000, the at least one film-forming oligomer being soluble or dispersible in the cosmetically acceptable medium; and (B) rigid, non-film-forming particles of average size less than or equal to 1 &mgr;m, the rigid, non-film forming particles being dispersed in the cosmetically acceptable medium. The compositions may be used, for example, as product bases for maintaining the hairstyle, as products for coating the eyelashes and the eyebrows or as nail make-up and/or care products.

Abstract: The present invention comprises novel combinations of ginseng berry juice and extracts combined with other skin nutrients and moisturizers which may be used to soften and moisturize the skin while providing essential vitamins and nutrients to the skin in a natural way.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive cooling gel composition which stably contains a large amount of water and which is excellent in cooling effect and/or coolness-preserving effect, and a process for preparing the same. The composition comprises a polyacrylic acid compound, a polyvalent metal component and water, wherein the content of water is 75 to 95% by weight based on the cooling composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for topical application to the skin and/or its superficial growths comprising, in a cosmetically and/or dermatologically acceptable medium, at least one compound comprising an iminophenol fragment and to the use of the said compound in a composition as agent for depigmenting and/or lightening the human skin, the body hairs and/or the hair. It also relates to a process for depigmenting and/or lightening the skin, the body hairs and/or the hair which consists in applying the abovementioned composition to the human skin, the body hairs and/or the hair.

Abstract: Low-viscosity cosmetic or dermatological preparations comprising (I) one or more partially neutralized esters of monoglycerides and/or diglycerides of saturated fatty acids with citric acid, (II) one or more fatty alcohols chosen from the group of branched and unbranched alkyl alcohols having 12 to 40 carbon atoms, (III) a water phase, (IV) from 0 to 10% by weight of a lipid phase, based on the total weight of the preparations, where the weight ratio of the sum of the constituents from (I) and (I): (IV) is chosen from the range from 20:1 to 1:5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 1,3-bis-(N-lactamyl)propane of general formula (I), wherein radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently stand for hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl and at least one of said radicals does not stand for hydrogen, (NLac) and (NLac′) are the same or different and stand for N-lactamyl radicals. The invention also relates to the use of said substances as a solvent in pharmaceutical and cosmetic agents. Disclosed are novel compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and methyl and R2-R6 stand for hydrogen.

Abstract: A herbal hair treatments and method of making the same for protecting and strengthening hair. The herbal hair treatments and method of making the same includes mixing sage, horsetail, kelp, nettle leaf, horsetail, rosemary and mineral water to form a mixture. Heating the mixture to a full boil. Straining the mixture to form an herb liquid. Mixing into the herb liquid rosemary oil, vitamin E, castor oil and a soap to form a shampoo.

Abstract: A method of improving the photochromishm of a composition comprising at least one photochromic compound with an ionic conductor, and the composition thereof. The composition may, in particular, be in the form of a care and/or make-up product for the skin, a suncare or self-tanning product, or a haircare product.

Abstract: A water/oil/water triple emulsion comprising an aqueous external phase and a W/O primary emulsion comprising an oily phase and an aqueous internal phase, which comprises at least one partially or completely crosslinked organopolysiloxane elastomer comprising a polyoxyethylenated and/or polyoxypropylenated chain. The emulsion may be used, for exampls, for cleansing and/or treating and/or protecting the skin and/or mucous membranes and/or keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The invention includes a composition for making up keratinous material, in the form of a wax-in-water emulsion, characterized in that it comprises at least one polyolefin wax resulting from the homopolymerization of alpha-olefins having at least 10 carbon atoms, the said wax having a melting point ranging from 50 to 80° C. The composition is preferably intended for making up the lashes.

Abstract: A cosmetic body-care preparation, in particular a preparation for bathing, showering and/or for hair care or shampooing the hair. The composition contains honey in a proportion of at least 20% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising (i) a compound selected from the group consisting of creatine, carnitine, and pyruvic acid, and a cosmetically acceptable salt or ester thereof, (ii) a nutrient, and (iii) a skin-conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of an emollient and a humectant.

Abstract: A novel powder composition comprised of a skin irritation reducing agent comprising 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium hydroxide inner salt, scutellaria baicalensis extract, bisabolol, or mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method for treating prickly heat comprised of topically applying an effective amount of the powder to a desired area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment of viral-induced tumors in mammals, more specifically, human warts. The method uses &agr;- and &bgr;-santalols, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, to prepare medicaments for the treatment of viral-induced tumors i.e., warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in humans. The method of the invention comprises the topical administration of &agr;- and &bgr;-santalols, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, in a composition derived therefrom, to the human epidermis, as needed. The present invention is also concerned with a unique antiviral composition useful for topical application. The antiviral composition according to this invention is also effective against other DNA viruses such as the DNA pox virus that causes Molluscum contagiosum and may be effective against other DNA viruses such as AIDS virus and RNA viruses.