Abstract: Fatty acid/amino acid soaps are used to enhance antimicrobial effectiveness in topically administrable pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one active ingredient, a cationic preservative and an anionic polyelectrolyte, such as a carboxyvinyl polymer, xanthan gum, polystyrene sulfonic acid polymer or cationic exchange resin.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition whitening teeth, using a bleaching compound and a catalytic activator, where the catalytic activator catalyzes the reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching compound within in a short period of time. A method for whitening teeth by providing a bleaching compound, providing a catalytic agent, and combining the bleaching agent with the catalytic agent so that a reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching agent occurs in a short period of time is also disclosed. A device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush where at least one of the bristles contains a catalytic activator is also provided. The handle of this device has a reservoir for a bleaching compound and a means for dispensing the bleaching compound. Another device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush with a catalytic activator capable of catalyzing the reaction of a bleaching compound applied to the head of the device, is further provided.

Abstract: Cosmetic/dermatological compositions, well suited, e.g., for skin-firming and anti-aging applications, as well as for stimulating the proliferation of dermal fibroblasts, comprise effective skin affliction-alleviating amounts of (a) at least one hydroxystilbene compound, in immixture with (b) at least one ascorbic acid compound, advantageously formulated into a topically applicable, physiologically/cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: A topical application is provided which includes a petroselinic acid compound, a retinoid or an LRAT/ARAT inhibitor, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. These compositions are useful for treating or preventing normal, but undesirable, skin conditions selected from the group consisting of wrinkling, sagging, photodamage skin, dry skin and age spots and soothing sensitive skin.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, fountain solution, adhesive, agricultural and electronics cleaning compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of an N-alkylimide of tartaric acid and/or an N-alkylimide of malic acid of the following structures, respectively: where R1 is a C5 to C10 alkyl group.

Abstract: Active ingredient combinations of cyclodextrins and biotin and/or one or more biotin derivatives for use in cosmetic or dermatological formulations.

Abstract: A deodorant composition with active antibacterial constituents comprising on a weight basis the plant extracts of Myrtus from about 2% to about 8%, Laurus nobilis, from about 1% to 5% Drosera extract from about 1% to 7%, Myrrhis resin from about 3% to about 6%, and water 74% to 93%. Preferably, the composition is free of alcohol and aluminum.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers, comprising at least one group of formula (I) in which: Y represents the oxygen atom or a NH group: and A represents a C1-C12 alkane di-yl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated; said group being optionally interrupted by one or several heteroatoms and/or substituted by a function selected among: amino (—NH2): acylamino (—NH—CO—R) in which R represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated; carboxylic acid (—COOH), ester (—COOR) in which R represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, as film-forming agent. The invention also concerns a film-forming composition comprising said compound and its use particularly in cosmetics or pharmaceutics.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods and compositions containing selected substituted sulfonamide aromatic compounds. The inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved feel, and prevent shine and stickiness.

Abstract: There is provided a hair treatment composition for cold permanent hair waving. The composition has tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and a reducing agent.

Abstract: The disclosed cosmetic preparation of active substances protects the skin in a particularly effective way against free radical aggression, both alone and in combination with other active substances. The preparation consists of a Quebraco blanco bark extract containing at least 90 wt. % proanthocyanidin oligomers, a silkworm extract containing the peptide cecropin, amino acids and a vitamin mixture, a non-ionic, cationic or anionic hydrogel, phospholipids and water, and may also contain further active substances such as vitamin derivatives and plant extracts of acerola, sea weed, citrus, bitter orange, cherry, papaya, tea, coffee beans, Mimosa tenuiflora and angelica. The preparations have protection factors against free radicals of up to 10000, and the cosmetic compositions containing these preparations have protection factors of between 40 and 200, depending on their proportion of the preparations.

Abstract: A foam skin cream can be obtained by preparing a phase I by melting at 75° C. a mixture containing fatty acids, especially C12-C22 fatty acids, optionally unsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids, emulsifiers, coemulsifiers, such as triceteareth-4-phosphate, followed by metering it with stirring to a phase II temperature-controlled at 75° C. obtained from an aqueous mixture containing moisturizers, such as propylene glycol and/or polyhydric alcohols, especially glycerol, emulsifiers, such as alkyl sarcosinates, and skin care additives, such as allantoin; wherein homogeneous mixing of phases I and II is provided and said metering is performed at a temperature of 75° C.; after the metered addition, the temperature is maintained at 75° C. for a period of between 5 and 20 minutes; whereupon the temperature of the thus obtained mixture is lowered to a temperature of between 30 and 40° C. with constant stirring; the pH value is adjusted to from 7.6 to 8.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for topical use that comprise an exfoliating enzyme for use in removal of at least a portion of the dead skin cells from the outer layer of skin, in conjunction with one or more botanicals, the delivery of which to subsurface layers and cells thereof of the skin is enhanced by the presence of the exfoliating enzyme. These compositions, including gels, lotions, and creams, are gentle, non-irritating and enhance the penetration of biological additives into the subsurface skin layers relative to currently commercially available compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological preparations comprising a) 0.1 to 10% by weight of one or more 3,3-diphenylacrylates of the formula I, and b) 0.1 to 10% by weight of one or more dibenzoylmethane derivatives of the formula II, in which the substituents R1 to R10 independently of one another have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of heterocyclic quaternary polyammonium polymers as protective agent for keratin fibres, to cosmetic compositions using them and to method for treating hair with the aid of these polymers.

Abstract: Human skin can be moisturized by the administration of &Dgr;5-androstene-3&bgr;-ol-7,17 dione and metabolizable precursors thereof, such as &Dgr;5-androstene-3&bgr;-acetoxy-7,17 dione.

Abstract: Wrinkles and fine lines occurring on human skin can be diminished by the administration of &Dgr;5-androstene-3&bgr;-ol-7,17 dione and metabolizable precursors thereof, such as &Dgr;5-androstene-3&bgr;-acetoxy-7,17 dione, to the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods and compositions containing selected substituted amide aromatic compounds. The inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved feel, and prevent shine and stickiness.

Abstract: A contact lens having a pharmaceutical agent releasably disposed therein. The lens itself comprises a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid ester of salicylic acid, the unsaturated carboxylic acid having up to 24 carbon atoms and 1-4 ethylenic double bonds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the salicylic acid ester.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aqueous modified starch solutions, such solutions can contain high levels of the modified starch and remain stable such that on standing, the solution does not form a precipitate, become a non pourable gel, separate or spoil due to attack from microorganisms. The use of the novel aqueous modified starch solutions in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate is also disclosed.