Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for forming a delivery path for a composition for treatment and an auxiliary assembly for skin treatment including the same, and provides an apparatus for forming a delivery path for a composition for treatment and an auxiliary assembly for skin treatment including the same, the apparatus comprising: a light source; a light irradiating unit for receiving a light from the light source to irradiate the light on a surface of skin; and a control unit for controlling a pulse waveform of a light irradiated through the light irradiating unit so as to form a plurality of pores, which form a path through which a composition applied on the surface of the skin is transferred inside, on the surface of the skin after irradiating the light.

Abstract: Nail polish remover product for toe or fingernails is applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the product is layered and includes an exterior odor impervious material, an encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and optionally a peelable backing, with the product being sized to accommodate contact with a person's nail.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair treatment composition and method for its use. Embodiments of the hair treatment composition include at least organic acid components comprising an organic dicarboxylic acid and an organic fatty acid, a fatty hydrocarbon and a fatty acid ester. The hair treatment composition can serve as a hair conditioner, a leave-on composition or a shampoo depending upon additional appropriate additives.

Abstract: A customized skin care composition. The skin care composition includes a base composition comprising one of an aqueous alcohol composition or an aqueous emulsion. The skin care composition further includes at least two booster compositions selected from the group consisting of a first grade exfoliating agent; a second grade exfoliating agent, the second grade exfoliating agent providing greater exfoliating than the first grade exfoliating agent; a first grade whitening agent; a second grade whitening agent, the second grade whitening agent providing greater whitening than the first grade whitening agent; a first grade anti-aging agent; and a second grade anti-aging agent, the second grade anti-aging agent providing greater anti-aging effects than the first grade anti-aging agent. The base composition and the at least two booster compositions have been mixed to form a composition that is stable and has efficacious concentrations of active ingredients corresponding to skin conditions of a consumer.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair cosmetic compositions that impart desirable cosmetic properties to hair, in particular, curly hair. The hair cosmetic compositions typically include a nonionic gum, a cationic guar gum, a cationic cellulosic quaternary ammonium compound, an acrylate-based polymer, a polyol and water.

Abstract: A water-soluble pouch for hair care with a water-soluble fibrous facing sheet and a water-soluble backing sheet. The facing sheet and backing sheet are joined by a seal along at least a portion of the perimeter. A plurality of hair conditioner prills are disposed within the internal volume. The prills can include both cationic surfactant and fatty alcohol and can have a melting point greater than 45°.

Abstract: Described herein is a crosslinked organosilicone resin that has a crosslinked structure formed by reacting a silicone or hydrocarbon having an alkenyl group at both ends thereof with a hydrosilyl group-containing organosilicone resin, is soluble with a liquid oil at room temperature, and forms a film by volatilization of the oil. Also described herein is a method for preparing a crosslinked organosilicone resin and cosmetics containing a crosslinked organosilicone resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibers such as the hair using a packaging article comprising i) an envelope defining at least one cavity, the envelope comprising water-soluble and/or liposoluble fibres, preferably water-soluble fibres; ii) at least one anhydrous oxidizing composition, preferably in paste or powder form, comprising at least one anhydrous chemical oxidizing agent, preferably in paste or powder form; it being understood that the oxidizing composition is in one of the cavities defined by the envelope i).

Abstract: Semiconductor colloids grafted covalently with an antioxidant, the colloids being semiconductor colloids constituted by at least one element chosen from the group comprising C, Si, Ge, Sn, S, Se, Te, B, N, P, As, Al, Sb, Ga, In, Cd, Zn, O, Cu, Cl, Pb, Tl, Bi, Ti, U, Ba, Sr, Li, Nb, La, I, Mo, Mn, Ca, Fe, Ni, Eu, Cr, Br, Ag, Pt, Hg, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polypeptide having a base amino acid sequence and wherein at least two amino acid residue side chains are substituted with functional Michael acceptor groups. Also disclosed are cosmetic compositions including the polypeptide, a method for repairing damaged hair using the polypeptide or composition, and to the use of the polypeptide or composition in such methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is hair cosmetic composition comprising a thiol-based compound selected from thiolactic acid and its derivatives or salts, and wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair or caring of the hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having an anti-aging effect, and particularly cosmetic compositions comprising natural polyphenols, such as oligostilbenes. The polyphenols are stabilized by forming mixed polyphenol-vitamin E esters. These esters may be hydrolyzed by esterases of the skin, when topically applied, to regenerate the active ingredients in their native state and thereby treat and/or reduce skin aging or other skin diseases or deteriorations.

Abstract: A preservation system comprising: i. itaconic acid or salt thereof and ii. an aromatic alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethylvanillin, eugenol, thymol, P-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 4n butyl phenol, P-hydroxyacetophenone, vanillin, salicylic acid or salt thereof, o-cymen-5-ol, carvacrol and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising one or more ether carboxylic acids and one or more non-ionic surfactants, method for the preparation of the cosmetic composition, and method for use of the cosmetic composition for the cleansing of skin and/or hair.

Abstract: A wearable insect repellent device (such as a wrist/ankle band or adhesive strip) includes an encapsulated insect repellent adjacent to an absorbent material, which is itself adjacent to an odor impervious material, and where at least about 0.5 ml of insect repellent is encapsulated in a frangible enclosure that when fractured, releases a fresh supply of repellent onto said absorbent material for the passive evaporation of the repellent.

Abstract: The present application relates to hair treatment formulations and methods of use in the cosmetics field. The hair treatment formulations include bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate as the active agent, and may be used in bleaching, conditioning and styling hair.

Abstract: An artificial nail tip having a plurality of smile line guidelines embedded on the surface of the artificial nail tip, which allows a user or a nail professional to easily create smile lines of varying depths on the artificial nail tip is described.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising a UV filter combination of (a) an aqueous dispersion of 5,6,5?,6?-tetraphenyl-3,3?-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(1,2,4-Triazine) corresponding to the formula in particulate form; and (b) the UV filters selected from (b1) Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine; (b2) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane; (b3) Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone; (b4) Ethylhexyl Triazone; (b5) Diethylamino Hydroxy Benzoyl Hexyl Benzoate; (b6) Ethyhexyl Methoxycinnamate; (b7) Ethylhexyl Salicylate; (b8) Homosalate; (b9) Octocrylene; (b10) Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol; (b11) Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid; (b12) Titanium Dioxide; (b13) Tris-Biphenyl Triazine; and (b14) (2-{4-[2-(4-Diethylamino-2-hydroxy-benzoyl)-benzoyl]-piperazine-1-carbonyl}-phenyl)-(4-diethylamino-2-hydroxy-phenyl)-methanone; (b15) BBDAPT; Benzoic acid, 4,4?-[[6-[[3-[1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1 disiloxanyl]propyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-,

Abstract: This disclosure provides a spray type cosmetic composition comprising hydroxypropyl starch (HPS) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). In more detail, this disclosure provides a spray-type cosmetic composition for makeup fixer, comprising HPS and PVP, which has excellent properties such as makeup maintaining ability, spraying power, and less stickiness at the same time.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include topical compositions comprising silica fiber powder or dust and a topical carrier, for treatment of skin tissue. The silica fiber powder or dust may be generated from silica fiber mats that may be formed via electrospinning of a sol gel produced with a silicon alkoxide reagent, such as tetraethyl ortho silicate, alcohol solvent, and an acid catalyst.