Abstract: Disclosed is a unique vehicle system which provides a desirable rheology to products formulated therewith, enhanced dispersion of actives therein, and improved deposition of actives therefrom. This vehicle system comprises a primary thickening agent which is a nonionic long-chain alkylated water-soluble polymer, and a secondary thickening agent which is a water-insoluble surfactant dispersed in a compatible solvent. Optionally, a rheological aid, which is a chelating agent may be included in the vehicle system. Also, optionally, a distributing aid, which is a water-soluble polymer of either high molecular weight or strong ionic character may be included in the vehicle system. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the hair or skin.

Abstract: Use of modified diorganopolysiloxanes as antioxidants in cosmetics or in dermatology.Use, as an antioxidizing agent in cosmetics or in dermatology, of diorganopolysiloxanes (i) of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the symbols R denote alkyl or phenyl, B are chosen from the radicals R and A, a an integer chosen between 0 and 200 inclusive, b an integer chosen between 0 and 50 inclusive, and if b is equal to 0, at least one of the two symbols B is A,A is of formula: ##STR2## where: R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen or an alkyl,R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl or alkoxy,R.sub.3 denotes hydrogen, hydroxyl or alkyl,R.sub.4 denotes hydrogen or alkyl,R.sub.5 denotes hydrogen, hydroxyl or alkoxy,Y denotes:(O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 --CH(R.sub.6)--CH.sub.2 --whereR.sub.6 denotes hydrogen or alkyl and n has the value of 0 or 1,or (ii) of formula (II): ##STR3## where c is an integer between 1 and 20 inclusive,d is an integer between 2 and 20 inclusive, andc+d equal to or greater than 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a unique vehicle system which provides a desirable rheology to products formulated therewith, enhanced dispersion of actives therein, and improved deposition of actives therefrom. This vehicle system comprises a primary thickening agent which is a nonionic long chain alkylated water-soluble polymer, and a secondary thickening agent which is a water-soluble surfactant, dispersed in a compatible solvent. Optionally, a rheological aid, which is a chelating agent may be included in the vehicle system. Also, optionally, a distributing aid, which is a water-soluble polymer of either high molecular weight or strong ionic character may be included in the vehicle system. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the hair or skin.

Abstract: Antidandruff shampoos comprising a surfactant, platelet zinc pyridinethione active of specific particle size, a suspending agent, water, and a synergizer for the active. Said compositions have superior efficacy when compared with antidandruff shampoos known in the art.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair styling compositions comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain non-aqueous solvents for said hair styling polymers, and the balance, an aqueous base; wherein the hair styling polymer and the solvent therefor are dispersed as a separate fluid phase in the aqueous base of the hair styling composition.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition is disclosed. The composition comprises: (A) a branched-type quaternary ammonium salt, (B) one or more agents selected from the group consisting of oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and dyeing agents, and (C) a higher alcohol having a branched ratio of 1-50%. The composition is directed to hair perming, hair dyeing, and the like, and exhibits excellent hair protecting and hair conditioning effects even under severe conditions. It features good handling performance, e.g. the capability of preventing running of the liquid and of providing superior spreadability. The excellent conditioning effect lasts for a long period of time even after repeated washing.

Abstract: Emulsifier compositions capable of forming an emulsion which is stable over a wide range of temperatures and contains at least one of a N.sup..alpha. -long-chain acyl arginine higher alkyl ester of the general formula (I) or an acid-addition salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 CO is a straight-chain C.sub.8-22 acyl group; and R.sup.2 is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.12-22 alkyl group, are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a unique vehicle system which provides a desirable rheology to products formulated therewith, enhanced dispersion of actives therein, and improved deposition of actives therefrom. This vehicle system comprises a primary thickening agent which is a nonionic long-chain alkylated water-soluble polymer, and a secondary thickening agent which is a water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight greater than about 20,000, preferably a natural polysaccharide, dispersed in a compatible solvent. Optionally, a rheological aid, which is a chelating agent, may be included in the vehicle system. Also, optionally, a distributing aid, which is a water-soluble polymer of either high molecular weight or strong ionic character may be included in the vehicle system. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the skin or hair.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair conditioning compositions which provide cleaner hair conditioning than is experienced with traditional hair conditioners based on quaternary ammonium compounds and lipid materials. The present conditioning compositions are based on a substantially non-depositing vehicle base which comprises a primary thickening agent which is a nonionic long chain alkylated cellulose ether, a secondary thickening agent which is a water-insoluble surfactant, and a compatible solvent. These compositions comprise a mixture of conditioning agents including silicone conditioning agents, cationic surfactant conditioning agents, and high levels of fatty alcohol conditioning agents. These conditioning compositions provide optimized hair conditioning without the drawbacks associated with traditional hair conditioners, that is, dirty hair feel and quick resoiling of hair.

Abstract: An aerosol hair spray composition which provides both significantly increased holding power and decreased drying time contains about 3.5% to about 5% of a lower alkyl ester of an alkyl vinyl ether maleic-acid copolymer, from 50% to 80% of a lower aliphatic alcohol, from 0.53% to about 0.72% of a neutralizing agent, from 25% to about 35% of a propellant and the aerosol spray is maintained at 30 to 50 lbs./sq. inch and delivered at a rate of 0.4 to 0.8 grams/sec. at 70.degree. F.

Abstract: A permanent wave and conditioning composition is attained by providing a first component consisting of an aesthetically pleasing, visually distinctive, dual-phase composition incorporating, in one layer thereof, hair and product enhancing agents such as hair conditioners, fragrances, and coloring agents, and a second component comprising the hair waving composition and emulsifiers. The emulsifiers assure complete dispersion and intermixing of the dual layers of the first component when the first and second components are combined. In addition, the dual-phase composition is formulated to assure separate and distinct layers are maintained for extended time periods, as well as being quickly separated when shaken.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair, comprises:a. a dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt having the structure (1): ##STR1## and b. an alcohol chosen from alkanols and alkenols (or mixtures thereof) having the structure (2):R.sup.2 --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.c OH (2)whereR.sup.01 and R.sup.02 are each chosen from branched or unbranched, alkyl or alkenyl groups having an average of from 7 to 9 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 is a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms;X is chosen from H, alkali metal, ammonium, substituted ammonium and alkanolamine counterions; anda, b and c are each chosen from 0 or a value of from 1 to 4;the weight ratio of the alcohol to the dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt being from 1:1000 to 1:10.

Abstract: A cosmetic product includes a cosmetic component as a pigment maintained within a matrix of fibrillatable polymer. The pigment and polymer composition provides a cosmetic which can be employed for coloration of the skin and utilized as eye makeup, powder, or other cosmetic products by employing suitable processing techniques such as extrusion, milling, compacting, and so on.

Abstract: A hair treating composition for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair in the form of an unfilled moisture cured low strength silicone elastomer. Upon contact with moisture the compositions cure to provide improved style retention, body and shine.

Abstract: The invention provides cosmetics using a freeze-dried material which is obtained by freeze-drying an aqueous solution. The solution contains hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate and magnesium-L-ascrbil phosphate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicon/water emulsion comprising, in an aqueous medium:1/ an organopolysiloxane containing a diester functional group containing, per molecule, at least one unit of formula:ZR.sub.a SiO.sub.(3-a)/2where Z has the formula: ##STR1## where the symbols R' are C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 monovalent saturated hydrocarbon, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkoxyalkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl radicals, the symbol X is H or CH.sub.3, the symbol W is a covalent bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene radical, the symbols R are C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, vinyl, phenyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl or hydroxyl radicals, only one of the radicals R per silicon atom denoting hydroxyl, a is equal to 0, 1 or 2;2/ an emulsifier chosen from anionic, cationic, amphoteric or nonionic surfactants. Application: to the treatment of textile fibers, to the coating of flexible substrates and to the cosmetic or dermatological treatment of hair or of the skin.

Abstract: A translucent cosmetic emulsion comprising the following components (a) to (d),(a) a monoalkyl phosphate represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a .beta.-branched alkyl group having from 8 to 36 carbon atoms; and X represents an alkali metal or an organic basic group; or a dialkyl phosphate represented by formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represent a hydrocarbon group having from 10 tgo 24 carbon atoms; and x is as defined above;(b) at least one nonionic surfactant, wherein the surfactant has an HLB value of from 7 to 20, and wherein when two or more nonionic surfactants are present, the surfactants together have an HLB value of from 7 to 20;(c ) an oily matrix; and(d) water;is disclosed. This translucent cosmetic emulsion is highly safe and remains stable upon prolonged storage.

Abstract: Disclosed are thioglycolamide functional siloxanes and their salts which are prepared from the reaction between an amine-functional siloxane and thioglycolic acid or a thioglycolic ester. These materials are useful as reducing agent in the perming process. They are also useful in conditioning the hair.

Abstract: A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an interpenetrating polymer network that contains an organosilicon compound which is a nonpolar silsesquioxane. Hair fixative compositions including the interpenetrating polymer network are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the first stage of a permanent deformation of the hair contains, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, as a reducing agent, an amino mercaptoalkylamide having the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents the divalent radical, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is a whole number ranging from 2 to 5, or the divalent radical --(CH.sub.2)--O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, m is 0 or a whole number ranging from 1 to 4, and (i) when m is 0, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, 2-methyl butyl, benzyl, 4-amino butyl, 3-guanidino propyl, 2-methylthio ethyl, carboxymethyl or 2-carboxyethyl, and (ii) when m is a whole number from 1 to 4, R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1-5 carbon atoms, and the salts of the compound of formula I.