Abstract: An anti-solar polymer has in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR1## wherein F is a residue derived from an aromatic compound. The anti-solar polymer can also be one having in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR2## wherein F.sub.1 is ##STR3## These polymers have the ability to absorb wave lengths of light in the range of about 280-315 millimicrons. The polymers are employed in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A quaternized polymer for use as a hair or skin cosmetic agent, has recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 OH;R' is an aliphatic, alicyclic or arylaliphatic radical containing up to 20 carbon atoms, or R and R' together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocycle capable of containing a heteroatom other than nitrogen;A is(1) o-, m- or p-xylylidene of the formula ##STR2## ##STR3## wherein x, y and t are whole numbers ranging from 0 to 11 so the sum (x+y+t) is greater than or equal to 0 and lower than 18, and E and K represent hydrogen or an aliphatic radical having less than 18 carbon atoms,(3) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(4) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(5) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(6) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(7) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: A quaternized polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sup..crclbar. represents an anion derived from an organic or mineral acid;R'.sub.2 is an aliphatic radical having a maximum of 20 carbon atoms;R'.sub.1 is an aliphatic, alicyclic or arylaliphatic radical containing a minimum of 2 carbon atoms and a maximum of 20 carbon atoms, or R'.sub.1 and R'.sub.

Abstract: An anti-solar polymer has in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR1## wherein F is a residue derived from an aromatic compound. The anti-solar polymer can also be one having in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR2## wherein F.sub.1 is ##STR3## These polymers have the ability to absorb wave lengths of light in the range of about 280-315 millimicrons. The polymers are employed in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Quaternized polyamine polymers are employed in cosmetic compositions for application to the hair or skin. The polymer has recurring units of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms, B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl group --CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH.sub.2 --CHOH--CH.sub.2 --; R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 represent an aliphatic radical having 1-12 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 represent an aliphatic radical having 1-20 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or an aliphatic, alicyclic, aryl or arylaliphatic radical containing 1-20 carbon atoms; R.sub.6 is an aliphatic or arylaliphatic radical containing 1-20 carbon atoms; X is a halide anion; Y is selected from a halide anion, SO.sub.4 H.sup..crclbar. or CH.sub.3 SO.sub.4.sup..crclbar. ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95.

Abstract: A hygienic or cosmetic composition for the hair or skin comprises in a cosmetic vehicle at least one superoxide dismutase.

Abstract: An anti-solar polymer has in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR1## wherein F is a residue derived from an aromatic compound. The anti-solar polymer can also be one having in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR2## wherein F.sub.1 is ##STR3## These polymers have the ability to absorb wave lengths in the range of about 280-315 millimicrons. The polymers are employed in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Anti-solar cosmetic composition containing as the protective agent against actinic rays a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, --COR.sub.1 or --CHOHR.sub.1 wherein R.sub.1 is CH.sub.3 and R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 each independently represent hydrogen or --OR.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 is lower alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A polymer has on its macromolecular chains in the form of a lateral branching an anti-inflammator residue having a carboxylic acid function chemically linked to the macromolecular chains by an intermediate covalent function.

Abstract: An anti-solar polymer has in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##EQU1## wherein F is a residue derived from an aromatic compound imparting to the polymer the ability to absorb wave lengths of light in the range of about 280-315 millimicrons. The polymer is employed in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: An anti-solar polymer has in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##EQU1## wherein F is a residue derived from an aromatic compound imparting to the polymer the ability to absorb wave lengths of light in the range of about 280-315 millimicrons. The polymer is employed in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A polymer has on its macromolecular chains in the form of a lateral branching an anti-inflammator residue having a carboxylic acid function chemically linked to the macromolecular chains by an intermediate covalent function.