Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition suitable for treating hair comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of a branched polylysine and a branched polylysine in which to 80% of the amino groups present in the branched polylysine are derivatized so that they bear one or two substituents, and comprising at least one surfactant. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a branched polylysine in which 1 to 80% of the amino groups present in the branched polylysine are derivatized so that they bear one or two substituents, wherein these substituents are acyl groups having 6 to 24 C-atoms. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a branched polylysine or of the branched polylysine in which amino groups are derivatized or of the said composition for treating hair.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions which form particular textures in oil-in-water systems and aqueous systems and are used especially in the preparation of cosmetic products.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the preparation of aqueous meta-stable o/W emulsions with the ability to invert into w/o emulsions when applied to skin. These emulsions are useful for making cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, particularly products for skin care.

Abstract: The invention relates to gel-form agents, containing, based on the total weight of the agent, from 45 to 90 wt % of water; from 5 to 35 wt % of emulsifiers and from I to 25 wt % of surfactants as well as optionally further auxiliaries and additives. The gel-form agents have a viscous damping factor Q?, measured at 23° C., in the range of less than 2.50 Pa s and preferably less than 1.80 Pa s. Such gels are suitable as self-clinging sanitary cleaning agents, preferably for cleaning and deodorising toilets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanoemulsions comprising alkyl and/or alkenyl ethers of alkyl and/or alkenyl (poly)glycosides, to a method for their preparation and also to their use. The present invention further relates to the alkyl and/or alkenyl ethers of alkyl and/or alkenyl (poly)glycosides themselves, and their use.