Abstract: A composition for treating keratinous materials, particularly human hair, is disclosed, The composition is packaged in an aerosol device and forms a lacquer at the outlet of the device. Said composition contains (a) at least one silicone graft polymer including a polysiloxane portion and a portion consisting of a non-silicone organic chain, where one of said portions forms the main polymeric chain while the other is grafted onto said main chain; (b) at least 30 wt % of water, (c) at least one propellant; and (d) an organic solvent in an amount of 0-25 wt %; the above percentages by weight being based on the total weight of the composition in the aerosol. Such aqueous lacquers are useful for fixing and/or styling and/or conditioning hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating keratinous material, particularly human hair, including a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium containing at least one silicone-grafted polymer with a polysiloxane portion and a portion consisting of a non-silicone organic chain, wherein one of the two portions constitutes the main polymeric chain while the other is grafted onto said main chain, and at least one copolymer with a polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene linear block as the repetitive units, as well as the uses thereof, are disclosed. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as rinsable or non-rinsable products for washing and conditioning hair, hair setting or hair styling.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous or hydro-alcoholic cosmetic composition containing an aqueous dispersion of film forming polymer insoluble particles and a non-amino &agr;,&ohgr,-disilanol silicone emulsion. The invention also concerns a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials using said compositions.

Abstract: An aerosol device comprising a container containing an aerosol composition comprising a liquid phase (or fluid) containing at least one fixing material in a suitable solvent, a propellant, and a means for distributing the aerosol composition, the fixing material having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of greater than or equal to 30° C., the fixing material comprising at least one anionic grafted silicone polymer having a polysiloxane skeleton grafted with at least one anionic hydrocarbon radical, and the device being suitable for obtaining a wetting power of greater than or equal to 30 mg/s. The invention also relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, in which a composition comprising a fixing material having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of greater than or equal to 30° C., this fixing material comprising at least one anionic grafted silicone polymer, is applied to the fibers by means of a suitable device in order to obtain a wetting power of greater than or equal to 30 mg/s.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming polymer (A) chosen so that a material, obtained by drying the at least one polymer (A) in an aqueous or alcoholic medium at ambient temperature and at a relative humidity of 50%±5%, exhibits a mechanical profile defined by at least:

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic compositions containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one polyorganosiloxane and an acrylic terpolymer, as well as to the use of these compositions for treating keratinous material, in particular the skin or the hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hairstyling composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (1) at least a polymer (A) selected such that the film obtained by drying of a mixture of said polymer (A) with ethanol or water, at room temperature and at a relative moisture content of 50% has a mechanical profile defined by at least: (i) an ultimate elongation rate (&egr;r) not less than 300%; (ii) a creep at 300 seconds (R300) not less than 45%; and (iii) when the creep at 300 seconds ranges between 45 and 60%, the elongation is less than 1300%; (2) at least a film forming polymer (B) different from polymer (A) and selected among anionic, cationic or amphoteric film forming polymers. The invention also concerns a hairstyling or hair-fixing method using said composition and its use for formulating hairstyling products such as lacquers, sprays and foams for hairstyling and hair fixing.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition pressurized as an aerosol in the presence of a propellant and forming a mousse, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one associative polyurethane and at least one anionic polymer, and to the use of an associative polyurethane in order to improve the properties of mousses based on anionic polymer and propellant.

Abstract: Compositions comprising, in an aqueous phase, at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and hydrophilic units, and at least one polyoxyalkylene, and optionally comprising a thickening system for use in particular in cosmetics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological for the treatment of keratinous materials, particularly hair, comprising in a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium at least a grafted silicone polymer with a polysiloxane skeleton grafted by organic non-silicone monomers and at least an aqueous dispersion of insoluble particles of nonionic or cationic polymer. The composition is particularly useful for rinsed products or as non rinsed products for washing hair, hair care, hair conditioning, hair dressing or hair setting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition for the treatement of keratinous materials, particularly hair, comprising in a cosmetically or dermatologically exceptable medium at least a grafted silicone polymer with a polysiloxanic skeleton grafted by organic non silicone monomers and at least an aqueous dispersion of insoluble particles of non ionic or cationic polymer. The compositions of the invention are used particularly as rinsed products or as non rinsed products particularly for hair washing, hair care, hair conditioning, hair dressing or hair setting.

Abstract: A composition for treating keratinous materials, particularly human hair, is disclosed. The composition is packaged in an aerosol device and forms a lacquer at the outlet of the device. Said composition contains (a) at least one silicone graft polymer including a polysiloxane portion and a portion consisting of a non-silicone organic chain, where one of said portions forms the main polymeric chain while the other is grafted onto said main chain; (b) at least 30 wt % of water, (c) at least one propellant; and (d) an organic solvent in an amount of 0-25 wt %; the above percentages by weight being based on the total weight of the composition in the aerosol. Such aqueous lacquers are useful for fixing and/or styling and/or conditioning hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hairstyling composition capable of being remodelled for keratin fibers in particular hair, containing in an appropriate cosmetic vehicle at least a polymer selected such that the composition, after being applied on the fibers and dried, provides a hairstyling substance having a glass temperature (Tg) less than +10° C. and a separation profile defined by at least: (a) a maximum separation force Fmax>1 Newton and (b) when said glass temperature Tg is less than −15° C., by a separation energy Es(M/V) of the substance contacted with a glass surface, less than 300 &mgr;J. The invention also concerns an aerosol device containing this composition and a method for treating keratin fibers such as hair, in particular a method for fixing and/or maintaining the hairstyle using said composition.

Abstract: An aqueous solid topical composition comprising a matrix, i.e., an aqueous solid matrix, having the appearance of a gel and possessing the following rheological profile: an initial viscosity at rest V0 sufficient to form a solid composition, preferably ranging from 50,000 to 1,000,000 Pa·s, said viscosity V0 being stable up to a shear strain C1, a viscosity V2 after shear at a strain C2 for which the ratio V0/V2 is greater than or equal to 1000:1, the difference C2-C1 being less than or equal to 1000 Pa, and which may be useful as a make-up, styling, body hygiene or care composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic compositions containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one anionic polymer and an acrylic terpolymer, as well as to the use of these compositions for treating keratinous material. The acrylic terpolymer comprises: a) about 20 to 70% by weight of a carboxylic acid containing &agr;,&bgr;-monoethylenic unsaturation; b) about 20 to 80% by weight of a non-surfactant monomer containing monoethylenic unsaturation, which is different from a), and c) about 0.5 to 60% by weight of a nonionic urethane monomer which is the product of reaction of a monohydric nonionic surfactant with a monoisocyanate containing monoethylenic unsaturation. The invention relates in particular to leave-in hair products, such as gels, mousses, lacquers and sun compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic compositions containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one polysaccharide and an acrylic terpolymer, as well as to the use of these compositions for treating the skin or the hair. The acrylic terpolymer comprises: a) about 20 to 70% by weight of a carboxylic acid containing &agr;, &bgr;-monoethylenic unsaturation; b) about 20 to 80% by weight of a non-surfactant monomer containing monoethylenic unsaturation, which is different from a), and c) about 0.5 to 60% by weight of a nonionic urethane monomer which is the product of reaction of a monohydric nonionic surfactant with a monoisocyanate containing monoethylenic unsaturation. The polysaccharide is preferably a guar gum.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one nonionic amphiphilic associative polyurethane, and at least one silicone containing quaternary ammonium groups.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition containing a cationic polymer and an acrylic terpolymer, and use of this composition for the treatment of keratinous material. The present application relates to cosmetic compositions containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one cationic polymer and an acrylic terpolymer, as well as to the use of these compositions for treating keratinous material. The acrylic terpolymer comprises: a) about 20 to 70% by weight of a carboxylic acid containing &agr;, &bgr;-monoethylenic unsaturation; b) about 20 to 80% by weight of a non-surfactant monomer containing monoethylenic unsaturation, which is different from a), and c) about 0.5 to 60% by weight of a nonionic urethane monomer which is the product of reaction of a monohydric nonionic surfactant with a monoisocyanate containing monoethylenic unsaturation.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating keratinous material, particularly hair, including a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium containing at least one silicone-grafted polymer with a polysiloxane backbone grafted by non-silicone organic monomers and at least one silicone selected from silicones which comprise at least one optionally quaternary amine function, silicone resins, and silicone gums, is disclosed. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as rinsable or non-rinsable products for washing and conditioning hair, hair setting, or hair styling.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating keratinous material, particularly human hair, including a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium containing at least one silicone-grafted polymer with a polysiloxane portion and a portion consisting of a non-silicone organic chain, wherein one of the two portions constitutes the main polymeric chain while the other is grafted onto said main chain, an at least one selected fatty-chain amide. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as rinsable or non-rinsable products for washing and conditioning hair, hair setting or hair styling.