Abstract: The invention relates to a system for analysis and activation and/or active and localised release, comprising a mask (1) for applying to at least part of the face of the user, provided with at least one device (2) for analysing the skin of the face and at least one means for the active and localised release (3) of dermocosmetic formulations from at least one storage means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the treatment of keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, comprising at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic fixing polymer and at least one compound of the ceramide type as well as to the method of treatment using this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium: (a) at least one oxidizing agent, (b) at least one water-insoluble oxygenated organic non-dyeing compound, present in an amount of at least 30% by weight relative to the total weight of the dye composition, and (c) at least one oxidation dye precursor and/or at least one direct dye. Also disclosed herein is a process for dyeing human keratin fibers, for example, the hair, comprising applying such a composition to the keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the treatment of keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, comprising at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic fixing polymer and at least one compound of the ceramide type as well as to the method of treatment using this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium: (a) at least one oxidizing agent, (b) at least one water-insoluble oxygenated organic non-dyeing compound, present in an amount of at least 30% by weight relative to the total weight of the dye composition, and (c) at least one oxidation dye precursor and/or at least one direct dye. Also disclosed herein is a process for dyeing human keratin fibers, for example, the hair, comprising applying such a composition to the keratin fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium: (a) at least one oxidizing agent, (b) at least one water-insoluble oxygenated organic non-dyeing compound, present in an amount of at least 30% by weight relative to the total weight of the dye composition, and (c) at least one oxidation dye precursor and/or at least one direct dye. Also disclosed herein is a process for dyeing human keratin fibers, for example, the hair, comprising applying such a composition to the keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing and conditioning keratin fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: at least one washing base comprising at least one anionic surfactant, and at least one anionic or nonionic amphiphilic diblock copolymer, comprising a hydrophilic block and a hydrophobic block, other than a diblock copolymer of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, a urethane block copolymer and a siloxane block copolymer, where the amphiphilic diblock copolymer has a ratio of the number of monomer units in the hydrophilic block to the number of monomer units in the hydrophobic block ranging from 7 to 24. The invention also relates to the method of using this composition for washing and conditioning keratin fibers, such as hair, and to a process for washing and conditioning keratin fibers using it.

Abstract: A ready-to-use oxidizing composition for treating keratin materials, such as human keratin fibers, in particular the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (a) at least one oxidizing agent, (b) at least 30% by weight of at least one water-insoluble oxygenated organic no-dyeing particular compound relative to the total weight of the said composition, and (c) at least 20% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the said composition, and to processes for bleaching, stripping, dyeing, lightening or permanently reshaping human keratin fibers and in particular the hair, and also to the use of the said composition for bleaching, stripping, dyeing, lightening and permanently reshaping human keratin fibers and in particular the hair.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions suited for improving the condition of human keratin fibers, notably human hair, especially for reducing or stopping loss and/or inducing and/or stimulating growth and/or density thereof, contain a thus effective amount of (a) at least one derivative of glucose and of vitamin F, solubilized in a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor which includes (b) at least one nonionic surfactant having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance (HLB) of greater than 10, (c) at least one C1-C4 alcohol and (d) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for bleaching keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, having a viscosity of less than 2×103 poises and comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, hydrogen peroxide and at least 20% by volume of suitably selected inert particles, to a bleaching process using this composition, and also to the use of this composition for bleaching keratin fibers. The composition in accordance with the invention makes it possible rapidly to obtain substantial lightening of keratin fibers, while at the same time limiting the degradation of the keratin fibers and the skin irritation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the non-oxidizing aqueous direct dyeing of keratin materials, for example, human keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (a) at least one water-soluble direct dye, and (b) at least one water-insoluble non-coloring oxygenated organic compound, present in an amount of at least 30% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed herein is a process for direct dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying said composition to the fibers.

Abstract: An aerosol device has a first compartment containing a styling composition and a second compartment containing a compressed gas. The styling composition consists essentially of water, at least one linear block copolymer having at least one hydrophilic block and at least one hydrophobic block, the hydrophilic block representing at least 30% by weight of the linear block copolymer, and one or more additives. The styling composition excludes block copolymers of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, block copolymers containing urethane units, block copolymers containing siloxane units, and volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible linear block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophulic block and at least one hydrophobic block, the hydrophilic block representing at least 30% by weight of the linear block copolymer, with the exclusion of block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, block copolymers containing urethane units and block copolymers containing siloxane units, to thicken or gel aqueous hair treatment compositions containing at least one polymer that is beneficial for the hair, and also to aqueous hair compositions thickened or gelled with such a block copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an invert emulsion for bleaching keratin fibres and, in particular, human keratin fibres, such as hair. According to the invention, the emulsion consists of an inert phase comprising at least one non-oxygenated, non-perfluorinated liquid compound having a water solubility at 25° C. of less than 1% and an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide, said inert phase representing at least 20 wt.-% of the total weight of the invert emulsion and the volume-average diameter of the dispersed aqueous phase being greater than 200 nm. The invention also relates to a bleaching method which employs the inventive invert emulsion either as it is or in the form of a ready-to-use composition and to the use of said emulsion for bleaching keratin fibres. The inventive emulsion can be used to lighten keratin fibres quickly and significantly while limiting damage to said fibres and skin irritation.

Abstract: Detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant and (B) at least one aminated silicone having an amine number greater than or equal to 0.4 meq/g, the amphoteric surfactant/anionic surfactant ratio by weight being greater than or equal to 0.2. The use of detergent and conditioning compositions for cleaning and for caring of the hair or the skin.

Abstract: A direct emulsion for bleaching keratin fibers, preferably human keratin fibers such as hair, having an inert phase containing of a nonoxygenated and nonperfluorinated liquid compound having a water-solubility at 25° C. of less than 1% and an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, a bleaching method using this direct emulsion, as it is or in the form of a ready-to-use composition, and the use of this direct emulsion for bleaching keratin fibers. The direct emulsion in accordance with the invention makes it possible to rapidly obtain substantial lightening of keratin fibers while limiting the degradation of the keratin fibers and skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for bleaching keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, having a viscosity of less than 2×103 poises and comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, hydrogen peroxide and at least 20% by volume of suitably selected inert particles, to a bleaching process using this composition, and also to the use of this composition for bleaching keratin fibres. The composition in accordance with the invention makes it possible rapidly to obtain substantial lightening of keratin fibres, while at the same time limiting the degradation of the keratin fibres and the skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a cationic nanoemulsion, to a cosmetic composition obtainable by said process and to the use of said composition.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a dyeing composition comprising, in an appropriate medium, at least one dye precursor, and at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible amphiphilic block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophilic block and at least one hydrophobic block without a fatty chain of more than 8 carbon atoms, the hydrophilic block or blocks representing at least 30% by weight of the block copolymer, with the exception of block copolymers of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, block copolymers comprising urethane units and block copolymers comprising siloxane units. The composition of the present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain an intense colouring of the keratinous fibres while retaining a soft feel and ready disentangling subsequent to the colouring.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds from the polysaccharide betainate family, novel compounds so obtained, and their use in. cosmetics or in dermatology, as well as the compositions, such as cosmetic or dermatological compositions, comprising said novel compounds.