Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process and composition for dyeing hair, the composition containing: (a) greater than about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of at least one fatty acid alkanolamide; (b) at least one C6-C36 dicarboxylic acid; (c) at least one water soluble base capable of reacting with (b) to form a soap; (d) at least one conditioning polymer; (e) at least one oxidation dye; and (f) at least one oxidizing agent, wherein the composition is in cream form.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process and composition for dyeing hair, the composition containing: (a) greater than about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of at least one fatty acid alkanolamide; (b) at least one C6-C36 dicarboxylic acid; (c) at least one water soluble base capable of reacting with (b) to form a soap; (d) at least one conditioning polymer; (e) at least one oxidation dye; and (f) at least one oxidizing agent, wherein the composition is in cream form.

Abstract: A ready-to-use composition, a method, and a kit for the bleaching or permanent reshaping of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one reducing agent and at least one thickening polymer with an aminoplast-ether skeleton. This novel composition, method, and kit can be used to bleach or permanently reshape hair without dripping or falls in viscosity over time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a direct dyeing composition for keratinic fibers, especially human keratinic fibers such as hair, containing at least one direct dye and a thickening polymer with an ether plastic skeleton, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing. The invention also relates to dyeing methods and devices for using the invention composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation dye composition for keratinic fibers, especially for human keratinic fibers such as hair, containing at least one oxidation dye and a thickening polymer with a plastic ether skeleton, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing. The invention also relates to the dyeing method and devices for using the inventive composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ready to use composition, a process and a kit for bleaching keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one oxidizing agent and at least one thickening polymer with an aminoplast-ether skeleton. This novel composition, process and kit can be used to bleach hair without running or falls in viscosity over time.

Abstract: Improvedly photostable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise (i) 4-tert-butyl-4′-methoxydibenzoylmethane, (ii) at least one particular 1,3,5-triazine compound, and (iii) at least one alkyl &agr;-cyano-&bgr;,&bgr;′-diphenylacrylate, formulated in a cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, further such as human hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, at least one cationic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, and a combination comprising: (I) at least one compound chosen from oxyalkylenated and glycerolated fatty alcohols and (II) at least one hydroxylated solvent, wherein the hydroxylated solvent may have a molecular weight of less than 250, and wherein the weight ratio of (I) to (II) is greater than 1:1 and dyeing processes and devices, such as kits, comprising such compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, further such as human hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, at least one cationic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, and a combination comprising: (I) at least one compound chosen from oxyalkylenated and glycerolated fatty alcohols and (II) at least one hydroxylated solvent, wherein the hydroxylated solvent may have a molecular weight of less than 250, and wherein the weight ratio of (I) to (II) is greater than 1:1 and dyeing processes and devices, such as kits, comprising such compositions.

Abstract: Topically applicable, stable, UV-photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, comprise (a) an effective UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-sunscreen compound and (b) an effective dibenzoylmethane compound (a) photostabilizing amount of at least one benzalmalonate silane having the structural formula (I):

Abstract: Novel cosmetic compositions for artificially tanning the skin, comprising at least one self-tanning agent, in particular DHA, and at least one dendrimer.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, further such as human hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, at least one cationic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, and a combination comprising: (I) at least one compound chosen from oxyalkylenated and glycerolated fatty alcohols and (II) at least one hydroxylated solvent, wherein the hydroxylated solvent may have a molecular weight of less than 250, and wherein the weight ratio of (I) to (II) is greater than 1:1 and dyeing processes and devices, such as kits, comprising such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular for photoprotecting the skin and/or the hair, in the form of a dispersion comprising two immiscible phases stabilized with at least one anionic surfactant chosen from the salts of fatty acids and of monovalent or polyvalent metals, of ammonium or of organic bases, a compound for screening out ultraviolet radiation, which can be adsorbed at the interface of the said immiscible phases, derived from benzylidenecamphor and comprising at least one partially or totally neutralized sulphonic acid function, a metal oxide nanopigment coated with hydrophobic hydrocarbon-based coating agents and a cationic or zwitterionic amphiphilic compound which leads, with the anionic surfactant, to the formation of a compound capable of lowering the water/liquid paraffin interface tension at 40° C. by more than 14 mN.m−1 for an anionic surfactant concentration of 0.1 mmol/100 g, by more than 26 mN.m−1 for an anionic surfactant concentration of 0.

Abstract: Topically applicable, stable, UV-photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of TV-A and UV-B irradiation, comprise (a) an effective UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-sunscreen compound and (b) an effective dibenzoylmethane compound (a) photostabilizing amount of at least one benzalmalonate silane having the structural formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one extract of redwood as a skin-coloring agent; the compositions may further comprise dihydroxyacetone. The invention also relates to cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutic compositions comprising at least one santalin or santarubin. The compositions are applied to color the skin with a color similar to natural tanning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological emulsion of the water/oil/water (W/O/W) type, characterized in that it comprises: (a) an external aqueous phase and (b) a non-continuous fatty phase constituting, with an internal aqueous phase, a water/oil (W/O) primary emulsion, the said fatty phase comprising, as lipophilic emulsifier, at least one block copolymer composed of a polymer block derived from a monohydroxycarboxylic acid and of a polymer block derived from an alkylglycol or from a polyalkylene glycol; (c) at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV (UV-A and/or UV-B) radiation. The invention also relates to its uses in and for the manufacture of cosmetic or dermatological compositions for the photoprotection of the skin or hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions, in particular for photoprotecting the skin and/or the hair, characterized in that they comprise, in a cosmetically acceptable support in particular of oil-in-water type, (i) as first screening agent, at least one specific 1,3,5-triazine derivative, and (ii) as second screening agent, a silicon derivative containing a benzotriazole function, the said first and second screening agents being present in the said compositions in an amount which is effective for producing synergistic activity with respect to the sun protection factors imparted. Application to protecting the skin and the hair against the effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting synergistically effective amount of (i) 2,4,6-tris[p-((2'-ethylhexyl)oxycarbonyl)anilino]-1,3,5-triazine and (ii) 2-ethylhexyl .alpha.-cyano-.beta.,.beta.-diphenylacrylate, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: Topically applicable, stable, UV-photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, comprise (a) an effective UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-sunscreen compound and (b) an effective dibenzoylmethane compound (a) photostabilizing amount of at least one benzalmalonate silane having the structural formula (I): ##STR1##

Abstract: Improvedly photostable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise (i) 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, (ii) at least one particular 1,3,5-triazine compound, and (iii) at least one alkyl .beta.,.beta.'-diphenylacrylate or alkyl .alpha.-cyano-.beta.,.beta.'-diphenylacrylate, formulated in a cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.