Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least one merocyanine derivative of formula (1) or (2) and/or its E,E-, E,Z- or Z,Z-geometrical isomer forms: comprising specific polar groups consisting of hydroxyl- and ether-functionalities. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for controlling and/or improving the darkening of the skin under exposure to UV radiation and the homogeneity of the colour of the complexion which comprises the application onto the skin of a cosmetic composition as above defined. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for protecting the keratinic materials and particularly the skin against photo-ageing which comprises the application onto the keratinic material of a cosmetic composition as above defined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising one or more UV-screening agents, one or more anionic crosslinked hydrophilic polymers, one or more surfactants having an HLB less than or equal to 5 and one or more specific silicone copolymers. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic method for treating the skin against UV radiation using said composition.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it comprises at least one noncrosslinked amphiphilic polymer, the globules of the said emulsion exhibiting a mean size ranging from 15 to 500 microns and the oily phase being present in an amount of less than 35% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it comprises at least one noncrosslinked amphiphilic polymer, the globules of the said emulsion exhibiting a mean size ranging from 15 to 500 microns and the oily phase being present in an amount of less than 35% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition for topical application, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, containing at least one nonionic emulsifier with a melting point of less than 45° C. and at least one 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid polymer. The composition shows very good stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising one or more UV-screening agents, one or more anionic crosslinked hydrophilic polymers, one or more surfactants having an HLB less than or equal to 5 and one or more specific silicone copolymers. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic method for treating the skin against UV radiation using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion of the oil-in-water type formed of oily globules which are each provided with a lamellar liquid crystal coating and which are dispersed in an aqueous phase, wherein it has a pH ranging from 3 to 5.5 and in that it contains at least one lipophilic surface-active agent with an HLB ranging from 2 to 5, at least one hydrophilic surface-active agent with an HLB ranging from 8 to 12 and at least one amphiphilic compound of ionic nature at a pH ranging from 3 to 5.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid anhydrous composition comprising, especially in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least 20% of a silicone fatty phase, and b) at least 5% of one or more lipophilic organic UV screening agents, and c) at least one or more C2-C8 monoalcohols. The present invention also relates to the use of said composition for the manufacture of products for the cosmetic treatment of the skin, the nails, the hair, the eyelashes, eyebrows and/or the scalp, especially care products, anti-sun products, makeup products and perfuming products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one UV screening system, characterized in that it comprises: (i) at least one screening agent of lipophilic hydroxybenzophenone type; and (ii) at least one silicon-comprising s-triazine of formula (III) substituted by at least two alkylaminobenzoate groups. In some embodiments, the composition also includes: (iii) a dibenzoylmethane derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of the skin, comprising the application, to the skin: of a compound or group of compounds A capable of condensing in situ and exhibiting at least one reactive functional group FA which is free after condensation; and of a screening agent C which screens out UV radiation, comprising a reactive functional group FC capable of forming a covalent bond or a physical (ionic, hydrogen) bond by reaction with the functional group FA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-pulverulent composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least one oil phase containing: (i) at least one polar oil (ii) at least one lipophilic organic UV-screening agent b) at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles the said composition comprising less than 5% by weight of non-volatile non-cyclic silicone oil relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up human keratin materials, in particular the skin of the body or of the face or the hair, comprising at least the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least one merocyanine derivative of formula (1) or (2) and/or its E,E-, E,Z- or Z,Z-geometrical isomer forms: comprising specific polar groups consisting of hydroxyl- and ether-functionalities. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for controlling and/or improving the darkening of the skin under exposure to UV radiation and the homogeneity of the colour of the complexion which comprises the application onto the skin of a cosmetic composition as above defined. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for protecting the keratinic materials and particularly the skin against photo-ageing which comprises the application onto the keratinic material of a cosmetic composition as above defined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of the skin involving a compound, or set of compounds, capable of condensing in situ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of the skin, comprising the application, to the skin: of a compound or group of compounds A capable of condensing in situ and exhibiting at least one reactive functional group FA which is free after condensation; and of a screening agent C which screens out UV radiation, comprising a reactive functional group FC capable of forming a covalent bond or a physical (ionic, hydrogen) bond by reaction with the functional group FA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one UV screening system, characterized in that it comprises: (i) at least one screening agent of lipophilic hydroxybenzophenone type; (ii) at least one silicon-comprising s-triazine of formula (III) substituted by at least two alkylaminobenzoate groups. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one UV screening system, characterized in that it comprises: (i) at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative; (ii) at one UV screening agent of lipophilic 2-hydroxybenzophenone type; and (iii) at least one silicon-comprising s-triazine substituted by at least two alkylaminobenzoate groups of formula (III).

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it comprises at least one noncrosslinked amphiphilic polymer, the globules of the said emulsion exhibiting a mean size ranging from 15 to 500 microns and the oily phase being present in an amount of less than 35% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a polymer comprising water soluble units and LCST units consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide random copolymers, or one of its salts. The invention also concerns an aqueous composition in particular thickened, even gelled, comprising such a polymer or one of its salts and an aqueous phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition preferably useful for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, containing at least one lipophilic emulsifier and at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible amphiphilic polymer, which may be obtained from 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid units and from hydrophobic monomers comprising an oxyalkylene chain.

Abstract: Stable, reduced whitening photoprotective compositions contain: a) at least one aqueous phase, b) at least hydrophilic metal oxide nanoparticles, and c) at least one vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer, formulated into d) a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion of the oil-in-water type formed of oily globules which are each provided with a lamellar liquid crystal coating and which are dispersed in an aqueous phase, wherein it has a pH ranging from 3 to 5.5 and in that it contains at least one lipophilic surface-active agent with an HLB ranging from 2 to 5, at least one hydrophilic surface-active agent with an HLB ranging from 8 to 12 and at least one amphiphilic compound of ionic nature at a pH ranging from 3 to 5.5.