Abstract: Anhydrous composition, stable to oxidation, of anthralin or a derivative thereof.This composition contains anthralin or a derivative thereof in a carrier composed of (i) at least one fatty acid alkyl ester, the fatty acid having 12 to 18 carbon atoms and the alkyl radical having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and (ii) at least one thickener taken from the group made up of silicas having particle sizes less than 30 m.mu. and polyethylene powders having densities between 0.9 and 0.96 (g/cm.sup.3).This composition is used in the treatment of skin diseases, particularly psoriasis.

Abstract: An emulsion of the oil-in-water type is disclosed comprising a natural emulsifier and a stabilizer, the emulsifier being a lecithin or a saponoside and the stabilizer being aloes juice. These emulsions are stable and permit the preparation of cosmetic compositions and pharmaceutical excipients.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to human hair or skin contains as a thickening or opacifying agent therefore, the residue of a plant extracted to remove all of at least one of its dye, essential oil, olfactory or therapeutic or cosmetic active principles. The residue is in powder form having a granulometry less than 125 microns and is present in said composition in an amount ranging from 2 to 95 percent by weight based on the total weight of said composition.

Abstract: New compositions for the treatment of keratin material, in particular human hair, skin and nails are provided comprising a combination of a cationic polymer with an anionic polymer. Surprisingly the anionic polymer can be retained well on the hair, even after rinsing, when applied with the cationic polymer.

Abstract: The subject of this invention is a cosmetic composition for the conditioning of the skin or hair, characterized by the fact that it is made up of two separate liquid phases, the first phase being an aqueous phase in which at least on cationic polymer is dissolved, and by the fact that the said composition contains no detergent agents or foaming agents.

Abstract: This invention has for its object new cosmetic compositions for treating hair and skin containing a powder of plant origin obtained from extraction residues of various plants.

Abstract: Creams and gelatinizable liquid which contain oxidation dyes and a vehicle, useful for dyeing hair, are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention has for its object the use of certain quaternized polymers as cosmetic agents in certain particular cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A makeup removal composition comprises an aqueous carrier, a synthetic surface-active agent and an effect amount of an extract of sarsaparilla (Smilax Species).

Abstract: A process for dyeing hair comprises in sequence applying to the hair an oxidation hair dye composition comprising a mixture of an oxidation dye, a cationic polymer and an oxidizing agent in an oxidation dye carrier, permitting said oxidation hair dye composition to remain in contact therewith for a time ranging from about 15-40 minutes, rinsing the hair with water, then applying to the rinsed hair a shampoo composition containing an anionic detergent and thereafter rinsing said hair with water.

Abstract: Oxidative dye compositions for keratin fibres are provided which contain a 2,5-dihydroxyphenylalkanoic acid or salt thereof as antioxidant.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the hair comprises at least one water-soluble crosslinked polymer obtained by crosslinking a polyamino-polyamide with a crosslinking agent, said polyamino-polyamide being prepared by the polycondensation of (a) an acidic compound selected from the group consisting of (i) organic dicarboxylic acid, (ii) ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic mono- or di-carboxylic acid, (iii) ester of said acids of (i) and (ii), and (iv) mixtures of (i), (ii) and (iii) on (b) a polyamine selected from the group consisting of bis-primary and mono- and bis-secondary polyalkylene polyamines, said polyamine (b) being replaceable by a member selected from the group consisting of (1) 0-20 mole percent hexamethylene diamine, (2) 0-40 mole percent bis-primary amine and (3) 0-40 mole percent bis-secondary amine, said crosslinking agent being selected from the group consisting of (a') simple bi-functional compounds selected from bis-halohydrins, bis-azetidinium, bis-haloacyl diamine and alkyl bis-halides, (b') ol

Abstract: New compositions for the treatment of keratin material, in particular human hair, skin and nails are provided comprising a combination of a cationic polymer with an anionic polymer. Surprisingly the anionic polymer can be retained well on the hair, even after rinsing, when applied with the cationic polymer.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition which at ambient temperature comprises a solution in a water or hydroalcoholic solvent of at least one cosmetic component which in said solution at ambient temperature is not stable, can be preserved, stabilized and packaged by freezing said composition and storing it at a temperature below its freezing point.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions for conditioning the hair, which contain polyaminoamides and quaternary ammonium homopolymers or compolymers.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the hair comprises in combination at least one crosslinked polyamino-amide and at least one cationic polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represent alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms or hydroxy alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms, or when R.sub.2 =R.sub.4 =CH.sub.3 and R.sub.1 =R.sub.3, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 can represent alkyl having 4-8 carbon atoms, or when R.sub.2 =R.sub.4 =R.sub.1 =CH.sub.3, R.sub.3 can represent benzyl, cyclohexyl or alkyl having 4-12 carbon atoms,X.sup..crclbar. is an anion,A and B each independently represent linear or branched alkylene having 2-20 carbon atoms in the chain, or A represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, --CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --, n being 2 or 3 and Z representing --O-- or --NH--CO--NH--.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the hair comprises at least one water-soluble crosslinked polymer obtained by crosslinking a polyamino-polyamide with a crosslinking agent, said polyamino-polyamide being prepared by the polycondensation of (a) an acidic compound selected from the group consisting of (i) organic dicarboxylic acid, (ii) ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic mono- or di-carboxylic acid, (iii) ester of said acids of (i) and (ii), and (iv) mixtures of (i), (ii) and (iii) on (b) a polyamine selected from the group consisting of bis-primary and mono- or bis-secondary polyalkylene polyamines, said polyamine (b) being replaceable by a member selected from the group consisting of (1) 0-20 mole percent hexamethylene diamine, (2) 0-40 mole percent bis-primary amine and (3) 0-40 mole percent bis-secondary amine, said crosslinking agent being selected from the group consisting of (a') simple bi-functional compounds selected from bis-halohydrins, bis-azetidinium, bis-haloacyl diamine and alkyl bis-halides, (b') oli

Abstract: A composition suitable for dyeing keratin fibres, especially human hair, is provided comprising a direct dyestuff and, as a levelling agent, a 2,5-dihydroxyphenylcarboxylic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the hair comprises at least one water-soluble crosslinked polymer selected from the group consisting of (1) crosslinked polymer obtained by crosslinking a polyamino-polyamide with a crosslinking agent, said polyamino-polyamide being prepared by the polycondensation of (a) an acidic compound selected from the group consisting of (i) organic dicarboxylic acid, (ii) ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic mono- or di- carboxylic acid, (iii) ester of said acids of (i) and (ii), and (iv) mixtures of (i), (ii) and (iii) on (b) a polyamine selected from the group consisting of bis primary and mono- or bis-secondary polyalkylene polyamines, said polyamine (b) being replaceable by a member selected from the group consisting of (1) 0-20 mole percent hexamethylene diamine, (2) 0-40 mole percent bis-primary amine and (3) 0-40 mole percent bis-secondary amine, said crosslinking agent being selected from the group consisting of epihalohydrins, diepoxides, dianhydrides and bis unsaturated derivatives,

Abstract: A dye composition for keratinic fiber and particularly living human hair comprises an admixture of one or more diphenylamines whose corresponding indoamine has an oxidation-reduction potential between -450 and -350 mv and a polyhydroxybenzene having an oxidation-reduction potential between -600 and -300 mv and having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydroxy or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl, and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, or NH.sub.2 when R.sub.1 represents NH.sub.2, said diphenylamine and polyhydroxybenzene being present in an amount such that the ratio of the total number of moles of diphenylamine to the number of moles of polyhydroxybenzene is between 2 and 7.