Abstract: The invention relates to a stable multiple phase emulsion of the O.sub.1 /W/O.sub.2 type with high proportions of the primary O.sub.1 /W emulsion. The new emulsions have an emulsifier-free primary oil-in-water phase consisting of a viscoplastic aqueous gel containing the finely distributed inner oil droplets together with a gelling agent, wherein the thixotropic primary oil-in-water phase has a yield point in the range from 20 to 100 Pa and a plastic viscosity of 0.01 to 0.1 Pa.multidot.s and contains at least one lipophilic agent in the primary oil; and a secondary oil phase in which the primary oil-in-water phase is present together with a lipophilic emulsifier; and wherein the proportion of the inner oily phase is from 10 to 35 % by weight relative to the total weight of the emulsion. The higher proportions of the inner oily phase render possible higher proportions of organic sun protection agents with simultaneous avoidance of skin irritations.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic self-tanning agent based on dihyroxyacetone and having a sunscreen effect. The object of the invention is to prepare an agent in which the self-tanning effect occurs shortly after application and over a long period of time, and in which a plurality of color shades can be obtained without additional color components. According to the invention, the agent contains: specific portions of one or a plurality of UV filters selected from the group comprising octylsalicylate, octylmethoxycinnamate and benzophenone-3 and their mixtures; dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in a liposomal carrier system and additionally unencapsulated DHA; an antioxidant selected from the group comprising tocopherol, ascorbic acid, calendula extract and a mixture thereof; a moisturizer selected from the group comprising aloe vera, phospholipids, phospholipid mixtures, sodium hyaluronate, glycerol and mixtures thereof; and cosmetic carrier substances and additives.

Abstract: A cosmetic skin cleanser based on natural active ingredients is disclosed. The cleanser comprises an aqueous non-oily suspension of microspheres of a polyoxymethlyene urea containing a natural liquid vegetable oil, and agents based on natural substances for moisturizing the skin. The agents could be aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, cetaryl glucosides, or a mixture of sarcosine, wheat amino acids and palmitic acid, and mixtures thereof, plus propylene glycol as an additional ingredient. The cleanser also includes one or more natural emulsifiers, natural cleansing substances and other excipients and vehicles.

Abstract: A new cosmetic product combines tanning, sunscreen, moisturizing and water-repellant properties in a stable formulation. The product is an O/W emulsion which includes from 5% to 14% by weight of inorganic pigments treated with perfluoroalkyl phosphates, in which the pigments are selected from the group consisting of colored iron oxides, titanium dioxide and mixtures thereof. There are dispersants selected from the group consisting of at least (b1) cetyl dimethicone copolyol and (b2) cetyl dimethicone which are present in the range of 2% to 10% by weight, with the ratio of (b1) to (b2) in the range from 15-3 to 40-8, and further known carrier and auxiliary agents as well as further dispersants if required, in which the share of moisturizing additives is less than 4% by weight.

Abstract: A multi-phase sunscreen agent, characterized by at least two phases that are liquid to pasty or gelatinous and separate from each other spontaneously within seconds to less than ten minutes after a brief and gentle mixing process lasting less than one minute without any essential application of force, where at least one phase contains a UV filter.

Abstract: A preparation for stimulating the blood circulation of the skin comprising a dispersion containing a proportion of finely divided magnetically hard single-domain particles in the dispersion being in the range from 0.01% to 70% by weight, based on the total weight of the dispersion; these particles having a strong coercive field and being in the range 600 to 1200 nm; and the magnetically hard single-domain particles are selected from the group consisting of barium hexaferrite, strontium hexaferrite, undoped barium hexaferrite, undoped strontium hexaferrite, and the mixtures thereof; and the balance up to 100% by weight of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical excipient carrier substance or a pharmaceutical additive, based on the total weight of the dispersion.

Abstract: The invention concerns cosmetic agents with condensates of plant and animal decomposition products, which can be used in cosmetic body care and cleansing preparations and which, in addition to the emulsifying effect, have essential skin-care properties. The object of the invention is to prepare cosmetic products from plant and animal starting materials, said products having substantial portions of original biological structures but being modified to such an extent that they are cosmetically acceptable owing to their neutral smell and pale color. According to the invention, the cosmetic agent is a product of a direct and mild (20 to 55.degree. C.; pH 7.5 to 8.5) decomposition of a biological starting material in an aqueous medium, subsequent condensation with a sub-stoechiometric amount of a C.sub.10 to C.sub.20 fatty acid halide or mixture and optionally subsequent etherification or esterification of the condensation product.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sun-protection preparation with an increased light-protection factor, consisting of (A) a fine-particle, crosslinked poly(methylsiloxane) with a particle size ranging from 1 to 10 .mu.m, the poly(methylsiloxane) having given further parameters, (B) octyldodecylneopentanoate, (C) formulation aids, and (D) additives. The ratio of (A) to (B) ranges from 1:2 to 10, and the portion of (A) and (B) ranges from 3 to 12 wt %, relative to the total composition.

Abstract: A composition contains certain nutrients, active and protective substances, as well as an oxygen carrier, along with a process for preparing this composition and its use. The composition provides skin care preparation with a high oxygen content which also contain further nutrients, active and/or protective substances. The new functional oxygenated composition contains (a) phospholipids and oxygen-loaded fluorocarbon or fluorocarbon mixtures. The proportion of fluorocarbon lies in the 0.2 to 100% by weight/volume range. The lipid fraction contains 30 to 99% by weight phosphatidylcholine in the form of asymmetric lamellar aggregates. The composition also contains (b) a product obtained by gentle disintegration of suspensions or dispersions of cells of plant substances, bacteria or yeasts by ultrasonic and/or high-pressure homogenization under up to 25 MPa; and (c) a cosmetic or dermatological carrier suitable for use on the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation for improving the blood supply. The problem with prior art preparations or processes resides in the fact that soft magnetic components had to be introduced into the body in capsule form or a magnetic field had to be applied after the application of demagnetized particles to the skin. The purpose of the invention is to provide a novel preparation for improving the blood supply in which special hard magnetic particles are used. According to the invention, the preparation for improving the blood supply consists of a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable medium and possibly further additives containing finely distributed hard magnetic single-grade particles with a high coercitive field intensity and grain sizes in the range of 600 to 1200 nm. Dispersions of this preparation exhibit no aggregation of the hard magnetic particles. The preferred use is in the cosmetic and dermatological field.

Abstract: The invention involves a cosmetic preparation containing kaolin which may be employed as a mask, lotion, gel or cream with a non-sticky, non-plasticized consistency and with a content of white kaolin with a high proportion of kaolinite and spherical inorganic particles of a particle size of less than 5 .mu.m, with a proportion of spherical particles in the kaolin mixture of 0.5 to 10% by weight as well as a cosmetic skin care composition, in which the proportion of the kaolin/spherical particle mixture falls within the range of over 2 to 65% by weight of the composition as a whole. The viscosity of the composition with the proportion of kaolin/spherical particles is around 2000 to over 15,000 cps higher than a similar composition with kaolin only and without spherical particles, with the difference in viscosity increasing with the proportion of kaolin/spherical particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which are incorporated into the skin with the aid of novel microaggregates as carriers. The object of the invention is to make available pharmacological active compounds in a biologically and chemically inert carrier for therapeutic and diagnostic administration to the skin or for systemic administration, and in this way to make deeper penetration into the skin or transdermal transport possible. According to the invention, this is effected by means of a pharmaceutical composition for topical administration, which contains asymmetric lamellar aggregates, consisting of phospholipids, pharmacological active compounds and fluorocarbons or fluorocarbon mixtures, the proportion of fluorocarbon being in the range from 1 to 100% weight/volume, in a pharmaceutical excipient which is suitable for topical administration.

Abstract: The invention relates to preparations for the improved release of oxygen into the skin and to the use of same as cosmetics/dermatics. The preparations according to this invention contain, as the essential component, fluorocarbon emulsions consisting of nonionic emulsifiers and an oxygen-loaded fluorocarbon or fluorocarbon mixture, the fluorocarbon content being in the range from 0.05 to 100% by weight/volume. They are prepared by emulsifying the corresponding components and incorporating the resulting emulsion in known carriers for, for example, ointments, creams, lotions, waters, alcoholic extracts, pastes, powders, gels, tinctures or masks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic for assisting the transport of oxygen in the skin, a process for its preparation and the use thereof. The problem with the known cosmetics is the inadequate oxygen supply to the skin and the adjoining tissue. The object of the invention is therefore to get through the horny layer of the skin and the epidermis by penetration processes in order to increase the oxygen concentration in the dermal area and adjoining tissue and to activate metabolic processes. According to the invention, this is effected by a cosmetic containing asymmetric lamellar aggregates, consisting of phospholipids and oxygen-laden fluorocarbon or fluorocarbon mixture, the amount of fluorocarbon being in the range from 0.2 to 100% weight/volume, in a carrier suitable for dermatological use. Preparation is effected by emulsification of the corresponding constituents, and use in ointments, creams, lotions, waters, alcoholic extracts, pastes, powders, gels, tinctures or on dressings and plasters or in a spray.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation for topical use, having light protection properties and in a special application form. In the known light protection agents containing the naturally occurring active compound melanin, the problem is inadequate transport of the melanin to its site of action. According to the invention, this problem is solved by a preparation for topical use which is characterised in that it contains melanin, dissolved or dispersed in one or more fluorocarbons, which are present as asymmetric lamellar phospholipid aggregates in an aqueous system together with a phospholipid, with a particle size of the aggregates in the range from 200 to 3000 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dermatological agent for assisting the transport of oxygen in the skin, a process for its preparation and the use thereof. The problem with the known dermatological agents is the inadequate supply of oxygen to the skin and the adjoining tissue. The object of the invention is therefore to get through the horny layer of the skin and the epidermis by penetration processes in order to increase the oxygen concentration in the dermal area and adjoining tissue and to activate metabolic processes. According to the invention, this is effected by means of a dermatological agent containing asymmetric lamellar aggregates, consisting of phospholipids and oxygen-laden fluorocarbon or fluorocarbon mixture, the amount of fluorocarbon being in the range from 0.2 to 100% weight/volume, in a carrier which is suitable for dermatological use.

Abstract: A process capable of being continuously carried out, for disintegrating cell material in the form of dispersions or suspensions in water for the purpose of obtaining cell constituent. Selected parameters permit avoidance of use of solid ultrasonication activators and the establishment of a particular geometry form for the acoustic irradiation container. The parameters include sonotrode immersion angle, length of immersion, ratio of extent of immersion of the sonotrode relative to the acoustic irradiation volume and the ratio of extent of immersion to the solid matter content of the medium to be sonicated.