Abstract: A process for the production of carbohydrate partial esters by transesterification of glycoses with fatty acid esters in the presence of emulsifiers and a catalyst mixture, to produce products with utility in the production of foods, cosmetic preparations, and in superabsorbancy applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to penetration enhancers especially the use of caprylol-alanine ethylester as penetration enhancer in cosmetic or other topical compositions and cosmetic compositions comprising this penetration enhancer in combination with active ingredients, especially UV-filters, anti-acne actives, anti-aging actives, anti-inflammatory agents, hair modulating agents, antiperspirant or deodorizing agents, whitening agents, self-tanning agents and/or vitamins.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mixture of esters according to the general formula (I), R1—C(?O)—O—R2, wherein R1 is an alkyl moiety with 5 to 11 carbon atoms and wherein R2 is a an alkyl moiety with 8 to 18 carbon atoms and wherein the mixture comprises 10 or less than 10 weight-% of ester of the general formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl moiety with 9 or more carbon atoms, based on the total amount of esters according to formula (I). The invention is further directed to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising such esters as well as to processes for the production of such esters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conditioner in the form of an optically non-transparent dispersion containing at least one cationic surfactant, a micro emulsion containing bl) at least one alkyl glycoside and/or an alkyl oligoglycoside, b2) at least one cosurfactant which does not fall under the definition of bl), b3) an organic oil phase, and b4) water, at least one fatty alcohol, optionally further surfactants and optionally further cosmetic additives, wherein the sum of all the surfactants present in the conditioner makes up a proportion of at most 10 wt % of the conditioner. The invention also relates to the use and production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mixture of esters according to the general formula (I), R1—C(=0)-0-R2, wherein R1 is an alkyl moiety with 5 to 11 carbon atoms and wherein R2 is a an alkyl moiety with 8 to 18 carbon atoms and wherein the mixture comprises 10 or less than 10 weight-% of ester of the general formula (I), wherein R1 is an alkyl moiety with 9 or more carbon atoms, based on the total amount of esters according to formula (I). The invention is further directed to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising such esters as well as to processes for the production of such esters.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous o/w emulsions with the ability to invert into w/o emulsions by introduction of mechanical energy, comprising (a) oil components, (b) w/o emulsifiers, (c) cationic surfactants, (d) actives, and (e) cationic-compatible stabilisers. The emulsions are useful for making cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, particularly sprayable sun care emulsions.

Abstract: A process for the production of carbohydrate partial esters by transesterification of glycoses with fatty acid esters in the presence of emulsifiers and a catalyst mixture, to produce products with utility in the production of foods, cosmetic preparations, and in superabsorbancy applications.

Abstract: An opacifier concentrate including (a) 5 to 50% by weight of a styrene/acrylate copolymer; (b) 3 to 90% by weight of at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant; and (c) 0 to 10% by weight of an additive, and (d) the remainder up to 100% by weight water. The opacifier concentrate may be incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.