Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one branched oligo-?-olefin, characterized in that the side chains at one branch point at least are ethyl, propyl or longer branched alkyl chains, the branched oligo-?-olefin being obtainable by oligomerization of a) at least one branched ?-olefin containing 5 to 18 carbon atoms, b) at least one linear ?-olefin containing 4 to 10 carbon atoms, c) a mixture of a branched ?-olefin containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and a linear ?-olefin containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms or d) a mixture of various branched ?-olefins containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and linear ?-olefins containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of organic acids, cationic ion exchangers, silica gels, layer silicates, inorganic acids or Lewis-acid-based catalysts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emollient mixture which is particularly suitable as a mineral oil substitute in cosmetic compositions. The emollient mixture comprises at least one ester selected from the esters of a C8-18 fatty acid with a C3-12 alcohol and the esters of adipic acid with a C3-12 alcohol in combination with a poly-?-olefin, the percentage content of the ester being between 10 and 90% by weight, based on the total quantity of ester and poly-?-olefin.

Abstract: The disclosed invention provides wax dispersions with an average particle size of 0.5 to 100 ?m containing (a) a wax phase with a melting point above 25° C. which contains at least one oil or wax component selected from dialkyl(ene) ethers, dialkyl(ene) carbonates, dicarboxylic acids, hydroxyfatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof and at least one emulsifier, and (b) a water phase. The wax dispersions are particularly useful as a basis for cosmetic preparations and, more particularly, for impregnating and wetting utility and sanitary wipes used for personal hygiene and body care.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glycerol ether mixture which consists essentially of a) at least one C12-22 glycerol monoalkyl ether, b) at least one C12-22 glycerol dialkylether and optionally c) at least one C12-22 glycerol trialkyl ether and/or d) at least one C12-22 fatty alcohol, components a) and b) together making up at least 50% by weight of the glycerol ether mixture and the ratio by weight of component a) to component b) being in the range from 3:1 to 1:2. The invention also relates to a process for producing the glycerol ether mixture and to cosmetic compositions containing the glycerol ether mixture.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition containing: (a) at least one dialkyl carbonate corresponding to formula I: wherein R1 and R2 represent a linear or branched, alkyl and/or alkenyl, group containing from about 16 to 60 carbon atoms, and n and m, independently of one another, represent a number up to 100; (b) at least one antiperspirant component; (c) optionally, a wax component other than the dialkyl carbonate; and (d) optionally, an oil component, and wherein the composition contains less than about 5% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of water.

Abstract: A highly-viscous microemulsion containing: (a) a sugar surfactant; (b) an oil component; and (c) an aluminium-zirconium salt, and wherein the composition is transparent and has a Brookfield viscosity of at least about 100,000 mPas.

Abstract: An emulsifier for use in making PIT or microemulsions is comprised of (a) from 45 to 60% by weight of a partial glyceride, (b) from 5 to 25% by weight of an alcohol polyglycol ether, (C) from 5 to 15% by weight fatty alcohol, and (d) from 0 to 15% by weight of a wax ester wherein the monoglyceride content of the partial glyceride is less than 50% by weight and wherein the monoglyceride is comprised of palmitic and stearic acid residues in a ratio by weight of from 40:60 to 60:40. Emulsions containing these emulsifiers neither gel nor crystallize in storage.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition containing: (a) an antiperspirant component; (b) a polyolpoly-12-hydroxystearate; (c) an oil component; and (d) water, and wherein the composition is a water-in-oil emulsion having a viscosity of from about 500 to 10,000 mPas at 20° C.

Abstract: A composition containing: (a) from about 0.1 to 60% by weight of at least one fatty alcohol; (b) from about 30 to 97% by weight of at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol; (c) from about 0.1 to 20% by weight of a component selected from the group consisting of a dialkyl ether, a dialkenyl ether, a dialkyl carbonate, a dialkenyl carbonate, and mixtures thereof; and (d) up to about 10% by weight of water, all weights being based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition for use on personal hygiene articles containing: (a) a primary wax or oil component selected from the group consisting of a C14-30 dialkyl carbonate, a C14-30 dialkylene carbonate, and mixtures thereof; and (b) up to about 10% by weight of water, and wherein the composition has a melting point above about 25° C.

Abstract: Lanolin-free lanolin substitute compositions comprising:

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsifiers containing (a) partial glycerides, b) alcohol polyglycol ethers and (c) fatty alcohols.

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsion bases containing (a) polyol poly-12-polyhydroxystearates, (b) polyol esters selected from the group consisting of sorbitan esters, oligoglycerol esters and partial glycerides, (c) citric acid esters, (d) waxes and (e) metal soaps. The emulsion bases are distinguished by the fact that they enable both stable creams and lotions to be produced, irrespective of the polarity of the oils combined therewith.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing a deodorant agent coated with a protective colloid and having a particle diameter of from about 10 to 500 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel deodorizing preparations with a synergistically improved performance. The novel preparations contain (a) dialkyl carbonates, (b1) antiperspirants, (b2) esterase inhibitors, (b3) bactericidal or bacteriostatic active substances and/or (b4) perspiration-absorbing substances.