Abstract: A preferably clear or transparent agent in gel form for carrying out oxidative treatments in various application fields, for example cosmetics, dental technology, pharmacy and cleaning agents. The agent is particularly well suited for use in cosmetic hair treatments such as, for example, blonding, oxidative hair coloring, and permanent hair deformation. The agent contains a mixture of an oxidant, at least one peroxide stabilizer, at least one specific polymer thickener and water or an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: A composition for permanent hair shaping comprising: (i) About 0.5% by weight to about 35% by weight of a N-alkyl-2-mercaptoacetamide of formula wherein R1 is a straight chain alkyl residue with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms or a straight chain hydroxyalkyl with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are hydrogen or straight chain alkyl residues with about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, or the salt thereof, (ii) about 0.1% by weight to about 15% by weight of at least one cationic polymer; and (iii) about 5% by weight to about 95% by weight of water; and a method of permanently shaping hair using said composition.

Abstract: A composition for permanent hair shaping comprising: (i) About 0.5% by weight to about 35% by weight of a N-alkyl-2-mercaptoacetamide of formula ?wherein R1 is a straight chain alkyl residue with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms or a straight chain hydroxyalkyl with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are hydrogen or straight chain alkyl residues with about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, or the salt thereof; (ii) About 0.1% by weight to about 30% by weight of at least one hair swelling and penetration enhancing substance; and (iii) About 5% by weight to about 95% by weight of water; and the method of permanently shaping hair using said composition.

Abstract: A product release system for atomizing compositions is described, which has (a) a pressure-resistant packaging, (b) a capillary-containing spray head, and (c) a propellant-containing composition. The atomization occurs using the capillary and the composition contains at least one reactive agent, which is selected from hair-keratin-reducing compounds or is selected from oxidizing agents. The capillary preferably has a diameter of 0.1 to 1 mm and a length of 5 to 100 mm. The spray rate is preferably 0.01 to 5 g/s. The propellant-free composition can, in particular, be gel-like, waxy, non-fluid, or solid and can be used in a method for permanent hair shaping.

Abstract: A composition for permanent hair shaping comprising: (i) about 0.5% by weight to about 30% by weight of a N-alkyl-2-mercaptoacetamide of formula or the salt thereof, wherein R1 is a straight chain alkyl residue with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms or a straight chain hydroxyalkyl with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are, independently from each other, hydrogen or straight chain alkyl residues with about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; (ii) about 0.

Abstract: A composition for permanent hair shaping comprising: (i) about 1% by weight to about 30% by weight of an N-alkyl-2-mercaptoacetamide of formula or the salt thereof, wherein R1 is a straight chain alkyl residue with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms or a straight chain hydroxyalkyl residue with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are hydrogen or straight chain alkyl residues with about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; (ii) about 0.01% by weight to about 20% by weight of at least one at least one cationic surfactant that contains either a quaternary ammonium group or a protonable nitrogen group; and (iii) about 5% by weight to 95% by weight of water; and process for permanent shaping.

Abstract: A composition for permanent hair shaping comprising: (i) about 1% by weight to about 30% by weight of an N-alkyl-2-mercaptoacetamide of formula or the salt thereof, wherein R1 is a straight chain alkyl residue with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms or a straight chain hydroxyalkyl with about 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are, independently from each other, hydrogen or straight chain alkyl residues with about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; (ii) about 0.

Abstract: A method for shaping hair comprising the steps of: (i) folding a curling sheet consisting of or comprising a super-absorbent material around the tips of the hair strand like an end-wrap; (ii) winding the hair around the folded sheet, thereby using said sheet as a curler; (iii) fixing the curlers with a clip, a pin, or another tool appropriate for fixing the hair on a curler; (iv) applying a aqueous hair shaping composition onto the hair on the curler; (v) leaving the shaping composition to act on the hair for about 1 to about 30 minutes, whereby said sheet is swelling and produces tension on the hair wound on it; and (vi) removing the said sheet.

Abstract: A preferably clear or transparent agent in gel form for carrying out oxidative treatments in various application fields, for example cosmetics, dental technology, pharmacy and cleaning agents. The agent of the invention is particularly well suited for use in cosmetic hair treatments such as, for example, blonding, oxidative hair coloring, and permanent hair deformation. The agent of the invention contains a mixture of an oxidant, at least one peroxide stabilizer, at least one specific polymer thickener and water or an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition for the oxidative treatment of hair or skin, prepared by mixing of at least two components, in which dehydroascorbic acid or a dehydroascorbic acid salt or a dehydroascorbic acid derivative is generated from ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid derivative and ascorbic acid salt prior to application by an enzyme that catalyzes the enzymatical oxidation of said of ascorbic acid as well as a process for carrying out the oxidative treatment of keratin, particularly for the oxidative post-treatment of reduced hair in the process of permanent deformation of hair using said composition.

Abstract: A sheet-like pack effective for prevention and improvement of small wrinkles on skin, comprising a water soluble high molecular weight compound, water and ubiquinone 10 as an active ingredient, which are contained in a base.

Abstract: A method for providing a time-dependent decrease of pH in a cosmetic composition is described. A method of permanently shaping hair is also described, in which, immediately prior to use, an enzyme that catalyzes an acid-generating reaction with a non-ester substrate is added to an alkaline composition, which contains the non-ester substrate, to form a ready-to-apply cosmetic composition. Then the hair, before and/or after it is put in a desired shape, is treated with the ready-to-apply cosmetic composition and, after a period of action, is rinsed from the hair with water. Thereafter the hair is oxidatively treated, rinsed again with water, optionally put in a water wave and dried. Preferably the enzyme and the non-ester substrate are selected so that the initial pH decreases by at least 0.5 pH units within a time interval of from 5 to 40 minutes.

Abstract: A sheet like pack effective for prevention and improvement of small wrinkles on skin, comprising a water soluble high molecular compound, water and ubiquinone 10 as an active ingredient, which are contained in a base.

Abstract: An implantable stimulation electrode for use with an implantable tissue stimulator, in particular a pacemaker, defibrillator, bone or neurostimulator, having a metal substrate body and a coating, applied to the substrate body, for reducing the electrode impedance and/or increasing the tissue compatability, in which a ultrathin, specifically functionalized organic coating forming the entire outer surface of the stimulation electrode is provided, which adheres to the underlying surface as a consequence of irreversible physisorption or covalent chemical bonding.