Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising isosorbide monooleate, a first surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl glycoside having a weight average of the number of C-atoms in the alkyl chain of more than 11, cocoamidopropyl betaine and mixtures thereof, a second surfactant which is an alkyl glycoside having a weight average of the number of C-atoms in the alkyl chain of less than 11 and water. Furthermore it relates to a process for making this composition and to a cosmetic formulation, comprising this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cosmetic composition comprising isosorbide monooleate for depositing isosorbide monooleate on human skin or hair. Furthermore it relates to a process for depositing isosorbide monooleate on human skin or hair, wherein this process comprises contacting human skin or hair with a cosmetic composition comprising isosorbide monooleate and rinsing off the cosmetic composition comprising isosorbide monooleate with water, so that, after rinsing off the cosmetic composition, isosorbide monooleate is left deposited on the human skin or hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising isosorbide monooleate, a first surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl glycoside having a weight average of the number of C-atoms in the alkyl chain of more than 11, cocoamidopropyl betaine and mixtures thereof, a second surfactant which is an alkyl glycoside having a weight average of the number of C-atoms in the alkyl chain of less than 11 and water. Furthermore it relates to a process for making this composition and to a cosmetic formulation, comprising this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic preparations containing (a) water-soluble ?-(1,3) glucans, substantially devoid of ?-(1,6) links, and (b) chitosans. The agents are suitable for hair care and personal hygiene and can also be used for sun protection.

Abstract: Decorative cosmetic preparations that contain water-soluble ?-(1,3) glucans, which have intact ?-(1,3) side-chains and are free from repetitive ?-(1,6) linkages and a method of producing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of water soluble ?-(1,3) glucans, which are essentially free from (1,6) links as active ingredients agents for producing therapeutic skin treatment agents. Said products strengthen the skin's immune system, counteract the formation of wrinkles and can be used to treat psoriasis and eczemic conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of nanoscalar water-soluble ?-(1,3) glucans, which are essentially free from ?-(1,6) links and have particle diameters ranging from 10 to 300 nm for producing cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations. When applied topically, the especially fine dispersion of the particles, compared to prior art glucans, facilitates their rapid penetration of both the stratum corneum of the skin and the keratin fibres of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations containing (a) water soluble &bgr;-(1,3) glucans that are substantially devoid of &bgr;-(1,6) links, and (b) deoxyribonucleic acids and their breakdown and degradation products.

Abstract: The use of phase inversion temperature emulsions containing a non-aqueous phase of (a) one or more C8-22 fatty acid alkyl esters, (b) one or more C8-22 fatty alcohols, (c) one or more C8-22 alcohol polyglycol ethers, and (d) one or more C8-22 fatty acid partial glycerides, and an aqueous phase; as softening formulations for substrates such as papers, nonwovens, tissues and cloths is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of surfactant mixtures, comprising (a) anionic and/or nonionic surfactants and (b) water soluble &bgr;-(1,3) glucans, which are substantially free of &bgr;-(1,6) links. Said mixtures are used to produce oral hygiene and dental hygiene products in particulars, toothpastes. The preparations are characterized in that the mucous membranes in the mouth have a particularly high degree of tolerability with regard thereto, by exhibiting exceptional foaming properties and a stable distribution of the abrasive substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to sun-protection agents containing (a) water soluble &bgr;-(1,3) glucans that are substantially devoid of &bgr;-(1,6) links, and (b) UV sun-protection factors.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic hair care preparations containing: (a) water soluble &bgr;-(1,3) glucans which are substantially devoid of &bgr;-(1,6) links, and (b) polymers. The addition of the special glucans to the polymers reduces the formation of stress-cracking in the polymer films when the preparation is absorbed by the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel deodorizing preparations that have an effect that is enhanced by synergy and that contain (a) water-soluble &bgr;-(1,3)-glucans that are substantially free from &bgr;-(1,6) links, (b) aluminum chlorohydrate, (c) esterase inhibitors and/or (d) bactericidal or bacteriostatic active substances.