Abstract: The invention relates to plant extracts that have a prebiotic effect on skin, topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing said plant extracts, and the use of said plant extracts and compositions, especially for treating the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are flexible, fine-pored sponges or foam pads impregnated with liquids. The foam pads are based on a polyurethane foam and may be used for the cosmetic and dermatological treatment of the skin, hair, mucosa and appendages of the skin.

Abstract: A gentle skin cleansing gel is provided containing as an ingredient, water soluble salts having a negative enthalpy in solution, which when mixed with water release heat which improves the cleansing effect and the release of perfumes creating a pleasant effect on the skin.

Abstract: A gentle skin cleansing gel is provided containing as an ingredient, water soluble salts having a negative enthalpy in solution, which when mixed with water release heat which improves the cleansing effect and the release of perfumes creating a pleasant effect on the skin.

Abstract: An improved stick preparation is provided which is made up of at least two separate phases and at least one phase contains spherical polymer particles which can contain a pigment. The particles provide smoothness to the preparation and can be used to provide an interesting visual appearance to the stick.

Abstract: A foaming aqueous body-cleansing composition of (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) an alkyl (oligo)glycoside, (c) a zwitterionic surfactant, (d) an ampholytic surfactant is presented. The body cleansing composition produces a stable, fine-bubble, creamy-feeling foam.

Abstract: A molded synthetic composition is presented having at least 25% by weight synthetic surfactants, at least 30% by weight non-surface-active organic plasticizers and fillers, and 5 to 30% by weight of talcum. The composition provides improved moldability and initial foam quality.

Abstract: This invention concerns foaming aqueous compositions of body-cleansing agents containing anionic surfactants (A) with a strong foaming action and alkyl-(oligo)-glucosides (B) which are easily tolerated by the skin, and a combination of a zwitterionic surfactant (C). e.g., a betaine surfactant, and an ampholytic surfactant (D). e.g. a cocoamphoglycinate, to improve foaming properties and viscosity. Combining betaine and ampholytic surfactants yields a particularly creamy foam structure, consisting of particularly tiny bubbles when using said compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to lipid soluble, water insoluble cosmetic or dermatological active substances which can be included in body cleansing agents in the form of an aqueous preparation with at least 5 wt. % water soluble ionic or non-ionic surfactant content by solubilization of the active substances with a polar lipid in lipid-surfactant mixed micelles or liquid crystals or by microemulsification with a nonpolar lipid, wherein the emulsion particles have a diameter which is less than 500 nm. Said agents are also characterized by enhanced skin penetration by the active substances.

Abstract: A shaped soap composition is presented having 60 to 85 percent of an alkali metal soap of linear C12-22 fatty acid, 1 to 10 percent alkyl oligoglycoside and 5 to 20 percent talcum. The shaped soap as a smooth surface and exhibits improved washing properties and lime soap dispersion power.

Abstract: A bar soap comprising:A) from about 70 to about 85% by weight of at least one fatty acid salt,B) from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of at least one fatty acid,C) from about 1 to about 10% by weight of at least one alkyl ether sulfate, andD) from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of at least one of an alkyl oligoglycoside and an alkenyl oligoglycoside.

Abstract: Aqueous detergent preparations containing 1-20 wt. % of a condensation product of fatty acids with 12-22 carbon atoms and water-soluble oligo- and/or polypeptides and their water-soluble salts, and 1-20 wt. % of an alkyl glycoside are characterized by their excellent foaming capacity and increased viscosity or ease of thickening on addition of 1-8 wt. % of an amphoteric or zwitterionic tenside and/or 0.1-5 wt. % of a water-soluble, inorganic electrolytic salt, e.g. a chloride or sulphate of an alkali metal or magnesium.

Abstract: Bubble-bath foam concentrate compositions showing high structural viscosity and good solubility in water contain 35 to 45% by weight alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, 5 to 15% by weight nonionic polyglycolether surfactants, 1 to 5% by weight of one or more amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants, 1 to 5% by weight glycerol polyglycol ether monofatty acid esters or fatty acid mono- or diglyceride polyglycol ethers, 2 to 10% by weight of a water-insoluble perfume oil and 30 to 50% by weight water. The compositions have a gel-like appearance and show high foaming power and high compatability with the skin. The combination of the compositions with suitable dispensing containers and a method for using such compositions to provide bubble-baths.