Abstract: An oil-in-water type emulsion is characterized in that a fumed silica particle group in which lower order aggregates are aggregated with each other to form a higher order aggregate by a non-chemical bond forms a network-like surrounding structure including an oil inside the network-like surrounding structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, at least: (i) at least one composite pigment comprising at least one small particle with a mean particle size of more than 100 nm and less than 1 ?m, preferably less than 600 nm, and more preferably less than 400 nm, wherein the surface of the small particle is at least in part covered with at least one coating layer comprising at least one inorganic or organic particulate solid UV filter; (ii) at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer; and (iii) at least one oil absorbing agent with oil absorption capability of 1 ml/1 g or more in an amount of more than 1% by weight relative to the total weight of composition.

Abstract: In an ultraviolet-shielding particle coated with silicon oxide of the present invention, a surface of the ultraviolet-shielding particle is coated with a silicon oxide coat, at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, and a cycloalkyl group is present on a surface of the silicon oxide coat, and a content of the functional group is 0.0001% by mass or more and 0.30% by mass or less.

Abstract: The present invention refers to 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl methyl carbonate and its use as fragrance ingredient. The invention further refers to fragrance compositions and fragranced articles including it.

Abstract: Embodiments of a finishing powder of this disclosure include a rice powder and an iron-oxide pigment, with no talc or parabens, that eliminates transfer of wet or sticky spray tan bronzer to clothing, hands, or between opposing folds or creases of skin. The finishing powder may be applied full body—for example 85% to 95% of total body surface area—by way of a brush, being too thick in its consistency to spray. The powder may be blown from the brush to the body. An amount of the mixture applied to a user may be in a range ¾ teaspoon to 2¼ teaspoon. The powder immediately coats the spray tanning solution and remains dry to the touch. Because of its thicker consistency, the powder does not dissipate and remains on the skin up to 24 hours or until the user showers.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation curable composition includes a new 2-substituted-1-alkynyl-1-cyclohexanol as an inhibitor. The hydrosilylation curable composition is useful for preparing release coatings for packaging applications.

Abstract: Compositions comprising crosslinked polysaccharides, particularly levan and/or dextran, may provide advantageous benefits when admixed with concrete blends. Suitable compositions may comprise a biologically sourced surfactant, and a crosslinked polysaccharide, in which the crosslinked polysaccharide comprises at least one crosslinking group bonded via ether linkages to a first polysaccharide chain and a second polysaccharide chain. Concrete blends may comprise such compositions, a cement and water. Methods for forming and/or using the concrete blends may comprise allowing the concrete blends to form a hardened mass.

Abstract: Embodiments of a finishing powder of this disclosure include a rice powder and an iron-oxide pigment, with no talc or parabens, that eliminates transfer of wet or sticky spray tan bronzer to clothing, hands, or between opposing folds or creases of skin. The finishing powder may be applied full body—for example 85% to 95% of total body surface area—by way of a brush, being too thick in its consistency to spray. The powder may be blown from the brush to the body. An amount of the mixture applied to a user may be in a range ¾ teaspoon to 2¼ teaspoon. The powder immediately coats the spray tanning solution and remains dry to the touch. Because of its thicker consistency, the powder does not dissipate and remains on the skin up to 24 hours or until the user showers.

Abstract: A composition of matter including: a) at least one compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its isomers or a mixture thereof; wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-2 alkyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and R represents a group of formula —[CH2]nC(Me)2OH, wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; with R being, relative to position 1, an ortho, meta or para substituent of the aromatic ring; and b) at least one compound of formula in the form of any one of its isomers or a mixture thereof; wherein R1, R2 and R have the same meaning as defined in formula (I); uses of the composition of matter as perfuming ingredients, perfuming compositions and in consumer products, along with a process to prepare the composition of matter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer structure having at least one inner layer containing an alloy of a biopolymer and an acrylic polymer and at least one outer layer containing a thermoplastic or thermoset polar polymer matrix. The combination of outer polar layer and an inner biopolymer/acrylic layer provides improved properties, such as improved adhesion, and improved mechanical properties. The multi-layer structure may be in the form of a sheet, a film, a tube or pipe, or a profile, and could be used by itself or as a cap-layer over a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hair conditioner composition comprising a) from about 0.15% to about 16% moisture control material or mixtures of moisture control materials wherein one or more moisture control material is selected from the group containing: i. Class I Moisture Control Material having the structure selected from: wherein R? is —COOY, sulfonic acid, or —C?CH—COOY, Y is hydrogen or a metal ion, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, vinyl, allyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxyl, halogen, sulfate, sulfonate, nitro, or —CH?CH—COOR, and wherein the moisture control material is an acidic material and further wherein the moisture control material has a % Protein binding higher than 20 and Molecular Volume lower than 500 and Partition coefficient octanol to water (log P) lower than 3 and hydrogen binding higher than 10 and pKa lower than 5.0; ii.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel (alkoxymethylene)octahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene compounds and their unexpected advantageous use thereof in enhancing, improving or modifying the fragrance of perfumes, colognes, toilet waters, fabric care products, personal products, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to bars which provide specific combinations and amounts of nonionic polymer, polyol, short chain fatty acid and solid particles. These specific combinations provide both improved sensory and improved fragrance delivery.

Abstract: Method for producing a fibroin powder from silk products or filaments without sericin and dyes having the following phases: a) introduction of products or filaments into a very tightly-woven sealed bag with high filtering capacity to allow the treatment liquid but not the silk fibrils to exit; b) introduction of the bag into a tank with fresh and hot water with a mixer, in which soda is added to the water for a time of some hours; c) a rinsing phase of which the last is made with acetic acid in such a way as to make the fiber acceptable to the cutis as originally; d) phase of centrifugation and drying tumbler; e) tumbling phase, first opening the bags to throw away the material dried in the tumblers by pulverizing the fiber with a homogenous fragmentation in such a way as to keep the fibrils whole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of general formula (I) shown hereafter: as well as a composition comprising at least said compound of general formula (I), and its uses in perfumery.

Abstract: A composition for treating and preventing diaper rash comprises zinc oxide, dimethicone, mineral oil, a suspending agent, and an emulsifier. The emulsifier has a Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance number of at most 4.5 and the composition is sprayable. The suspending agent may be a hydrophobic clay.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making emulsions and emulsions, that in some embodiments can be considered to be Pickering emulsions.

Abstract: Disclosed are porous silica-based particles having high surface smoothness, a method for producing the porous silica-based particles, and a cosmetic comprising the porous silica-based particles. The porous silica-based particles have an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 30 ?m and have a surface smoothness of a level to such an extent that, when the entire surface of the particle is observed from a photograph thereof taken by a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with a magnifying power of 10,000, a foreign matter attached to the surface thereof can be hardly seen.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, there is provided a method for sunless tanning. The method may include applying a sunless tanning solution to the skin and applying, during a drying stage of the sunless tanning solution, a powder to at least dry the tanning solution. Related compounds and methods may also be disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of reducing irritation associated with personal care and cosmetic compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said personal care or cosmetic composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic method for making-up and/or caring for keratin materials, in particular the skin, whereby a cosmetic composition is applied to the keratin materials, said cosmetic composition taking the form of an emulsion and comprising siloxane resins and a non-volatile hydrocarbon oil. In particular, the invention relates to compositions used to care for or make-up the aforementioned keratin materials.

Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are compositions for topical application to the skin, comprising a silsesquioxane resin wax, at least one solid particulate with an average particle size greater than 1 micron, and one or more additional waxes.

Abstract: An emulsion is obtained from emulsion polymerization of a mixture of (a) 1-50 wt % of a triorganosiloxysilicic acid and (b) 50-99 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of (c) an emulsion stabilizer which is an anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactant or polyvinyl alcohol. The emulsion is used to formulate a cosmetic composition capable of forming, on drying, a film which has water resistance, oil resistance and toughness and is thus effective for preventing makeup deterioration. The cosmetic composition containing the emulsion is useful as eyeliner, mascara, eyebrow color, liquid foundation or milky lotion.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are provided that include an extract from a seed of the Nicotiana species, one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers to act as a diluent, dispersant or carrier for the composition, and optionally one or more cosmetic adjuvants. The tobacco seed extract is typically characterized as having a significant lipid content and, thus, finds use as an oil component in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A micro-scale heterogeneous emulsion is provided. In some examples, the micro-scale heterogeneous emulsion can include at least two internal phases and an external phase. A method of producing a micro-scale heterogeneous emulsion is also disclosed herein. A method of providing a stable, custom cosmetic composition is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer having a saccharide component and an organosiloxane component and linked by a linking group, wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer has a specified formula, is provided. The personal care composition is adapted to provide at least one benefit to the at least one portion of the body to which it is applied. Emulsions, methods for preparing emulsions comprising saccharide-siloxane copolymers, and personal care products comprising the personal care compositions and emulsions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptide derivatives of general formula (I): R1-AA1-AA2-R3-AA4-R2??(I) their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, a method for obtaining them, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment, care and/or cleansing of those conditions, disorders and/or pathologies of the skin, mucosae, scalp and/or nails resulting from microorganism proliferation or being at risk of microorganism proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound having excellent antioxidant activity, isolated from Ramalina terebrata, and more particularly to a novel compound, RAMALIN™, having excellent antioxidant activity, isolated from the Antarctic lichen Ramalina terebrata, a method for preparing the RAMALIN™, and a pharmaceutical composition, a functional food and a functional cosmetic composition, which contain the RAMALIN™ as an active ingredient. The RAMALIN™ according to the invention has significantly excellent antioxidant effects compared to commercially available antioxidants, and thus can be widely used in agents for treating oxidation-related diseases, anti-aging functional foods, functional cosmetic products for skin whitening and wrinkle reduction, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition in the form of a powder, which is preferably compacted, comprising at least: —a pulverulent phase in an amount of greater than or equal to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, comprising at least one perlite in the form of particles in a content of greater than or equal to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, —a liquid fatty phase, and in which the perlite particles and the liquid fatty phase are present in the composition in a respective total content such that the weight ratio of the perlite particles to the liquid fatty phase ranges from 2 to 25. The present invention also relates to a process for coating the face, and in particular the cheeks, the chin, the temples, the forehead and the nose, with the said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic powders having improved dispersibility, feel, and stability in which the powders are surface modified with at least one alginic acid, or salt form thereof. The powders may be used in cosmetic compositions such as a powder foundation skin toner, skin lotion, or body wash.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided.

Abstract: Powder treated with a powder treating agent comprising organohydrogenpolysiloxane, characterized in that the organohydrogenpolysiloxane has a weight average molecular weight of from 300 to 100,000, at least one SiH bond per molecule, and at least one selected from (R23SiO1/2) unit and (SiO2) unit, wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, and alkyl, fluorinated alkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups each having 1 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a black effect pigment and a method of forming said pigment. The pigment comprises a platy substrate coated with SnO2 and/or SnO2 hydrates and Fe3O4 with an optional coating of metal oxides such as SiO2, TiO2, ZrO2 and ZnO2. The deposition of the SnO2 and/or SnO2 hydrates onto the substrate improves the adhesion and prepares the substrate surface for deposition of the iron oxides onto the platy surface, especially mica surfaces. While the pigment may be used in such applications as coating, powder coating, printing ink, plastic, ceramic material, glass, cosmetic formulation, laser marking pigment, pigment composition or dry preparation, the pigment is especially suitable for cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The compositions and methods of this invention relate to skin care compositions containing: (a) hydrophobic and hydrophilic, linear cellulose particles having an average length of from about 1 to about 1000 ?m, a particle aspect ratio from about 1000 to about 2 and a thickness of from about 1 to about 500 ?m; (b) amphiphilic linear cellulose particles derived from sources selected from the following group: citrus pulp, sugar beet pulp, banana pulp, mango pulp, apple pulp, passion fruit pulp and tomato pulp and the like, said particles having an average size of from about 1 to about 1000 ?m, a particle aspect ratio from about 1000 to about 2 and a thickness of from about 1 to about 500 ?m; wherein the ratio of ingredient (b) to ingredient (a) is from about 1:10 to about 10:1; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method for producing a polysaccharide ester microsphere may include forming a polysaccharide ester product from a polysaccharide synthesis, wherein the polysaccharide ester product comprises a polysaccharide ester and a solvent; diluting the polysaccharide ester product, thereby yielding a polysaccharide ester dope; and forming a plurality of polysaccharide ester microspheres from the polysaccharide ester dope. Suitable polysaccharides may include, but are not limited to, starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, algenates, chitosan, and any combination thereof. Esters thereof may be organic esters (e.g., acetate and the like), inorganic esters (e.g., sulfonates and the like), or combinations thereof. Further, the solids conent of the polysaccharide ester dope, in some instances, may be greater than about 16 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing at least one polyorganosiloxane-containing polymer, at least one volatile non-silicone oil, at least one alkylene polymer wax, at least one silicone film-forming agent and, optionally, at least one long-chain alcohol wax, at least one coloring agent, and/or at least one volatile silicone oil, as well as to methods for using such compositions and to kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least: —a pulverulent phase in an amount of greater than or equal to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, —a liquid fatty phase comprising at least one non-volatile oil, and—at least one amorphous hydrocarbon-based block copolymer. The present invention also relates to a process for coating the face, and in particular the eyelids, with the said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprising siloxane polymers are disclosed. The compositions are useful as thixotropic bases for a variety of components, such as antimicrobial agents, sterilants, medicaments, antibiotics, analgesics, essential oils, preservatives, colorants, fragrances, and the like. Methods for preparing the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides for cosmetic and personal care compositions comprising a synthetic magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The synthetic magnesium aluminosilicate clay is formed at ambient pressure by a series of reaction steps and a pH change from acidic pH to basic pH. The characteristics of the magnesium aluminosilicate clay, including platelet size, degree of stacking, and porosity can be tuned depending on the cosmetic or personal care product desired. In addition, these cosmetic and personal care compositions optionally include one or more of the following components: odor controlling agents, skin protectants, diluents, lipophilic skin health benefit agents, sunscreens, humectants, emollients, slip compounds, and moisturizers.

Abstract: The present invention details the use of starch silicate and starch siliconates in personal care formulations to enhance or provide aesthetic properties to skin care products. These properties can range from smoothness and silky feel to non-greasy and non-oily. These starch derivatives provide an alternative to organically modified starches which can be expensive to prepare and require the addition of inorganic salts to functionalize the reagents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid makeup and/or care cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least: —one pulverulent phase, —one emulsifying system, —one hydrophilic gelling agent, and—one hydrophilic active agent present in a content of greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, the said composition comprising less than 2% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to an intermediate composition for the preparation of such a cosmetic composition, to a process for manufacturing this cosmetic composition, and to a process for coating the skin with the said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: To provide a solid makeup cosmetic material which has a high moisturizing effect, is superior in stability in a humidified environment and allows the moisturizing effect to be actually sensed upon use. In a solid makeup cosmetic material, 33% by mass or more of an oil component and 3 to 15% by mass of a moisturizing agent are incorporated with respect to the total amount of the cosmetic material.

Abstract: A bleaching composition includes at least a powder ingredient that is capable of retaining oil on its surface, at least a powdery carrier material, and 0.5% to 2.5% by weight of oil. The bleaching composition is in a form of agglomerated particles that are free-flowing and dust free. A method for producing the bleaching composition is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic exhibiting superior feeling to the touch and a superior uniformity using a novel organopolysiloxane. The cosmetic contains a liquid organopolysiloxane having fluidity at 25° C. and having a crosslinked three-dimensional network structure. The aforementioned liquid organopolysiloxane has a loss factor, tan ?, at a shear frequency of 10 Hz, which is 1 or more.

Abstract: A cosmetic regime or regimen for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, especially the skin, entails topically applying thereon a cosmetic composition containing a dithiolane compound of formula (I): in which: Y is O, NR1 or S R1 is a hydrogen atom; a C1-C20 alkyl radical or an optionally substituted phenyl radical; R is a hydrogen atom; or a C1-C20 alkyl radical, or an optionally substituted phenyl radical, or a C1-C8 alkyl radical containing an optionally substituted phenyl substituent; n=0 or 1 or 2; and also the salts, chelates, solvates and optical isomers thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic water-in-oil emulsion compositions containing solid particles and high concentrations of a specific silicone elastomer and including high content of polysilicon-11, solid particles providing at least one optical effect, and at least one silicon emulsifier are suitable for use for making up the face and/or lips or eyelids, preferably as foundations. They may also be used to as a base for make-up, or as a skin care cream to be applied on the body or face. These compositions result in a product that enhances the overall appearance of the skin by providing strong blurring effects to give anti-wrinkle/fine line effects, skin smoothness, and radiance while unifying color complexion. These compositions also have unique sensorial properties.

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic compositions comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, a copolymer having a (thio)urethane/(thio)urea polymer skeleton, resulting from the reaction: of a first monomer having at least two polymerizable groups, which may be identical or different, chosen from —N?C?O and —N?C?S, of a monomer (b1) having at least two polymerizable groups with a labile hydrogen, of a monomer (b2), different from monomer (b1), having at least two polymerizable groups with a labile hydrogen, with at least one of these monomers comprising at least one junction group (A), capable of forming at least 3 hydrogen bonds. The disclosure also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials, comprising the application of a cosmetic composition as defined above on said materials.

Abstract: Provided is a surface-treated powder, in which a powder is treated with a surface-treating agent composed of a mixture A+B including A: an alkyl alkoxy silane of a general formula (1): (CnH2n+1)aSi(OCmH2m+1)b and B: one kind of a compound or two or more kinds of compounds selected from a reactive organo silicone of the following general formula (2): (R13SiO)(R12SiO)p(SiR23) and a C12 to C22 saturated or unsaturated branched fatty acid. In the general formula (1), n is an integer of 1 to 18, m is an integer of 1 to 3, a, b represent an integer of 1 to 3, and a+b=4. In the general formula (2), R1s mutually independently represents a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom or a hydrogen atom, respectively, R2 is any of an amino group, a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group and a C1-C4 lower alkoxy group, and p is an integer of 1 to 300.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic makeup and/or care composition comprising: —at least 30% by weight of a pulverulent phase relative to its total weight, and—at least 15% by weight of non-volatile oil(s) relative to its total weight, said composition being in the form of a powder. It also targets a corresponding makeup and/or care method.