Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hair treatment materials, and in particular materials for shaping hair and/or strengthening the hair. Also described are the use of these compounds in hair care formulations for shaping, straightening, strengthening or treating the hair, and the use of the compounds for hair straightening and/or hair strengthening.

Abstract: A wellbore fluid may include a base fluid and at least one cationic heterocyclic polymer in an amount effective to increase a viscosity of the base fluid, the cationic heterocyclic polymer includes at least two distinct cyclic monomers, at least one of which has at least two heteroatoms in the cyclic structure. A method of drilling a wellbore may introduce such wellbore fluid into the wellbore. A method of producing a cationic heterocyclic polymer may include reacting, in a solvent selected from the group that includes tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, dichloromethane, alcoholic solvents, chlorinated solvents, aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, or mixture thereof, at least two distinct cyclic monomers, at least one of which has at least two heteroatoms in the cyclic structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition having a monophasic appearance, comprising at least one particular non-ionic surfactant, water and at least one propellant. The invention also relates to an aerosol device and also to a process for styling keratin fibres using such a composition.

Abstract: Composition comprising at least one acrylate-functionalized polymer and at least one silicone chosen from silicones functionalized with at least one mercapto or thiol group The present invention relates to a composition intended for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising one or more acrylate-functionalized polymers and one or more silicones chosen from silicones functionalized with one or more mercapto groups, amino silicones, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating human keratin fibres such as the hair, which comprises: i) a step of applying to the human keratin fibres a composition comprising: —at least one plant wax: —at least 60% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition; ii) followed by a step of heating the keratin fibres by means of a heating appliance at a temperature ranging from 80° C. to 160° C., preferably from 110° C. to 50° C., more preferably from 120° C. to 150° C., which is moved along the fibres, iii) optionally followed by a step of rinsing the keratin fibres.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for straightening keratin fibres, comprising: (i) a step in which a straightening composition containing at least two denaturing agents is applied to the keratin fibres, (ii) a step in which the temperature of the keratin fibres is raised, using a heating means, to a temperature of between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: A hair dye that is safe for human bodies and has a high hair dyeing effect is provided. The hair dye consisting of: a reaction solution (A) comprising: a substance having a specific flavonoid skeleton represented by the following general formula (1); one type or two or more types selected from benzyl alcohol, vanillin, propylene carbonate, and ?-butyrolactone; and one type or two or more types selected from a thioglycolic acid salt, a thiolactic acid salt, cysteine and cysteamine, and a reaction solution (B) comprising an oxidizing agent. (In the formula, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, and R7 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, or a methyl group; either one or both of R6 and R7 is/are a hydroxy group; R5 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a galloyl group, or a saccharide; and X represents >CH2, >C?O, or >CHOH.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound, (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: A method for shaping keratin fibres comprising: providing a crosslinking composition, wherein the crosslinking composition comprises: an active agent, wherein the active agent comprises at least two functional groups selected from: —C(OH)— and —C(?O)OH; and wherein if the active agent has three or more —C(OH)— groups, then the active agent has 4 or more carbon atoms; and wherein no 1 carbon atom is functionalized with more than one functional group; and wherein the active agent has a molecular weight of 500 g/mol or less; a photocatalyst; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and applying the crosslinking composition to keratin fibres, mechanically shaping the keratin fibres with an appliance or implement, and exposing the composition to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of from about 300 nm to about 750 nm. Also a related composition, use, kit and process.

Abstract: A method directed to a hair soaking treatment for frizz reduction comprising immersion of consumer hair into an aqueous composition is disclosed. A method for hair frizz reduction wherein hair is soaked for at least about 2 minutes in an aqueous composition having a viscosity of less than about 1000 cP comprising from about 0.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for reducing hair frizz by treating hair with a regimen comprising two or more hair care compositions wherein at least two of such compositions comprise Moisture Control Materials. Two or more of the compositions used in the method comprise from about 0.1% to about 20% of a moisture control material or mixture of moisture control materials wherein the moisture control material is selected from the group consisting of Class I and Class II.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous colorant composition comprising poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and a colorant. The invention also refers to the uses of said composition particularly in methods for coloring hair.

Abstract: A method for shaping keratin fibers including providing a crosslinking composition, wherein the crosslinking composition includes ethylene carbonate, arabinose, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; applying the crosslinking composition to keratin fibers; and mechanically shaping the keratin fibers with an appliance at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 250° C.

Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) from about greater than 0% to about 50% of at least one protein denaturant; and (iii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.

Abstract: A method for shaping keratin fibers including providing a crosslinking composition, wherein the crosslinking composition includes ethylene carbonate, arabinose, a photocatalyst being a hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; applying the crosslinking composition to keratin fibers; and mechanically shaping the keratin fibers with an appliance at a temperature of from 80° C. to 180° C. while exposing the crosslinking composition to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of from 300 nm to 750 nm.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods that are useful for hair care compositions. The compositions comprise polyurethane microparticles coated with zinc salt particles, wherein the ratio of zinc salt to polyurethane is in a range of from 1:99 to 3:7, and the polyurethane microparticles have an average particle size of less than 100 microns. Also provided are methods of preparation of such compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a SEC method for the separation of thiol-capped Cd(Se,S) quantum dots (QDs) synthesized in the aqueous phase. Nanocrystals-HPLC column interactions were suppressed using thioglycolic acid (TGA) as an ion pair agent. The SEC method of the invention allows a fast and reproducible separation of water-stable Cd(Se,S) QDs.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rinse-off conditioner composition for hair frizz reduction comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of a moisture control material or mixture of moisture control materials wherein the moisture control material is selected from one or more of the following: 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; and at least about a 4% fizz reduction vs. a control composition without the moisture control material.

Abstract: An emulsion stabilizer includes a biopolymer blend of one or more cellulose ether and one or more cross-linked, modified starch wherein one or more of the cellulose ether or the cross-linked, modified starch is hydrophobically modified and wherein the total amount of cellulose ethers in the biopolymer blend is not greater than 50 wt %. The invention further relates to emulsion compositions comprising the emulsion stabilizer, and particularly oil-in-water emulsions. In one embodiment the emulsions are suitable for use in personal care formulations.

Abstract: A method for shaping keratin fibers comprising: providing a crosslinking composition, wherein the crosslinking composition comprises: an active agent, wherein the active agent is a amine or diamine; a photocatalyst; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and applying the crosslinking composition to keratin fibers, mechanically shaping the keratin fibers with an appliance or implement, and exposing the composition to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of from about 300 nm to about 750 nm. Also a related composition, use, kit and process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to leave-on hair styling compositions comprising: (a) one or more guar compounds: (b) one or more cellulose compounds; (c) one or more glycerol esters of fatty acids; and (d) water. The leave-on hair styling compositions do not require synthetic film-forming polymers nor do they require silicones. The leave-on hair styling compositions are particularly useful in methods for imparting durable styling or shaping benefits and/or frizz control to hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to leave-on hair styling compositions comprising: (a) calcium carbonate: (b) one or more sugar alcohols; (c) one or more thickening polymers; and (d) water. The leave-on hair styling compositions do not require synthetic film-forming polymers nor do they require silicones. The leave-on hair styling compositions are particularly useful in methods for imparting durable styling or shaping benefits, providing volume and fullness, and imparting frizz control to hair.

Abstract: Compositions and processes permanent shape human hair for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. A composition for permanently shaping hair has at least one reducing agent or at least one oxidizing agent and a cross linked copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazol, 3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium chloride and methacrylic acid. A process for permanent shaping hair wherein a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the compositions has a cross linked copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to novel synthetic methods, systems, kits, salts, and precursors useful in medical imaging. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions comprising an imaging agent precursor, which may be formed using the synthetic methods described herein. An imaging agent may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, the imaging agent is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent including salt forms (e.g., ascorbate salt) may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.

Abstract: Novel systems and methods for performing treatment (e.g., coloration) of keratinous fibers are disclosed. The methods and systems utilize one or more of a dispensing device which is configured to provide customized composition for treating keratinous fibers (e.g., a coloring composition), optionally formed from tablets; an optical reader, for obtaining sufficient characteristics of the keratinous fibers to make a realistic prediction of the outcome of a treatment (e.g., coloring treatment); a computational units for predicting an outcome of a treatment, optionally being interfaced with the dispensing device and for selecting a customized treatment; and tablet formulations which are useful in preparing customized composition for treating keratinous fibers. Further disclosed are rapidly disintegrating tablets for use in the preparation of compositions for treating keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair treatment composition capable of imparting good finger combability, body and manageability to the hair treated therewith and dried, and to a method for producing the composition. The hair treatment composition contains a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose (A) and at least one treating agent (B) selected from a hair-coloring dye, an oxidizing agent, an alkali agent and a keratin-reducing agent.

Abstract: Agents for coloring and/or matting keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, include in a cosmetic carrier at least one specific substituted 1,4-diaminoanthraquinone derivative of formula (I), wherein the residues (R2, R4) mutually independently denote a grouping of formula (II). The cosmetic method of using these agents can be for producing intense blue shades and for matting keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect and a specific chelating agent. The object of the present invention is a substantially water free bleaching and/or highlighting composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect and a polyhydroxy carboxylic acid and/or its salt as a chelating agent. Suitable and most preferred is gluconic acid and its salts especially mono valent cation salts such as sodium, potassium and ammonium salts.

Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from amino alcohol compounds and alkoxylated amine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing a) at least one first quaternary ammonium compound from the group of quaternized collagen hydrolysates; b) at least one second quaternary ammonium compound which differs from a), c) at least one film-forming polymer, d) water are suitable as heat-protection agents in the thermally assisted temporary deformation of keratinic fibers.

Abstract: A method for reshaping, in particular for straightening, keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a pretreatment agent containing amino-functional silicone(s) with terminal hydroxyl group(s) is applied onto the keratinic fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are treated in the damp or dried state with a reshaping agent which, relative to the weight of the reshaping agent, contains 0.05 to 20 wt. % of alkali metal hydroxide(s), (iv) the fibers are optionally straightened with a comb or a brush during the reshaping treatment, (v) the fibers are shampooed with a shampoo which has a pH of 2.5 to 6.5, rinsed and neutralized, (vi) the fibers are optionally subsequently additionally mechanically deformed with exposure to heat, distinctly minimizes the negative consequences of reshaping, in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: A method for reshaping, in particular for straightening, keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, includes (i) applying a pretreatment agent including amino-functional silicone(s) with terminal hydroxyl group(s) onto the keratinic fibers and left there, (ii) optionally drying fibers, (iii) treating the fibers in the moist or dried state with a reshaping agent which, relative to the weight of the reshaping agent, includes 0.05 to 20 wt. % of guanidine and/or guanidinium salt(s), (iv) optionally straightening the fibers with a comb or a brush during the reshaping treatment, (v) shampooing the fibers with a shampoo which has a pH of 2.5 to 6.5, followed by rinsing and neutralizing the fibers, and (vi) optionally subsequently additionally mechanically deforming the fibers with exposure to heat. The methos distinctly minimizes the negative consequences of reshaping, in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: Keratinous fiber treatment formulations and methods of providing a long lasting set in keratinous fibers such as hair by applying a polymer system to the hair which provides a stable set to the hair which will last at least until the hair is thoroughly washed. The set is made more permanent by incorporating a reducing agent such as L-cysteine into the polymer system and allowing the system to air oxidize over time or optionally applying a second chemical oxidizing system to the treated hair which will accelerate the oxidation process and the setting rate of the hair.

Abstract: Described is a hair cosmetic composition which comprises at least one plant lecithin, at least one anionic surfactant, and at least one fatty alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for simultaneously colouring and straightening the hair, for straightening the hair directly before or after a colouring treatment, and for straightening the hair directly before or after a bleaching treatment. Besides, the present invention also provides a method for straightening the hair by drying the hair with hot air under conditions of mechanical tension. The straightening methods of the present invention utilize compositions containing formaldehyde.

Abstract: Compositions, kits, and methods for repairing bonds, for example, disulfide bonds, in hair or on the skin are disclosed. The compositions provide improved conditioning benefit for dry hair or moisturize the skin. The compositions also provide a long lasting moisturized feel and smooth feel to the skin or hair, without feeling greasy. The compositions contain one or more compounds that covalently bind at least two thiol groups in the hair or on the skin. Use of the binding compositions prevents reversion of the repaired bonds to their free thiol state, for at least one week or one month, or more, after a single application of the composition. Improved methods of styling hair, for example permanent hair waving, hair curling, hair coloring or highlighting, and hair straightening, are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions, kits, and methods for repairing bonds, for example, disulfide bonds, in hair or on the skin are disclosed. The compositions provide improved conditioning benefit for dry hair or moisturize the skin. The compositions also provide a long lasting moisturized feel and smooth feel to the skin or hair, without feeling greasy. The compositions contain one or more compounds that covalently crosslink at least two thiol groups in the hair or on the skin. Use of the crosslinking compositions prevents reversion of the repaired bonds to their reduced (thiol) state, for at least one week, one month, six months, or one year, after a single application of the composition. Improved methods of styling hair, for example permanent hair waving, hair curling, and hair straightening are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are waving compositions for waving of keratinous fibers, such as hair, containing a) a bisulfite compound, b) a sulfate compound or urea, and c) a phenol, and methods of waving keratinous fibers by applying such compositions to keratinous fibers. Also disclosed is a multi-unit cosmetic kit for treating a keratinous fiber containing a) a first unit containing a first composition containing a bisulfite compound and a sulfate compound or urea, and b) a second unit containing a second composition containing a phenol.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one alpha-hydroxy and/or keto acid derivative, the pH of said composition being not more than 9 (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising a step in which a non-detergent cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, an amount of greater than or equal to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more water-soluble inorganic calcium salts, is applied to the said keratin fibers, and a step of rinsing the said keratin fibers.

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: The present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition for treating keratin fibres, comprising:—at least one oxidizing agent;—at least 40% by weight of at least one oil;—at least one phosphoric acid mineral salt;—the pH of the oxidizing composition being less than or equal to 5. The composition in accordance with the invention may be used for dyeing, bleaching or permanently reshaping keratin fibres. It produces ready-to-use compositions that give good dyeing, bleaching or permanent reshaping properties without degrading the keratin fibres and without impairing their cosmetic properties. Furthermore, the composition in accordance with the invention shows good stability over time, especially to storage at high temperatures, for example of about 45° C.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair comprising at least one ubichinone of the formula where n is a number between 1 and 10 at a concentration of 0.0001 to 1% by weight calculated to total composition.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents include at least one 4-morpholino-methyl-substituted silicone, which comprises in each case at least one of the structural units of the formulae (I), (II) and (III) as described herein, where * is a bond to one of the structural units (I), (II) or (III) or an end group B (Si-bound) or D (O-bound); B represents a group —OH, —O—Si(CH3)3, —O—Si(CH3)2OH, —O—Si(CH3)2OCH3; D represents a group —H; —Si(CH3)3, —Si(CH3)2OH, —Si(CH3)2OCH3; A represents an O-bound structural unit (I), (II) or (III) or an O-bound oligomeric or polymeric radical including structural units of the formulae (I), (II) or (III) or half of a connecting O atom to a structural unit (III) or represents —OH; n, m and o represent whole numbers between 1 and 1000.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and formulations of treating keratin fibers, in order to provide long lasting curl reduction and styling results for keratin fibers from a single application. The present invention may include forming sufficient active sites on the keratin fibers followed with fixation and/or cross-linking of active compounds via covalent and strong ionic bond formation to the active sites on the keratin fibers. The active sites may be produced by breaking a sufficient number of disulfide bonds in the keratin fibers by using one or more reducing agents. The active compounds may then be fixed and/or cross-linked to the active sites. The fixation and/or cross-linking reactions of the active compounds onto the keratin fibers is facilitated by allowing the formulations containing the active compounds to react on the keratin fibers at ambient conditions for a sufficient time, followed with heating the keratin fibers to approximately 400° F.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents that, in addition to at least one hair-setting polymer, additionally contain polyether-modified organic compounds having at least three polyether substituents, the polyethers comprising a polyalkylene chain made up of ethylene oxide units or ethylene oxide units and propylene oxide units, having a maximum proportion of 50 wt % propylene oxide units based on weight of the polyoxyalkylene chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating straightened keratin fibres, in which a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid in its acid or salified form, the pH being greater than 8, is applied to the straightened keratin fibres.

Abstract: Hair care composition comprising a metal pyrithione and a pearliser system characterized by a bismuth oxychloride component.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium: from 0.1% to 2% by weight of at least one starch, and from 0.1% to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one diester of a carboxylic acid comprising 8 to 30 carbon atoms and of polyethylene glycol. The cosmetic compositions provides a fondant texture, and these compositions rinse out easily. Hair treated with this composition has a soft feel, free of residue. These compositions are may be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.