Abstract: The present invention provides compositions blended in hair treating agents which can prepare a hair conditioner, a coloring agent, a waving agent., a finishing agent, a feeling improving agent, a perfume dispersing agent, a refreshner or a thickning agent easily and by lower price, further provides a hair treating agent which is excellent in hair treating feature, such as moist feel, slippery feel, wetting feeling, smooth feel, soft feel, slightly oily feel, rustle feeling, luster, supple, no stickiness, smooth combing, setting ability by containing alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanoemulsion, that includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; and at least one glycerol fatty ester surfactant which is solid at a temperature of less than or equal to 45° C.; wherein the oily phase includes oil globules having a number-average size of less than 100 nm; wherein the oily phase includes at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400; and wherein a weight ratio of the oily phase to the surfactant ranges from 2 to 10. The invention also provides a process for making the nanoemulsion and methods for its use. Ideally, the emulsion is transparent and stable on storage. It can ideally contain large amounts of oil while retaining good transparency and good cosmetic properties. The nanoemulsion is particularly useful in the cosmetics and dermatological fields, in particular for moisturizing the skin and/or mucous membranes, as well as for treating the hair, and, in the ophthalmological field, as an eye lotion for treating the eyes.

Abstract: A foam skin cream can be obtained by

Abstract: The present invention discloses improved lysophospholipids composition having water-solubility in order to solve a conventional problem accompanying only the use of LPE as an anti-aging lysophospholipid caused by water-insoluble property thereof, comprising subsidiary lysophospholipid components, that is, LPI and LPC other than LPE to inhibit aging processional lysophospholipids, thereby forming an enhanced water-soluble lysophospholipids composition conveniently useable in plants and/or animals applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions having improved application benefits to keratinous tissue and keratinous fibers wherein said compositions have improved application benefits, while avoiding the negatives associated with compositions currently known in the art. The cosmetic compositions exhibit a turning point stress of from about 650 Pa to about 1500 Pa and a high shear rate slope of less than about 0.5 Pa-s. Applicants have also found that the compositions disclosed herein are also useful for other cosmetic applications that relate to keratinous tissues like skin, e.g., lipsticks, foundations, eyeliners, lipliners, eyeshadows, rouges, etc., where it is desirable to provide a smooth application of a long wearing, film-forming cosmetic product.

Abstract: Methods for treatment of human skin damaged by laser treatment or chemical peelings, said method comprising topical application of a lamellar oil-in-water system, said lamellar oil-in-water system comprising at least one vegetable oil as the oily component and at least one hydrogenated phospholipid as emulsifier, said at least one hydrogenated phospholipid comprising not more than 10 percent by weight of negatively charged phospholipids the remainder being neutral phospholipids. Compositions useful in carrying out said methods are lamellar oil-in-water systems comprising at least one vegetable oil as the oily component and at least one hydrogenated phospholipid as emulsifier, said at least one hydrogenated phospholipid comprising not more than 10 percent by weight of negatively charged phospholipids the remainder being neutral phospholipids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair-growing agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a phosphatidic acid represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair-growing agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a phosphatidic acid represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: A gel or low-viscosity transparent or translucent microemulsion of the oil-in-water type, comprising at least one phospholipid and at least one oil-in-water emulsifier.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved oil and water emulsions and improved oil and water emulsification systems.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.2% to about 5% of an anionic polymer; (b) from about 0.2% to about 5% of a cationic polymer; (c) from about 0.2% to about 5% of an amphoteric polymer; and (d) a solvent; whereein the total of components (a), (b), and (c) is from about 0.6 to about 15%, and wherein the level of the component comprised at the lowest level among components (a), (b), and (c) is at least about 5% of that of the component comprised at the highest level among components (a), (b), and (c).

Abstract: A method for improving the corrosion resistance of aerosol or foam hair spray formulations in metal containers is disclosed. In particular, the present invention involves the use of phosphate ester emulsifiers in the preparation of the emulsion polymer hair fixative resins to provide corrosion resistance of the hair styling composition in metal containers without negatively affecting the performance of the hair styling product itself. Use of the selected emulsifiers is particularly useful in non-corrosive aqueous hair styling compositions containing low (80% or less) volatile organic compound (VOC) concentrations.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, which comprises at least one phosphate surfactant, at least one foaming nonionic surfactant and at least one cationic polymer devoid of saccharide groups in an aqueous medium, the composition having the appearance of a transparent gel.

Abstract: A creamy composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains at least one anionic emulsifier which is liquid at room temperature, and at least 5% by weight of one or more waxes relative to the total weight of the composition, and in that the oily phase is in the form of a soft paste at room temperature. The anionic emulsifier is preferably a surfactant containing a phosphate group, such as octyldecyl phosphate. The present invention also relates to the uses of the said composition in cosmetics and dermatology, in particular for caring for, treating and/or making up the skin and/or mucous membranes, and more particularly for treating wrinkles and/or fine lines of the skin and/or for treating dry skin. The invention also relates to a process for preparing this composition, characterized in that at least one step of the process is carried out using a mixer-extruder.

Abstract: A shampoo composition having at least one detersive surfactant, a suspending particulate agent, and a cationic deposition polymer, wherein at least about 5% by weight of the cationic deposition polymer is adsorbed on the suspended particulate agent is described.

Abstract: A composition is described for cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical treatment of the outermost layers of the epidermis by topical application to the skin. The preparation comprises a relatively high amount of phospholipids that applies a thin monomolecular layer to the skin, permitting natural hydration. The chemical composition of the phospholipids provides antioxidant protection and natural sun-blocking effects. All natural oils are incorporated into the phospholipid phase. Since no synthetic emulsifiers or harsh alcohols are used in the composition, it is non-irritating to the skin. Moreover, the cosmetics of the present invention exhibit both good emulsion stability and storage stability while providing a good skin feel.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution; at least one amphoteric surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; where the phospholipid and surfactants are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow at least one water-insoluble ingredient selected from waxes and unneutralized and partially neutralized water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes to be incorporated into an aqueous solution. A delivery system containing the composition and methods for styling hair and for treating keratinous substances are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition useful in a delivery system for water-insoluble ingredient(s) containing at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution; at least one amphoteric surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; and at least one cationic polymer, wherein the cationic polymer functions to control the amount of water-insoluble ingredient(s) deposited on keratinous substances. A method for treating keratinous substances with the compositions and delivery systems is also disclosed. In addition, the amount of water-insoluble ingredient(s) to be deposited can be controlled by varying the amount of the phospholipid, the nonionic surfactant, or both.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition comprising at least one compound selected from N-long chain acylamino acids represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: A skin cream composition containing allantoin and an emulsifier has improved stability coming from the adjustment of the pH to a range of 4.5 to 5.8. The lower pH preserves the stability of the allantoin and the functionality of the emulsifier system is maintained. The emulsifier system can be a nonionic emulsifier or an anionic emulsifier plus beeswax. The acid used to adjust the pH can be an organic acid or an inorganic acid. The composition can further comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, chelating agents, preservatives, emollients, solvents, and fragrance.

Abstract: Stable, pumpable aqueous surfactant compositions of water and alkyl phosphate ester salts having a molar ratio of mono- to di- alkyl phosphate esters equal to or greater than 80:20, with the surfactant composition being essentially free of water-soluble alcohol or co-solvent. The pumpable aqueous surfactant compositions have a solids content of about 40% by weight or more and exhibit one or more pumpable regions over a range of pH values for the aqueous surfactant composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibers comprising in an appropriate support for keratin fibers: (a) at least an oxidoreductase type enzyme with 2 electrons in the presence of at least a donor for said enzyme; (b) at least an anionic surfactant selected in the group consisting of (i) acylisethionates; (ii) acyltaurates (iii) acylsarcosinates; (iv) acylglutamates; (v) polyoxyalkylene carboxylic ether acids and their salts; (vi) fatty glucamide sulphates; (vii) alkylgalactoside uronates; (viii) alkylpolyglucoside anionic derivatives; (ix) their mixtures; and the methods for treating keratin fibers, in particular for dyeing, permanently setting or bleaching hair using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to leave-on hair styling compositions comprising from greater than 0.5% to about 5% of a water soluble, non-polymeric mineral salt, from about 0.05% to about 0.5% of a lipophilic material, from about 0.01% to about 0.5% of a surfactant, and an aqueous carrier. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, anionic surfactants, and nonionic surfactants having the formula or R1R2R3Z→O, and mixtures thereof. The compositions comprise less than 0.01% cationic surfactant, less than about 0.2% of a chemical protein modifying agent, less than 0.01% formate, sorbate, salicylate and carbonate compounds, and less than about 0.2% of a polymer having a solubility parameter of from about 8.5 to about 12.0 (cal/cm3)½. Further, the composition has a hair friction index of at least 1.07.

Abstract: W1-O-W2 emulsions are disclosed in which the W1/O emulsion comprises an internal aqueous phase containing optional benefit agent and an oil phase surrounding it, and, around this is found an external isotropic aqueous phase comprising surfactant system and specific thickeners. Selection of surfactant system and thickener is critical to the multiple emulsion composition not phase separating.