Abstract: A hair care composition comprising: a) at least one first sucrose polyester has a melting point of above 30° C. and an iodine value (IV) of from 0 to 70; b) at least one second sucrose polyester has a melting point of 30° C. or less and an iodine value (IV) of from above 70 to about 180; and c) an aqueous carrier, for delivering conditioning benefits especially friction reduction on dry hair.

Abstract: Extract of cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus) for use in agents for treating keratin fibers, particularly human hair, for improving the moisture in the fiber, repairing and restructuring the fibers and for protecting the fibers from oxidants and UV radiation, and for improving the color retention and color intensity when the fibers are colored hairs is disclosed.

Abstract: A tissue sealant for use in surgical and medical procedures for sealing the tissues of a living mammal is provided. The tissue sealant comprises a hydrogel which is formed by gelation of a premix disposed on the tissue to be sealed. The premix comprises alkylated chitosan or a gelatin, and a polybasic carboxylic acid or an oxidized polysaccharide, in an aqueous medium. The premix can also include a dehydrating reagent, a carboxyl activating reagent, or both. A specific use of the tissue sealant is in the repair of the dura mater after brain surgery to prevent leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. The tissue sealant may include a therapeutic or protective agent such as an antibiotic or an anti-inflammatory drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion composition having excellent emulsion stability, low sticky feeling, and low skin irritation. The oil-in-water emulsion composition according to the present invention comprises (a) 1 to 20 mass % of a powder component, (b) 0.001 to 0.5 mass % of a cationic surfactant having two alkyl chains with 12 or more and 22 or less carbon atoms, (c) an oil phase component, and (d) a water phase component, having a structure that (a) powder particles are adsorbed on the oil droplets dispersed in the water phase, and containing substantively no surfactant other than the (b) cationic surfactant.

Abstract: A transparent composition for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a compound selected among polyols and mineral electrolytes, at least a volatile silicone, at least a siliconized surfactant, and at least a cationic surfactant in a concentration strictly higher than 0.5 wt. % relative to the composition total weight. The proportions of the polyols and mineral electrolytes are such that the (polyol and/or electrolyte)/oil ratio is not less than 2, the oil comprising at least the volatile silicone. A method for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials using the transparent composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a volatile silicone, at least a silicone surfactant and at least a cationic surfactant in a concentration strictly higher than 0.5 wt. % relative to the composition total weight, selected among primary, secondary or tertiary fatty amine salts, optionally polyoxyalkylenated, quaternary ammonium salts and their mixtures. The composition comprises at least an amount of oils containing at least the volatile silicone in a concentration not more than 20 wt.% relative to the composition total weight. A method for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for treating hair involving contacting the hair with a composition containing: (a) a cationic surfactant component comprising: (i) a quaternized fatty acid amidoamine; and (ii) optionally, a non-quaternized fatty acid amidoamine; and (b) optionally, a conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol, a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A cleansing article having a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid therein, the substrate being impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a hydroxy mixed ether.

Abstract: A hair and/or scalp treatment composition comprising an amino-oxo-indole-ylidene compound of general formula (I): (I) formula should be here in which: R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each, independently, hydrogen or a monovalent organic group selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkylenearyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocyclyl.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a conditioning composition for hair comprising optical brightener. The conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing-conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after use of cleansing compositions. The preferred optical brightener is disodium distyrylbiphenyl disulfonate.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up keratin fibres, in stick form, which can be applied dry: (i) which is in the form of an emulsion comprising a fatty phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, the said fatty phase comprising at least one wax, (ii) which has a solids content of between 45% and 55% by weight relative to the total weight of the said composition, and (iii) which has a shear hardness of between 375 g/m and 5000 g/m, the said shear hardness being measured at 20° C. on a cylindrical stick using a rigid tungsten wire 250 ?m in diameter, by advancing the wire relative to the stick at a rate of 100 mm/minute. A process for coating keratin fibres comprising at least one step of applying this composition to the said keratin fibres and a device for using a composition in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides hair cosmetics containing (a) an amideamine (I): wherein R1CO represents fatty acid residues among which C20 or more fatty acid residues account for 60 percent by weight or more, C20 fatty acid residues account for 3 percent by weight or more, and C22 fatty acid residues account for 50 to 95 percent by weight; (b) an organic acid; and (c) a C8 to C30 aliphatic alcohol, wherein the content of the component (b) is 1.5 to times as many moles as the amine equivalent of the component (a).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the conditioning of keratinous fibers comprising applying to dry or wet fibers, a cosmetic composition comprising at least one entity chosen from lysine-derived compounds of formula (I), and the salts and/or solvates thereof. The disclosure also relates to a cosmetic composition for conditioning keratinous fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one entity chosen from lysine-derived compounds of formula (I) and the salts and/or solvates thereof and at least one cosmetic adjuvant. The disclosure also relates to a mixture of at least one entity chosen from lysine-derived compounds of formula (I) and the salts and/or solvents thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaving package. The shaving package includes a spray dispenser and a shaving formulation encapsulated in the spray dispenser. The shaving formulation includes an active ingredient and a plurality of inactive ingredients. The active ingredient includes an antiseptic agent. The plurality of inactive ingredients is selected from the group consisting of water, a surfactant, a salt, an acidifying agent, an antimicrobial preservative, a humectant, a chelating agent, a polycationic polymer, a peptide complex, a protein hydrolyzate composition, and a moisturizing agent. Further the spray dispenser includes a container for encapsulating the shaving formulation, a dispensing nozzle assembly coupled to the container and a pumping mechanism configured in the container and operatively coupled to the dispensing nozzle assembly. The dispensing nozzle assembly includes a discharge nozzle. The pumping mechanism is capable of pumping the shaving formulation out of the container through the discharge nozzle.

Abstract: The invention relates to preservative systems which are particularly suitable in cosmetic and dermatological preparations. The preservative system which comprises a cationic surfactant, derived from the condensation of fatty acids and esterified dibasic amino acids, having the formula (I) where: X? is Br?, Cl?, or HSO4 R1: is a straight alkyl chain from an acid or saturated fatty hydroxy acid from 8 to 14 atoms of carbon bonded to the ?-amino acid group through amidic bond. R2: is a straight or branched alkyl chain from 1 to 18 carbon atoms or aromatic. R3: is: (II) where n can be from 0 to 4, is combined with at least one other ionic or non-ionic preservative agent, whereby the combination displays a synergetic activity. A preservative system, wherein the cationic surfactant preservative derived from the condensation of fatty acids and esterified dibasic amino acid is LAE is particularly preferred.

Abstract: Provided is a two-part oxidative hair dye composition having a first agent containing an alkali agent and an oxidation dye intermediate or a direct dye and a second agent containing an oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the first and second agents contains both of Components (A) and (B): (A) an iso-fatty acid or an anteiso-fatty acid having from 19 to 30 carbon atoms, or a salt thereof, and (B) a quaternary cationic surfactant.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil droplets studded by particulate material, the mean diameter (D3.2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns, and hair treatment composition obtainable by the process of: (i) forming a pre-mix of a dispersion of studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil studded by particulate material; the mean diameter (D3,2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns (ii) forming a further base formulation (iii) adding the resulting dispersion to the base formulation; and in which the pre-mix comprises less than 0.5 wt % of free surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of keratin fibers comprising applying a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds to keratin fibers previously dyed. Also disclosed is a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of dyed keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers, after dyeing, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying to the fibers at least one dye composition (A), optionally in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for period of time that is sufficient to develop the color, and applying a composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound as defined herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of keratin fibers comprising applying a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds to keratin fibers previously dyed. Also disclosed is a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of dyed keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers, after dyeing, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying to the fibers at least one dye composition (A), optionally in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for period of time that is sufficient to develop the color, and applying a composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a personal care composition, comprising the steps: (1) preparing a hot oil phase comprising the surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound; (2) preparing a cold aqueous phase comprising the aqueous carrier; and (3) mixing the oil phase and the aqueous phase to form an emulsion; wherein the mixing step (3) comprises the following steps: (3-1) feeding either of the oil phase or the aqueous phase into a high shear field having an energy density of 1.0×102 J/m3 or more; (3-2) feeding the other phase directly to the field; and (3-3) forming an emulsion. The method further requires that: mixing step (3) is conducted using a homogenizer having a rotating member; surfactant is mono-alkyl cationic surfactant and composition is substantially free of di-alkyl cationic surfactants; and oil phase contains from 0 to 50% of an aqueous carrier by weight of the oil phase.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a personal care composition, comprising the steps: (1) preparing a hot oil phase comprising the surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound; (2) preparing a cold aqueous phase comprising the aqueous carrier; and (3) mixing the oil phase and the aqueous phase to form an emulsion; wherein the mixing step (3) comprises the following detailed steps: (3-1) feeding either of the oil phase or the aqueous phase into a high shear field having an energy density of 1.0×102 J/m3 or more; (3-2) feeding the other phase directly to the field; and (3-3) forming an emulsion. The method further requires that the mixing step (3) is conducted by using a homogenizer having a rotating member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a personal care composition, comprising the steps: (1) preparing a hot oil phase comprising the surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound; (2) preparing a cold aqueous phase comprising the aqueous carrier; and (3) mixing the oil phase and the aqueous phase to form an emulsion; wherein the mixing step (3) comprises the following detailed steps: (3-1) feeding either of the oil phase or the aqueous phase into a high shear field having an energy density of 1.0×102 J/m3 or more; (3-2) feeding the other phase directly to the field; and (3-3) forming an emulsion. The method further requires that the surfactant is mono-alkyl cationic surfactant and the composition is substantially free of di-alkyl cationic surfactants.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair conditioning composition comprising a cationic surfactant, a fatty material, a poly-galactomannan having hydrophilic and hydrophobic substituents, and an aqueous carrier. Compositions of the invention provide a superior viscosity profile.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions for the treatment of microbial infections on the skin or scalp which include a polyvalent metal salt of pyrithione and include a metal ion source. Also disclosed are methods for treating microbial infections of the skin or scalp using such compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous and/or aqueous alcoholic leave-in composition to reduce the time to dry wet hair containing (a) at least one wetting agent having a Draves wetting value of 100 seconds of less selected in an amount sufficient to enhance the hydrophobicity of hair thereby causing water to dewet the hair, and optionally (b) at least one volatile selected from the group consisting of alcohols, dimethicone, trimethicone, and cyclomethicone and a method of shortening the time to dry wet hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for providing cosmetic or other benefits to keratin-containing substrates by sequential treatment with cationically and anionically charged compounds, and compositions and kits containing them.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant being behenyltrimethylammonium chloride; (b) a high melting point fatty compound; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the composition has a yield point of at least 5 Pa, and the yield point meeting the following mathematical expression: Y?4.47X?5.10, wherein Y is yield point of the composition, X is a total amount (percentage by weigh of the composition) of the cationic surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound; and wherein the composition is substantially free of thickening polymers. The composition of the present invention effectively delivers conditioning benefits to hair.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant being a salt of behenylamidopropyldimethylamine and l-glutamic acid; (b) a high melting point fatty compound; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the composition has a yield point of at least 5 Pa, and the yield point meeting the following mathematical expression: Y?5.22X?17.82, wherein Y is yield point of the composition, X is a total amount (percentage by weigh of the composition) of the cationic surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound; and wherein the composition is substantially free of thickening polymers. The composition of the present invention effectively delivers conditioning benefits to hair.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant; (b) a high melting point fatty compound; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the cationic surfactant, the high melting point fatty compound, and the aqueous carrier form a gel matrix; wherein the composition has from about 90% to about 100% of a conversion rate of the high melting point fatty compound to the gel matrix; and wherein the composition has a yield point of about 33 Pa or more. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing of hair conditioning composition. The compositions of the present invention, and the compositions made by the method of the present invention, provide improved conditioning benefits, especially, improved wet conditioning benefits after rinsing and improved dry conditioning, while maintaining wet conditioning benefit before rinsing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant being a salt of stearylamidopropyldimethylamine and 1-glutamic acid; (b) a high melting point fatty compound; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the composition has a yield point of at least 5 Pa, and the yield point meeting the following mathematical expression: Y?6.0×?28.5, wherein Y is yield point of the composition, X is a total amount (percentage by weigh of the composition) of the cationic surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound; and wherein the composition is substantially free of thickening polymers. The composition of the present invention effectively delivers conditioning benefits to hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition and method for the treatment of keratinous fibres. In a cosmetically acceptable medium: at least one organic silicon compound comprising at least one basic chemical functional group and at least one hydroxyl or hydrolysable group per molecule, said at least one organic silicon compound being chosen from silanes and siloxanes wherein the silanes comprise one silicon atom and are chosen from the compounds of formula (I): and wherein the siloxanes comprise two or three silicon atoms; at least one cationic surfactant; and at least one organic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use or the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.

Abstract: Provided is a hair cosmetic composition, which contains: (A) an organic polycarboxylic acid having from 5 to 40 carbon atoms in total and from 4 to 10 carboxy groups, or a salt thereof, and (B) an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of aromatic alcohols, N-alkylpyrrolidones, alkylene carbonates, polypropylene glycols, lactones and cyclic ketones, wherein the solvent has a ClogP of from ?2 to 3; which composition has a pH of from 2 to 5 at 25° C. when diluted to 20 times the weight with water; and a hair quality improving method including the step of treating the hair with the hair cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair cosmetic composition comprising amideamine (I) and aliphatic alcohol (II): wherein R1CO represents aliphatic acid residues among which C20 or more aliphatic acid residues account for 60 wt % or more, preferably 75 wt % or more, C20 aliphatic acid residues account for 3 wt % or more, and C22 aliphatic acid residues account for 50 to 95 wt %, and R2—OH??(II) wherein R2 represents C8 to C30 aliphatic hydrocarbon groups wherein linear aliphatic hydrocarbon groups account for 80 wt % or more to the total aliphatic hydrocarbon groups.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a composition for treating keratin fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one oxidizing agent; at least one nonionic amphiphilic hydrophobic compound which is solid at ambient temperature; and, optionally, at least one hydrophilic surfactant; wherein the weight ratio of the at least one hydrophilic surfactant to the at least one nonionic amphiphilic hydrophobic compound ranges from 0:1 to 0.16:1, on the condition that when the at least one hydrophilic surfactant is present, it must be chosen from cationic and zwitterionic hydrophilic surfactants; and further wherein the composition is in the form of an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: An aqueous pearlescent concentrate, containing a pearlizing agent, an anionic surfactant, and a cationic component, having increased opacity and is useful in modifying the appearance of aqueous liquid compositions, particularly personal care compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and a method for mitigating redness or inflammation of mammalian skin comprising administering to mammalian skin a composition consisting of an effective amount of alkanolamine, feverfew or soy or mixtures thereof, one or more optional benefit agents and one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers. More particularly, it relates to a composition for mitigating skin irritations such as retinol/retinoid irritation and their applications to mammalian skin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lamellar oil-in-glycol gel comprising (a) at least one glycol, (b) at least one fatty alcohol, (c) at least one cationic surfactant and optionally (d) at least one benefit agent, said lamellar gel capable of providing enhanced mass and promoting the permeation of the benefit agent through a keratinous substrate such as the skin, hair and fingernails, providing both deep and superficial treatment thereof.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil droplets studded by particulate material, the mean diameter (D3.2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns, and a hair treatment composition obtainable by the process of: (i) forming a pre-mix of a dispersion of studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil studded by particulate material; the mean diameter (D3,2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns (ii) forming a further base formulation (iii) adding the resulting dispersion to the base formulation; and in which the pre-mix comprises less than 0.5 wt % of free surfactant.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods of using the compositions to treat keratinous substrates. The compositions provide a water resistant and non-transferable protective barrier on the substrate. The compositions contain at least one polyamine, at least one acid, at least one water-insoluble ingredient, solvent and optionally at least one auxiliary ingredient. The methods for treating keratinous substrates involve contacting the keratinous substrates with the compositions of the disclosure.

Abstract: Peptides have been identified that bind with high affinity to dyed hair. Peptide-based hair reagents formed by coupling a dyed-hair-binding peptide to a benefit agent are described. The peptide-based hair reagents include peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants are comprised of a dyed-hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, respectively. The peptide-based hair reagents or the dyed-hair-binding peptides may also be used as a protective sealant to improve color retention of dyed hair.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous hair cosmetic composition containing (A) a tertiary amine type cationic surfactant, (B) an aromatic alcohol, (C) a branched fatty acid or salt thereof, and water, wherein Component (B) and Component (C) at a (B)/(C) weight ratio falls within a range of from 100/1 to 1/10. The aqueous hair cosmetic composition of the present invention can repair or prevent the hair damage and fatigue breakdown and give good flexibility and a supple touch to the hair during from wetting to even after drying.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a conditioning composition for hair comprising optical brightener and ubichinone. The conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions.

Abstract: A method for relaxing hair comprising the following steps: i) applying to the hair for a sufficient period of time to lanthionize the hair a relaxer composition; ii) terminating the lanthionization process; iii) applying to the lanthionized hair a post-lanthionization composition comprising a phospholipid.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one polyphenol and at least one silicone quaternary compound. The conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions. It has surprisingly been found out that a composition comprising at least one polyphenol and at least one silicone quaternary compound protects hair from environmental influences and hair treated with such a composition looks attractive and has its natural excellent shine, volume and body, elasticity and it is easily manageable. Accordingly the first object of the present invention is a conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one polyphenol and at least one silicone quaternary compound.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition, in particular for the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: solid particles containing at least 10 wt. % of carbonate calcium; at least a conditioning agent selected among: (i) cationic surfactants selected among quaternary esters, quaternary diammonium except those derived from diamino-propane, imidazolium and amides, (ii) cationic silicones, and (iii) cationic polymers whereof the cationic charge density is not more than 7 meq/g and, preferably not less than 0.05 meq/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a cationic nanoemulsion, to a cosmetic composition obtainable by said process and to the use of said composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair conditioning composition comprising an aqueous carrier, a lamellar gel phase formed from cationic surfactant and fatty material and a rheology modifier for the lamellar gel phase which comprises a fatty acid and a water-soluble, nonionic polymer of alkylene oxide of the general formula: H(OCH2CHR)nOH in which R is H, methyl, or mixtures thereof, and n has an average value of at least 150. Compositions of the invention provide a superior viscosity profile.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat activated, methods, and kits for caring for, treating or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one compound comprising at least two quaternary ammonium groups; and at least one compound comprising at least one C5 to C7 saccharide unit substituted with at least one amino group; and heating the at least one keratinous fiber.

Abstract: A cleansing or a surface-conditioning composition comprising a mixture of (i) and (ii) in water: i) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, zwitterionic, cationic, and mixtures thereof; and ii) a hydrophobic benefit agent in a particulate form having a mean particle size in the range of 1-1,000 micron, and a specific gravity of ?1, not encapsulated within a film or a capsule-like enclosure, the particulate hydrophobic benefit agent comprising: a) a physically-modified form of the hydrophobic benefit agent; and b) a deposition-aid material bonded to the surface of the physically-modified benefit agent material, wherein the bonding between the two said materials is achieved prior to addition to i), wherein said deposition-aid material is not a surfactant having a weight average molecular weight of less than 5,000 Dalton.