Abstract: A pharmaceutical is formulated to enable enhanced delivery across membrane barriers, permit solubilization, protect compounds from deactivation by thiol containing compounds in the body, and allow retention of the drug during transport to a desired site of activity. The pharmaceutical includes a complex of two moieties where at least one is pharmaceutically active and is larger than a single atom in size, and the second moiety, when combined with a cationic or anionic counterion forms either a pharmaceutically acceptable anionic or cationic surfactant or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt that has an octanol water partition coefficient of greater than about 100.

Abstract: A process for treating hair involving contacting the hair with a composition containing a surfactant mixture, the surfactant mixture containing: (a) an esterquat; and (b) a fatty acid amidoamine.

Abstract: A method for control of transmission of pathogenic organisms between a carer (of plurality of carers) and a patient (or plurality of patients) during a shift which includes the steps of (1) washing the hands of the carer, after commencement of a shift and prior to contact with the patient, with a first composition which assists in removal from the carer's hands of any anionic species of a kind which reduce the bactericidal efficacy of biocides, and (2) ensuring that no composition containing an anionic surfactant contacts the skin after step (1) and prior the end of the shift. A kit comprising a first composition in combination with a second composition, said compositions being such that the second contains a biocide, and use of the first prior to use of the second conditions the skin of a user against deactivation of the biocide of the second.

Abstract: A scented spa bath additive that when added to a spa produces the visual and sensual effects of sitting in a large cocoa bath. The additive is added to the hot water of a spa to produce a chocolate scent and a foaming sensation to provide the user with the sensation of sitting in a hot cocoa bath. The additive is a whipped cocoa bath that not only produces a pleasant chocolate scent, but also produces a bubbly foam that produces a long-lasting froth. Unlike the large bubbles normally produced in spas by adding just a cocoa powder, the whipped cocoa bath of the present invention produces bubbles have a surface tension that allows for a long life, so that the experience can be extended.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a film-forming polymer (A) with particular characteristics and at least an additive (B), the latter being selected such that the film formed on the hair after the cosmetic composition has been applied retains its mechanical properties whatever the hygrometric condition. The invention also concerns a hair care or hair styling method using said composition and its use for the formulation of cosmetic products such as lacquers, sprays or foams, for hair care or hair styling.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a no-rinse composition for combing hair, which imparts lightness to hair, leaving the, after brushing, with an appearance of loose hair, with well-shaped curls, clean, with an adequate volume and untangled, thus facilitating the combing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.1% to about 20% of a silicone system comprising a first silicone having a high viscosity, a second silicone having a low viscosity, and a third silicone which is an aminosilicone; (b) from about 0.1% to about 10% of an amidoamine; (c) an acid at a level such that the mole ratio of amidoamine to acid is from about 1:0.3 to about 1:1.3; (d) from about 0.1% to about 20% of a high melting point fatty compound; and (e) an aqueous carrier. The hair conditioning composition of the present invention can provide improved silicone deposition, thus provide improved conditioning benefits such as softness and smoothness.

Abstract: Provided are a hair cosmetic composition comprising an ether type cationic surfactant represented by the following formula (1): wherein, R1 represents a linear or branched C6-24 alkyl or alkenyl group, R2 and R4 each represents a C1-6 alkyl group or —(AO)nH (A: a C2-4 alkylene group, n: a number of from 1 to 6 with the proviso that n pieces of A may be the same or different and their sequence is optional), R3 represents a C1-6 alkyl group or —(A′O)mH (A′: a C2-4 alkylene group, m: a number of from 1 to 6 with the proviso that m pieces of A may be the same or different and their sequence is optional), and X− represents an anion; a hair cleansing composition containing the cationic surfactant(1); and a method of treating hair with these compositions. The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention can impart good flexibility and smoothness to hair not only when it is wetted but also after drying.

Abstract: Described is a composition for a hair-treatment preparation which is preferably in the form of an optically clear, transparent or translucent product that can be used as an aerosol foam and contains (A) at least one nonionic, amphiphilic associative thickener in an appropriate cosmetic carrier and (B) at least one propellant. The preparation can be used as a leave-in hair treatment or as a hair rinse which condition the hair and confers to it luster and volume.

Abstract: Hair care compositions include a polypropylene glycol, an ester oil, and a gel matrix comprising a cationic surfactant, a solid fatty compound, and water. Hair care compositions also include a polypropylene glycol, an ester oil selected from a pentaerythritol ester oil, a trimethylol ester oil, and mixtures thereof, and a suitable carrier. The polypropylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight of from about 200 g/mol to about 100,000 g/mol. The HLB value of the ester oil is less than about 4.

Abstract: Topical application of compositions containing an alkanolamine such as dimethylaminoethanol increase smoothness and surface uniformity of hair and nails and enhances hair and nail growth. Application to the hair and underlying skin areas containing the hair bulbs, fingernails or toenails and paraungual areas containing the nail matrices increases the elasticity and enhances the luster of hair and nails, provides emolliency to their keratin matrix, and quells inflammation to promote superior keratin formation. Alkanolamine compositions contain at least one other adjunct ingredient such as tyrosine, lipoic acid, folic acid, an &agr;-hydroxy acid, or a fatty acid ester of ascorbic acid in most embodiments to augment beneficial effects of the treatments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foaming hair conditioner which comprises a monoalkyl quat from C14 to higher carbon chain lengths (preferably C16 to C22) and a dialkyl quat which is a mixture of C16, C16 dialkyl quat and C18, C18 dialkyl quat. Optionally, a silicone compound may be included. The monoalkyl quat may be in a ratio to the dialkyl quat of about 15:1 to about 2:1. The carbon chain lengths within the dialkyl quat are present in a weight ratio of about 1:3 to about 3:1 of C16, C16 dialkyl quat to C18, C18 dialkyl quat.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair conditioning formulation useful in repairing split ends comprising: (a) an amphoteric or cationic guar gum; and (b) a Necon fatty dialkyl amine salt, wherein the formulation contains natural or synthetic gums.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin conditioner comprising the compound represented by the general formula: 1

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising the reaction product of:

Abstract: The hair care compositions contain a combination of from 0.01 to 10 percent by weight of at least one terminally functionalized diquaternary silicone compound of formula II: R1R2R3N+—A—SiR7R8—(O—SiR9R10)n—O—SiR11R12—A—N+R4R5R62X1−  (II), wherein R1 and R4, independently of each other, each represent an alkyl group with at least eight carbon atoms, and R2 R3 and R15 to R4, independently of each other, each represent a methyl group. A represents —(CH2)3—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—, n is a number from 10 to 120 and X1− is an anion; and from 0.01 to 10 percent by weight of at least one quaternized amine compound of formula lb: R1—NH—(CH2)m—N+R2R3R4 X−  (lb), wherein R1 represents a C8- to C24-acyl group; wherein R2, R3 and R4 represent, independently of each other, C1- to C6-alkyl group; X− is an anion and m is 2 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a leave-on or rinse-out hair conditioning or styling aid composition that comprises: a) a silicone quaternary compound, b) a cationic thickener, and c) a carrier, wherein said carrier is water, or a hydroalcoholic solvent; and wherein said composition is substantially lacking in fatty alcohol.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous conditioner composition comprising (i) a cationic surfactant, (ii) a fatty alcohol material, and (iii) from 0.01 to 10 wt % coated particles comprising (a) a solid core having a D3,2 average particle size in the range from 10 to 700 nm, and (b) a coating of silicone polymer covalently bonded to the solid core. Use of the coated particles in a conditioner composition to impart body to the hair is also disclosed.

Abstract: A skin preparation solution for application to the surface of the skin prior to shaving or application of topical medications or other topically applied substances, to improve penetration and sustain levels of the treatments within the skin. The solution of the present invention contains (all percentages by volume) between ten and eighty percent, and preferably about 44.5 percent, of 1,2-propylene glycol, between ten and eighty percent, and preferably about 55 percent, of deionized water, between 0.02 and four percent, and preferably 0.2 percent, of imidazolidinyl urea, between 0.02 and four percent, and preferably 0.2 percent, of methylparaben, between 0.01 and two percent, and preferably 0.1 percent, of propylparaben, and optionally, between 0.2 and ten percent, and preferably one percent, of aloe vera, and between 0.2 and ten percent, and preferably one percent, of polysorbate-20.

Abstract: A method of conditioning and oxidatively dyeing human hair includes applying an oxidative hair dyeing composition to the human hair in order to dye the human hair and, simultaneously or subsequently to the applying of the oxidative hair dyeing composition, applying a particular hair conditioning composition to the hair. This hair conditioning composition has a pH value of from 3.4 to 3.9, which corresponds to an isoelectric point of the human hair, and contains from 0.001 to 2.5% by weight of a cationic polymer, an optional pH buffer and preferably additional conditioning ingredients, such as a cationic surfactant and/or a fatty alcohol.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair conditioning formulation useful in repairing split ends comprising: (a) an amphoteric or cationic guar gum; and (b) a Necon fatty dialkyl amine salt, wherein the formulation contains natural or synthetic gums.

Abstract: A paint containing a surfactant system capable of structuring a non-aqueous liquid composition, wherein the surfactant system comprises at least about 5% of a structuring particle. The surfactant system preferably further comprises a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. A well dispersed mixture of a non-aqueous liquid, for example, a nonionic surfactant, and at least about 25%, by weight of the surfactant system results in the mixture having a yield of at least about 2.0 Pa when measured at 20 sec−1 and 25° C. Moreover, the surfactant system should exhibit a peak when measured by SAXS x-ray diffraction, wherein the peak's center is between about the 1.5 to 2.5 v positions on the 2 theta axis. The structuring particles are most preferably structuring particles of sulfate and linear alkyl benzene sulfonate.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved hair care compositions having from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight, of a low melting point fatty alcohol having a melting point of 30° C. or lower; from about 0.01% to about 10% particles; from about 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of, and a composition containing, at least one non-polymeric organic salt with a melting point of less than 60° C. These organic salts may be imidazolium, pyrazolium, pyridinium, pyrimidinium or tetraalkylphosphonium salts. The inventinon composition may be used for washing (cleaning) and/or conditioning keratin materials, and especially the hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic or personal care compositions, such as for styling hair, comprise a thermoplastic elastomer which is a block copolymer comprising a core polymer having a backbone comprising at least a proportion of C—C bonds and two or more flanking polymers. Each flanking polymer is covalently bound to an end of the core polymer and the core polymer and/or at least one of the flanking polymers is a copolymer derived from two or more monomers. The compositions comprise a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: There is described an aqueous, foamable composition delivered from a foaming device for conditioning, lightening and highlighting hair which comprises: (i) a conditioning agent, (ii) a peroxygen compound, (iii) an acid, and (iv) a foaming agent; said composition having a pH of 5 or less. There is also described a method for conditioning lightening and highlighting hair which comprises treating said hair with a composition of the invention.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising (A) 5 to 30% by weight of at least one kind of surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and a nonionic surfactant based on the total weight of the composition; (B) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a substance selected from the group consisting of an N-long-chain acyl acidic amino acid and a salt thereof based on the total weight of the composition; and (C) less than 0.2% by weight of a cationic polymer compound based on the total weight of the composition. The detergent composition provided has good foaming property and causes no friction during rinsing, as well as has excellent feeling of use by imparting moistness without tackiness to skin and providing good hair control without stiffness.

Abstract: Disclosed is hair conditioning compositions comprising particles. One of the compositions comprises by weight: (a) from about 0.1% to about 15% of a high melting point fatty compound; (b) from about 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are shampoo compositions that provide a superior combination of anti-dandruff efficacy and conditioning, and a method of cleansing and conditioning the hair comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of said compositions. The anti-dandruff and conditioning shampoos comprise: (A) from about 5% to about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an anionic surfactant; (B) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of a non-volatile conditioning agent; (C) from about 0.1% to about 4%, by weight of the composition, of an anti-dandruff particulate; (D) from about 0.02% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic guar derivative; (i) wherein said cationic guar derivative has a molecular weight from about 50,000 to about 700,000; and (ii) wherein said cationic guar derivative has a charge density from about 0.05 meq/g to about 1.0 meq/g; and (E) water.

Abstract: Described are controlled, time-release microparticulate active and bioactive compositions (including perfuming compositions) for targeted delivery to surfaces such as skin, hair and fabric and the environment proximate thereto, where the active and bioactive materials have a calculated log10P values of between 1 and 8 (P being the n-octanol-water partition coefficient). Such compositions include the active or bioactive material in single phase, solid solution in a wax or polymer matrix also having coated thereon and/or containing a compatible surfactant. Also described are processes and apparatus for preparing such compositions and processes for using same. Furthermore, certain component(s) of the aforementioned compositions in combination with one another are novel, and other components have novel uses in increasing fragrance substantivity, particularly in hair care preparations such as hair gels and shampoos.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair care compositions including a polyalkyleneglycol(n)alkylamine of the formula (I and II), or mixtures thereof, wherein each R is independently a saturated, unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R′ is a saturated, unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, each m is 2 or 3, each n is 2 or 3, each x and each y are independently a number of 1 or more wherein the sum of each x and each y is from about 3 to about 9; and wherein X—is any safe and suitable salt forming anion selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, acetate, citrate, lactate, glycolate, phosphate, nitrate, sulfonate, sulfate, alkylsulfate, alkyl sulfonate, glutamate, aspartate, and mixtures thereof; and wherein the melting point of the polyalkyleneglycol(n)alkylamine is less than about 45° C.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing ammonium quat-containing raw material composition with improved transportation efficiency and/or processing properties is provided, including the step of forming a mixture containing the ammonium quat in a solvent that includes at least one glycol and at least one fatty alcohol, wherein said raw material composition has cationic activity of over 35%.

Abstract: Novel oat-lipid based derivatives, surfactants and emollients are disclosed, as well as their use in the production of surface active derivatives or non-surface active esters, and ester emollients. The surfactants and fatty derivatives are useful as emollients, dispersants, emulsifiers, and conditioners for hair care and skin care products. For example, derivatives such as amides of oat fatty triglycerides (“OFTG”)/Monoethanolamine; Acyl Amidopropyl Dimethyl Amines of OFTG as Cationic Surfactants; Betaines based on OFTG; Esters of OFTG based Fatty Acids and Isostearyl Alcohol; Quaternaries based on OFTG based Amido-propyl Dimethyl Amine; Sulfosuccinamates based on OFTG—MEA Amides; and Sulfosuccinamates based on OFTG—Iso Propanolamines have been prepared. Derivatives may also include those involving other reactive groups known to those skilled in the art.

Abstract: A roll-on applicator comprising a container and a rotatable application member on the container, such as a container closed at one end by a closure means which can move in rotation, and means for retaining the closure means, the container containing a hair composition devoid of carboxylic surfactant, said hair composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one component chosen from: (i) anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic fixing polymers; (ii) beneficial agents; and (iii) hair dyes; wherein the roll-on applicator is capable of directly depositing on the hair said at least one component.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating keratinous material, particularly human hair, including a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium containing at least one silcone-grafted polymer with a polysiloxane backbone grafted by non-silicone organic monomers and at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as rinsable or non-rinsable products for washing and conditioning hair, hair setting of hair styling.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a hair care composition comprising: (a) cationic saccharide polymer or copolymer wherein the cationic polymer has a charge density of greater than about 1.5 meq/g, preferably greater than about 1.6 meq/g, more preferably greater than about 1.7 meq/g, even more preferably greater than about 1.8 meq/g; and (b) less than about 5%, preferably less than about 2%, more preferably less than about 1%, even more preferably 0%, by weight, of anionic surfactant. The compositions of the present invention provide good conditioning/shine to the hair with reduced feelings of tackiness and greasiness.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition containing (A) a cationic surfactant; (B) one or more organic solvents selected from among an N-alkylpyrrolidone, a lower alkylene carbonate, and an aromatic alcohol; (C) a lower alcohol or a lower polyol; and (D) an alkaline ingredient. The composition efficiently removes an acid hair-dye composition from the hair without causing any damage to the hair.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain an antibacterial agent, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic and/or cationic cosurfactant, an optional polymeric thickener, and water.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition containing a silicone component comprising droplets of silicone blend, the silicone blend comprising (i) from 50 to 95% by weight of the silicone component of a first silicone having a viscosity of at least 100,000 mm2/sec at 25° C., and (ii) from 5 to 50% by weight of the silicone component of a second silicone which is functionalised.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel quaternary ammonium functional silicone based emulsions and other formulations, as well as methods to make such emulsions and formulations. These materials have uses in personal care and other applications.

Abstract: A composition that is suitable for treating hair includes: (A) 40 to 98 wt. % of a polyhydric alcohol; (B) at least one component, soluble in component (A), selected from the group consisting of a fat, an oil, a nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, a higher alcohol, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a dicarboxylic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid, urea, guanidine and an aromatic alcohol and mixtures thereof; (C) 0 to 20 wt. % of water; and (D) 0.3 to 10 wt. % of hydroxypropyl cellulose.

Abstract: The invention relates to a commercially feasible fatty ammonium quat compound or composition useful in hair products and the like comprising the properties of being flakeable and having at least 35% cationic activity.

Abstract: Provided is a hair cosmetic composition which comprises the following components (A) to (D):

Abstract: A hair care composition which comprises (a) one or more polymer systems in the form of discrete particles, wherein said particles are swollen with a non-aqueous solvent; and (b) water or a hydroalcoholic solution carrier, are described. A method for treating hair which comprises contacting said hair with compositions of the invention is also described.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved shampoo compositions having from about from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, at least about 0.05 weight percent of a silicone in water emulsion made by mixing materials comprising (I) a composition containing at least one first polysiloxane having at least one Si—H group, at least one second polysiloxane having at least one aliphatically unsaturated group that reacts with said first polysiloxane by a chain extension reaction and a metal containing catalyst for said chain extension reaction, (II) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, alkylpolysaccharide and amphoteric, and (III) water to form a mixture; and emulsifying the mixture; and at least about 20.0 weight percent of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved shampoo compositions having from about from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, at least about 0.05 weight percent of a polyalkylene oxide alkyl ether selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol alkyl ethers, polypropylene glycol alkyl ethers, polyethylene glycol polypropylene glycol alkyl ethers, and combinations thereof, and at least about 20.0 weight percent of an aqueous carrier; wherein the polyalkylene oxide alkyl ether has an HLB of less than 10.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel emulsion formulations which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides a method for preparing the emulsions and the use of the emulsions in products for topical application to the skin. The products are very mild to the skin and may be easily formulated into a wide variety of personal care and dermatological products.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved shampoo compositions having from about from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, at least about 0.05 weight percent of an ester oil that is formed by the reaction of one or more polyprotic carboxylic acids with one or more polyhydric alcohols and wherein the ester oil is liquid at 25° C., and at least about 20.0 weight percent of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: The product for hair treatment includes a transparent pressure-resistant aerosol container and a device for making foam from an effective-ingredient containing composition contained in the aerosol container. The effective-ingredient containing composition contained in the transparent aerosol container has two clearly distinguishable liquid phases with a sharply distinct phase boundary. The two liquid phases consist of a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase. The hydrophilic phase includes water or a solvent system containing water and a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one cationic or cationically-active hair care ingredient and at least one organic or inorganic salt. The hydrophobic phase contains a water-insoluble, liquefied propellant gas and at least one water-insoluble, hydrophobic, oily or fatty substance dissolved in the liquefied propellant gas.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided hair treatment compositions comprising: (a) at least one associative polymer; (b) at least one long chain alcohol; (c) at least one cationic surfactant; wherein the weight ratio of (b):(c) is greater about 1.5:1. The compositions of the present invention have an excellent rheology profile and deliver good conditioning benefits. The compositions herein are stable during storage white being easy to dispense and apply to the hair.