Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to specific dimercaptoamides, reducing compositions for permanently reshaping keratin fibers comprising the dimercaptoamides, for instance, human keratin fibers such as the hair; and processes for reshaping keratin fibers comprising the application of said reducing compositions. The present disclosure also relates to processes for preparing the dimercaptoamides.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair treatment composition such as a shampoo or conditioner suitable for topical application in style hair and in particular to lengthening the hair. The composition comprises an ?-hydroxy acid and/or its salt and a xanthine preferably having the following formula.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reducing compositions comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least one compound for reducing keratin, ammonia, and at least one mesomorphic phase present in an amount of at least 10% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition. The mesomorphic phase generally comprises nonionic surfactants with an HLB value of less than or equal to 10. The present disclosure also relates to the process for preparing the compositions, and to a process for permanently reshaping or straightening the hair using the reducing compositions, as well as multi-compartment kits for permanently reshaping or straightening the hair, wherein at least one compartment contains the reducing composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition for treating keratinous materials comprising in a carrier suitable for keratinous materials: (a) at least an amphiphilic polymer comprising at least an ethylenically unsaturated monomer with sulphonic group, in free form or partly or completely neutralized and further at least a hydrophobic part; (b) at least an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The invention includes a method of increasing the substantivity of a personal care composition to hair, skin or nails by preparing a composition of an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase and a neutralized amino acid ester that is a reaction product of a neutral amino acid having a non-polar side chain with a long chain fatty alcohol and is represented by formula (I): wherein R1 is an alkyl group; R2 is a linear or branched carbon chain; and the amine group of the amino acid is neutralized with an acid. The composition is substantially free of petrochemicals and/or derivatives of petrochemical materials. The aqueous phase and the non-aqueous phase are emulsified by the neutralized amino acid ester. Other methods and an emulsifiers that is the neutralized amino acid ester are included. Because the neutralized amino acid ester and the compositions do not contain petrochemical-derived ingredient, the products are natural.

Abstract: Hair treating emulsion compositions are resistant to drying after applied to hair and have a formulation permitting easy application to hair. The emulsion composition includes a lubricant, a surfactant and water and further includes 0.5 to 15 wt % of at least one polyhydric alcohol selected from the group consisting of glycerol, diglycerol and dipropylene glycol; 0.005 to 1 wt % of a highly polymerized polyethylene glycol; and 0.05 to 10 wt % of lanolin and/or a lanolin derivative.

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: A method of selecting/identifying an active agent for modifying the shape of keratin fibers, includes the following steps: a) culturing mammalian cells, b) adding a test substance to the mammalian cell culture, c) after incubation thereof, assaying the amount of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the mammalian cells or in the mammalian cell culture medium, d) comparing the amount of GAGs measured in step c) with that measured starting from a control culture of mammalian cells, obtained under the same conditions, but in the absence of test substance, and selecting the substances for which the amount of GAGs is modified by at least a factor of 0.5 relative to the amount measured in the control culture; the active agents thus selected/identified are useful for modifying the shape of keratin fibers.

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: 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 invention relates to a process for relaxing keratin fibres by applying to the keratin fibres a relaxing composition containing at least one denaturing agent with a molecular mass of greater than 18.1 g/mol, present in a molar concentration of between 1M and 8M, and raising the temperature of the keratin fibres to a temperature of between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to cationic Cassia polymers and to their use in hair fixative applications. The cationic Cassia polymers demonstrate superior stiffness profiles and a high level of curl retention when subjected to high humidity conditions for extended periods of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides kits and methods for treating hair on the scalp comprising non-toxic compositions providing beneficial effects on hair without employing high temperatures, free radical initiators or rinsing hair after applying the compositions.

Abstract: A method for treating hair includes applying a first composition to the hair in a foam form and applying a second composition to the hair in foam form. The compositions are mixed on the hair. The first composition may include an oxidative dye. The second composition may include a oxidizing component such as hydrogen peroxide. An applicator for applying the compositions to the hair may take the form of a brush having a cavity thereon through which the foam compositions are delivered to the hair. A kit including the an aerosol container housing the oxidative dye, an aerosol container housing the oxidizing component, and a brush applicator may also be provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one (co)polymer comprising a polymer backbone and at least one junction group linked to the polymer backbone and capable of establishing H bonds with at least one partner junction group, each pairing of a junction group involving at least 3H bonds, wherein the at least one (co)polymer comprises at least one ionizable group. Also disclosed herein is a cosmetic treatment process comprising applying the composition to keratin materials.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for treating keratinous fibers comprising coating the keratinous fibers with a reducing agent, rinsing the keratinous fibers, coating the keratinous fibers with a cosmetic composition comprising at least one non crystalline or semi-crystalline fixing polymer, and/or at least one cerid, and/or at least one sterid, raising the temperature of the keratinous fibers, and coating the keratinous fibers with an oxidizing agent. This method may make it possible to achieve a hair style with an excellent hold which is durable over time.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising: at least one anionic surfactant; at least one second surfactant chosen from amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants; at least one first cationic polymer chosen from cationic polysaccharides; and at least one second cationic polymer chosen from dialkyldiallylammonium homopolymers and copolymers; and at least one non-amino non-volatile silicone, and treatment processes using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer, a cosmetically-acceptable medium, and optionally, at least one auxiliary agent chosen from a nonionic agent and a cationic agent, wherein the pH of the composition is up to about 5.8. The present invention also provides for a method of using said composition for enhancing color protection of artificially colored hair while providing color vibrancy, excellent conditioning, natural feel and brilliant shine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkyl-substituted tetrahydropyrans, mixtures containing these alkyl-substituted tetrahydropyrans, their respective use and corresponding flavored products.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions comprising 0.05 to 5% by weight of at least one chitosan and/or chitosan derivative and 0.05 to 5% by weight of at least one elastomeric silane or siloxane with quaternary ammonium groups in the molecule advantageously incorporated into the hair treatment compositions, significantly improving fullness, volume and long-term hold.

Abstract: A composition used for relaxing/straightening hair containing: (a) at least one hydroxide generator in an amount sufficient to relax/straighten keratin fibers; (b) at least one bioactive glass component; and (c) optionally, at least one complexing agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for permanently reshaping keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising ammonium bicarbonate and at least one other alkaline agent chosen from aqueous ammonia and ammonium salts other than ammonium bicarbonate, with an ammonium molar concentration ratio of greater than 2.1, at least one non-cyclic cationic polymer, and at least one reducing agent, wherein, when aqueous ammonia is present, it is present in an amount of less than 3% by weight. Also disclosed herein is permanent-reshaping process comprising the application of this reducing composition in a first stage, followed, after a leave-in time, by the application of a fixing composition and rinsing of the keratin fibers thus treated. The present disclosure further relates to a multi-compartment device or kit comprising this reducing composition.

Abstract: A method of treating one or more damaged hair shafts, each hair shaft including a cuticle layer and a cortex enclosed in the cuticle layer is disclosed. The method comprises: selecting one or more polymers that can penetrate the hair shafts with a pore size of about 5 angstroms to about 5000 angstroms; and treating the hair shafts by applying an effective amount of a composition containing said anionic polymers to said hair shafts.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to novel dispersions of particles of polymer stabilized at the surface in a nonaqueous medium, in which dispersions the polymer comprises mainly hydrophilic cationic monomers. Another subject-matter of the invention is a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising the said dispersion in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium. The invention also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous substances employing the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to composition for straightening or relaxing hair containing: (a) at least one hydroxide-containing active ingredient; (b) at least one polyhydric alcohol having 4 or more carbon atoms and two hydroxyl groups; (c) optionally, at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 8 to about 20; (d) optionally, at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant; and (e) remainder, to 100%, of a cosmetically suitable medium.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair shape-controlling composition which has excellent applicability to hair, which causes less damage to permanent-waved hair or straightened hair, which can provide treated hair with an excellent texture as expected, and which does not impede a glossy appearance of treated hair. The hair shape-controlling composition including a first component containing a reducing agent and an alkaline agent, and a second component containing an oxidizing agent is provided by containing a specific hydroxy-ether-amine compound or a specific quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one crosslinked copolymer comprising at least one methacrylic acid unit and at least one C1-C4 alkyl acrylate unit, at least one polymer chosen from cationic and amphoteric polymers and at least one water-insoluble solid mineral particle chosen from clays, particles comprising alumina, particles comprising at least 10% by weight of calcium carbonate, and selenium sulphide, and the use of the composition for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials, such as hair or skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for transforming hair. The composition is a dual composition that is useful to curl or straighten hair. The composition also repairs hair. The reducing solution includes monoethanolamine and thioglycolic acid and is essentially ammonium hydroxide free.

Abstract: A post-treatment composition comprising at least one basic amino acid, in which said post-treatment composition is applied to hair after applying a relaxing composition.

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: Provided is a hair straightener composition comprising a diamide compound (1) and an alkali agent and having a pH of from 12 to 14 when diluted to 10 times with water. wherein, R1: a C1-12 hydrocarbon group which may be substituted by a hydroxy and/or alkoxy group, R2: a divalent C1-5 hydrocarbon group, and R3: a divalent C1-22 hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for relaxing human hair with minimal damage to the hair comprising the steps of (a) preparing an aqueous mixture having a pH of at least 11 comprising (i) at least one base; and (ii) a pre-selected blend of dehydrated herbs; (b) applying the mixture to human hair for a period of time sufficient to effect a desired amount of relaxation; and (c) removing the mixture from the hair with a rinsing liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for transforming hair. The composition is a dual composition that is useful to curl or straighten hair. The composition also repairs hair. The reducing solution includes monoethanolamine and thioglycolic acid and is essentially ammonium hydroxide free.

Abstract: A hydrogen peroxide-containing composition comprising at least one antioxidant and at least one free radical scavenger operable to neutralize reactive oxygen species generated by the hydrogen peroxide and a method for stabilizing hydrogen peroxide containing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a reducing agent for straightening curly hair that can deal with various kinds of hair damage and various degrees of curling and a process for straightening curly hair, which does not cause breaking and insufficient straightening of curly hair. Specifically, the present invention relates to reducing agent for straightening curly hair comprising (A) ammonium thioglycolate and/or monoethanol amine thioglycolate, (B) at least one cysteine selected from the group consisting of L-cysteine, DL-cysteine, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, L-cysteine monohydrochloride and DL-cysteine monohydrochloride, (C) monoethanol amine and (D) ammonium hydrogen carbonate and/or ammonia; wherein the weight ratio of (C)/(D) is 1 to 15.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a cosmetic haircare process comprising the use of a least one crosslinked polyrotaxane on the hair, the use of at least one crosslinked polyrotaxane on the hair possibly corresponding to the application to the hair of a cosmetic composition comprising at least one crosslinked polyrotaxane, or to the application to the hair of a cosmetic composition comprising at least one noncrosslinked polyrotaxane and to the crosslinking of the polyrotaxane(s) on the hair. The patent application also relates to an aqueous or anhydrous cosmetic haircare composition comprising at least one crosslinked polyrotaxane and at least one cosmetic adjuvant, and also to the uses of this composition in haircare.

Abstract: A cosmetically acceptable composition comprising from about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent, based on polymer solids, of a water-soluble ampholyte polymer comprising: from at least 1 to as much as 95 weight percent of the nonionic monomer acrylamide; from at least 5 to as much as 80 weight percent of the cationic monomer dimethyldiallylammonium chloride; from at least 1 to as much as 75 weight percent of the anionic monomer acrylic acid, is disclosed. The application of these polymers to a keratinous substance is also disclosed. In addition, a method of treating a keratinous substance comprising applying a cosmetically acceptable composition comprising from about 0.

Abstract: Methods and kits for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratin fibers, and methods and kits for re-waving keratin fibers comprising applying to keratin fibers a pretreatment composition comprising at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols, sulfites, and derivatives thereof, applying to the pretreated keratin fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound, and heating the keratin fibers.

Abstract: A novel hair treatment formula and method of making and using that reduces hair loss and extends the life of existing hair. The treatment cleanses the hair and scalp of excessive oils, wastes, waxes, dirts, dust, trace minerals, and toxins due to medications, stress, hormones, trauma, poor diet, and the like. The treatment also effectively removes foreign materials from the hair that can interfere with other products being used to perm, dye, condition or straighten the hair.

Abstract: The various embodiments provide a composition including an active material having functional groups capable of covalent attachment to a substrate in the presence of an acid or a base, a photocatalyst capable of generating an acid or a base upon exposure to light, and a vehicle. The compositions may also include surfactants, emulsifiers, oxidants, and other components. A method for treating a substrate is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying at least one active material having functional groups to the substrate, applying a photocatalyst to the substrate, and exposing the photocatalyst and the at least one active material to light for forming covalent attachments between the functional groups and constituent groups on the substrate. The compositions and methods described herein are useful in personal care product and consumer care product applications, for example.

Abstract: An aqueous based hair straightening composition having a pH from 12 to 14 comprising i) an hydroxide ion generator; and ii) from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of the total composition of urea in which the weight ratio of urea to hydroxide generator is greater than 1:1.

Abstract: A method for permanently reshaping keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising applying onto the keratin fibers a pre-treating composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one entity chosen from non reducing inorganic acids, non reducing organic acids, and salts thereof, wherein the pH value of said pre-treating composition ranges from 2 to 5; rinsing the keratin fibers; applying onto the keratin fibers a treating composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one hydroxide compound; and reshaping the keratin fibers, wherein the reshaping occurs after applying the pre-treating composition and at any time before, during, or after applying the treating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a no-mix hair relaxer formulation and methods of its use. The relaxer includes a synergistic combination of sodium hydroxide and lithium hydroxide and has a pH of between about 12.7 and about 13.2. These no-mix hair relaxers provide excellent hair straightening performance, in 30 minutes or less, with reduced irritation.

Abstract: A method of treating one or more hair shafts, each hair shaft including a cuticle layer and a cortex enclosed in the cuticle layer is disclosed. The method comprises: selecting one or more polymers that can penetrate the hair shafts with a pore size of about 5 angstroms to about 5000 angstroms; and treating the hair shafts by applying an effective amount of a composition containing said polymers to said hair shafts.

Abstract: A method of treating one or more hair shafts, each hair shaft including a cuticle layer and a cortex enclosed in the cuticle layer is disclosed. The method comprises: selecting one or more polymers that can penetrate the hair shafts with a pore size of about 5 angstroms to about 5000 angstroms; and treating the hair shafts by applying an effective amount of a composition containing said polymers to said hair shafts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a cosmetic composition comprising at least one diazirine active-agent compound comprising a diazirine covalently bonded to a cosmetic active agent, said at least one diazirine-active agent compound and the uses of the composition or of the compound, as well as cosmetic treatment processes using the composition or the compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cationic nanoparticles, methods to make them, and the use of compositions containing said nanoparticles in personal care compositions or formulations. The nanoparticles are useful in personal care applications and impart antimicrobial properties to home and personal care products containing them. These cationic nanoparticles also contribute useful conditioning properties to hair-care and skin-care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising humanized antibodies or fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to one or more antigens of a flavivirus, particularly of West Nile Virus (WNV) and methods for preventing, treating or ameliorating symptoms associated with a flavivirus, particularly of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection utilizing said compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for preventing, treating or ameliorating symptoms associated with WNV infection, said methods comprising administering to a human subject an effective amount of one or more humanized antibodies or fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to a WNV antigen. The present invention also relates to detectable or diagnostic compositions comprising humanized antibodies or fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to a WNV antigen and methods for detecting or diagnosing WNV infection utilizing said compositions.

Abstract: Dispersions of particles of surface-stabilized polymer, in a nonaqueous medium, in which the polymer contains 5% to 50% by weight of ethylenic monomers which can contain a PEG (polyethylene glycol) part. Dispersions can be used in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions such as lipstick or hair. The composition can be used to treat keratin materials.