Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for improved and milder permanent shaping of hair, especially human hair. It has been found that when commonly used permanent shaping compositions are mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the permanent shaping effect of the composition is improved, homogeneous permanent shaping of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair are maintained.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of cosmetic solutions for use on human hair using the effects of UV light and electrolysis. In particular, a specialized cross-linking of Hydrochloride protected thiols to form protected Thiazolidines is disclosed. The process uses both UV light and electrolysis to form stable cosmetic solutions that have a variety of uses.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising at least one oxidizing, at least one alkyl or alkanol amine, urea, at least one carbonate salt and at least one natural triglyceride. Composition comprises furthermore hair dyes.

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

Abstract: There is provided a hair procession agent composition including: 22% by mass or less of inorganic particles having an average particle size of primary particles of 1 nm to 1 ?m, and an oil-soluble dispersant.

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

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

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for 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. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt is applied onto hair and optionally processed up to 20 min and optionally rinsed off and subsequently a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair.

Abstract: A hair treatment formulation comprises a plurality of composite nanoparticles in solution. The composite nanoparticles are specifically prepared having an inner core, comprising at least one protein, an intermediate starch-thiolate layer, and an outer layer comprising chitosan or modified chitosan. At least one treatment component is embedded in at least one of the inner core, intermediate layer, or outer layer. A method of preparing a hair treatment formulation comprising composite nanoparticles is disclosed along with a method of use of a hair treatment formulation comprising a plurality of composite nanoparticles.

Abstract: Compositions for treating hair are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions for treating hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates of a Cosmetic Kit and it composition to do a conformational change of the hairs (curling or straightening) and the respective methods of application, where the composition of the kit is as follows: Cleansing Shampoo, Transformation Cream (Base cream), Enzymatic Gel, Neutralizer, Conditioner and Finishing Fluid, that can be used also in extreme fragile curly hair acting specifically in the conformational change of keratin, mainly on its disulfide bonds where the Transformation Cream (Base cream) should be used together with Enzymatic Gel that have enzymatic activators and the proteolytics enzymes E.C.: 3.4.21.14—CAS# 9014-01-1 and INS1101i (Protemax® 580 L); E.C.: 3.4.21.62—CAS# 9014-01-1 and INS1101i (Prolav® 750); and, E.C: 3.4.24.28—CAS# 76774-43-1 and INS1101i (Protemax® NL600C) that when combined act in a specific and smooth way in the fibers. The invention also presents an application method of the products that compound the Kit (a Protocol).

Abstract: The present invention teaches a hair straightening system including formulations that will safely and effectively straighten curly hair for at least 2-3 months after a single application, despite frequent washings of the hair. Methods for obtaining said formulations are disclosed. Hair straightening systems including shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided.

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

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair based on at least one reducing agent and further comprising a first cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride and a second cationicpolymer selected from urea copolymers and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions.

Abstract: Water-containing agents for the permanent deformation of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, that has a pH from about 8.0 to about 8.5 and contains no more than about 0.1 mmol ammonia per 100 g of the agent, containing (a) about 0.5 to about 20 wt % cysteine, (b) about 0.5 to about 10 wt % of a (C2 to C6) alkanolamine as an alkalizing agent, exhibit an outstanding waving effect and are gentle on the skin and less odor-intensive.

Abstract: By formulating permanent wave compositions with chlorophyll derivatives of water soluble alkaline divalent cations selected from the group consisting of magnesium, manganese, calcium, copper, and zinc, an easily employed malodor reducing composition is achieved for use with conventional reducing agents employed for permanently waving hair. In accordance with the present invention, chlorophyll derivative compositions soluble in propylene glycol and glycerol are employed in pre-treatments, waving lotions, or as additives to the waving lotions using various different reducing agents salts and esters of TGA, TLA, Cysteine, Cysteamine, and Bisulfite.

Abstract: Compositions for treating hair are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions for treating hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solvent composition for one-step permanent wave and hair straightener, comprising: amino acid or a derivative thereof; protein or a derivative thereof; a reducing agent; an alkaline agent; an amino acid-based surfactant; organic acid; alcohol; and urea. The solvent composition does not damage hair nor irritate the scalp, does not emit an odor, and can greatly improve the efficiency of curling and straightening hair and the ability to maintain the curled and straightened hair.

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 either naturally or chemically curled hair comprising at least one dipeptide. Accordingly, the present invention is on a composition for permanent shaping hair based on at least one reducing agent and at least one dipeptide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair based on at least one reducing agent and further comprising a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions.

Abstract: A composition for permanent shaping and/or straightening hair is based on at least one reducing agent further comprising an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low-irritant, high-performance composition for permanent waves.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating hair fibers, wherein the hair fibers are not fixed with an oxidizing composition, comprising the following steps: applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition containing no ceramide, comprising at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols and at least one cosmetic active agent chosen from polymeric active agents; increasing the temperature of the hair fibers with a heating iron at a temperature of at least 60° C., wherein the temperature of the hair fibers may be increased before or after optionally rinsing the hair fibers.

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: The present invention relates to an improved method of formation of disulfide bridges in substances bearing SH groups, in particular peptides, for example by formation of intramolecular disulfide bridges, in which a heterocyclic compound having at least one nitrogen atom (e.g. caffeine or a caffeine-like substance) is used for catalysis of the reaction. It was found, surprisingly, that addition of the heterocyclic substance increases both the yield and the purity of the product bearing disulfide bridges.

Abstract: A process is provided for the solid-phase synthesis of a peptide amide which comprises attaching an ?-nitrogen protected C?-carboxamide amino acid to a solid support by its side chain, removing the ?-nitrogen protecting group, assembling a peptide chain on said ?-nitrogen and then cleaving the assembled peptide amide from the solid support. Novel amino acid analogues, peptide amides and solid-phase supports are also provided.

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: The disclosure provides ready-to-use cosmetic compositions for permanently shaping keratin fibers comprising, as permanent hair-shaping active agent, a base not belonging to the hydroxide family. The disclosure also provides kits comprising compartments to be placed in contact to form the ready-to-use compositions, and processes using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of aminodithiols as reducing agents for hair perming. It further relates to a hair perming method using these aminodithiols.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols, sulfites, and derivatives thereof, and heating the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one-step permanent cosmetic composition that comprises 1.0 to 5.5 wt. % of a reducing agent; 0.1 to 9.5 wt. % of an alkaline agent; 0.1 to 7.0 wt. % of a catalyst; 1.0 to 15.0 wt. % of an alcohol; and distilled water or ion exchange water for the residual percentage by weight, using a solvent having an alkalinity (representing a consumption of 0.01 N HCl for 1 mL of a test sample) of 1.0 to 4.6 and having a pH value of less than 9.6; and also a one-step permanent cosmetic composition that comprises 1.0 to 5.5 wt. % of a reducing agent; 0.1 to 9.5 wt. % of an alkaline agent; 0.1 to 7.0 wt. % of a catalyst; 1.0 to 15.0 wt. % of an alcohol and additionally 1.0 to 4.5 wt. % of a viscosity enhancing agent; and distilled water or ion exchange water for the residual percentage by weight, using a solvent having an alkalinity (representing a consumption of 0.01 N HCl for 1 mL of a test sample) of 1.0 to 4.6 and having a pH value of less than 9.6.

Abstract: A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one hydroxide compound, with the proviso that said at least one hydroxide compound is not sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; and at least one activating agent chosen from cysteine-based compounds; and methods and kits for use thereof.

Abstract: A method of administration of a thiol-based chemoprotectant agent including NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and STS (sodium thiosulfate) that markedly affects biodistribution and protects against injury from diagnostic or therapeutic intra-arterial procedures. A method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy for tumors located in the head or neck and brain tumors. The thiol-based chemoprotectant agent is administered intra-arterially with rapid and first pass uptake in organs and tissues other than the liver.

Abstract: A composition containing a continuous aqueous phase comprising L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, at least one sequestering agent and at least one neutralizing agent, the said neutralizing agent being present in an amount which is sufficient to adjust the pH of the aqueous phase of the composition to a value of between 5 and 8. The combination of the sequestering agent and the neutralizing agent stabilizes the L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, in particular with respect to thermal degradation, and thus prevents yellowing of the composition and the formation of unpleasant odors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one multivalent metal hydroxide and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating said at least one multivalent metal hydroxide in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of said keratin fibers. In one embodiment, the complex that is formed between the complexing agent and a metal ion from the multivalent metal hydroxide is soluble in water. The invention is also drawn to a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: A permanent composition is prepared by aging an aqueous composition comprising a ceramide and cysteine by warming at 30 to 40° C. The ratio of the ceramide to the cysteine may be 1/300 to 1/50 as a ceramide/cysteine ratio (weight ratio). The amount of the ceramide may be 0.01 to 1% by weight, and the amount of cysteine may be 1.5 to 7.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the permanent composition. The permanent composition may further comprise a phospholipid. The permanent processing is carried out by washing a hair with a shampoo containing the ceramide, applying a treatment containing the ceramide to the hair, applying a mixed composition of the permanent composition and a treatment to the hair, winding the treated hair, and applying the permanent composition to the wound hair.

Abstract: A method for increasing the presence of glutathione in cells including treating or preventing impaired liver function by administering a composition which includes a precursor of gluthathione, and enhancer of glutathione biosynthesis, and a third component which is a lignan or the third component is a combination of an enhancer of gluthathione regeneration and an enhancer of glutathione-mediated conjugation. The precursor of gluthathione is cysteine or is a functional equivalent of cysteine which yields cysteine when administered to a mammal undergoing treatment.

Abstract: Facile methods for preparing diketide and triketide thioesters are disclosed. The resulting thioesters may be used as intermediates in the synthesis of desired polyketides, and may contain functional groups which ultimately reside in side chains on the resulting polyketide and thus can be used further to manipulate the polyketide so as form derivatives. The polyketides produced may also be tailored by glycosylation, hydroxylation and the like. New polyketides and their derivatives and tailored forms are thereby produced.

Abstract: The present invention concern a cosmetic composition for topical application for reactivating the physiological growth of hair, said composition comprising a synergistic association of cysteine, lysine or derivatives thereof, with a glycoprotein, in a physiologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one hydroxide compound, with the proviso that said at least one hydroxide compound is not sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; and at least one activating agent chosen from cysteine-based compounds; and methods and kits for use thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a hair treatment composition for cold permanent hair waving. The composition is a lotion, preferably in the form of an aqueous solution, having a pH in the range of from about 6 to less than 8.5 and a viscosity in the range of from 1 to about 3000 cps and contains tris(hydroxymethyl)amino methane and a reducing agent.

Abstract: There is provided a hair treatment composition for cold permanent hair waving. The composition has tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and a reducing agent.

Abstract: By operationally mounting a plurality of wafers or plates forming tumblers in an independent, separate, substantially closed container, and cooperatively mounting the plate tumbler container with a cylinder forming member, a unique cylinder lock system is attained which is easily and inexpensively manufactured, as well as quickly and easily re-keyed whenever desired. In the preferred embodiment, all of the plate tumblers which are desired for the particular lock construction are mounted in the substantially closed container, with each plate tumbler having the requisite spring means associated therewith. In addition, the plate tumbler holding container incorporates one aperture for each plate tumbler which allows the slot engaging fin of each tumbler to extend outwardly from the container for locking and unlocking association with the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel vesicle-free composition for the first stage of a process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres, this composition comprising, in a suitable cosmetic support, at least one compound of ceramide type in a specific amount and at least one reducing agent. The invention also relates to a novel process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres using the composition defined above.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition including a non naturally-occurring keratin protein in combination with a hair treatment formula is described. The protein is preferably of human origin and has not been previously cross-linked. The protein is most preferably selected from the group of soluble keratin proteins found in human hair. Preferably, the composition contains one, preferably at least two allelic variants of the protein, most preferably in substantially the same ratio at which they are found in hair of a selected individual. The individual may be selected, for example, on the basis of having appealing hair, of being the future user of the hair treatment composition of other reasons.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polymers containing at least some units of formula (I): in which: A1⊕ and A2⊕; which may be identical or different, denote: a) a quaternary unsaturated heterocycle; or b) a quaternary ammonium and at least one of the groups A1⊕ and A2⊕ denotes a quaternary unsaturated heterocycle; p denotes an integer or fraction from 0 to 50; B1 denotes an &agr;, &ohgr;-bis(alkyl)polysiloxane group or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon-based chain containing upto 6 consecutive carbon atoms, which can contain one or more hydroxyl groups and can be interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms and/or several aromatic rings; B2 denotes a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon-based chain containing upto 6 consecutive carbon atoms, which can contain one or more hydroxyl groups and can be interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms and/or several aromatic rings; R1, R2, R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, de

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidizing agent for use in a process for permanently reshaping the hair, this agent comprising: a first component comprising a composition containing at least one oxidizing agent in aqueous medium, a second component comprising a composition containing one thickening polymer in aqueous medium, as an aqueous or oily dispersion or as a reverse emulsion, with the proviso that said thickening polymer is not quaternary hydroxyethylcellulose; the first and the second component are mixed with each other at the time of use in order to obtain a ready-to-use oxidizing composition to be applied to the hair in order to reform the hair's disulfide linkages.

Abstract: A rinse-off hair treatment composition for improved delivery of amino-acid to the hair and/or scalp comprising: (a) a particulate metal-amino acid complex; (b) at least one surfactant; and (c) a deposition aid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reducing agent intended to be used in a process for permanently reshaping the hair, this agent comprising: a first component comprising at least one thiol-bearing reducing agent in aqueous medium, and a second component comprising at least one thickening polymer in aqueous medium, said thickening polymer being in the form of an aqueous dispersion, an oily dispersion, or a reverse emulsion, with the proviso that said thickening polymer is not vinylpyrollidone-styrol, carboxymethylcellulose, acrylic acid homopolymers, quaternary hydroxyethylcellulose, and cross-linked polymers of polymethacrylic acid; wherein the first and second components are to be mixed with each other at the time of initiating the permanently reshaping of the hair to obtain a ready-to-use reducing composition.