Abstract: A composition and method for treating keratinous fibers. The composition contains a wax component and is formulated as an aerosol spray. Other components in the composition are at least one emulsifier and at least one propellant.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. at least one modified polysaccharide which (a) has both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. has amphiphilic character, and is thus dispersible both in water and in oil, and which (b) has no thickening properties, and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers. and also optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active substances.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I Each R is independently linear or branched C1 to C8 alkyl, or linear or branched C1 to C8 alkoxy or one R is H and the other R is linear or branched C1 to C8 alkyl, or linear or branched C1 to C8 alkoxy; R1 is selected from the group consisting of COCH3, CO2R3, CONH2, CONH(R4)2, CN, COX(CH2)n-N—(R2)(R4)(R3), and the quaternized salt form of the formula COX(CH2)n-N—(R2)(R4)(R3)+Y−; X is O or NH; n is an integer of 1 to 5; Y is an anion; and R2, R3 and R4 are independently linear or branched C1 to C20. Hair care formulations and other compounds containing compounds of Formula I, and methods for protecting hair and substrates such as polymers, textiles, fabrics, leathers and paints using the compounds herein.

Abstract: Use of a semi-crystalline polymer in a composition containing at least one organic UV screening agent. The polymer makes it possible to increase the sun protection factor (SPF). In addition, the semi-crystalline polymer makes it possible to introduce better dispersion of screening agents and confers, on the composition, good resistance to water (waterproof effect) and better spreading qualities. Composition for the photoprotection of keratinous substances, in particular for the protection of the skin and/or hair against solar radiation.

Abstract: An organic sol containing: cerium oxide particles; an organic liquid phase; and at least one amphiphilic compound chosen from polyoxyethylenated alkyl ethers of carboxylic acids, polyoxyethylenated alkyl ether phosphates, dialkyl sulphosuccinates and quaternary ammonium compounds. A process for preparing the sol is characterized in that the abovementioned amphiphilic compound and the organic liquid phase are mixed together and the cerium oxide particles are then dispersed in the mixture obtained. According to a second variant, a mixture of cerium oxide and of at least one abovementioned amphiphilic compound is formed and the said mixture is then dispersed in the organic liquid phase.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological film-forming composition comprising a liquid fatty phase, including at least one volatile hydrocarbon oil, and a film-forming polymer in said liquid fatty phase, characterized in that it comprises at least one polyolefin wax resulting from the polymerization of alpha-olefins having at least 10 carbon atoms, said wax having a melting point ranging from 50 to 80° C. The invention includes the use of such a composition, especially for producing a water-resistant film exhibiting good hold with regard to rubbing, to tears, to perspiration or to sebum.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for improving or maintaining hair care. Such hair care compositions can contain a grape skin extract, a benzophenone, and/or an aryl benzotriazole. In addition, the hair care methods and materials can provide protection against sun exposure (e.g., exposure to ultraviolet radiation) and repeated chemical treatment.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. at least one kind of microfine polymer particles which (a) are in the form of solids in the preparation and which (b) have both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. have an amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil, and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers and also optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent or translucent cosmetic emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, a fatty phase and a surfactant, the said fatty phase containing a miscible mixture of at least one cosmetic oil and of at least one volatile fluoro compound, the latter compound being present in a proportion such that the refractive index of the fatty phase is equal to ±0.05 of that of the aqueous phase. The invention also relates to the process for preparing the emulsion. Use of the emulsion in skincare, hair conditioning and antisun protection and/or artificial tanning.

Abstract: The use of one or more compounds chosen from the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib the physiologically compatible salts of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib and the stereoisomeric forms of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib, where R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the meanings given in claim 1, for the preparation of a cosmetic formulation is advantageously suitable, e.g., for protecting cells, proteins and/or biomembranes of the human skin, for protecting the microflora of the human skin, and/or for stabilizing the skin barrier.

Abstract: The invention provides personal wash compositions which deposit high levels of sunscreen while maintaining good lather. Enhanced deposition, from bar or liquid, is based on specific sunscreens used, particularly on their solubility.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological formulations having a) a content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of flavonoids, or having b) a content of an active compound combination comprising a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of flavonoids in combination with a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of cinnamic acid derivatives and c) if appropriate an additional content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of antioxidants.

Abstract: A composition that includes Sea Buckthorn Oil may be used as a cosmetic product, a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical product or a food product. The composition maintains its distinctive color, due to the use of Sea Buckthorn Oil, over time, even when exposed to oxygen and/or U.V. light. The color of Sea Buckthorn Oil is maintained by adding to the composition Sea Buckthorn Oil in an amount from 0.01 to 90% by weight and an antioxidant and/or a U.V. filter in an amount from 0.001 to 20% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to new s-triazine derivatives of the formula (I): in which R1 represents an —NH—F radical, wherein F is a screening chromophore; R2 represents an —NH—Z—W radical, wherein Z is a divalent radical providing the connection between —NH— and —W, and W is a silicone-containing radical; and R3 is R1, R2, a linear or branched C1-C20 alkyl radical, a linear or branched C2-C20 hydroxyalkyl radical, a linear or branched C1-C20 alkoxy radical, an NHR8 radical or an N(R8)2 radical, with R8 being a linear or branched C1-C20 alkyl radical. The compounds of the invention are useful as organic sunscreen agents in cosmetic compositions intended for the protection of the skin and the hair against ultraviolet radiation. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds in cosmetic applications and to cosmetic compositions with improved properties containing these compounds.

Abstract: Low-viscosity cosmetic or dermatological preparations comprising (I) one or more partially neutralized esters of monoglycerides and/or diglycerides of saturated fatty acids with citric acid, (II) one or more fatty alcohols chosen from the group of branched and unbranched alkyl alcohols having 12 to 40 carbon atoms, (III) a water phase, (IV) from 0 to 10% by weight of a lipid phase, based on the total weight of the preparations, where the weight ratio of the sum of the constituents from (I) and (I): (IV) is chosen from the range from 20:1 to 1:5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for protecting hair and skin from the deleterious effects of ultra violet radiation using topical applications of a novel dimethicone copolyol compounds bearing ultra violet absorbing substituents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected thiol compound having the formula R—(S—Pr)m where R is a functional group, S is sulfur, and Pr is a heterocyclic protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 100. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected thiol compound and an activating mechanism. The protected thiol compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, skin care, nail care, laundry care, acne care and animal care compositions. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a modified UV absorber and a modified antioxidant, methods for making them and compositions conprising them.

Abstract: The invention describes the use of micronized organic UV filters for preventing tanning and for lightening human skin and hair, and their use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. The micronized UV filters used according to the invention cover a broad UV spectrum and therefore have excellent sunscreen properties.

Abstract: Fine particulate silica gel having the following characteristics (1) to (3): (1) average particle size: from 1 to 200 &mgr;m; (2) oil absorption in accordance with JIS K5101: from 100 to 300 ml/100 g; and (3) hygroscopicity represented by moisture adsorption under a relative humidity of 90% at 25° C. in accordance with JIS Z0701: not more than 20 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic comprising (A) a phosphoric triester represented by the general formula 1

Abstract: Ultraviolet absorbents and photostabilizers have an excellent absorption ability in a wide range of ultraviolet rays, and also have high stability and high safety. The ultraviolet absorbent and photostabilizer include a pyridazine derivative of the formula (1): or salts thereof. Also, described are methods for manufacturing said pyridazine derivative and/or this salts thereof comprising the process of reacting at least 10 wt % of 4,5-dichloro-3-hydroxypyridazine or 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxypyridazine or mixtures thereof with at least 20 vol % of morpholine in reaction solution at 70° C. or higher. The ultraviolet absorbents photostabilizers include said pyridazine derivative and/or salts thereof as effective ingredient. An ultraviolet ray absorption composition and an external preparation for skin are also included.

Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cosmetic treatment for combating the effects of skin ageing and to novel cosmetic compositions which are particularly suitable for carrying it out. According to the invention, at least one agent for promoting the adhesion of the keratinocytes of the epidermal baseal layer to the dermo-epidermal junction, especially to the collagen IV of said junction, such as, in particular, a divalent metal salt or complex, preferably magnesium aspartate or magnesium chloride, is used, optionally in association with a stimulant of collagen IV synthesis and/or a stimulant of collagen VII synthesis. The application is for the preparation of cosmetic compositions with anti-wrinkle activity.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to safe and stable sunscreen compositions comprising of at least one sunscreen active ingredient in the form of an inert sol-gel microcapsules encapsulating ultraviolet absorbing compounds in any acceptable cosmetic vehicle. The composition according to the present invention can comprise several ultraviolet absorbers that may be encapsulated in the same sol-gel microcapsule or in different capsules. The hydophobicity/hydrophilicity character of the sol-gel microcapsules can be controlled by selecting suitable sol-gel precursors and suitable reaction conditions and can be chosen to be compatible with the cosmetic vehicle to be used in the sunscreen composition, thus, the present invention facilitates an easy incorporation of the composite sol-gel encapsulated sunscreen in all types of cosmetic vehicles including oil free compositions, with no necessary steps of heating or high shear forces.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of trimethylated silica, b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25° C., c) 0.1-60% by weight of a nonvolatile oil having a viscosity of 200 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C. d) 0.1-80% of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a water emulsion and a new use of applying the composition to hair that improves the condition of excessively curly hair that has been subjected to a straightening process, the composition including at least three emollients chosen from the group consisting of mineral oil, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, and lanolin, stearic acid, and a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining improved photostability of a sunscreen composition that contains at least two sunscreen active ingredients, which are photo-unstable when formulated together, by microencapsulating at least one of said active ingredients in an encapsulating material suitable for holding the encapsulated active ingredient material, thus reducing or preventing its leaching out of the capsules; and adding other acceptable components and additives needed for the preparation of said composition. The sunscreen active ingredients can be selected from UVA and UVB absorbers, preferably a combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention said active ingredients are encapsulated in separate sol-gel microcapsules.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hair-conditioning composition on aqueous basis with excellent hair-conditioning properties, comprising

Abstract: Embodiments relate to reduced VOC hair spray compositions. One composition includes a concentrate and propellant. The concentrate includes 25-45 weight percent alcohol, 30-50 weight percent methyl acetate, 5-15 weight percent resin, 0.2-1.3 weight percent neutralizer, and 5-25 weight percent water. The propellant comprises dimethyl ether. The composition includes 50 to 90 weight percent concentrate and 10 to 50 weight percent propellant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent or translucent cosmetic emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, a fatty phase and a surfactant, the said fatty phase containing a miscible mixture of at least one cosmetic oil and of at least one volatile fluoro compound, the latter compound being present in a proportion such that the refractive index of the fatty phase is equal to ±0.05 of that of the aqueous phase. The invention also relates to the process for preparing the emulsion. Use of the emulsion in skincare, hair conditioning and antisun protection and/or artificial tanning.

Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is the use, in and for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions, of a grafted copolymer, the skeleton (S) of which is composed of a hydrophilic copolymer, with a glass transition temperature Tg greater than 25° C., obtained by radical polymerization or by polycondensation, comprising, on the chain of the skeleton (S), at least one graft composed of a hydrophobic macromonomer (M) with a glass transition temperature T'g of less than 25° C., as well as the cosmetic or dermatological compositions employed.

Abstract: The present invention teaches liquid sunscreen compositions in which level of surfactant is higher than level at which the sunscreen component(s) are still soluble in the surfactant in which they are used; and which comprise minimal levels of cationic polymer. Combination of cationic polymer (especially preferred surfactants and at minimum levels) and minimal levels of sunscreen lead to compositions with minimal levels of deposition and minimal SPF. Further, the compositions also maintain good lather.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular for photoprotecting the skin and/or the hair, in the form of a dispersion comprising two immiscible phases stabilized with at least one anionic surfactant chosen from the salts of fatty acids and of monovalent or polyvalent metals, of ammonium or of organic bases, a compound for screening out ultraviolet radiation, which can be adsorbed at the interface of the said immiscible phases, derived from benzylidenecamphor and comprising at least one partially or totally neutralized sulphonic acid function, a metal oxide nanopigment coated with hydrophobic hydrocarbon-based coating agents and a cationic or zwitterionic amphiphilic compound which leads, with the anionic surfactant, to the formation of a compound capable of lowering the water/liquid paraffin interface tension at 40° C. by more than 14 mN.m−1 for an anionic surfactant concentration of 0.1 mmol/100 g, by more than 26 mN.m−1 for an anionic surfactant concentration of 0.

Abstract: The use of an organosiloxane bearing at least one ultraviolet-absorbing group in, and for the preparation of,.a cosmetic or dermatological composition as an agent for protecting the colour of artificially coloured keratin fibres against the effects of UV radiation, in particular solar radiation.

Abstract: Photoprotective, topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, comprise an effective UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one novel benz-x-azole-substituted silane or siloxane having the formula (1) or (2):  A—SiR′1R′2R′3  (2) in which A is a radical having the structural formula (I):

Abstract: A hair treatment composition contains one or more polymers or copolymers, each of which is made from one or more monomers, in a cosmetic foundation. The respective monomers are selected from the group consisting of ethylenic unsaturated saccharides, ethylenic unsaturated saccharic acids, derivatives of ethylenic unsaturated saccharides and derivatives of ethylenic unsaturated saccharic acids. The unsaturated sachharides and saccharic acids are present in cyclic or open chain form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions, in particular make-up compositions, comprising an orange pigment with an intense and saturated color which does not generate free radicals. This pigment is a diketodiarylpyrrolopyrrole derivative of formula: in which A and B are identical or different aryl radicals and DPP is a 1,4-diketo-3,6-diarylpyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrolidyl radical, the diaryldiketopyrrolopyrrole derivative of formula (I) being substituted by 0 to 6 mol of —SO3M per mole, M being hydrogen or a metal or ammonium cation.

Abstract: A personal washing composition containing a) surfactant selected from anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic and cationic surfactants, soaps and mixes thereof; b) polymeric deposition aid; c) encapsulated sunscreen.

Abstract: A composition containing at least one retinoid and at least one histidine derivative. The histidine derivative improves the stability of the retinoid in the composition. The composition may be used to treat skin and/or hair.

Abstract: Compositions are provided which include biodegradable microparticles with entrapped or adsorbed antigens, in combination with submicron oil-in-water emulsions. Also provided are methods of immunization which comprise administering to a vertebrate subject (a) a submicron oil-in-water emulsion, and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a selected antigen entrapped in a microparticle.

Abstract: Solid, non-detergent and non-tacky cosmetic compositions having a water absorption capacity greater than 50 mg are disclosed. Said compositions are generally provided as sticks, pencils or bars and may be used to produce a variety of solid products for make-up, for skin, scalp, hair or mucosal care and/or treatment, and for styling and/or setting keratin fibres such as hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care or personal wash cleanser compositions comprising mixtures of short and long-chain alpha-hydroxy acid esters in order to obtain long term benefit of shorter esters while masking short term drying effect of short chain esters.

Abstract: Crushable gel beads 10 formed of an agar complex provide novel cosmetic, pharmaceutical, etc. delivery vehicles for topical delivery of biologically or cosmetically active agents. Preferred agar beads 10 are complexes of a continuous phase of agar gel 12 in a self-supporting solid or semi-solid form with a restraining polymer 14. Entrapped in and dispersed randomly throughout each agar bead 10 is a water-soluble, preferably polar, restraining polymer 14, preferably a quaternized cationic polymer, such as polyquaternium 24 or steardimonium hydroxyethylcellulose. Various active agents 16 may be bound to restraining polymer 14, for example ascorbic acid, lactic acid or papain. Methods of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent brightener, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The compositions of the invention can be used as color cosmetics and skin treatment products, to replenish the skin's natural fluorescent glow.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two-part system useful for treating proteinaceous substrates. The two-part system has a first part comprising a water-soluble/dispersible reactive polyimido compound and a second part comprising a nucleophilic catalytic agent. The polyimido compounds may be selected from the group consisting of polysuccinimide compounds, polyglutimide compounds, and copolymers of thereof. The polyimido compound may also comprise a functionalizing moiety that provides functionality to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates; and a water-solubilizing/dispersing moiety that provides water-solubility and/or water-dispersibility to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: wherein: n, y, and z are each independently integers ranging from 1 to 100,000; R1 through R6, and R8 are each independently H, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aminoalkyl; or R4 and R5 together form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic 5 to 6 membered ring wherein the substituents are selected from C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or aminoalkyl; R7 is H or SR1, or S—R7 in the above formula together form an isothiouronium salt or Bunte salt; X is a linking group; and D is a chromophore that absorbs visible light; hair dye compositions containing the polymeric compound; and a method for dyeing hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-soluble/dispersible reactive functionalized imido and polyimido compounds, wherein the polyimido compounds may be selected from the group consisting of polysuccinimide compounds, polyglutimide compounds, and copolymers of thereof. The polyimido compound comprises a functionalizing moiety F that provides functionality to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates; and a water-solubilizing/dispersing moiety that provides water-solubility and/or water-dispersibility to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates. The invention also pertains to a proteinaceous substrate to which the imido or polyimido compound has been covalently bonded and to a method for treating a proteinaceous substrate with the imido or polyimido compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to lipid soluble, water insoluble cosmetic or dermatological active substances which can be included in body cleansing agents in the form of an aqueous preparation with at least 5 wt. % water soluble ionic or non-ionic surfactant content by solubilization of the active substances with a polar lipid in lipid-surfactant mixed micelles or liquid crystals or by microemulsification with a nonpolar lipid, wherein the emulsion particles have a diameter which is less than 500 nm. Said agents are also characterized by enhanced skin penetration by the active substances.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-soluble/dispersible reactive imido and polyimido compounds, wherein the polyimido compounds may be selected from the group consisting of polysuccinimide compounds, polyglutimide compounds, and copolymers of thereof. The polyimido compounds comprise a water-solubilizing/dispersing moiety that provides water-solubility and/or water-dispersibility to the polyimido compound and preferably is derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates. The present invention also pertains to a proteinaceous substrate to which the imido or polyimido compound has been covalently bonded and to a method for treating a proteinaceous substrate with the imido or polyimido compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous dispersions of sparingly water-soluble or water-insoluble organic UV filter substances, which comprise at least one sparingly water-soluble or water-insoluble organic UV filter substance as colloidally disperse phase in amorphous or partially amorphous form.