Abstract: A dustless, free-flowing powdery bleaching material for human hair which comprises a powdery composition of at least one solid peroxide compound and at least one pulverulent carrier material admixed with an oil and/or a liquid wax.

Abstract: The creamy bleaching agent suspension is mixed with an oxidizing agent prior to applying it to the hair to form a composition for bleaching or decolorizing hair. This creamy bleaching agent suspension contains less than 2.5% by weight water and a mixture of at least one inorganic persalt, at least one alkaline reacting salt, from 0.5 to 20 percent by weight of a thickening substance, which consists essentially of an acrylic acid polymer and one or more cellulose, alginate and/or polysaccharide polymers, and from 26.5 to 35 percent by weight of at least one oil or wax, and, as needed, one or more cosmetic additive ingredient. From 0.1 to 3 percent by weight of the acrylic acid polymer must be present in the composition.

Abstract: Thermally-inhibited starches and flours are used in cosmetic compositions such as skin and hair care products as emulsifiers, thickeners, and aesthetic control agents. The starch or flour is inhibited by dehydrating the starch or flour to anhydrous or substantially anhydrous and then heat treating the dehydrated starch or flour for a time and at a temperature sufficient to inhibit the starch or flour and improve its viscosity stability when dispersed in water. The dehydration may be a thermal or a non-thermal dehydration (e.g., by alcohol extraction or freeze-drying). Preferably, the pH of the starch or flour is adjusted to a neutral or above (e.g., pH 8-9.5) prior to the dehydration and heat treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to substantially dust free bleach powders that, when mixed with aqueous hydrogen peroxide, yield activated bleach compositions that exhibit improved thixotropy. The bleach powders comprise at least one de-dusting agent and at least one peroxygenated salt. The de-dusting agents, which are preferably present in an amount less than about 10% by weight of the bleach powder are inert, substantially hydrophilic compounds selected from alkylated esters, cyclic ethers and cyclic esters. Optionally, one or more hair conditioning agents, thickeners and desiccants may be added to the dust free bleach powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to substantially dust-free bleach powders that, when mixed with aqueous hydrogen peroxide, yield activated bleach compositions that exhibit improved thixotropy. The bleach powders comprise at least one de-dusting agent and at least one peroxygenated salt. The de-dusting agents, which are preferably present in an amount less than about 10% by weight of the bleach powder are inert, substantially hydrophilic compounds selected from alkylated esters, cyclic ethers and cyclic esters. The bleach powders also comprise powdered polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in an amount of about 1-5% by weight of the bleach powder. The bleach powders also comprise an ammonia source, e.g., an ammonium halide, diammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate and mixtures thereof. Optionally, one or more hair conditioning agents, thickeners and desiccants may be added to the dust-free bleach powder.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for treatment of human keratinous organs is na aqueous medium having a pH ranging from 5 to 12.5 and contains (a) as an active agent a reducing agent, a dyeing agent or an oxidizing agent and (b) a diaminoalkane which combats or reduces residual unpleasant odor of human keratinous organs treated with the active agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stable pesticidal microemulsion formulation comprising from about 0.01 to about 25% by weight of an insect growth regulator, for example methoprene, S-methoprene, hydroprene and/or S-hydroprene, and from about 0.1 to about 5.0% by weight of an active ingredient, for example pyrethroids or permethrins, and from about 3 to 50% by weight of one or more surfactants with a hydrophile-lipophile balance value of 6 or higher, and from about 25 to 98% by weight of water wherein the insect growth regulator and active ingredient are dispersed in the surfactant(s) forming an oil phase which is in turn dispersed in water and forms discrete micelles in the range of about 0.001 to about 0.5 micrometers. This invention also teaches a method of applying the stable pesticidal microemulsion on animals to control ticks and fleas.

Abstract: Melanin is decomposed and decolored, by using a species of Basidiomycetes having melanin decomposing potency, which can be applied to whitening cosmetics for treating chloasma and freckle, and additionally, to the decoloring of melanin containing (foodstuff) industrial products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder bleaching composition for bleaching hair or keratinous fiber and methods for the production and use of the composition. The powder bleaching composition comprises a conditioner of about 2% to about 15% by weight of said composition, a bleach accelerator of about 40% to about 60% by weight of said composition, a thickener of about 1% to about 10% by weight of said composition, a silica component of about 2% to about 11% by weight of said composition, and a hydrogen peroxide source of about 15% to about 23% by weight of said composition, with a sufficient amount of water to provide a water-activated composition. The above composition prevents damage to the hair during bleaching and provides limited ammonia odor during use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing in a cosmetically acceptable medium at least one nonionic surface-active agent of the family of alkyl polyglycosides and/or a polyglycerolated nonionic surface-active agent and at least one polyetherurethane, as well as a process for cosmetic treatment consisting in applying to the skin or the hair a cosmetically effective amount of this composition.

Abstract: A skin irritation alleviation agent composed of a polyoxyalkylene-modified organopolysiloxane is provided. Various compositions including skin external application compositions, cosmetic or similar compositions (e.g., an adhesive composition for a false eyelash, a decolorant composition, a depilatory composition, and an eyeliner composition) containing a polyoxyalkylene-modified organosiloxane are also provided. This alleviation agent has a low skin irritation effect and extremely high safety factor when used on the human body.

Abstract: Human hair is highlighted by a procedure in which the hair initially is moistened with water and towel dried. The hair is then teased and on the teased hair is sprinkled a dry powder bleach mixture which sifts downward through the hair. A mist of a solution of hydrogen peroxide is applied to the dry powder bleach mixture and thereafter the hair is rinsed and shampooed. The final rinsing and shampoo takes place within five minutes following application of the solution of hydrogen peroxide. A dry solid powder composition used in the procedure includes at least one oxidizing agent, an activator to change the PH of the oxidizing agent from acidic to alkaline, a drying agent for absorbing moisture present in the mixture, an accelerator for accelerating the bleaching process, a thickening agent, a humectant and a chelate agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair dye preparation. More specifically, this invention relates to a preparation for the simultaneous coloring, washing, and conditioning of human hair which consisting essentially of a mixture of:(a) a coupler-developer oxidation coloring agent;(b) a cationic polymer;(c) an anionic surfactant;(d) an amphoteric surfactant; and(e) conventional cosmetic aids selected from the group consisting of direct dyestuffs, wetting agents, thickeners, perfumes, and water.

Abstract: Emulsion-form hydrogen peroxide compositions in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing oil or fatty components, emulsifiers and hydrogen peroxide and, in addition, a thickening agent comprising a carboxyl-group containing polymer or copolymer soluble in aqueous alkali in a quantity of from about 1 to about 5% by weight solids, based on the weight of the composition. These compositions are particularly suitable as an oxidizing component in processes for the dyeing or lightening of hair resulting in improved depth of color and brightness.

Abstract: This invention has for its object the use of certain quaternized polymers as cosmetic agents in certain particular cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A composition which forms a hair bleaching solution when mixed with water comprising: hydrogen peroxide liberator, ammonia liberator, thickener and alkaline compound. A bleach accelerator and heavy metal complexing agent are preferably used in this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bleaching powder which comprises at least 25% by weight of ammonium persulphate, at least 25% by weight of sodium percarbonate or potassium percarbonate and pyrogenic silica in percentages whereby the same can in a vaporproof enclosure be marketed in a premixed dry form which is capable upon aqueous activation of bleaching hair or keratinuous fiber. The one component bleach preferably includes pyrogenic silica in the range of from 4 to 10% by weight and preferably the percentage of the persulphate and percarbonate compounds is in the range of 35% by weight each upwards. Ideally the mixture also includes sequestering and wetting agents. In other forms the invention consists in methods of bleaching and methods of preparation of the bleaching powder.

Abstract: A two-component composition for bleaching hair comprising a peroxide oxidation agent, an ammonia-free alkalinization agent and a guanidine derivative of the formula ##STR1## as bleaching accelerator, wherein R is hydrogen, ##STR2## Y is hydrogen, NH.sub.2, or akyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is 2 or 3, or an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: A composition for bleaching hair comprising a peroxide oxidation agent, an ammonia-free alkalinization agent and a guanidine derivative of the formula ##STR1## as bleaching accelerator, wherein R is hydrogen, ##STR2## Y is hydrogen, NH.sub.2, or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is 2 or 3, or an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a composition for the frosting of hair comprised of an intimate mixture of particulate persulfate salts and alkaline silicates dispersed in an anhydrous organic carrier, the anhydrous organic carrier being sufficiently hydrophobic to retard absorption of atmospheric moisture and provided in a quantity sufficient to coat the particles to prevent persulfate decomposition in the presence of moist air. The carrier is sufficiently hydrophilic so as to be emulsifiable in an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution to form with a thickener a viscous hair frosting emulsion.

Abstract: Quaternized polyamine polymers are employed in cosmetic compositions for application to the hair or skin. The polymer has recurring units of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms, B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl group --CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH.sub.2 --CHOH--CH.sub.2 --; R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 represent an aliphatic radical having 1-12 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 represent an aliphatic radical having 1-20 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or an aliphatic, alicyclic, aryl or arylaliphatic radical containing 1-20 carbon atoms; R.sub.6 is an aliphatic or arylaliphatic radical containing 1-20 carbon atoms; X is a halide anion; Y is selected from a halide anion, SO.sub.4 H.sup..crclbar. or CH.sub.3 SO.sub.4.sup..crclbar. ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95.

Abstract: Compositions for changing the color of hair by the action (direct or indirect) of compounds therein which release nascent oxygen, do less harm to the hair when they have a content of a water-soluble 3-amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic compound. The compound can be in free acid or water-soluble salt or partial ester form. Hair which is pre-treated with one of the mentioned diphosphonic compounds is at least partially protected against the action of nascent oxygen.

Abstract: Methods of selectively altering hair color for simulating natural highlights, for in depth streaking, for producing special effects for versatile hair styling by polygonal partings, and for producing frosting and tipping without the pain of pulling hair through a perforated cap.Methods of coloring mens' hair, on the head and on the face, using protective measures to prevent damage to eyes, nose and mouth.

Abstract: A composition for lightening hair comprising a liquid vehicle, an oxidizing agent and at least one di-long chain aliphatic hydrocarbon quaternary amine compound and a method for lightening hair using this composition.

Abstract: The hair is protected from damage by chemical agents, e.g. in bleaching, by either pretreatment with, or concurrent use of a protective agent and the damaging chemical. The protective agents disclosed are organic compounds containing two or more polar groups, e.g. carboxyl groups, which are separated by at least 15 atoms the majority of which are carbon atoms and preferably containing a cyclic moiety of at least 5 atoms, e.g. the dimer of linoleic acid.

Abstract: A method and composition for improving hair body and manageability while not effecting a change in color, such method comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of an aqueous solution of from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an aromatic peracid oxidizing agent, particularly m-chloroperbenzoic acid and diperisophthalic acid, the aromatic peracid oxidizing agents providing maximum reaction with the fiber surface producing increased hair body and manageability with minimum diffusion into the interior of the hair so as to avoid effecting a change in color.

Abstract: The therapeutic composition is for the treatment of acne and comprises a stable dispersion of finely divided particles of benzoyl peroxide in an aqueous alcohol vehicle having a single phase, said phase being non-lipid and containing a non-ionic surface active agent that is soluble in the aqueous alcohol vehicle of the composition. The composition comprises from about 1 to 30 percent by weight benzoyl peroxide, from about 1 to 30 percent by weight of said surface active agent, from about 10 to 80 percent by weight of an alkyl alcohol having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and from about 10 to 80 percent by weight of water. The hydrophilic portion of the surface active agent is a polyoxyalkylene moiety wherein each oxyalkylene group contains from 2 to 3 atoms, and preferably is polyoxyethylene lauryl ether.

Abstract: A hair treating composition containing, in addition to a bleach, a water soluble secondary or tertiary amine polymer or a polymer of diallylamine or a quaternary polymer of diallyldialkylammonium salts improves the surface characteristics of hair.

Abstract: Packages are described wherein two compositions are maintained isolated from each other within a container, the first composition comprising an oxidation hair dye and the other comprising hydrogen peroxide. The container is fitted with valve means which communicate with each composition, actuation of the valve means resulting in mixing of portions of each composition and dispensing of the mixture as a hair dye. Through the addition of a reducing agent or a hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst to the first composition, the hair dye can be dispensed in a warmed state. A process for packaging of plural fluids to insure uniform dispensing in which one is a foamable liquid is described wherein the foamable liquid is placed within an inner compartment within a container separated from the remainder of the container by a movable wall and a pressurized fluid is placed inside the container outside the inner compartment.

Abstract: Hair bleaching compositions containing arginine or various proteins or polypeptides having a high arginine content, a peroxide compound and a bleaching accelerator as essential components.

Abstract: A hair treating composition containing, in addition to a hair coloring agent, a water soluble secondary or tertiary amine polymer or a polymer of diallylamine or a quaternary polymer of diallyldialkylammonium salts which improves the surface characteristics of hair.

Abstract: Terpenes and their derivatives provide improved stability to aqueous solutions containing hydrogen peroxide as well as to aerosol co-dispensing hair coloring systems containing oxidation dye compositions.

Abstract: Process and composition for bleaching hair containing oxidizing agents which liberate active oxygen, and which contain keratose so as to reduce damage to the hair.

Abstract: A hair-dressing composition for setting and imparting greater luster to hair which comprises, a hydrophilic polymer containing at least 3% by weight structural units which contain at least one sulfonate group.