Abstract: A topical skin protectant formulation containing a barrier cream and an active moiety for protecting warfighters and civilians against all types of harmful chemicals, specifically chemical warfare agents (CWA's). The topical skin protectant offers a barrier property and an active moiety that serves to neutralize chemical warfare agents into less toxic agents.

Abstract: A topical skin protectant formulation containing a barrier cream and an active hybrid organic-inorganic polysilsesquioxane material for protecting warfighters and civilians against all types of harmful chemicals, specifically chemical warfare agents (CWA's). The topical skin protectant offers a barrier property and an active moiety that serves to neutralize chemical warfare agents into less toxic agents.

Abstract: A topical skin protectant formulation containing a barrier cream and an active moiety for protecting warfighters and civilians against all types of harmful chemicals, specifically chemical warfare agents (CWA). The topical skin protectant offers a barrier property and an active moiety that serves to neutralize chemical warfare agents into less toxic agents.

Abstract: A nanoemulsion, the oil globules of which have an average size of less than 100 nm, comprising an anionic surfactant chosen from alkyl ether citrates and at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400, the ratio by weight of the amount of oily phase to the amount of surfactant ranging from 2 to 10. The emulsion obtained is transparent and stable on storage. It can comprise large amounts of oil while retaining good transparency and while having good cosmetic properties. It can constitute a composition for topical use, a pharmaceutical composition or an ophthalmological composition. The invention also relates to the use of the nanoemulsion according to the invention in the cosmetics and dermatological fields, in particular for moisturizing the skin and/or mucous membranes, as well as for treating the hair, and in the ophthalmological field, as an eye lotion for treating the eyes.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-emulsion, topical gel compositions which comprise an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol, an alkali salt of a fatty acid ester, a carbohydrate-based or cholesterol-based surfactant/emulsifier, or combination thereof, water, and substantially no oil.

Abstract: A topical skin protectant formulation containing a barrier cream and a active moiety for protecting warfighters and civilians against all types of harmful chemicals, specifically chemical warfare agents (CWAs). The topical skin protectant offers a barrier property and an active moiety that serves to neutralize chemical warfare agents into less toxic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for cosmetic or topical application comprising particles of an at least partially crosslinked elastomeric solid polyorganosiloxane suspended in an aqueous phase, wherein the composition is substantially water-resistant. This composition is more especially a make-up composition or a care composition for the lips or a foundation composition for making up the human face or body. This composition is soft and feels fresh when applied, it spreads easily, it is non-sticky and it does not dry out the skin or the lips. It is entirely suitable for greasy skin, on account of its high matte-effect power.

Abstract: A cosmetic, dermatological, hygiene and/or pharmaceutical composition comprising a hydrophilic component and a fatty phase which comprises at least one volatile compound and at least one pasty fatty compound. The composition is, in particular, a composition having improved staying power. The use of the combination of a volatile compound and a pasty fatty compound to limit the transfer and/or migration of such a cosmetic, dermatological, hygiene and/or pharmaceutical composition comprising a hydrophilic compound.

Abstract: Colorless solution for cosmetic use, based on a hydrophobic polymer in an organic solvent medium. This solution contains, in the cosmetically acceptable organic solvent, (1) at least one self-adhesive hydrophobic polymer selected from polymers or copolymers of the polyacrylic and/or polyvinylic type, (2) at least one filler and/or essential oil, and (3) at least one keratolytic agent, said polymer having an adhesiveness of between 150 and 800 g/cm2 after evaporation of said organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanoemulsion, that includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; and at least one surfactant that is solid at a temperature of less than or equal to 45° C. and which is selected from the group including ethoxylated fatty ethers and ethoxylated fatty esters, and mixtures thereof; wherein the oily phase includes oil globules having a number-average size of less than 100 nm; wherein the oily phase includes at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400; and wherein a weight ratio of the oily phase to the surfactant ranges from 2 to 10. The invention also provides a process for making the nanoemulsion, and methods for its use. The emulsion is ideally transparent and stable on storage. It can ideally contain large amounts of oil while retaining good transparency and good cosmetic properties. The nanoemulsion is particularly useful in compositions, including topical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, opthalmic, ophthalmologic.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane gels containing gel-bound hydrophillic groups are prepared by reacting a hydrosilylatable unsaturated organopolysiloxane resin, a crosslinker bearing Si—H bound hydrogen, and a hydrosilylatable unsaturated hydrophile, in the presence of an effective amount of a hydrosilylation catalyst, at least a portion of the reaction taking place in the presence of at least 60 weight percent of an oleaginous composition containing at least 50 weight percent low viscosity organopolysiloxane. When sheared, the crosslinked organosiloxane compositions form a stable, preferably incompatible gel which may be used in turn to form a stable emulsion with large amounts of ordinarily incompatible hydrophillic liquids. The emulsions thus formed are suitable for use in a wide variety of cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological composition, for caring for and/or making up the skin, that includes: a liquid fatty phase including polymer particles that are dispersed and surface-stabilized therein, and a dyestuff, wherein the liquid fatty phase includes a volatile liquid phase and a non-volatile liquid phase, the non-volatile phase having a solubility parameter &dgr;h≦5 (J/cm3)½ and wherein a volatile phase/non-volatile phase weight ratio ranges from 2 to 25. This composition makes it possible to obtain on the skin a flexible, comfortable, non-greasy film which can camouflage marks, dyschromia and couperose on the skin. The invention also relates to a process for camouflaging marks and other dyschromia on the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for skin use which comprises urea and a buffer comprising disodium hydrogenphosphate and citric acid or a buffer comprising potassium dihydrogenphosphate and disodium hydrogenphosphate, or both, and a cosmetic composition further comprising allantoin. Notwithstanding inclusion of urea which is useful for preventing rough dry skin and maintaining moisturization, the cosmetic composition does not have problems such as an increase in pH and an odor from ammonia produced by urea during storage for a long period of time.

Abstract: A process for making up or caring for keratin fibers. A cosmetic composition comprising fibers and at least one film-forming polymer in the form of particles in aqueous dispersion is applied to the keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aminoalcohol derivatives containing a urea functional group corresponding to the following formula: in which: R1 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched, saturated alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R3 represents a linear or branched, monohydroxylated or polyhydroxylated, saturated alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, in and for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions. These compounds are used in particular as moisturizing agents in care products for the skin or as conditioning agents in hair products.

Abstract: A substance P antagonist is used in a cosmetic composition to treat sensitive skin. More specifically, a cosmetic composition containing a substance P antagonist is used to prevent and/or combat skin irritations, desquamation, erythermas, sensations of dysesthesia/overheating, or pruritus of the skin.

Abstract: A cholesterol ester clathrate comprising a cholesterol ester included in a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a hydrous stabilizer, and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a clay mineral, and water; cosmetics containing these hydrous compositions; and process for the preparation thereof. The clathrate exhibits an emulsifying effect in itself. Further, the hydrous compositions are excellent in water-holding capacity and are improved in hydration properties and separation stability at a high temperature.

Abstract: An emulsion makeup composition comprising: (a) a water phase having solubilized therein an effective amount of soy protein capable of forming a skin firming and toning film on the skin; (b) an oil phase comprising silicone oil having dispersed therein one or more colorants, said silicone oil phase capable of plasticizing the film formed on the skin by the solubilized soy protein in the water phase; and (c) an effective amount of a surfactant capable of causing the water and oil phase to form an emulsion which maintains stability at 50° C. for two weeks.

Abstract: A topical composition and cosmetic method for treating skin conditions selected form the group consisting of wrinkling, sagging, photodamaged skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, flaky skin, red skin, irritated skin, itchy skin and age spots, the composition comprising: (a) conjugated linoleic acid, and/or derivatives thereof comprising conjugated linoleic acid moieties, in which at least 50% by weight of the conjugated linoleic acid and/or moieties, is present as the cis 9 trans 11 isomer; and (b) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions capable of being applied to the skin, the keratinous fibers, the nails, the semimucous membranes and/or the mucous membranes, and which includes a dendritic polyester polymer having terminal hydroxyl functional groups or the combination of such a polymer with a film-forming polymer. It also relates to methods of cosmetic or dermatological treatment using these compositions as well as the use of the compositions for the preparation of dermatological or cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiwrinkle composition that includes, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a dispersion of a film-forming polymeric system containing at least one polymer capable of forming a film permeable to water vapor, having a Young's modulus ranging from 108 to 1010 N/m2 and producing, after application at a concentration of 7% in water and then drying, a retraction of the isolated stratum corneum greater than 1% at a temperature of 30° C. and a relative humidity of 40%, and a dendritic polyester polymer having terminal hydroxyl functional groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanoemulsion, that includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; and at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group including phosphoric acid fatty esters and oxyethylenated derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof; wherein the oily phase includes oil globules having a number-average size of less than 100 nm; wherein the oily phase includes at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400; and wherein a weight ratio of the oily phase to the surfactant ranges from 2 to 10. The invention also provides a process for making the nanoemulsion, and methods for its use. The nanoemulsion is ideally transparent and stable on storage. It can ideally contain large amounts of oil while retaining good transparency and good cosmetic properties. The nanoemulsion is particularly useful in compositions, including topical, pharmaceutical, dermatological, cosmetic, opthalmic, and opthalmologic.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aminoalcohol derivatives containing a urea functional group corresponding to the following formula: 1

Abstract: A stable topical composition, which can be used in the cosmetic or dermatological fields, comprising at least one liquid fatty phase in combination with a solid phase representing at least 10% of the total weight of the fatty phase and further comprising a partially or completely crosslinked elastomeric organopolysiloxane and spherical polymeric particles with a particle diameter of less than 10 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A composition containing a physiologically acceptable medium of oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, thickened by an associative polyurethane. The composition has viscoelastic properties allowing it to recover its initial appearance after each use. The composition may be used as, for example, a makeup foundation.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion is provided having a liquid fatty phase and an aqueous phase, wherein the liquid fatty phase contains a fumed silica and at least one polysaccharide alkyl ether formed of units containing at least two different saccharide rings, each unit containing at least one hydroxyl group substituted with a hydrocarbon-based chain, and from 0% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the emulsion, of at least one emulsifying surfactant, and the liquid fatty phase contains at least one medium which is a solvent for the polysaccharide alkyl ether, that is useful in particular in the cosmetics and/or dermatological fields.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising monocarboxylic acids for the treatment of keratinous materials, specially of the nails.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making transfer resistant make-up or sun-screen cosmetic compositions containing particles, which process includes introducing at least one volatile polyorganohalogen solvent, the halogen atom being fluorine, as an anti-transfer agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising a vitamin B3 compound which are useful for regulating skin condition, especially for regulating the signs of skin aging.

Abstract: A cosmetic and/or dermatological lotion comprising an aqueous phase and a powdered phase, the powdered phase comprising at least one active powder and hollow particles based on at least one acrylic or methacrylic polymer or copolymer, the aqueous phase being present in an amount ranging from 90 to 99.99% by weight with respect to the total weight of the lotion. The inventive lotion has the advantage of being soft on application and of exhibiting a powdered phase which does not become clogged. The lotion may be used for caring for, cleaning, removing make-up from and/or coloring the skin, mucous membranes and/or scalp.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a substance P antagonist in a cosmetic composition used to treat sensitive skin. More specifically, the invention relates to a substance P antagonist used to prevent and/or combat skin irritations, desquamation, erythemas, sensations of dysesthesia/overheating, or pruritus of the skin.

Abstract: In an emulsion cosmetic composition for application to skin containing water and at least one surfactant, the improvement wherein the composition also contains a water soluble, protein polysaccharide complex (“PPC”) having a net positive or negative charge, which is the reaction product of at least one protein and at least one anionic polysaccharide.

Abstract: The use of specific sulphonic acids or hydrates thereof in or for the preparation of a cosmetic or dermatological composition for achieving various effects on the skin, such as promoting desquamation of the skin, stimulating epidermal renewal, combatting intrinsic and extrinsic cutaneous aging. A process for the non-therapeutic treatment of the skin intended to achieve such effects, such as to promote the desquamation of the skin.

Abstract: The use of at least one homogeneous polyholoside in a cleansing and/or makeup remover composition for the skin and/or mucosae and/or eyes, comprising a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable vehicle is disclosed, as is a composition for cleansing and/or removing makeup from the skin and/or mucosae and/or eyes, which comprises at least one homogeneous polyholoside.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 3'-(L-ascorbyl-2-o-phosphoryl)-cholesterol, 3'-(L-ascorbyl-3-o-phosphoryl)-cholesterol, and their derivatives ("APC compounds"). More specifically, the present invention relates to use of APC compounds to improve the appearance and health of skin, hair, lips and nails. The present invention also relates to methods of topically administering APC compounds to cleanse skin and remove make-up, moisturize skin, enhance the shine and wear of nail coating compositions, and to improve compositions having pigments and/or iron oxides.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/sunscreen/dermatological compositions, well suited for improved photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation and/or for the therapeutic treatment of a disease state of the skin or mucosae, essentially in the absence of photobluing/whitening, comprise at least one titanium dioxide (nano)pigment and an effective photobluing/whitening-reducing amount of deformable hollow particulates (microspheres) having a particle size ranging from 1 .mu.m to 250 .mu.m and which comprise an expanded copolymer of vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile and a (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions. These compositions comprise an adhesive copolymer and a solvent for the copolymer selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, acetone, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof. The compositions, when dried, exhibit a cohesive strength of greater than about 0.5 kgf/mm.sup.2, a total energy absorption per unit volume of greater than about 0.55 kgfmm/mm.sup.3, and an impact strength of greater than about 7000 ergs. Preferred are hairspray embodiments of the present invention having improved removeability from hair as defined by a hair stiffness value of from 0 to about 3.5 (0 to 4 scale) and a hair flaking value of from 0 to about 3.5 (0 to 4 scale), which values are determined by the removeability methodology defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological composition, having an aqueous dispersion of vesicles with a lipid membrane, characterized in that the lipid membrane contains at least one carbamate of following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A fine and stable emulsion of an oily phase in an aqueous phase containing ionic polymer particles, the oil globules of the emulsion having a mean size of at most 500 nm, a process for the stabilization of fluid emulsions, a process for the preparation of these emulsions and their use in the cosmetic and dermatological fields and more particularly as composition for anti-sun protection.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing a skin disorder caused by at least one of excessive sebum production and abnormal keratinocyte proliferation, the method comprising topically administering to a region of the skin of a human affected by or susceptible to a skin disorder caused by at least one of excessive sebum and abnormal keratinocyte proliferation, a composition comprising anionic salicylate in an amount effective to reduce or stop the occurrence or delay the occurrence of at least one of the excessive sebum production and abnormal keratinocyte proliferation.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use, as a cosmetic product, of crosslinked and at least 90% neutralized poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid) polymers. They generally comprise, distributed randomly:a) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of units of general formula (1) below: ##STR1## in which X.sup.+ denotes a cation or a mixture of cations, not more than 10 mol % of the cations X.sup.+ being able to be protons H.sup.+ ;b) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of crosslinking units derived from at least one monomer having at least two olefinic double bonds; the weight proportions being defined relative to the total weight of the polymer.The present application relates in particular to their use as thickener and/or gelling agent in cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of human skin. Such methods include those for regulating sebum on facial skin of a human subject, comprising applying to said subject an emulsion composition comprising(a) an anhydrous silicone mixture comprising(i) an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide silicone copolymer;(ii) an ethylene oxide silicone copolymer;(iii) a silicone gum; and(iv) a silicone fluid; and(b) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aminoalcohol derivatives containing a urea functional group corresponding to the following formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched, saturated alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 represents a linear or branched, monohydroxylated or polyhydroxylated, saturated alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, in and for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions. These compounds are used in particular as moisturizing agents in care products for the skin or as conditioning agents in hair products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising an emulsion of oil-in-water type formed of oily globules which are each provided with a lamellar liquid crystal coating and are dispersed in an aqueous phase. Each oily globule containing at least one lipophilic compound which is cosmetically or dermatologically active is individually coated with a monolamellar or oligolamellar layer obtained from at least one lipophilic surface-active agent, from at least one hydrophilic surface-active agent and from at least one ionic amphiphilic lipid imparting to the emulsion a pH ranging from 5.5 to 7.5, the coated oily globules having a mean diameter of less than 500 nanometers.

Abstract: The invention relates to new cosmetic compositions comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least one lipid ceramide compound and at least one peptide having at least one fatty chain. The invention also relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising a peptide having at least one fatty chain and at least one lipid ceramide compound.

Abstract: The liquid composition is a dual cleanser and moisturizer that is stable and on a macro scale is homogeneous. The dual cleansing and lipid moisturizing liquid composition of this invention comprises: by weight parts of the liquid composition:(a) from about 5 parts to about 30 parts of lipid skin moisturizing agent having a Vaughan Solubility Parameter (VSP) of between 5 and 10;(b) from about 0.

Abstract: An external skin treatment composition containing (I) vitamin A (retinol) and (II) as a stabilizer, a chelating agent/a polysaccharide, an oil, polyethylene (propylene) glycol, a hydroxy carboxylate, a neutral amino acid salt, an oil-soluble antioxidant/EDTA/a benzophenone compound, an oil-soluble antioxidant/an acid/a benzophenone compound, an inclusion compound of cyclodextrin including an antioxidant and/or an ultraviolet absorber, butanediol and/or an oil-soluble antioxidant, a water-soluble benzophenone compound, a basic amino acid and the salt thereof, an acidic amino acid and the salt thereof, a polar oil, a water-swellable clay mineral.

Abstract: Anhydrous, stable retinol-based cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for the skin. This composition contains solubilized retinol in an organic solution which is liquid at ambient temperature and which is chosen from the group comprising:i) aliphatic fatty alcohols having a branched chain at C.sub.16 -C.sub.20,ii) saturated alcoxylated fatty alcohols having a straight or branched chain at C.sub.16 -C.sub.20,iii) the diesters of dicarboxylic esters at C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 and of isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures of these solvents.This composition is intended for the treatment of skin disorders, and of acne in particular.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aminoalcohol derivatives containing a urea functional group corresponding to the following formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched, saturated alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 represents a linear or branched, monohydroxylated or polyhydroxylated, saturated alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, in and for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions. These compounds are used in particular as moisturizing agents in care products for the skin or as conditioning agents in hair products.

Abstract: The object of the invention is the use of a Bertholletia extract, particularly a Bertholletia excelsa extract, for the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, particularly a dermatological composition. The Bertholletia extract promotes collagen synthesis or has activity against free radicals, for example to combat the effects of skin ageing, to prevent the formation of wrinkles or reduce their depth, or to promote firmer skin. It also has an activity for promoting the incorporation of vitamin C in the skin cells.