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

Abstract: An aqueous hair moisturizing composition is provided. The composition includes a cationic component, an oil containing about 70 percent or greater unsaturated fatty acids with chain length of C18 or greater, a phytosterol and a cellulosic polymer. Also provided is a method of imparting extended moisturization to the hair including the steps of applying to the hair in need of extended moisturization a composition including a cationic component, an oil containing about 70 percent or greater unsaturated fatty acids with chain length of C18 or greater, a phytosterol and a cellulosic polymer, and retaining the composition in contact with the hair for a time sufficient to impart extended moisturization to the hair.

Abstract: An aqueous hair moisturizing composition is provided. The composition includes a cationic component, an oil containing about 70 percent or greater unsaturated fatty acids with chain length of C18 or greater, a phytosterol and a cellulosic polymer. Also provided is a method of imparting extended moisturization to the hair including the steps of applying to the hair in need of extended moisturization a composition including a cationic component, an oil containing about 70 percent or greater unsaturated fatty acids with chain length of C18 or greater, a phytosterol and a cellulosic polymer, and retaining the composition in contact with the hair for a time sufficient to impart extended moisturization to the hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of evaluating the human subconscious response to smell and a method of evaluating a subject's subconscious response to an aroma stimulus.

Abstract: Oxidative hair dye compositions containing at least one antioxidant botanical extract operable to inhibit the oxidative degradation of one or more oxidative dyes present in the oxidative dye composition, methods for coloring hair, and methods and products that enable multiple use oxidative dye containers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing petrochemical-free aroma components, which comprises extracting aroma components from plant materials with a volatile ester such as ethyl acetate. The method produces unique concrete, wax and absolute components that are useful in all types of fragranced compositions, which compositions, due to the absence of petrochemicals, can be certified as organic.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of coloring the hair with cluster-modified water and the ability to achieve enhanced color and conditioning for the hair that is color-treated. The cluster-modified water can be ionized water such as alkalinic or acidic water, or structured water such as I or S water. In addition, the cluster-modified water can be applied to the hair as a pre-saturating treatment and/or a post-saturating treatment relative to the hair color treatment process. Additional benefits of the present invention are the ability to minimize the use of harsh chemicals and dyes while still achieving an enriched color, and increased softness and smoothness to the color-treated hair. The present invention can also be used with mordanting salts. The present invention also includes a hair coloring kit including the cluster-modified water for post-saturating and/or pre-saturating the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hairbrush comprising a head region and a handle region, the handle region comprising a stem, the stem having a deformable grip located thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-permanent dye system comprising at least one solubilized vat dye, an aqueous carrier, and substantially no chemical oxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions, particularly foaming cleansing compositions, comprising a cationic component and an anionic alkyl glucoester surfactant. These compositions are particularly useful as color-depositing shampoos containing cationic dyes.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of a film forming polymer; and (b) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, in which the composition is in the form of a solid. A cosmetic hair conditioning device and methods of conditioning and styling hair are also provided.

Abstract: A hair coloring composition, and a method for using the composition in which a natural plant-derived chemical of the formula ##STR1## is employed as a coupler-modifier in a composition containing a primary intermediate and a customary coupler. The novel coupler-modifiers produce a composition which is more physiologically suitable for use in hair colorings than the prior art compositions and allows for the preparation of compositions which produce highly stable colorings over a broad range shades and tones.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of a film forming polymer; and (b) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, in which the composition is in the form of a solid. A cosmetic hair conditioning device and methods of conditioning and styling hair are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions for topical application to the hair comprising effective amounts of effective amounts of a foaming agent, a water soluble acrylate or methacrylate polymer or copolymer, and a water soluble quaternized cellulose derivative. The compositions, when dispensed through a non-aerosol pump foaming apparatus, results in a foaming lightweight mousse-like product which excellent hold and conditioning to the hair.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for coloring the hair upon the scalp and an eyelash mascara is disclosed. The hair is typically colored with a mascara brush to achieve streaking and a non-homogenous coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash. A copaiba resin and a metal containing pigment are combined to obtain the hair coloring product. The resultant product is applied to the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash to effect coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash.

Abstract: Hair upon the scalp or eyelashes are treated with hair coloring or mascara compositions in hair or eyelash coloring methods. The hair is typically colored with a mascara brush to achieve streaking and a non-homogenous coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash. A copaiba resin and a metal containing pigment are combined to obtain the hair coloring product. The resultant product is applied to the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash to effect coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing a dermatologically acceptable carrier or vehicle and certain essential oils as a preservative. The essential oil provides antimicrobial assurance against Apergillus niger, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A method of preparing the preserved cosmetic composition is also described.