Abstract: The invention relates to perfume compositions, wherein different scent notes are successively released (scent sequence). According to the invention, the perfume composition comprises at least a first perfume ingredient consisting of at least a first and a second aromatic substance in the absence of alcohol, wherein the aromatic substances are contained in microcapsules, at least a second perfume composition consisting of at least a third and a fourth aromatic substance in the absence of alcohol, wherein the aromatic substances are contained in microcapsules, and a cosmetic gel in which the first and the second perfume compositions are distributed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic compact or cream powder which is provided with self-tanning agent and optionally light-protecting characteristics. The dihydroxy acetone (DHA) portion of said powder is fully used for coloration. The cosmetic powder contains a self-tanning agent selected from mixtures of DHA and aqueous mahakanni extract and mixtures of DHA with mahakanni and tulips extract, additional chromophore pigments, a wax or a mixture of several waxes, a powder basis and optionally additional cosmetic auxiliaries and active agents in stable homogeneous distribution. The inventive powder is produced by mixing the powder basis and a first portion of the pigments with the molten wax. The self-tanning agent and a second portion of the pigments in an aqueous-alcoholic suspension having a pH value ranging from 3-4 are subsequently added into the molten was mixture at 65 to 70° C. The entire mixture is steered, homogenised and cooled.

Abstract: The invention refers to a cosmetic product for hairs and decorative cosmetic with particular water resistance and wear (transfer) resistance. The product comprises stabile mixture of a water-emulsifiable, film-forming agent; a rheology modifier; a pigment; a volatile organic solvent; an oil soluble polymeric film-former; a silicon resin; and a filler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product that contains enzymes and has an intensive skin action, especially a regenerative effect The inventive cosmetic product contains 0.01 to 5 wt. % of a concentrate of the coconut milk of Cocos nucifera, containing peroxidase, lipase and protease; 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a plant milkwater, the plants being selected from the following group: banana, dandelion, convolvus, poppy, soya and mixtures thereof; and 0.01 to 5 wt. % of a glycerol extract of a mixture consisting of honey, rice hulls, rice hull oil and/or rice germ oil; with the remainder consisting of cosmetic auxiliary agents, active agents and carrier substances.

Abstract: The invention refers to an anti-sweat cosmetic which is suitable for use on the whole body and whose ingredients are almost entirely plant-based. The anti-perspiration cosmetic contains 0.01 to 5% by weight of a mixture of the extract of the overground plant parts of Equisetum arvense and the essential oil of Salvia officinalis; 0.01 to 5% by weight of a mixture of the extracts of Hamamelis virginia and Quercus infectoria; 0.5 to 15% by weight of pulverized bamboo wood (Bamboo Powder) the particle size of which is 15 &mgr;m or smaller; ad 100% by weight cosmetic auxiliaries, carrier substances or further active agents or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention refers to a cosmetic product for hairs and decorative cosmetic with particular water resistance and wear (transfer) resistance. The product comprises stabile mixture of a water-emulsifiable, film-forming agent; a rheology modifier; a pigment; a volatile organic solvent; an oil soluble polymeric film-former; a silicon resin; and a filler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lip or care stick which contains vitamins and which is used for cosmetic applications. The stick contains an outer complex comprised of a cellulose derivative having a particle size ranging from 0.5 to 100 &mgr;m, and is comprised of a phospholipid and of an &agr;-tocopheral ester. The proportion of the complex is equal to 0.5 and 40 wt. %, with regard to the total mass. The stick also contains cosmetically conventional fats, waxes and additive which have a proportion ranging from 99.5 to 60 wt. % &agr;-tocopheral is stabilized with regard to UV-filters, can also be dissolved in the form of the complex by moisture and can be absorbed and processed as a vitamin by the body.

Abstract: The disclosed cosmetic preparation of active substances protects the skin in a particularly effective way against free radical aggression, both alone and in combination with other active substances. The preparation consists of a Quebraco blanco bark extract containing at least 90 wt. % proanthocyanidin oligomers, a silkworm extract containing the peptide cecropin, amino acids and a vitamin mixture, a non-ionic, cationic or anionic hydrogel, phospholipids and water, and may also contain further active substances such as vitamin derivatives and plant extracts of acerola, sea weed, citrus, bitter orange, cherry, papaya, tea, coffee beans, Mimosa tenuiflora and angelica. The preparations have protection factors against free radicals of up to 10000, and the cosmetic compositions containing these preparations have protection factors of between 40 and 200, depending on their proportion of the preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a perfume composition which, at the same time, has a tanning effect or both a sun-block and tanning effect. According to the invention, the perfume composition having a tanning effect or both a sun-block and tanning effect is comprised of a clear hydroalcoholic solution. Said solution contains an alcohol-soluble, organic sunscreen filter in a proportion of 0.05 to 12 wt. %; dihydroxyacetone in a proportion of 0.5 to 10 wt. %; one or more monovalent alcohols with 3 to 5 carbon atoms in a proportion of 30 to 85 wt. %; one or more polyvalent alcohols with 3 to 5 carbon atoms in a proportion of 0.5 to 15 wt %; perfume oil in a proportion of 1 to 20 wt. %; and water in a proportion of 3 to 67.95 wt. %, hereby the proportions refer each time to the total composition.

Abstract: A new personal care product in the form of a free-standing stick comprises an inner core with cosmetic ingredients and an solid outer shell adhering to the inner core, in which the outer shell is wax-free and contains at least solid proteins, liquid polyols or solutions of polyols, solid polyols, emollients and additional cosmetic auxiliary materials and active ingredients. The outer surface does not transfer pigment through brief contact with the skin and is also not sticky.

Abstract: A cosmetic formulation with a swelling or volumizing effect, for use especially as a lipstick or other type of cosmetic, comprising:a) a sodium polyacrylate polymer that swells numerous times beyond its original volume upon contact with moisture or water;b) an emollient comprising cosmetically-acceptable oils, esters, liquid silicones and their mixtures within a range of 0.1-95 percent;c) a wax comprising carnauba wax, candelilla wax, ozocerite, ceresin, paraffin, synthetic wax, bees wax, montan wax and mixtures thereof within a range of 0.1-50 weight percent;d) an oil comprising castor oil, lanolin oil, synthetic oil, silicone oil and mixtures thereof within a range of 0.5-90 weight percent; ande) additional agents and adjuvants such as antioxidants, fats, fatty acid esters, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, dyes, pigments, perfume, protective agents, mica, talcum, silicon dioxide and synthetic resins that comprise a remaining portion of up to 100 weight percent.

Abstract: There are a process for evaluating beforehand a self-tanning composition in reference to different skin types, and a test kit to implement the process. A cosmetic self-tanning medium containing dihydroxyacetone is thinly rubbed on at least one test field, and the resulting tan on the test field is visually evaluated after 5 seconds to 5 minutes. The test field has at least one substance selected from the group of amino acids Gly, Ala, Val, Leu, Ile, Ser, Thr, Cys, Met, Asn, Lys, Asp, Gln, Glu, Phe, Tyr, Trp, His, Pro and the purines adenine, guanine, xanthine and hypoxanthine and mixtures of individual compounds of these chemicals.