Abstract: A flowable pulverulent bleaching or dyeing composition for human hair with improved properties of use, particularly dustlessness and good miscibility with water or aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, is obtained by addition, preferably by a melting or spraying process, of about 5% to about 30% by wt. of at least one wax compound having a melting point between about 40° C. and about 130° C., preferably a C12-C18-fatty acid mono- and (or) dialkanolamide, between about 40° C. and about 130° C. to a powder comprising at least one solid compound exerting bleaching activity upon application on human hair or at least one direct hair dye.

Abstract: Composition for permanent waving of human hair comprising an at least partly water-soluble chlorophyll or chlorophyll derivative, especially an alkali magnesium or copper chlorophyllin to improve the waving performance of the composition.

Abstract: This invention refers to a composition for permanent waving of human hair, containing thioglycolic acid or the salts thereof, preferably the ammonium salt, and comprising two compositions which are kept separate until application, whereof a Composition (A) contains at least an amino acid hydrochloride and at least one polyol or the methyl and ethyl ethers thereof, preferably 1,2-propanediol in aqueous solution, having a pH-value of preferably between about 4.5 and 6.5, and a Composition (B) which is kept separate from said Composition (A) until use contains ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, and (or) ammonium carbamate as alkalizing agent(s), having a pH-value between about 8 and 9.5, and both compositions are mixed before application whereby a pH-value between about 7 and 8 is obtained. The compositions, which are kept separate, present outstanding stability; upon application after admixture optimal waving performance and, at the same time, gentle treatment of the hair is achieved.

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: A new multi-step process for dyeing human hair achieving improved coverage and gentle treatment of the hair and, in addition, allowing the production of numerous hair dye shades using a relatively small number of hair dye compositions, which process consists of the following steps:a) Application of an alkaline oxidation hair dye composition comprising at least one developing substance and at least one coupling substance as well as an oxidizing agent mainly onto that part of the human hair which is next to the scalp, whereby the mixture is adjusted to the hair shade desired for the total dyeing result;b) rinsing and shampooing of the hair after completed processing of the dyeing composition;c) application of an acidic oxidation hair dye composition comprising at least one developing and at least one coupling agent as well as an oxidizing agent, to the total hair, andd) rinsing of the hair after complete processing of the hair dye.

Abstract: Hair dye compositions without sensitizing potential but with improved dyeing properties for all shades comprise only 2-(2'-hydroxyethylamino)5-aminotoluene or the salts thereof as developing agent, or preferably in combination with the usual coupling agents, excluding 1-methoxy-2,4-diaminobenzene and 1-ethoxy-2,4-diaminobenzene.

Abstract: This invention relates to an operationally reliable two-compartment container designed to prevent unintended use before application. The invention comprises a one-piece container having two compartments assembled one upon another, which are interlinked by a transfer opening into which a stopper is mounted to keep the contents of the two compartments separate during storage. The stopper is linked by supporting devices to the lower end of a pouring spout which seals the upper part of the container with a covering cap. The pouring spout is connected as a one-piece unit to an elastic membrane, which is turned inside of the container when closed, and outside when the container is opened, by which the pouring spout extends with an encompassing sealing cap into the collar region of the upper part of the compartment, is linked by a screw thread.

Abstract: This invention refers to a hair shampoo composition presenting improved hair conditioning properties, comprising at least one anionic surfactant preferably mixed with a surface-active-alkyl polyglycoside in a proportion of 10:1 and 1:5, as well as an active hair conditioning composition comprising 0.1 to 1.0% by wt. of at least one cationic polymer, 0.1 to 1.0% by wt. of at least one water-soluble collagen or collagen derivative, and 0.5 to 8.0% by wt. of at least one polysiloxane, each calculated based on the total composition.

Abstract: The invention is related to a composition for the permanent waving of human hair with improved properties of use, containing alkanediols in combination with ammonium carbamate as alkalinizing compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-compartment container of simple construction in one piece [as a whole], comprising two compartments stacked one upon another, which are connected by a passage opening. The passage opening is sealed by a stopper, and a closing cap which is fitted on top of the upper chamber and which partly embraces the outer wall of the same. The stopper has a connecting element which reaches into the upper chamber and has an end that is shaped as a rectangular or disk part. Underneath the end part, hook-shaped and contoured supports snap in, forming the lower end of a handle which has an enlargement on its upper end that protrudes from the container. The handle is connected to the closure cap in one piece by an elastic membrane which is turned in to the inside as long as the chamber is closed, and turned outside when the stopper is removed.

Abstract: Hair dye composition comprising at least one triaminohydroxypyrimidine and (or) diaminodihydroxypyrimidine as developing substance, and as coupling agent 3-amino-2-methylamino-6-methoxypyridine or salts thereof, on its own or in admixture with other coupling agents. Application of this composition in admixture with an oxidant onto human hair provides excellent natural-looking hair colorations.

Abstract: A mild permanent waving process for human hair including the steps of applying a reducing composition containing at least one thio compound, subsequently pre-fixing with a composition containing at least one dithio compound without previous rinsing, and finally fixing with a composition containing an oxidant, especially hydrogen peroxide, in a low concentration.

Abstract: This invention refers to cosmetic compositions, particularly a skin treating preparation, comprising a transparent oil phase and a transparent aqueous phase, preferably with humectant effect, which permits a homogeneous mixture when being shaken, and which separates again in two transparent phases thereafter. These properties are achieved by the addition of 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 fatty acid triglycerol ester.

Abstract: Hair dye composition for oxidative dyeing of human or animal hair containing as developing substances alone or in admixture with other developing substances, a hydroxytriaminopyrimidine, preferably 6-OH-2,4,5-triaminopyrimidine (4-OH-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine) or 2-OH-4,5,6-triaminopyrimidine and/or a dihydroxydiaminopyrimidine, preferably 2,6-dihydroxy-4,5-diamino-pyrimidine or 4,6-dihydroxy-2,5-diaminopyrimidine.

Abstract: Agent for the long-lasting shaping of hair, on the basis of a thioglycolic acid ester as reducing agent, preferably of a glycerol monothioglycolic acid ester. The permanent shaping agent contains, in addition to the thioglycolic acid ester, an amount of 2-mercaptopropionic acid monoglycerol ester and/or 3-mercaptopropionic acid monoglycerol ester as shaping agent, and at least one solubilizer.