Abstract: The present invention relates to gelled emulsion particles obtained when predetermined volumes, especially drops, of an emulsion with an aqueous external phase, containing an appropriate reagent in solution in the said aqueous phase, are added to a gelling solution and left therein for a period of time which depends on the degree of gelling desired for the said particles.It further relates to compositions--especially solutions, gels or emulsions with an aqueous external phase--in which the said particles are present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gelled emulsion particles obtained when predetermined volumes, especially drops, of an emulsion with an aqueous external phase, containing an appropriate reagent in solution in the said aqueous phase, are added to a gelling solution and left therein for a period of time which depends on the degree of gelling desired for the said particles. It further relates to compositions-especially solutions, gels or emulsions with an aqueous external phase-in which the said particles are present.

Abstract: A cosmetic analyzer unit has a color index section and a skin index section, with a digital numerical display for each section. Each section of the analyzer contains a plurality of keys by actuation of which an individual may answer multiple choice questions concerning her cosmetic determining characteristics. As the keys of each section are actuated, the corresponding index signal is numerically modified in accordance therewith, so that after all the multiple choice questions of a section have been answered, the corresponding color index or skin index signal is numerically displayed. A display unit is provided for displaying a number of skin color imparting cosmetics, and has keys corresponding to various color index ranges. When an individual presses the key corresponding to the range which includes her color index, skin color imparting cosmetics suitable for use by said individual are illuminated by the display.

Abstract: A liquid make-up based on insoluble pigments suspended in an aqueous vehicle and completely oil-free. The composition includes emollients and pigment suspending ingredients.

Abstract: A visible action gel toner composition having a carrier and an encapsulated active base. The carrier includes hectorite clay and a peptizer for the clay. The encapsulated active base includes hectorite clay, a peptizer for the clay, and a polar group affording compound.

Abstract: A liquid shampoo containing a biologically derived protein detergent having unusual mildness to the hair and scalp and also having hair conditioning properties.

Abstract: A skin lightener based on stabilized hydroquinone in a moisturizing base which also contains a sunscreen agent.

Abstract: Sunscreen compositions in the form of a skin softening moisturizing base with at least a part of the sunscreening active ingredient encapsulated in a hectorite clay capsule.

Abstract: There are disclosed compositions of matter which would provide, in one single application, the dual effects of shampooing and conditioning the hair. The compositions are aqueous compositions containing a mixture of humectants, surfactants, chelating agents, thickening agents and capsules of hair conditioning agents suspended therein.

Abstract: A skin cream composition having an oil phase, a water phase, and an encapsulated active base. The water phase includes hectorite clay and a peptizer for the clay. The encapsulated active base includes hectorite clay, a peptizer for the clay, and a polar group affording compound.

Abstract: A composition useful for removing nail lacquer is disclosed. This composition comprises an aqueous solution of a chelating agent, a humectant such as an alkylene glycol, a 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone-5-sulfonic acid, a proteinaceous material and vitamin A and D palmitates, the aforesaid ingredients being dispersed in a thickened acetone vehicle to form a homogeneous creamy stable mixture.