Abstract: One or more free radical scavengers are used as prophylactically or therapeutically effective substances amd microparticles having an average particle size ranging from 5 to 200 ?m for the preaparation of a topuical pharmaceutical compostion for the protection or treatment of skin or hair damages caused buy chemotherapeutic treatment. The invention also concerns a method for the protextion or treatmnent of skin or hair damages of a mammal caused by chemotherapy. A kit for the protextion or treatment of hair damages caused by chemotherapeutic treatment consists of a topical composition including microparticles together with the free radical scavengers and a shampoo for an effective hair cleaning and supporting the hair treatment. A kit for the protection or treatment of skin damages caused by chemotherapy consists of a topical composition including microparticles together with free radical scavengers and a cleansing milk for an effective skin cleaning and supporting the skin treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic sun protection product based on W/Si emulsions, which product has improved effectiveness and, despite high content of organic sun protection filters, a very good sensory profile and, in particular, a long-lasting soft touch. The sun protection product includes 22-32 wt. % of a volatile, cyclic silicone oil, 2.0-4.0 wt. % of a non-volatile silicone elastomer, 0.9-2.8 wt. % of an emulsifier, 0.1-0.5 wt. % of an amino acid/fatty acid copolymer, 19-24 wt. % of a mixture of organic UVA and UVB filters at a ratio of from 1:1.5 to 1:1; and cosmetic adjuvants, excipients, active substances and mixtures thereof to make 100 wt. %, the Brookfield viscosity of the sun protection product ranging from 3,000 to 20,000 mPas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation which includes a skin care complex having an anti-ageing effect. The complex consists of liposomes comprising a mixture of cosmetic oil, extract of Plukenetia volubilis seeds, extract of Cynara scolymus leaves and hydrogenated retinol. The liposomes are homogeneously dispersed in a gel network consisting of water and a gel-forming agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition with a moisture-regulating effect based on plant active ingredients with a long-lasting moisturizing effect of up to 24 hours. The cosmetic comprises in each case a watery plant milk of the fruit of Elaeis guinensis, of the leaves of Phoenix canariensis, of the rice husks of Oryza sativa, of the fruit of Cocos nucifera, and a honey complex consisting of acacia honey, eucalyptus honey, pine honey and lavender honey.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic light-protective agent for wavelengths of from 250 to 1400 nm, containing at least methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol as UVA filter; at least one UVB filter; sea buckthorn oil with a refractive index of from 1.4 to 1.59 and a solid with a d50 of from 3 to 50 ?m, selected among citrine, topaz, amethyst, ruby, glass with a refractive index of from 1.500 to 1.599 and mixtures thereof; at least one infrared-absorbing glass with a d50 of from 5 to 50 ?m; a free-radical scavenger, and cosmetic adjuvants and/or excipients and optionally further cosmetic active substances. The agent shows an unexpectedly high light absorption and largely prevents skin damage caused by light of 250-1400 nm in wavelength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for body shaping by means of a sun-protection agent and a corresponding cosmetic product. The inventive method consists in pre-treating by means of a preliminary product containing a caffeine, algae extract, pineapple extract, radical scavenger, copper gluconate, silylpropionic acid and a melanin-stimulating amino acid-containing agent, in subsequently treating by a main product containing, apart from an UVA- and UVB-Filter, at an ratio ranging from 30:70 to 70:30, a green coffee bean oil whose radical scavenger content is 30-60% less than this of the preliminary agent and in post-treating by means of an after-product which comprises the preliminary product constituents and whose silylpropionic acid content is of 2 to 10 times the content of the preliminary product.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition in the production of a dermatological agent for skin treatment under repeated X-irradiation. The composition includes oxygen-bearing asymmetrical lamellar aggregates of phospholipids and fluorocarbons as well as specific water-soluble antioxidants, said composition having a radical protection factor of at least 4000×1014 radicals/mg.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic sun protection product based on W/Si emulsions, which product has improved effectiveness and, despite high content of organic sun protection filters, a very good sensory profile and, in particular, a long-lasting soft touch. The sun protection product includes 22-32 wt. % of a volatile, cyclic silicone oil, 2.0-4.0 wt. % of a non-volatile silicone elastomer, 0.9-2.8 wt. % of an emulsifier, 0.1-0.5 wt. % of an amino acid/fatty acid copolymer, 19-24 wt. % of a mixture of organic UVA and UVB filters at a ratio of from 1:1.5 to 1:1; and cosmetic adjuvants, excipients, active substances and mixtures thereof to make 100 wt. %, the Brookfield viscosity of the sun protection product ranging from 3,000 to 20,000 mPas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for body shaping by means of a sun-protection agent and a corresponding cosmetic product. The inventive method consists in pre-treating by means of a preliminary product containing a caffeine, algae extract, pineapple extract, radical scavenger, copper gluconate, silylpropionic acid and a melanin-stimulating amino acid-containing agent, in subsequently treating by a main product containing, apart from an UVA- and UVB-Filter, at an ratio ranging from 30:70 to 70:30, a green coffee bean oil whose radical scavenger content is 30-60% less than this of the preliminary agent and in post-treating by means of an after-product which comprises the preliminary product constituents and whose silylpropionic acid content is of 2 to 10 times the content of the preliminary product.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions containing agglomerates with particular particle sizes. The compositions are characterized in that they contain spherical non-porous SiO2 particles with a particle size of 0.05-1.5 &mgr;m, and other inorganic particle-shaped materials with spherical structure. The spherical SiO2 and other inorganic materials form defined agglomerates with a particle size of 0.06 &mgr;m to 5 &mgr;m. The proportion of agglomerates in the cosmetic composition is between 0.1 and 30% wt. The aggregate-containing dispersions are produced by introducing the spherical SiO2 step by step and in special conditions. Formulations produced with these aggregates are characterized by particularly stable and high sunscreen factors.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous solution or dispersion with high shellac content. The aqueous shellac solution or dispersion is characterized in that it has a pH value of 2 to 4.2, and contains: 1 to 60% wt. shellac; 0.1 to 3% wt. of at least one water-soluble film former; 0.1 to 1% wt. of at least acid-resistant gel former; and water bringing the total to 100% wt. In accordance with the invention, the solution is produced by the following method: particle-shaped shellac is added to an aqueous solution and homogenized by stirring at 10 to 1500 rev/min., at a temperature of 5 to 20° C. The aqueous solution has a pH value of 2 to 4.2 and contains at least one water-soluble film former and at least one acid-resistant gel former. The shellac solution or dispersion can be used in the paint and varnish industry, the food industry and in cosmetics.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation contains peptide derivatives from &agr;-MSH, as well as other active components. A cosmetic product has the property of activating the melanogenesis and being an anti-inflammatory and acting more efficiently. The synergetically active preparation also includes a combination of a peptide derivative corresponding to the formula (Lip)X-His-Phe-Arg-Y in a ratio of 0.05 mg to 2.5 mg of a pure peptide derivative per kg of the total mass, while the peptide derivative is mixed with xanthine in a ratio of 0.5 to 2 mol per 100 mol of peptide. Also there is at least 0.5 wt % of a mixture of enzymes and vitamins, containing at least 150 U/ml of superoxide dismutase. Also present are auxiliary agents and carrier agents in a ratio of 65 to 99.5 wt %, and possibly other active components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic cleansing and skin care preparation which is particularly suitable for extremely greasy pubertal skin and exhibits very good sebostatic effectiveness. The preparation contains 0.25-5 wt. % of a combination comprising 5-40 wt. % of an alga laminaria saccharina extract; 10-60 wt. % of lilium candidum root extract; 10-50 wt. % glycyrrehetinic acid as a natural extract of glycyrrhiza glabra. The preparation also contains 99.75 to 95 wt. % cosmetic auxiliary agents and carriers, optionally mixed with additional active substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable multiple phase emulsion of the O.sub.1 /W/O.sub.2 type with high proportions of the primary O.sub.1 /W emulsion. The new emulsions have an emulsifier-free primary oil-in-water phase consisting of a viscoplastic aqueous gel containing the finely distributed inner oil droplets together with a gelling agent, wherein the thixotropic primary oil-in-water phase has a yield point in the range from 20 to 100 Pa and a plastic viscosity of 0.01 to 0.1 Pa.multidot.s and contains at least one lipophilic agent in the primary oil; and a secondary oil phase in which the primary oil-in-water phase is present together with a lipophilic emulsifier; and wherein the proportion of the inner oily phase is from 10 to 35 % by weight relative to the total weight of the emulsion. The higher proportions of the inner oily phase render possible higher proportions of organic sun protection agents with simultaneous avoidance of skin irritations.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic self-tanning agent based on dihyroxyacetone and having a sunscreen effect. The object of the invention is to prepare an agent in which the self-tanning effect occurs shortly after application and over a long period of time, and in which a plurality of color shades can be obtained without additional color components. According to the invention, the agent contains: specific portions of one or a plurality of UV filters selected from the group comprising octylsalicylate, octylmethoxycinnamate and benzophenone-3 and their mixtures; dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in a liposomal carrier system and additionally unencapsulated DHA; an antioxidant selected from the group comprising tocopherol, ascorbic acid, calendula extract and a mixture thereof; a moisturizer selected from the group comprising aloe vera, phospholipids, phospholipid mixtures, sodium hyaluronate, glycerol and mixtures thereof; and cosmetic carrier substances and additives.

Abstract: A cosmetic skin cleanser based on natural active ingredients is disclosed. The cleanser comprises an aqueous non-oily suspension of microspheres of a polyoxymethlyene urea containing a natural liquid vegetable oil, and agents based on natural substances for moisturizing the skin. The agents could be aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, cetaryl glucosides, or a mixture of sarcosine, wheat amino acids and palmitic acid, and mixtures thereof, plus propylene glycol as an additional ingredient. The cleanser also includes one or more natural emulsifiers, natural cleansing substances and other excipients and vehicles.

Abstract: A new cosmetic product combines tanning, sunscreen, moisturizing and water-repellant properties in a stable formulation. The product is an O/W emulsion which includes from 5% to 14% by weight of inorganic pigments treated with perfluoroalkyl phosphates, in which the pigments are selected from the group consisting of colored iron oxides, titanium dioxide and mixtures thereof. There are dispersants selected from the group consisting of at least (b1) cetyl dimethicone copolyol and (b2) cetyl dimethicone which are present in the range of 2% to 10% by weight, with the ratio of (b1) to (b2) in the range from 15-3 to 40-8, and further known carrier and auxiliary agents as well as further dispersants if required, in which the share of moisturizing additives is less than 4% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic and dermatological preparation for treating sensitive tissue, wounds and hair. The preparation contains (a1) magnetically hard particles such as barium or strontium hexaferrite single crystals, samariumcobalt particles (SmCo) and neodymium-iron-boron particles (Nd.sub.2 Fe.sub.14 B), each with a particle size in the range of 80 to 550 nm, and with a coercive field strength of the particles in the range of 1,000 to 20,000 Oerstedt; or (a2) particles according to (a1), encapsulated in aqueous liposomes or asymmetrical lamellar aggregates, where the aggregates consist of fluorocarbons and natural phospholipids with a phosphatidylcholine content of 30 to 99 wt %; and separately in addition to (a1) or (a2) or mixtures thereof, it also contains asymmetrical lamellar aggregates without encapsulated particles which are loaded with oxygen to the saturation limit. In addition, it also contains excipients and optionally other cosmetic or pharmacological active ingredients.

Abstract: A multi-phase sunscreen agent, characterized by at least two phases that are liquid to pasty or gelatinous and separate from each other spontaneously within seconds to less than ten minutes after a brief and gentle mixing process lasting less than one minute without any essential application of force, where at least one phase contains a UV filter.

Abstract: A preparation for stimulating the blood circulation of the skin comprising a dispersion containing a proportion of finely divided magnetically hard single-domain particles in the dispersion being in the range from 0.01% to 70% by weight, based on the total weight of the dispersion; these particles having a strong coercive field and being in the range 600 to 1200 nm; and the magnetically hard single-domain particles are selected from the group consisting of barium hexaferrite, strontium hexaferrite, undoped barium hexaferrite, undoped strontium hexaferrite, and the mixtures thereof; and the balance up to 100% by weight of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical excipient carrier substance or a pharmaceutical additive, based on the total weight of the dispersion.