Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprises in solution in an appropriate vehicle at least one polymer having 50-100% of repeating units of the .beta.-alanine type having the formula ##STR1## and 0-50% of repeating units of the acrylamide type having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or a member selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH, (iii) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.3 wherein n is 0 or a whole number from 1 to 11, ##STR4## wherein r' and r" each independently represent hydrogen or alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms, (v) --CHOH--COOH, (vi) --CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.3 Na, ##STR5## wherein m ranges from 1 to 10, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprises in solution in an appropriate vehicle at least one polymer having 50-100% of repeating units of the .beta.-alanine type having the formula ##STR1## and 0-50% of repeating units of the acrylamide type having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or a member selected fromthe group consisting of (i) ##STR3## (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH, (iii) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.3 wherein n is 0 or a whole number from1 to 11, (iv) ##STR4## wherein r' and r" each independently represent hydrogen or alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms, (v) --CHOH--COOH, (vi) --CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.3 Na,(vii) ##STR5## and (viii) --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.m H wherein m ranges from 1 to 10, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: A quaternized polymer for use as a cosmetic agent, has recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 OH;R' is an aliphatic, alicyclic or arylaliphatic radical containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms, or R and R' together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocycle capable of containing a heteroatom other than nitrogen;A is a divalent group selected from ##STR2## wherein x, y and t are whole numbers ranging from 0 to 11 such that the sum (x+y+t) is greater than or equal to 0 and lower than 18, and E and K represent hydrogen or an aliphatic radical having less than 18 carbon atoms,--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, (3)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, (4)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, (5)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, (6)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: An aromatic derivative of butyric acid has the formula ##STR1## These aromatic derivatives of butyric acid are useful in human and veterinary medicines as well as in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A composition suitable for effective and comfortable removal of both waterproof and non-waterproof eye makeup is disclosed which includes an aqueous phase containing at least one surfactant and an oily phase containing at least one cosmetic oil. The surfactant concentration may be up to 3 wt % of the total weight of the composition. The weight ratio of the aqueous phase and the oily phase may be from 30:70 to 60:40.

Abstract: Ethers and/or esters of D-desosamine having the formula ##STR1## whereinn represents 0 or 1; R and R', each independently, represent linear or branched alkyl having 1-30 carbon atoms, alkenyl having 5-21 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 4-10 carbon atoms, cycloalkylalkyl having 5-11 carbon atoms or phenyl or arylalkyl optionally substituted; or R can represent hydrogen when n=1 and R' can represent hydrogen when n=0, the number of carbon atoms of R, R' or R+R' being equal to 9 to 33 inclusive; or R represents the aglyconic part of erythralosamine and R' represents linear or branched alkyl having 9-30 carbon atoms or alkenyl having 11-21 carbon atoms; and the .alpha. and .beta. anomers, their mixture and their salts.These compounds are usefully employed as anti-bacteria and anti-fungus agents in pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: An anti-oxidant system contains, in combination, at least one stabilized ascorbyl ester, at least one tocopherol or a mixture of tocopherols, or cafeic acid or a derivative thereof, at least one complexing agent and at least one non-thiol polypeptide. The anti-oxidant system is employed to stabilize fatty bodies and cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: An N-(mercaptoalkyl).omega.-hydroxyalkylamide having the formula, ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3 and m is 2 or 5 inclusive is employed as a reducing agent in the first stage reducing operation of permanently deforming hair.

Abstract: Non-ionic products of the formula:R--X--[C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n(OH)--CH.sub.2 --Y--R'in which R and R' denote alkyl or alkenyl radicals having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, the sum of the numbers of carbon atoms in R and R' being 24 to 32; X denotes an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom or a sulphoxide group; Y denotes a sulphur atom, a sulphoxide group or a methylene group (if Y denotes methylene, the sum of the numbers of carbon atoms in R and R' is 22 to 30); and n denotes an integer or decimal number from 1 to 40 are disclosed. These non-ionic compounds are suitable for use in pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications, in particular for the care of the skin or hair.

Abstract: An aromatic deviative of butyric acid has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, each independently, represent hydrogen or alkyl, with at least two of R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 being other than hydrogen,A represents methylene or dimethylene; when A represents dimethylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 can together form methylene or dimethylene,R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or hydroxy,R' represents hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy or acyloxy,R" represents hydrogen or alkoxy, or R' and R" taken together form oxo or hydroxyimino,R.sub.8 represents hydrogen or alkyl andR.sub.7 represents --OR.sub.9 or ##STR2## R.sub.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition.This composition contains, as active compound in a suitable cosmetic carrier, at least one 1-hydroxyalkylxanthine of formula: ##STR1## Use for its slimming and anticellulitic action.

Abstract: An anhydrous cosmetic makeup composition for the lips and skin contains crosslinked poly .beta.-alanine microspheres impregnated with a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: A process for producing a dispersion of spherules of a lipid compound encapsulating an aqueous phase includes admixing a water-dispersible lipid compound with an aqueous phase to be encapsulated in the spherules, agitating the resulting mixture to form a lamellar phase, adding a liquid dispersion phase and vigorously shaking the resulting mixture.

Abstract: An N-(mercaptoalkyl).OMEGA.-hydroxyalkylamide having the formula, ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3 and m is 2 to 5 inclusive is employed as a reducing agent in the first stage reducing operation of permanently deforming hair.

Abstract: Esters of the etretinic type or related to macrolides and lincosamides are employed in the treatment of acne and psoriasis.

Abstract: Unsaturated cycloaliphatic esters of macrolidic and lincosamidic antibiotics are employed in the treatment of acne.

Abstract: Polyaromatic esters of macrolidic and lincosamidic antibiotics are employed in the treatment of acne.

Abstract: Aromatic esters of macrolidic and lincosamidic antibiotics are employed in the treatment of acne.

Abstract: Diaromatic esters of macrolidic and lincosamidic antibiotics are employed in the treatment of acne.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.