Abstract: An emulsion comprises an oil phase and a water phase emulsified with an emulsifying agent consisting essentially of at least one block polymer containing both at least one lipophilic sequence and at least one hydrophilic sequence.

Abstract: A hair lacquer or hair setting lotion composition comprises in a cosmetic carrier or vehicle at least one bi- or tri-sequenced copolymer comprising at least one sequence (A) having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is a saturated hydrocarbon chain containing 2-4 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon chain containing 2-4 carbon atoms and interrupted by sulfur or oxygen, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1 and HX is hydrochloric, hydrobromic, lactic or acetic acid, and at least one sequence (B) resulting from the anionic polymerization of a polymerizable monomer.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-5-chloro toluene and the hydrochloride thereof are couplers usefully employed in the production of a hair dye by reaction with an aromatic paradiamine.

Abstract: Chitosan derivatives formed by acylation of chitosan with a saturated or unsaturated organic diacid anhydride are employed as a skin moisturizing agent in a cosmetic composition comprising an aqueous solution containing 0.1-20 percent by weight of said chitosan derivative.

Abstract: The water dispersibility of a reconstitutable food powder such as powdered milk is improved by adding to the powdered food during its manufacture a non-toxic surface active agent which is a fatty alcohol derivative having the formula RO--C.sub.2 H.sub.3 O (A)--n H wherein A represents --CH.sub.2 OH and n has a value of 2-10 or A represents --CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 OH and n has a value of 1-5, R is selected from alkyl, alkenyl C or carbonyl alkenyl groups and each of the alkyl and alkenyl groups is a straight chain having 8-22 carbons. When manufacturing milk powders, the non-ionic surface active agent also exhibits outstanding anti-foaming qualities.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing hair comprises in a cosmetic vehicle at least one dye compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein B is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and ##STR3## wherein R is lower alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy containing 1-4 carbon atoms and chlorine,R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl and methoxy,R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, chlorine, nitro, amino and acetylamino,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or together with R.sub.4 forms an unsaturated 6 membered ring carrying a hydroxy substituent chelated with one of the nitrogen atoms of the azo link, and ##STR4## where R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, -CH.sub.3, -C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and .beta.-hydroxyethyl, and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, .beta.-hydroxyethyl, phenyl and -CH.sub.2 SO.sub.

Abstract: 2,5-Diamino-1,4-benzoquinones are used in hair dye compositions.

Abstract: New amphoteric compounds which contain two basic groups, at least one of which is a quaternary ammonium group, and an anionic group of the carboxylic type and one or two lipophile chains. These compounds have excellent cationic characteristics while being less, and in some cases nonirritating to the mucous membrane of the eye.

Abstract: Substituted nitrophenylene-diamine hair dye compounds.

Abstract: Aminated .gamma.-dialdehyde and the quaternary ammonium salts thereof are prepared by acid hydrolysis of their respective corresponding 2.5-dialkoxy 3-amino 4-hydroxy tetrahydrofurans or by acid hydrolysis of their respective corresponding tetraalkyl acetals. The aminated .gamma.-dialdehydes and the quaternary ammonium salts thereof are usefully employed in cosmetic compositions to tan the skin or to strengthen or restructure the hair.

Abstract: Piperazine-based low molecular weight film-forming cationic polymer is employed in a cosmetic hair-conditioner composition comprising a solution of the polymer in amounts of about 0.1-5 weight percent of the composition in a solvent such as water, acidified water, or aqueous alcohol solution.

Abstract: A packaged, self-heating neutralizing composition for use in the second stage of a permanent waving operation comprises a first component selected from a water-soluble sulfite, bisulfite, metabisulfite or thiourea stored in one compartment of a two-compartment package and a second component comprising H.sub.2 O.sub.2 separately stored in the second compartment of said two compartment package. Just before use, the said components are mixed together with an accompanying evolution of sensible heat. The resulting mixture contains free H.sub.2 O.sub.2 in amounts of about 0.5-3 percent by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A gel comprises an aqueous solution of a vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer and at least one amino acid having a basic character present in an amount effective to impart to said solution a pH ranging between 3 and 9. The gel is employed as a carrier in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: N,N'-diaryl alkylene diamine oxidation dye compounds that are suitable for dyeing live human hair.

Abstract: Cationic surface-active agents which are polyhydroxylated tertiary amines or the quaternary ammonium salts thereof and which are usefully employed in cosmetic compositions, are prepared by condensing on a fatty alcohol, glycerol epihalohydrin alone or together with an epoxide to form polyhalogenated polyethers, which in turn are converted to polyhalogenated glycidyl ethers, the latter being reacted with a secondary amine to form polyhalogenated tertiary amines which are then reacted with sodium or potassium acetate in the presence of a diol to form said polyhydroxylated tertiary amines.

Abstract: Diphenylamine of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, amino, lower alkyl amino wherein the alkyl moiety has 1-6 carbon atoms, acylamino, lower carbamylalkyl amino wherein the alkyl moiety has 1-6 carbon atoms, lower hydroxylalkyl amino wherein the alkyl moiety has 1-6 carbon atoms, lower carbalkoxy amino wherein the alkoxy moiety has 1-6 carbon atoms and ureido;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, acylamino and ureido;R.sub.5 and R.sub.8 each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms; andR.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Dye compositions containing the oxidation dye: ##STR1## and the method of using it to dye live human hair.

Abstract: New dyestuffs are described for keratinic fibers which produce particularly luminous shades without the need for an oxidizing agent. These dyestuffs have the formula: ##STR1## or a tautomeric form thereof wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, represents a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, acylamino and ureido;Each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, represents a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, amino, N-alkylamino, N-(hydroxyalkyl)-amino, N-(carbamyl-alkyl)-amino, acylamino and ureido, each of said alkyls containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms;Each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which may be identical or different, represents a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms and alkoxy containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: A polymer has on its macromolecular chains in the form of a lateral branching an anti-inflammator residue having a carboxylic acid function chemically linked to the macromolecular chains by an intermediate covalent function.

Abstract: N-oxypyridyl derivative selected from the group consisting ofA. a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the sulfur atom is attached to the N-oxypyridyl nucleus in a position ortho or para to the NO group, and R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, --COR.sub.2 or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl or tolyl;B. the metal complex of the compound in (a) when R.sub.1 is hydrogen; andC. the metal salt of the compound in (a) when R.sub.1 is --COR.sub.2 or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.2.These derivatives are usefully employed in compositions for application to the hair, scalp or skin in order to combat the greasy and unaesthetic appearance of the hair and scalp and to counteract the formation of body odors of skin. The composition includes the said derivative of pyridine together with an appropriate carrier including, for instance, water, lower alkanol, an aqueous solution of a lower alkanol, a detergent and a cosmetic powder.