Abstract: A two-step method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance is disclosed. Compositions for use in this method and a kit containing such compositions are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are effective but gentle enough suitable for daily home use by the consumer.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, which comprises at least one phosphate surfactant, at least one foaming nonionic surfactant and at least one cationic polymer devoid of saccharide groups in an aqueous medium, the composition having the appearance of a transparent gel.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. boron nitride which has both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. has amphiphilic character, and thus positions itself at the water/oil interface, and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers and also optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active ingredients.

Abstract: This invention discloses, as an article of manufacture, a capsule having a hollow interior and an enclosing wall, referred to as a membrane. The membrane is not soluble in water, but is permeable to water or an aqueous solution. The membrane is comprised of a first material and can also include a second material. When the membrane is comprised of the first material and the second material, then it is referred to as a composite material wherein the first material forms sporting matrix having the second material fixed in the matrix. The first material is a urethane/vinyl hybrid polymer and is not soluble in, reactive with or a solvent for the second material. The second material is a particulate solid, different from the first material, and is not soluble in, reactive with or a solvent for the first material.

Abstract: The composition comprises: (a) less than about 1.5% active of one or more holding polymers, (b) one or more saccharides, having monomeric units greater than two, and (c) a carrier.

Abstract: The sensory properties of the diastereomeric enantiomer pairs and of the pure enantiomers of the compound 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane are described. The cis compounds (2R,4S)-2-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane and (2S,4R)-2-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane are the most sensorially valuable. These enantiomers and mixtures thereof are particularly suitable for use as a sensorially active substance, for example as a fragrance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid cosmetic composition comprising a sebum-absorbing calcium silicate. These cosmetic compositions provide effective, long-lasting facial cosmetic coverage that is highly resistant to the sebum-caused deterioration that results in the discoloration and fading typically experienced by conventional cosmetic compositions after a sustained period of use. The cosmetic composition may be in the form of a créme, lotion, gel, semi-solid, dispersion, suspension, foam, mousse or spray.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase by means of an emulsifier of at least one oligomer or one polymer derived from a polyolefin, comprising a polyolefinic apolar component comprising at least 40 carbon atoms and at least one polar component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a ringing nanogel with low levels of emulsifiers. The oil-in-water nanogel is thickened by an oil phase and a silicone component that self-structure to increase the complex viscosity of the composition and form the nanogel. The pre-emulsion, containing the silicone component, the oil phase and a water phase, is subjected to a high shear and high pressure treatment at least two consecutive times. The self-thickening of the gel occurs when the silicone component and the oil phase provide structure to the composition. Alternatively, the silicone component can be added to a pre-emulsion of the oil and water phases after the two phases are subjected to high shear and high pressure treatment. The combination of the silicone component with the treated intermediary emulsion is subjected to a second high shear and high pressure treatment which results in self-structuring of the silicone component and the oil phase.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one surface active substance and a content of water and optional water-soluble substances totalling at least 80% based on the total weight of the emulsions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one-step permanent cosmetic composition that comprises 1.0 to 5.5 wt. % of a reducing agent; 0.1 to 9.5 wt. % of an alkaline agent; 0.1 to 7.0 wt. % of a catalyst; 1.0 to 15.0 wt. % of an alcohol; and distilled water or ion exchange water for the residual percentage by weight, using a solvent having an alkalinity (representing a consumption of 0.01 N HCl for 1 mL of a test sample) of 1.0 to 4.6 and having a pH value of less than 9.6; and also a one-step permanent cosmetic composition that comprises 1.0 to 5.5 wt. % of a reducing agent; 0.1 to 9.5 wt. % of an alkaline agent; 0.1 to 7.0 wt. % of a catalyst; 1.0 to 15.0 wt. % of an alcohol and additionally 1.0 to 4.5 wt. % of a viscosity enhancing agent; and distilled water or ion exchange water for the residual percentage by weight, using a solvent having an alkalinity (representing a consumption of 0.01 N HCl for 1 mL of a test sample) of 1.0 to 4.6 and having a pH value of less than 9.6.

Abstract: The present invention advances prior art toners by providing a toner formulated with Morinda Citrifolia, or Noni, from the Indian Mulberry plant. The addition of Noni to the toner of the present invention serves to provide significant skin care advantages not found in prior art toners.

Abstract: A stable aqueous concentrate comprising a polymeric biguanide, a chelating agent and a water-miscible organic solvent for controlling the growth of algae, fungi and pathogenic organisms in water.

Abstract: A formulation, for example an oil-in-water emulsion, comprising an amphoteric surfactant, alkoxylated cetyl alcohol and a polar drug. The drug may be sodium cromoglycate or nedocromil sodium. The formulation may be useful in the treatment of skin disease such as atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for external application, a humectant and a skin barrier function reinforcing agent, each containing a diamide derivative represented by the following formula (1): (wherein, R1a and R1b are the same or different and each represents a C1-23 hydrocarbon group, R2a and R2b are the same or different and each represents a divalent C1-6 hydrocarbon group, R3s are the same or different and each represents a divalent C2-6 hydrocarbon group and n stands for 1 to 100). The composition for external application, humectant and skin barrier function reinforcing agent basically improve the water retaining ability and barrier functions of the horny layer, are excellent in miscibility and mixing stability and can be prepared efficiently at a low cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a silicone surfactant of alkyl dimethicone copolyol type of formula: in which: PE=(—C2H4O)x(—C3H6O)y—H, x=0 to 50, y=0 to 30, x and y not simultaneously being 0, o=1 to 100, m=1 to 40, n=1 to 200, p=1 to 17 and q=1 to 5, in the preparation of a solid water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase emulsified by the said surfactant in a fatty phase comprising at least one oil and at least one wax. The invention also relates to a solid emulsion of water-in-oil type, in particular a transfer-free foundation, such as the emulsion defined above.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin preparation for external use, which contains a lamellar structure containing a fatty acid monoglyceride as a main component, and vitamin A or a derivative thereof. The skin preparation for external use has high effects of improving skin roughness and suppressing wrinkling, etc., shows neither any offensive smell nor stickiness, and exhibits controlled foaming upon the production thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic and dermatological preparations having an effective content of bile acids, their salts and/or their derivatives, it being possible for said active ingredients to be present either individually or as a mixture.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions, compositions, and methods that include a vinyl polymer that includes ethylene oxide-containing side chains and alkyl-Y-containing side chains, wherein Y is O or NR, wherein R is H or CH3, and wherein the alkyl group of the alkyl-Y-containing side chain has at least 4 carbon atoms on average in a cyclic, branched-, or straight-chain configuration and optionally including one or more heteroatoms.

Abstract: Novel thermochromic and/or photochromic compositions are described. The thermochromic compositions include a thermoset resin, fatty substance, water, and dye, while photochromic compositions include a benzene derivative and a binder, such as silica gel. When mixed, the ingredients of the thermochromic and photochromic compositions form chromic cells with an outer shell comprised of either the thermoset resin (in the case of thermochromic compositions) or potassium nitrate (in the case of photochromic compositions). When the chromic compositions are exposed to either a heat or light stimulus, the chromic cells compress to causing the dye within the cells to no longer be visible, thereby creating a color-changing effect.