Abstract: A method of treating hair in which a formulation is applied to the hair which includes an organosilicon compound. The improvement resides in incorporating into the formulation as the organosilicon compound an amine carboxylate zwitterionomeric polysiloxane having the formula ##STR1## Q in the formula is preferably an organofunctional group represented by ##STR2## in which R' is an alkylene radical of from one to twelve carbon atoms; and R" is ethylene, vinylidene or phenylene.

Abstract: A slow-release pharmaceutical agent which comprises fumaric acid and/or DL-tryptophan in addition to one or more pharmaceutically active substances, and a process for preparation of the same are disclosed. Among many organic acids and amino acids, fumaric acid and DL-tryptophan are remarkably useful for extending the duration of release of a pharmacologically active substance when fumaric acid, DL-tryptophan or both is used for formulation of a pharmaceutical agent. The pharmaceutical agent may be in any solid form of formulations such as powder, granule, tablet, troche, capsule, suppository, etc., and may be used with practically all types of drugs.

Abstract: A shampoo composition comprises an anionic surfactant, a water-insoluble sunscreen, or mixtures thereof, and a cationic derivative of a polygalactomannan gum. When the sunscreen is normally solid at room temperature, then the composition further comprises a non-volatile solvent for the sunscreen.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair, comprises:a. a short chain dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt having the structure (1): ##STR1## and b. a monoalkyl or monoalkyl phosphate salt (or mixtures thereof), having the structure (2): ##STR2## where R.sup.01 and R.sup.02 are each chosen from branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl groups having an average of from 7 to 9 carbon atoms;R.sup.03 is chosen from branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl groups having an average of from 6 to 18 carbon atoms;X, Y and Z are each chosen from H, alkali metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium counterions; anda, b and c are each chosen from 0, or a value of from 1 to 4.

Abstract: An aqueous hair spray composition having low VOC content and a method for styling the hair using the composition of the invention.

Abstract: A topical medicament comprising a dilute aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and a transdermal carrier, preferably containing approximately equal proportions by weight of a 3 percent aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate, and propylene glycol, the resultant solution comrpising about 1.5 weight percent sodium bicarbonate.

Abstract: A fluorescent organosilicon compound derived from the reaction of an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane and a fluorescent labeling reagent in which the fluorescent labeling reagent is incorporated into the molecule of the aminofunctional organopolysiloxane by means of a sulfonamide linkage. A method of treating hair is also dislcosed in which the fluorescent organosilicon compound is applied to hair and the treated hair is examined for fluorescence under ultraviolet light in order to determine the extensiveness of deposition of the fluorescent organosilicon compound.

Abstract: A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an interpenetrating polymer network that contains an organosilicon compound which is a nonpolar silsesquioxane. Hair fixative compositions including the interpenetrating polymer network are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic depigmenting composition for application to the skin so as to improve the aesthetic appearance of the skin or to treat pathological or accidental hyperpigmentation contains caffeic acid or an ester or amide thereof in an amount effective to depigment the skin.

Abstract: Hair conditioning compositions containing a perfluoropolyether and an amino functional silicone, in accordance with the invention, afford prolonged conditioning effect i.e. reduction in flyaway and interfiber friction, which effect lasts through multiple shampooings.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application to human skin or hair comprises a blend of two or more polyol fatty acid polyesters, the polyol having at least 4 free hydroxyl groups, at least 60% of which are then esterified with one or more fatty acids having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, the composition having a Melting Value of from 20.degree. C. to 60.degree. C., as measured by the Melting Value Test, and preferably a Consistency Value of from 10 to 350, as measured by the Consistency Value Test.

Abstract: A dry mouth lozenge comprising a base, a pharmaceutically acceptable acedulate, such as a natural sweetener, betaine hydrochloride and a phramaceutically acceptable fluoride.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the first stage of an operation for the permanent deformation of hair contains, as a reducing agent, a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein, n is 2 or 3; A represents a divalent radical selected from (i) --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, wherein m is 2 or 3, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, each independently, represent alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the adjacent carbon atoms form a cyclohexane ring, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, each independently, represent hydrogen, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together with the adjacent carbon atoms form a benzene ring; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen; R.sub.2 represents hydroxy, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a simple bond, and the salts of an organic or mineral base of said compound in free acid form.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition comprising AlCl.sub.3 and an aluminum salt of at least one organic acid dissolved or dispersed in a suitable carrier, said acid being present in an amount capable of substantially neutralizing the amount of hydrogen chloride formed by the hydrolysis of the amount of AlCl.sub.3 present, said AlCl.sub.3 and said aluminium salt or salts of the acid or acids being present in said composition in amounts corresponding to a total aluminium content of up to 3.0 gram atom per kilogram of composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprising water-in-oil emulsions are disclosed comprising pigment coated with polysiloxane; a silicone phase; a water phase; and a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxylalkylene copolymeric surfactant.

Abstract: A toroidal chemical tablet with a close fitting water impervious peripheral barrier surrounding its sides with exposed upper and lower annular surfaces is disclosed. The tablet has a central hole to aid in water flow and dissolves inside out for even feeding. Also disclosed is a pool chemical tablet partially encased in a covering which when placed in a pool skimmer gives a visual indication when the tablet is substantially dissolved, as well as methods for using the tablet.

Abstract: A hair shampoo-conditioner composition including an anionic cleansing surfactant, such as an alkyl sulfate or an alkyl ether sulfate, and a polymeric conditioning compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number in the range of from two to about 1000; m is a number in the range of from one to about 18; p and r are numbers in the range of from one to about four, in a suitable carrier, and having a pH of from about 2.5 to less than 7, to cleanse the hair, to generate a copious and stable foam volume and to impart improved wet stage and improved dry stage conditioning properties to the hair in a single application of the composition is disclosed.

Abstract: A toning composition which employs one or more of the propylene and butylene oxide-based glycol ethers with propylene glycol for removing sebum from the skin of a user without stinging and without dissolving and removing to any significant degree the intercellular lipids critical to the retention of moisture in the skin.

Abstract: A top coat composition for application over a nail polish, consisting essentially of cellulose acetate butyrate resin, a mixture of solvents for dissolving the cellulose acetate butyrate resin to form a first solution, a plasticizer for the first solution, and a solvent for the plasticizer, providing a dry non-tacky, non-brittle solid coat and which is quick drying when applied over a nail polish while wet with improved hardness and gloss.

Abstract: That which is disclosed is carboxyl radical containing resin hair setting or hair spray compositions possessing improved adhesion to the hair and which are more readily removed from the hair due to the use of certain long chain amine functional neutralizing agents containing a hydrophilic radical in addition to the amine radical as well as a long chain hydrocarbon radical such as lauryamidopropyl dimethylamine, polyoxyethylene (10) octadecylamine or a mixture of ether amines of the formula R.sup.6 O(CH.sub.2).sub.3 NH.sub.2 where R is a hydrocarbon radical predominantly composed of C.sub.12 to C.sub.15 hydrocarbon radicals. Up to 40%, and preferably from 5% to 30%, of the moles of carboxyl radicals to be neutralized are neutralized with such a long chain amine and the remainder of the carboxyl radicals to be neutralized are neutralized with an amine or an alkanolamine such as aminomethyl propanol.