Abstract: The present invention relates to a new cosmetic sunscreen in emulsion form for external application, based on absorbent and reflecting substances in combination with a new radical scavenger system, and to a process for its preparation.

Abstract: A composition comprising a combination intended to induce and to stimulate hair growth and to reduce its loss, characterized in that it comprises:(a) a component (A) containing at least one derivative of 1,8-dihydroxy-, 1,8-diacyloxy- or 1-hydroxy-8-acyloxyanthracene or anthrone, in a physiologically acceptable medium,(b) a component (B) containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one pyrimidine derivative corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.30 and R.sub.31 may, independently of each other, denote hydrogen or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or cycloalkyl group; R.sub.30 and R.sub.

Abstract: A 4,4-Dimethyl-1-phenylpentane-1,3-dione derivatives represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein all symbols are defined in the disclosure, is disclosed. An ultraviolet ray absorbent and a cosmetic comprising the derivative are also disclosed. The derivative of the present invention have excellent ultraviolet ray absorbing performance and superior light stability, and the ultraviolet ray absorbent and cosmetic comprising the derivative have excellent effect to prevent sunburn.

Abstract: Encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salt compositions are produced by combining and heating an aqueous aluminum- zirconium salt selected from aluminum-zirconium halohydrates and mixtures thereof; a hydrophobic liquid; and a carboxylate. The mixture is heated until substantially all of the free water has been removed. The encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salts precipitate out after the removal of the water. The encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salts are useful in deodorant and antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: The present invention embraces an aerosol antiperspirant composition which comprises a suspension of about 5 to 15% high efficacy aluminum salt in powder form in about 15 to 35% volatile silicone and about 40 to 80% liquefied hydrocarbon propellant with about 0.7 to 1.5% hydrophobic colloidal silica suspending agent and about 0.15 to 0.35% hydrophilic colloidal silica suspending agent. The composition of the present invention has superior antiperspirant efficacy and avoids the use of materials which have an adverse effect on efficacy, namely oil soluble emollient esters such as isopropyl myristate and polar agents such as ethanol.

Abstract: An antioxidant for fat is prepared from tocopherol, ascorbic acid and lecithin. In one embodiment, a mixture of tocopherol and a lecithin first is made at a temperature not greater than 60.degree. C. Ascorbic acid dissolved in a polar solvent is added to the mixture and the solvent is eliminated at a temperature not greater than 60.degree. C. Alternatively, a lecithin is added to a fat. Tocopherol and ascorbic acid are dissolved in a polar solvent which is then added to the lecithin-added fat.

Abstract: The improved cleansing cream has a wrinkle-reducing effect when periodically applied to and rubbed into the human skin in wrinkled skin areas. The cream is non-irritating to the skin and includes a plurality of water-soluble granules which are of sufficient size, quantity and hardness to abrade the keratinized outer epidermal layer of the skin. The granules may be one or more inorganic salt, but preferably include one or more water-soluble vitamins and/or water-soluble vitamin-yielding salts, The cream also includes a base in which the granules are substantially uniformly disposed. The base preferably is in a major proportion with respect to the granules and is an oil and a petrolatum jelly. The water-soluble granules do not clog the pores of the skin but are absorbed into and nourish the skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant effectiveness of basic aluminum chloride is increased by mixing it with monosilicic acid in aqueous solution. The product can be dried to a solid, and the antiperspirant effectiveness does not decrease in contact with water. The product can also be characterized by size exclusion chromatography of its approximately 10% by weight aqueous solution. Zirconyl hydroxy chloride may also be present.

Abstract: A therapeutic preparation for topical application to the skin for treating skin disorders such as minor burns, abrasions and the like, which contains myrrh oil.

Abstract: A liquid crystal deodorant is produced by dissolving a powdered crystalline double sulfate of aluminum (alum) in a saturated solution of water, or a combination of water and alcohol, preferably denatured ethanol. The deodorant then is applied in any suitable fashion to provide odor control, particularly for underarm and foot odor control purposes.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in the form of gel sticks, which provide the user with excellent antiperspirant efficacy while exhibiting good stability, are disclosed. Specifically, the compositions have an acidic pH and include an antiperspirant active, a gelling agent which comprises dibenzylidene alditols, a solvent for the gelling agent, and a gelling agent stabilizer which is a basic metallic salt of an acid having a pKa of from about 3.8 to about 6.5 at 25.degree. C, said salts being at least partially soluble in the composition, and said stabilizer being a salt selected from the group consisting of C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl dicarboxylates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.8 alkyl monocarboxylates, and substituted and unsubstituted benzoates, and mixtures thereof, wherein said gelling agent stabilizer does not contain amino or amido functionalities. Methods of preventing and controlling perspiration wetness using these compositions and of making the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to human skin comprises, in addition to a suitable vehicle an active ingredient which can control skin barrier functions. The active ingredient is (a) a long chain .omega.-hydroxy fatty acid or a carboxy-substituted derivative, (b) an hydroxy-or epoxy-derivative of an essential fatty acid or an ester formed between (a) and (b). Certain novel compounds of structures (a), (b) and (a)(b) esters are also claimed.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to compositions and methods for regulating wrinkles in mammalian skin by topical application of a 2-deoxy- or 2-deoxy-2-halo-lysophosphatidic acid compound having the structure: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein --R is unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain alkyl having from 11 to about 23 carbon atoms; each --X-- is independently --0-- or --S--; --Y-- is --0-- or --CH.sub.2 --; and Z is --H or halo.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions containing titanium dioxide having a particle size less than about 35 m.mu. and zinc oxide having a particle size less than about 50 m.mu. are described as well as methods of protecting the skin from damaging ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved hair waving and straightening compositions of matter. The novel compositions of matter of this invention comprise a sulfite and/or bisulfite reducing system, urea, a cationic polyquaternary resin of such a nature that in combination with the urea in the reducing system a hair waving and/or straightening effect equivalent to conventional thioglycolate systems is effectuated without the attendant unpleasant odors associated with the thioglycolate systems. In addition, the reducing system of this invention is less damaging to the hair and skin than the thioglycolate systems. The system of course may be used either with or without heat such as heat from hair dryers. In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, the compositions of this invention are at a pH in the range of above 5.5 to about 8.5, preferably 6.5. Such hair waving and straightening compositions may contain any conventional additives employed in the known sulfite and/or bisulfite (e.g.

Abstract: Antiperspirant effectiveness of basic aluminum chloride is increased by mixing it with monosilicic acid in aqueous solution. The product can be dried to a solid, and the antiperspirant effectiveness does not decrease in contact with water. The product can also be characterized by size exclusion chromatography of its approximately 10% by weight aqueous solution. Zirconyl hydroxy chloride may also be present.

Abstract: A method is provided for cleaning paint residue from the walls of an enclosed chamber and providing for reclamation of the cleaning solution. The method includes providing a regulated flow of cleaning solution under pressure to a hand held scrubbing apparatus for removing paint residue from the wall surface. The cleaning solution with the paint residue entrained therein drips down the walls and is collected in a series of troughs lining the perimeter of the paint booth. Taking advantage of gravity, the liquid drains from the troughs into a temporary storage container located below the paint booth. The liquid may then be pumped into a permanent storage container that could be in a remote location. The liquid is now available for reclamation.

Abstract: Encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salt compositions are produced by combining and heating an aqueous aluminum- zirconium salt selected from aluminum-zirconium halohydrates and mixtures thereof; a hydrophobic liquid; and a carboxylate. The mixture is heated until substantially all of the free water has been removed. The encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salts precipitate out after the removal of the water. The encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salts are useful in deodorant and antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: Arylpolyenecarboxylic acids and their derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where Ar is phenyl, biphenylyl or naphthyl, each of which can be substituted by one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, hydroxyl or phenoxy groups, or amino groups which can be mono- or di-substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl groups, or one methylenedioxy group, it being possible for the substituents to be identical or different,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, an alkali metal or ammonium cation, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl,R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, andn is 0 or 1are used as sunscreen agents in cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: Encapsulated aluminum salts are produced by combining and heating an aqueous aluminum salt selected from aluminum halohydrate, aluminum nitrohydrate and mixtures thereof; a hydrophobic liquid; and a carboxylate. The mixture is heated until substantially all of the free water has been removed. The encapsulated aluminum salts precipitate out after the removal of the water. The encapsulated aluminum salts are useful in deodorant and antiperspirant compositions.