Abstract: A cosmetic composition or a support for a cosmetic composition, in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, contains as a thickening agent, at least one copolymer containing a low or slight amount of units containing ionic groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilized compositions, preferably in the form of oil-in-water emulsions, for imparting an artificial tan to human skin. The water phase of these compositions contains dihydroxyacetone and at least one alkyl hydroxyalkylcellulose or derivative thereof. The oil phase contains at least one fatty acid or fatty acid derivative. The weight ratio of fatty acid or fatty acid derivative to alkyl hydroxyalkylcellulose is most preferably from about 10:1 to about 5:1. In further embodiments, these emulsion compositions contain one or more sunscreens, and are also useful for protecting human skin from the harmful effects of sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A clear cosmetic gel stick composition consisting essentially of from about 60 to about 90% of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol having from 2 to 6 carbons and from 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups; from about 3 to about 8% soap; from about 1 to about 7% of a water-soluble emollient that is polyoxyalkylene ether of a fatty alcohol, the alcohol moiety having from about 8 to about 22 carbons and the number of alkylene glycol ether units having an average value of at least about 20; from about 1 to about 5% of a water-dispersible emollient that is a polyoxyethylene ether of a branched chain fatty alcohol, the fatty alcohol moiety having from about 8 to about 22 carbons and the average number of ethylene glycol ether units being from 1 to about 6; from about 10 to about 20% water, and an amount of an alkalinity agent effect to substantially prevent crystal growth.

Abstract: Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes green tea and a sunscreen compound which is effective to at least partially block ultraviolet radiation from harming human skin, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to an antiperspirant stick which provides the user with excellent antiperspirant/deodorant efficacy, reduced residue and high temperature stability, which comprises: (a) from about 10 to 70 percent by weight of a volatile silicone oil; (b) from about 1.5 to 30 percent by weight of a water-insoluble liquid emollient, characterized in that the weight ratio of volatile silicone oil to water-insoluble liquid emollient is greater than about 2.5:1.0; (c) from about 12 to 20 percent by weight of a low melting point wax; (d) from about 1.0 to 15 percent by weight of a coupling agent; (e) from about 0.50 to 3.0 percent by weight of a surface active agent; (f) from about 18 to 30 percent by weight of an antiperspirant active material; and (g) from about 0.05 to 30 percent by weight of a deodorant active material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic emulsion screening out UV radiation of wavelengths between 280 and 400 nm comprising in the oil phase, 2,4,6-tris[[p-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino]-1,3,5-triazine and, in the aqueous phase, benzene-1,4-[bis(3-methylidenecamphormethylsulphonic)] acid, partially or completely neutralised, of formula: ##STR1## in which A designates a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, a N(R).sub.4.sup.+ group, R designating a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl radical, or a M.sup.n+ /n group where M.sup.n+ is a polyvalent metal cation in which n is equal to 2 or 3 or 4, M.sup.n+ preferably designating Ca.sup.2+, Zn.sup.2+, Mg.sup.2+, Ba.sup.2+, Al.sup.3+ or Zr.sup.4+.The cosmetic screening emulsion according to the invention possesses an improved protection index.

Abstract: A composition consisting of a mixture of a silicone polymer having the formula ##STR1## having a viscosity of 350-30,000 centistokes, and a polyoxyalkylene siloxane copolymer having a viscosity of fifteen hundred centistokes at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A composition of zirconyl hydroxy chloride and aluminum chlorhydroxide in stable solid form having improved antiperspirant efficacy when dissolved in water is made by heating a 2-20% by weight aqueous solution containing at least the aluminum chlorhydroxide component of the composition at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. until the ratio of the height of peak 4 at Kd=0.7 to that of peak 3 at Kd=0.5 as measured by gel permeation chromatography on cross-linked dextran is at least 2:1, then subjecting the solution to rapid drying to solid form.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid antiperspirant compositions useful for both roll-on and aerosol antiperspirant applications. The compositions have reduced incidence of in-use skin irritation. The compositions comprise from about 10% to about 70%, by weight, of an antiperspirant active material, from about 1% to about 15%, by weight, of a suspension agent, from about 25% to about 75%, by weight, of a non-volatile silicone fluid component, and no more than about 15%, by weight, of volatile silicone fluid. In aerosol embodiments, the compositions can comprise the above composition as a concentrate in combination with an aerosol propellant.

Abstract: 3-(N-3,4,5,6-Tetrahydrophthalimido)-cinnamic esters of the general formula I ##STR1## where n is 1 or 2 and the substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is hydrogen or fluorine,R.sup.2 is halogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl or benzyl,R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,processes for their manufacture, and herbicidal agents containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is --CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR2## R.sub.1 is H, C.sub.1-5 -alkyl or benzyl, which can be substituted or unsubstitutedR.sub.2 is H, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, OH or C.sub.1-3 -alkoxyR.sub.3 is H, CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, OCH.sub.3 or HalR.sub.4 is H, CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, OCH.sub.3 or Hal and Hal is halogen and non-toxic acid addition salts and mixtures thereof are highly selective antagonists at postsynaptic .alpha..sub.2 -adrenoceptors, and are especially useful in the treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: There is described water-in-oil emulsions containing polysiloxane surface active agents which can be formulated into lotions for use in sunscreens and skin care products.

Abstract: An anhydrous, topically-effective composition that resists phase separation and exhibits improved properties comprising a topically-active compound, such as an astringent salt; an improved suspending agent comprising a finely-divided silica and a suspending wax composition; and a suitable volatile liquid carrier, such as a volatile silicone or a volatile hydrocarbon. The suspending wax composition comprises a wax, an ester including at least 10 to about 32 carbon atoms and a volatile liquid carrier. The anhydrous, topically-effective composition is useful in topical cosmetic and medicinal preparations, such as antiperspirants, sunscreens and topical drug products, and is especially useful in cosmetic and medicinal preparations wherein an insoluble topically-active compound is dispersed throughout a liquid phase.

Abstract: Preserved sunscreen compositions comprising 0.1 to 20% by weight of a substituted 1,3-diketone, a preservative system comprising 0.1 to 5% by weight of an organic acid and a cosmetically acceptable carrier for the sunscreen, the composition having a pH value not exceeding pH 6.

Abstract: A solid, transparent or translucent non-alcoholic cosmetic gel contains 65 to 99 weight percent of a polyol, 0.1 to 5 weight percent of a dibenzylidene-ose, 0.1 to 5 weight percent of a hardening agent of the sulfosuccinate type and 0.5 to 40 weight percent of water. The gel is employed in makeup products.

Abstract: Deodorant gel stick compositions, which are essentially free of water, comprising a heavy metal salt of 1-hydroxy pyridinethione as the deodorant active, a gelling agent, and a solvent system (preferably a polar solvent) are disclosed. These compositions have minimized component interactions, active component stability, and are excellent in the prevention of body malodors. Preferred compositions utilize zinc pyrithione as the deodorant active, and contain less than about 1% water. Other standard deodorant components may be included in compositions for cosmetic purposes.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition capable of being dispensed from aerosol containers with reduced mistiness and dustiness is provided, which comprises by weight:(A) from about 0.1 to about 5.0% of a compound comprising by weight (1) from about 60% to about 95% of a silicone gum and (2) about 5% to about 20% of an untreated reinforcing silica filler or about 5% to about 40% of a treated reinforcing silica filler;(B) from about 3% to about 20% of a diluent fluid selected from a volatile silicone or organic fluid and a mixture of a volatile silicone fluid and a non-volatile organic or silicone fluid;(C) an antiperspirant salt in an amount within the range from about 2 to about 20%; and(D) a liquefied propellant in an amount within the range from about 50% to about 90%.Preferably, the composition further comprises about 0.1% to about 3% of a bulking agent and about 0.1% to about 3% of a polar organic solvent.

Abstract: A topical pharmaceutical formulation, useful as a vehicle for E-type prostaglandins and in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, is described.

Abstract: A method of using resorbable waxes for coagulation of blood on endogenous hard tissue, especially bone, which waxes consist of waxy polyester-oligomers of hydroxybarboxylic acids which are viscous to solid at body temperature. On the basis of their structure, these waxes are degradable by endogenous metabolic mechanism, wherein the rate of degradation can be adjusted.