Abstract: A cleansing composition includes at least one polymeric thickener having a high electrolyte property and at least one anionic surfactant. The cleansing composition is a gel having a viscosity greater than 25,000 cps. In some embodiments, the cleansing composition is essentially free of sulfates and is essentially free of emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the at least one anionic surfactant includes at least one anionic sulfate surfactant, and the cleansing composition is essentially free of salt.

Abstract: A textile composite contains a sublayer coated with unactivated solid sublimation dyes and incorporated with the layers of the textile composite or placed between a fabric layer and a backing layer. The sublimation dyes are activated with heat and pressure, and dying or coloring the inner strata of the textile composite.

Abstract: A process for dyeing keratinous material is disclosed. The process includes applying an agent (a) and an agent (b) to the keratinous material. The agent (a) comprises (a1) at least one organic silicon compound, and (a2) at least one sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acid ester. The agent (b) comprises (b1) at least one sealing reagent, and (b2) at least one first colorant compound. A multi-component packaging unit is also disclosed, and comprises, separately packaged, a first container comprising an agent (a?), a second container comprising an agent (a?), and a third container comprising an agent (b). The agent (a?) comprises (a1) at least one organic silicon compound. The agent (a?) comprises (a2) at least one sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acid ester. The agent (b) comprises (b1) at least one sealing reagent, and (b2) at least one first colorant compound.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for altering the color of the hair, comprising a pretreatment composition comprising at least one cationic surfactant and a dyeing composition comprising at least one microtube-dye composite. The disclosure also relates to methods of altering the color of the hair using the systems, as well as kits comprising the systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition having a monophasic appearance, comprising at least one particular non-ionic surfactant, water and at least one propellant. The invention also relates to an aerosol device and also to a process for styling keratin fibres using such a composition.

Abstract: To provide a hair applicator which can fix an applying part to combing elements with a sufficient fixing strength to prevent the applying part from being displaced even by an impact from a fall and also can dispense a sufficient coating amount. The hair applicator is configured such that the coating amount by the applying part is 0.090 g/m or greater (porosity is 80% or higher) and the hardness (ISO7619A) of the applying part is less than A70.

Abstract: A cleansing composition includes at least three visually distinct phase layers. The first visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent and has a Hilderbrand solubility parameter ? value that is greater than 15 cal.1/3·cm?2/3 and includes at least one cationic surfactant and at least one inorganic salt. The second visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent having a Hilderbrand solubility parameter ? value less than 7.5 cal.1/3·cm?2/3. And the third visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent having a Hilderbrand solubility parameter ? value that is between 8 and 10 cal.1/3·cm?2/3.

Abstract: A container configured to hold a multiphase shampoo composition. The multiphase shampoo composition has a cleansing phase containing a detersive surfactant and a benefit phase containing a gel network. The cleansing phase and benefit phase are visually discrete phases, in physical contact, and form an aesthetic design suspended across at least a portion of the container.

Abstract: This invention relates to an oxidative hair cream composition that contains at least one oxidative hair cream ingredient and at least one thiophene azo colorant.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions, systems and methods for conferring responsive durable shaping of keratinous fibers employ at least one shape memory polymer that includes a three-armed branched polyethylene glycol (PEG) based polymer that is functionalized with one or more metal-coordination active groups. The shape memory polymer forms a crosslinked network coating on a substrate, for example a substrate selected from keratinous substrates, for example, hair. Hair coated with the shape memory polymer and treated with an oxidizing agent can be shaped, locked into shape, and reprogrammed by modulation of pH. The coated hair retains durable shaping properties through at least one shampoo treatment. The cosmetic compositions, systems and methods provide durable and reprogrammable durable shaping of the keratinous substrate, for example for styling hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to hair care composition comprising from about 8 to about 17% of one or more surfactants; from about 0.01% to about 10% of one or more surfactant soluble antidandruff agents; from about 0.01% to about 5% of one or more polyacrylate or polyacrylamide based thickening polymer; from about 0.02-0.25% salicylate salts or acids; from about 0.02-0.25% benzoate salts or acids wherein there is a weight ratio of about 1:1 to 12.5:1 for the salicylate salts or acids to benzoate salts or acids.

Abstract: Processes and uses related to treating fabrics with an organic acid, such as citric acid with certain treatment liquors or consumer product treatment compositions. A process to determine the presence of a metal-based residue on a fabric. Uses of a treatment composition or a treatment liquor to rejuvenate a non-white color of a fabric. Processes to demonstrate and/or display the color-rejuvenation benefits of a treatment composition.

Abstract: The object of the present disclosure is a three-component kit for brightening keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, comprising a blonding powder for mild blonding of keratinous fibers with as natural ingredients as possible, containing at least one oxidizing agent, selected from the group of sodium salts and potassium salts of a peroxosulfuric acid, an oil mixture of at least one branched fatty alcohol having 8-24 carbon atoms, and at least one dialkyl ether having 6-18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, in which no ammonium compounds, no paraffin oil, no mineral oil and no silicone compounds being present in the blonding powder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a customized garment a method of forming the customized garment. The method involves first forming a garment having an integrated gaiter coupled to a neckline of the customized garment. The integrated gaiter has a customizable insert coupled to a front portion of the integrated gaiter. The integrated gaiter is stretched over a platen so that an entirety of the customizable insert is flat. Heat transfer sublimation is used to transfer imagery from sublimation paper to the customizable insert.

Abstract: An apparatus for texturing a plastic substrate, while forming a dye sublimation image in the plastic substrate, wherein the plastic substrate has a first side and a second side, is provided. A textured cover is on a side of a platen, wherein the platen is on a first, untextured side of the textured cover. A first side of the dye carrier is on a second, textured side of the textured cover, and wherein the plastic substrate is supported on a second side of the dye carrier, wherein a first side of the plastic substrate is supported by the dye carrier, wherein the textured side of the textured cover has a texture to be transferred to the plastic substrate. A membrane is on the second side of the plastic substrate. A vacuum pump provides a vacuum between the membrane and the platen. A heater is positioned to heat the plastic substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oxidizer-free method for providing semi-permanent curl to eyelashes, and a kit for use with the method. The method involves a three-step process: (i) applying a first composition that includes a reducing agent to an eyelash, (ii) applying a second composition that includes a contractile polymer to the eyelash, and (iii) manually lifting the eyelash. Unlike conventional lash lifting techniques, the disclosed method requires no glue, silicone pads, compositions with oxidizing agents, or heating.

Abstract: Hair bleaching compositions, methods for using hair bleaching compositions, and methods for preparing hair bleaching compositions are provided herein. The hair bleaching compositions comprise at least one gallic acid derivative, at least one amino acid and/or at least one amino acid derivative, at least one oxidizing agent, and optionally, at least one hair care agent and/or hair treatment agent.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention is directed to a melanin composition extracted from black knot fungus (Apiosporina morbosa) using an acid-base extraction technique. In one or more embodiments, the melanin composition is extracted from the black outer layer of a black knot fungus by obtaining a powder including a black outer part of one or more black knot fungus, adding a quantity of an aqueous solution comprising one or more base, heating the mixture to solubilize a melanin in the aqueous solution to form a black alkaline supernatant containing said melanin, adding one or more acids to said black alkaline supernatant until the melanin precipitates out of said black alkaline supernatant, said melanin precipitate further comprising proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; collecting the melanin precipitate and adding one or more acids to hydrolyze some or all of said proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids and produce the melanin composition.

Abstract: Topical personal care compositions containing amino acids and 4-substituted resorcinols for potentiating glutathione synthesis within skin cells. The compositions can be used to improve skin appearance of chronological aging or photoaging, resulting from exposure to UV light/sunlight, or environmental pollutants. The compositions are also useful for attaining even skin color and reducing pigmentation, age spots and discoloration.

Abstract: A hair treatment kit comprises a hair treatment composition selected from the group of semi-permanent oxidative and/or direct dye hair colorant compositions, hair bleaching compositions, highlighting compositions, and combinations thereof, a reservoir for holding the temporary hair treatment composition, and an applicator fluidly connected to the reservoir for selectively applying the hair treatment composition to a targeted area of hair. Methods of applying the hair treatment composition comprise selectively engaging the applicator with a targeted area of hair, leaving the hair treatment composition in the targeted area for a time period, washing the hair treatment composition out of the targeted area, closing the reservoir to preserve remaining hair treatment composition for later use, and reapplying the hair treatment composition to the targeted area.