Abstract: Cosmetics comprising a hydrophobic powder or a fluorine compound-treated powder, and a liquid perfluoro organic compound are disclosed. These cosmetics are excellent in water repellency, water resistance, sebum resistance and oil resistance, prevents cosmetic components from the removal due to sweat or sebum, shows a good spreadability on the skin and gives a desirable feel at the use, for example, a moist and refreshing feel.

Abstract: Skin treatment compositions for improving skin strength and firmness and reducing signs of cellulite. The compositions contain a xanthine (e.g., caffeine or theophylline) and an inositol phosphoric acid, and/or alpha hydroxy acid. The ratio of the xanthine to the acid is in a specific range to maintain the xanthine in a solubilized state. A method of preventing or reducing the signs of cellulite by applying a mixture of an inositol phosphoric acid and an alpha hydroxy acid is also disclosed.

Abstract: A skin regenerating composition which comprises as active ingredients a mixture of skin regeneratingly effective amounts each of an extract of the plants chickweed and pansy.

Abstract: A clear, photocurable coating composition to be applied over wet nail polish on a nail for binding with the wet nail polish upon exposure to ultraviolet light, consisting of: between 5% and 50% by weight of a film-forming polymer selected from the group consisting of:i) cellulose estersii) acrylic polymers,between 2% and 15% by weight of a photoinitiator selected from the group consisting of:i) benzophenoneii) alkylphenyl ketone, andiii) cyclohexylphenyl ketone;and between 40% and 85% by weight of a photoreactive monomer selected from the group consisting of methacrylic acid esters.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices useful for the controlled delivery of one or more beneficial agents to an environment of use. More specifically, this invention concerns such devices which are powered by hydrogel. This invention also relates to the controlled delivery of one or more beneficial agents to an aqueous environment of use through the use of such hydrogel powered dispensing devices. Also disclosed are methods for the controlled delivery of one or more beneficial agents to an aqueous environment of use which comprises administering to or otherwise placing the devices of this invention in the environment of use.

Abstract: The invention is a process for hydrophilicizing a mixture of triglycerides and glycerol by ethoxylation of the mixture followed by sulfonation with sulfur trioxide and neutralization.

Abstract: The aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous/alcoholic composition for fixing hair includes from 1.0 to 10 percent by weight of a sulfur-free lignin, which can be hydroxypropyl lignin, hydroxybutyl lignin, dihydroxypropyl lignin and/or mixtures thereof; from 1 to 15% by weight of a film-forming polymer; and a solvent including water, an alcohol having one to four carbon atoms and/or mixtures thereof. It can be in the form of an aerosol hair spray, a non-aerosol hair spray, a non-aerosol foam or a non-aerosol hair lacquer. The composition can also include 2 to 80 percent by weight of a propellant.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin and/or hair includes, optionally in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, particles which enclose a cosmetically-effective benefit agent active at a target location accessible by application to the skin and/or hair, and which have means to bind to an organic surface at the target location. In particular, the particles are liposomes and have means for binding to microorganisms present on the skin and/or hair, for example those responsible for skin disorders, scalp irritation, and underarm and foot odor.

Abstract: This invention involves novel neuroprotectant agents of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are, independently, hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halo or perhaloalkyl, with the proviso that one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 is other than hydrogen; R.sub.2 is alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprising colorant-containing particles having a coating comprising propylene glycol and a carrier component selected from the group consisting of carriers suitable for food, drug and cosmetic preparations and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Hydrogels are polymers that swell in water and are hydrophilic. The degree and nature of cross linking and the crystallinity of the polymer are responsible for its properties in the swollen state, and the degree to which it imbibes water without the loss of shape is important in many natural hydrogel. Some natural hydrogels are used in the textile industry, pulp and paper production, artificial silk, cellulosic membranes, and biomedical applications. Synthetic hydrogels are used in soft lenses, prosthetic materials and membranes for controlled drug delivery.Poly-HEMA (poly 2 hydroxylthyl methacrylate) is the most widely used hydrogel. The properties of poly HEMA can be modified by cross linking to a certain degree but its hydrophilicity can be increased by the introduction of a second hydroxyl using various monomers. Also its strength will also improve by the addition of a comonomer.

Abstract: Cyclic N-halamine biocidal polymer compounds and methods of using the same wherein the functional groups halogenated hydantoins, triazine diones, imidazolidinones, and pyrimidinones are substituted onto inexpensive polymer units such as polystyrene, polyethylene, and modified polymethacrylamide are provided. These N-halamine polymers are stable, insoluble biocides which release only small amounts of free halogen and other impurities. They will be useful as disinfectants for potable water, swimming pools, hot tubs, industrial water systems, cooling towers, air-conditioning systems, gas streams, paints, oils, ointments, fabrics, sterile bandages, coatings, hard surfaces, liners of containers, and the like.