Abstract: Methods of reducing dermal penetration of at least one active ingredient in a topically applied product using compositions comprising siloxane polymers are disclosed. In some aspects, the active ingredient is an antimicrobial agent, especially benzalkonium chloride, 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for styling hair. Certain compositions comprise a. at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; b. at least one acid; and c. at least one ionic latex film former. Also provided are methods of using same.

Abstract: A hair treatment method sets a hair style and/or its restyling comprising application of an anhydrous spray on wet hair. The method treats hair by applying a substantially anhydrous composition, comprising one or more polymers according to the general structure wherein A is a C2 to C6 alkylene group and n represents an average number of 5 to 1000 and p represents an average number of 5 to 100, onto wet hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising one or more amino silicones, one or more cationic surfactants and one or more esters of formula R?—O—CO—R—CO—O—R?. The invention also concerns a cosmetic treatment process for keratin substances, in particular for conditioning hair, implementing said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair styling compositions and products comprising the hair styling compositions. The hair styling compositions include: one or more soft latex film-forming polymers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than 35° C. or less; one or more hard latex film-forming polymers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 35° C. or more; less than 15 wt. % of water; and at least 80 wt. % of one or more organic solvents, wherein the composition has a shear viscosity of up to about 70 cP at 23° C. The compositions may further comprise one or more propellants, and are useful in products such as aerosol hair sprays, pump hair sprays, hair mousses, hair foams, hair gels, etc. The disclosure further relates to methods for styling the hair using the compositions and products.

Abstract: A hair fiber treating method not containing a fixing step, comprising, applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition, free of ceramide, comprising at least one reducing agent; and raising the temperature of the hair fibers using a heating iron at temperature of at least 60° C., wherein the temperature of the hair fibers are raised before or after the hair fibers are optionally rinsed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for the oxidative changing of the colour of keratin fibres, containing—in relation to its total weight— (a) one or more percompounds from the group of sodium percarbonate, potassium percarbonate, sodium perborate and potassium perborate in a total amount of from about 0.5 to about 14.0% by weight, and (b) one or more persulfates from the group of ammonium persulfate, potassium persulfate, and sodium persulfate in a total amount of from about 5.0 to about 60.0% by weight, and (c) less than about 10.0% by weight water.

Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a first composition comprising at least one cationic polymer and a second composition comprising at least one anionic polymer are alternately applied to the hair.

Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a first composition comprising at least one cationic polymer and a second composition comprising at least one anionic polymer are alternately applied to the hair.

Abstract: A composition for providing a film on keratin fibres comprises: a film-forming aminosilicone polymer; a silicone resin which is a MQ resin; a thickening system comprising a deposition enhancer and a thickening polymer; and a solvent. Also, associated methods, kits and uses are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic preparation for temporary deformation of hair, which contains a combination of two specific copolymers. The cosmetic preparation provides an extremely good hold.

Abstract: A method for providing a film comprising pigment on keratin fibres comprises: (a) applying a composition to hair, wherein the composition comprises: an aminosilicone polymer, wherein the aminosilicone polymer comprises amino sidechains, and wherein the aminosilicone polymer has a weight average molecular weight of from 10,000 Dalton to 60,000 Dalton; a silicone resin which is a MQ resin; a thickening system comprising a thickening polymer; one or more pigments or one or more coloured materials; a solvent; and subsequently (b) applying a coating formulation onto the hair, wherein the coating formulation comprises a silicone resin and a volatile solvent; wherein the keratin fibres are not rinsed between steps (a) and (b). Also associated kits and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for styling hair. Certain compositions comprise a. at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; and b. at least one carboxylic acid-containing latex film former. The at least one alkoxysilane may be neutralized by the at least one carboxylic acid-containing latex film former. Also provided are method of using same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least: (a) a supramolecular compound that may be obtained by reaction between: —at least one oil bearing at least one nucleophilic reactive function chosen from OH and NH2, and —at least one junction group capable of establishing hydrogen bonds with one or more partner junction groups, each pairing of a junction group involving at least three hydrogen bonds, the said junction group bearing at least one isocyanate or imidazole reactive function capable of reacting with the reactive function borne by the oil, the said junction group also comprising at least one unit of formula (I) or (II): (b) at least two distinct non-volatile silicone oils chosen from: i) phenyl silicone oils, in particular of formula (II) or (VII) below: ii) linear or cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMSs), iii) polydimethylsiloxanes comprising alkyl or alkoxy groups, which are pendent and/or at the end of the silicone chain, these group

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for temporarily reshaping keratin fibers is provided. In one example, the cosmetic composition contains: a) at least one non-cross-linked, hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymer b) at least one copolymer formed from at least one monomer (b1) selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters and methacrylic acid alkyl esters, and at least one amphoteric monomer (b2) of formula (I) wherein R1 stands for H or CH3, R2 and R3 independently of one another stand for optionally branched C1-10 alkyl and n stands for an integer from about 1 to about 20.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of keratinic fibers and methods using such cosmetic compositions are provided. In one example, a cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of keratinic fibers includes a) at least one non-crosslinked, hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymer, and b) at least one quaternized cellulose.

Abstract: A method of using a hair care composition that cleans the hair and removes dirt and product build up, while also leaving the hair feeling clean, lightly conditioned and/or untangled, as demonstrated by the wet combing and hair feel tests. The hair care composition includes a surfactant, a rheology modifier, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition has a pH ranging from about 2 to about 4 as measured by taking a direct pH measurement using a standard hydrogen electrode of the composition at 25° C. Additionally, the viscosity of the aqueous composition is from about 3,000 cP to about 15,000 cP.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to anhydrous hair-treatment compositions. The anhydrous hair-treatment compositions typically include one or more bis-urea derivatives, hydrophobic silica aerogel, and one or more solvents, for example, ester oils and non-ester oil solvents. Additional components such as silicones, etc., can also be included. Kits comprising the hair-treatment compositions and methods of using the hair-treatment compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present disclosure is the use of a combination of succinic acid and ethylene carbonate in a hair bleaching agent to reduce the damage to keratinic fibers due to the oxidative hair lightening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising one or more quaternary ester ammonium compounds (a), one or more amidoamine compounds (b), wherein the weight ratio between the one or more quaternary ester ammonium compounds (a) and the one or more amidoamine compounds (b) is within a range of 1:5 to 5:1, and one or more fatty alcohols (c). The present invention also relates to a composition that is solid at room temperature, to a hair conditioner composition and to a method to prepare the hair conditioner composition by dispersing the solid composition in water at moderate temperatures.