Abstract: The invention relates to a novel cosmetic composition, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one hair conditioning agent and at least one aqueous dispersion of pre-cross-linked organopolysiloxanes composed of units of general formula (I), wherein R means a monovalent, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 200 carbon atoms per group, which hydrocarbon group can contain one or more heteroatoms from the group N, P, S, O, and halogen, R1 means a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms per group, R2 means a monovalent, optionally substituted hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms per group, AKT is a group of the formula —CH2NHR4, —CH2NR42, or formula (II), wherein R4 means a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, which hydrocarbon group can contain one or more heteroatoms from the group N and O, and R5 means a divalent hydrocarbon group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, which hydrocarbon group can contain one or more heteroatoms from the

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for solubilizing and/or removing a hair styling aid composition from hair. The compositions comprise at least one active solvent, wherein the active solvent is a glycol or an ester; and a carrier composition comprising a liquid vehicle. Also disclosed are methods for solubilizing and/or removing hair styling aids from hair.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a leave-in conditioning composition for hair which provides hair improved combability, manageability, body, elasticity and natural softness. The object of the present invention is an aqueous composition for conditioning human hair comprising at least one lipophilic compound, at least one surfactant as a solubilizer at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 3% by weight calculated to the total of the composition and a cationic or an amphoteric polymer with a cationic change density of at least 1.0 meq/g with the condition that the composition is substantially free of organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ether alkyl amine or alkyl ether alkyl quaternary amine and at least one compound selected from fatty acid fatty alcohol esters and arylated silicones.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition with improved peroxide stability. The aqueous compositions of the present invention comprises at least oxidizing agent, at least one magnesium salt and have a pH between 1 and 5.

Abstract: Novel ampholytic ter-polymers comprising at least an ethylenically unsaturated cationic monomer, a monomer containing a carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid group and diallyamine or derivative are claimed. Further, the ter-polymers may be used in personal care or personal washing compositions optionally in the presence of conditioning agents such as silicone, fatty amines, fatty amine oxides and fatty quaternaries and/or various benefit agents. The ter-polymer compositions are especially useful in the treatment of keratin-containing substrates. Keratin substrates include, but are not limited to, animal and human hair, skin and nails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair treatment agents that include a synergistic combination of selected UV filters and selected complexes of acid protein hydrolysates and basic fatty acid amidoamines.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents include selected amino acids and selected complexes of acidic protein hydrolysates and basic fatty acid amidoamines.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents include selected protein hydrolysates and selected complexes of acidic protein hydrolysates and basic fatty acid amidoamines.

Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.

Abstract: A method for reshaping, in particular for straightening, keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, includes (i) applying a pretreatment agent including amino-functional silicone(s) with terminal hydroxyl group(s) onto the keratinic fibers and left there, (ii) optionally drying fibers, (iii) treating the fibers in the moist or dried state with a reshaping agent which, relative to the weight of the reshaping agent, includes 0.05 to 20 wt. % of guanidine and/or guanidinium salt(s), (iv) optionally straightening the fibers with a comb or a brush during the reshaping treatment, (v) shampooing the fibers with a shampoo which has a pH of 2.5 to 6.5, followed by rinsing and neutralizing the fibers, and (vi) optionally subsequently additionally mechanically deforming the fibers with exposure to heat. The methods distinctly minimizes the negative consequences of reshaping, in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides a particulate-free microdermabrasion formulation that includes a emulsifying agent; an ionic salt; a moisturizer; a neutralizer; and water. The formulation is free of acids, abrasive particulates, and enzymes. Further, upon application of the formulation to the skin surface, the formulation forms a thin layer that coats the skin surface and penetrates into pores of the skin. The thin layer sloughs off upon light rubbing, for example by hand or with a soft cloth or wipe, thereby removing dead skin cells and debris from the skin surface to leave a smooth, moisturized newly exposed skin surface.

Abstract: A method of straightening the hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a hair treatment composition comprising: i) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a sugar alcohol; and ii) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a bi or tridentate carboxylic acid in which the ratio of sugar alcohol to acid is 1:5 to 5:1; and iii) heating the resulting composition to a temperature of greater than 120° C. for at least 10 seconds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair styling composition and methods of using the composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) an aqueous dispersion containing: (i) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (iii) water; and (b) at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method for chemically modifying the internal region of the hair shaft comprising applying a monomer composition to the hair, wherein the monomer composition comprises an ethylenic monomer having a molecular weight of 500 g/mole or less; then rinsing the hair; then applying a conditioning composition to the hair, wherein the conditioning composition comprises a hydrophobic polyol and a hydrophilic polyol; and wherein the method comprises applying an initiator to the hair prior to rinsing the hair, wherein the initiator initiates the chemical modification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic emulsion polymers as well as to their use in hair care preparations such as in particular in hair styling preparations.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for lightening and/or depigmenting skin are provided, the compositions comprising compounds having the structure: or having the structure: as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of glycerin based polymers that have been designed to have very specific substitution patterns, herein referred to as regiospecific substitution (RSS). The attachment of terminal mono-functional silicone polymers engineered polyesters of glycerin results in heretofore unrecognized products. The unique properties include lower surface tension, better spreadability and a dry skin feel, all of which cannot be attained without the use of a terminal silicone. Incorporation of silicone into the terminal position requires a very specific synthesis regime to establish the sought after regiospecificity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: a cationic surfactant system comprising a mono-long alkyl cationic surfactant and a di-long alkyl cationic surfactant; a high melting point fatty compound; a direct dye; a nonionic thickening polymer having a viscosity of the aqueous solution with 2% of the nonionic thickening polymer being from about 1,000 to about 300,000 m·Pa, at 25° C.; and an aqueous carrier; wherein the composition has a pH of above 4.5 to about 9.0. The composition of the present invention provides improved product stability and color stability, while providing conditioning benefits and coloring benefits.