Abstract: An improved process for obtaining a hair conditioning agent which softens, provides brightness and flexibility to the hair, increasing its trend of maintaining the desired hair format; the active ingredients of the conditioning agent are ascorbic acid/pyrogalol, manganese salts, the conditioning agent, in a version, and is being presented to users in the form of a powder, containing, in addition to the active elements of a thickener, which, before being applied by user, is being mixed with water, and, in another version, the material is being offered in the form of a cream, gel or paste to be used directly on the hair, and in both cases other specific action ingredients may be contained in said blend.

Abstract: A nail lacquer for the treatment or prevention of fungal infections, such as, onychomycosis, includes fungicidally effective amount of ciclopirox, econazole, or other antifungal agent in a compatible film-forming lacquer vehicle which includes a water-insoluble film-forming polymer; pentadecalactone, or similar cyclic lactone compound or derivative thereof, and volatile solvent. The pentadecalactone functions as a plasticizer for the film-forming polymer and as a penetration enhancer for the antifungal agent. The composition, when applied to the nails provides a hard, clear, water-resistant film containing the antifungal agent. The compositions are used for the treatment of onychomycosis.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preparing microparticles using in-line solvent extraction. An emulsion is formed by combining two phases in a static mixer. The emulsion is combined with an extraction liquid in a blending static mixer. The outflow of the blending static mixer is combined with additional extraction liquid. The additional extraction liquid and the outflow of the blending static mixer can be combined in a vessel, or through the use of a static mixer manifold that includes a plurality of static mixers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for cleansing, said article comprising: a) a water insoluble substrate comprising a creped nonwoven layer; and b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said creped nonwoven layer, wherein said component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a lathering surfactant and wherein the cleansing component exhibits a log [(&eegr; @ 25° C.)/(&eegr; @ 200° C.)] greater than about 0.45. Additionally, the present invention relates to a similar article that is characterized by a cleansing component that exhibits a complex viscosity measured under an oscillation stress of 1 Pa of greater than about 100 Pa·s. at 25° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic make-up composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a dyestuff comprising glass particles coated with at least one metallic coat. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for making up keratin substances. The make-up obtained can have a sparkling and wear-resistant metallic appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition and in particular a cosmetic composition comprising a saturated and branched C24 to C28 fatty alcohol or fatty acid ester, in particular in the form of an oil at room temperature and of high molecular weight. This composition is non-greasy and glossy and is intended in particular for caring for, treating or making up the skin, both of the human body and face, lips and superficial body growths, such as the hair, eyelashes, eyebrows or nails.

Abstract: The present invention is a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, and other hair care products to effectively deliver a broad range of active agents and sensory markers, such as fragrances or cooling agents onto the hair. The system also prolongs the release rate of the active agents or sensory markers over an extended period of time, or provides heat triggered release of the active agents and yields a high impact fragrance “burst” upon blow drying the hair or other types of heat treatment. The controlled delivery system of the present invention is a nano-particle, having an average particle diameter of from about 0.01 microns to about 10 microns. The nano-particle comprises hydrophobic polymers and co-polymers, cationic charge boosters in conjunction with cationic surface-active conditioning agents that assist in adhering the particles onto hair.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that contains cyanoacrylate monomers and cyclic or alkyl- or phenyl-terminated linear polydimethylsiloxane is particularly useful in applications requiring flexibility and elasticity. A method of removing, reducing or preventing scar tissue including applying an adhesive composition that contains cyanoacrylate monomer and cyclic or alkyl- or phenyl-terminated linear polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: A method for improving the integrity of a cosmetic film applied to nails or surrounding cuticle surfaces comprising applying to the surface an effective amount of a composition comprising less than 5% by weight of the total composition of a fluorinated oil. The invention also comprises a nail and cuticle conditioning composition and a semi-permanent film forming composition containing the fluorinated oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for regulating hyperpigmented spots in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.

Abstract: This application relates to antiviral tissue paper comprising a water soluble metal ion as an antiviral agent. The water soluble metal ion has at least one hydroxide ion formation constant wherein the hydroxide ion formation constant is at least 1012. When added to tissue the water soluble metal ion has the ability to kill certain strains of viruses which come into contact with the tissue.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for nail enamel having particulates, such as pigments and/or fillers, coated with fluorosilane is provided. The present invention also provides methods of (a) reducing settling, migration and floatation of colorants in a nail enamel, (b) reducing nail staining in a nail, (c) improving gloss of a nail enamel, and (d) increasing stability and improving rheology of a nail enamel.

Abstract: A wart, callus and/or corn removing pad including a layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material having a periphery and an underside, a medicated plaster secured centrally to the underside of the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material and including salicylic acid therein, a barrier layer interposed between the medicated plaster and the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material to prevent diffusion of the salicylic acid in the medicated plaster to the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material, an outer layer secured to the layer of hydrocolloid material, the outer layer at least having a border extending outwardly of the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material, the border having an underside, a layer of adhesive material on the underside of the border, a release liner releasably secured to the underside of the hydrocolloid adhesive layer, and a paper release tab releasably secured to an upper surface of at least one of the hydrocolloid adhesive layer and the outer layer at one side thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic pencil which comprises a cosmetic base in which is dispersed at least one agglomerated pigment, in a pencil carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compressed, chewable tablet containing at least one active ingredient, a water-disintegratable, compressible carbohydrate and a binder. These components are dry blended and compressed into convex-shaped tablet having a hardness of about 2 to about 11 kp/cm2 and friability less than 1%.

Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a gum center (the water soluble portion and a water insoluble base portion). By chewing the gum, the medicament or agent is released from the product. Continuing to chew the chewing gum creates a pressure within the buccal cavity forcing the agent or medicament directly into the systemic system of the individual through the oral mucosa contained in the buccal cavity. This greatly enhances the absorption of the drug into the systemic system as well as the bioavailability of the drug within the system.

Abstract: Disclosed are shampoo compositions that provide a superior combination of anti-dandruff efficacy and conditioning, and a method of cleansing and conditioning the hair comprising applying to the hair and scalp an effective amount of said compositions. The anti-dandruff and conditioning shampoos comprise: (A) from about 5% to about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an anionic surfactant; (B) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of a non-volatile conditioning agent; (C) from about 0.1% to about 4%, by weight of the composition, of an anti-dandruff particulate; (D) from about 0.02% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of at least one cationic polymer; (E) from 0.005% to about 1.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent and at least one combination of two polyurethane polyethers. Processes and devices for bleaching using the aforesaid compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition which can be used for caring for and/or for making up the human face, in particular, the skin, eyelids, or lips, comprising at least one wax, at least one ester, and at least one long chain alcohol.

Abstract: A composition for application to fingernails and toe nails includes a binder and a pigment, the binder including volatile and non-volatile components and the pigment being present in the composition in an amount of between 25% to 35% of the total volume of the non-volatile portion of the composition, creating a physical action upon drying of a layer of the composition applied to the nails, wherein a lack of cohesive strength between the pigment and binder results in formation of random cracks in the applied layer.