Abstract: A cosmetic foundation makeup composition comprising a liquid oil-in-water emulsion which comprises, in weight %,(a) about 0.1 to 15% of particulate talc,(b) about 0.1 to 15% of particulate nylon,(c) about 0.1 to 15% of a high molecular weight silicone oil,(d) about 0.1 to 20% of a low molecular weight silicone oil,(e) about 0.1 to 5% of sodium hyaluronate, and(f) the balance, to 100%, of water.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for topical application to human skin comprises:(i) a special ester of pyroglutamic acid;(ii) a cosmetically acceptable aqueous buffer having an effective pH value of from 2 to <7; and(iii) optionally, other cosmetic adjuncts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of perming hair by applying to the hair a solution containing an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal siliconate. The siliconates are used in place of typical reducing agents. The perms produce no odor due to the absence of --SH functionality in the perming solutions.

Abstract: Hair care compositions which give both improved style and hair conditioning properties are disclosed. These compositions comprise from about 0.05% to about 10.0% of a nonrigid silicone gum, said gum having dispersed therein from about 0.01% to about 8.0% of unsolubilized particulate matter which is preferably an octylacrylamide/acrylate/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer.

Abstract: Stable cosmetic compositions comprising ascorbic acid dissolved in at least two co-solvents, one of which comprises water, the other of which comprises an organic solvent miscible with water, or a blend of water miscible organic solvents. The compositions are adapted to be topically applied to the skin to impart appearance benefits thereto.

Abstract: A novel melanin inhibitor comprising as an active component a p-hydroxycinnamamide derivative of the following general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a 2-hydroxyethyl group, and R.sub.2 represents a hydroxymethyl group or a carboxyl group.The melanin inhibitor may take various forms such as a lotion, an emulsion, a cream, an ointment, a gel and the like, and it is locally applied onto affected parts such as spots and freckles on the skin, and a pigmental deposition after sunburn.

Abstract: Processes and compositions for effecting pilomotor retraction of the hair on a hair-bearing skin area by the topical application of a .beta.-adrenergic agonist.

Abstract: Alkyl or alkylamido dimethyl 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ammonium salts may be used in hair and skin conditioning compositions and methods to provide improved manageability, static control, and ease of wet and dry combing when applied to hair, particularly human scalp hair, and smooth and lubricated surfaces with pleasant after-feel when applied in topical conditioner compositions to the human skin. The hair conditioning formulations may include styling, cleaning and rinsing compositions such as gels, mousses, sprays, lotions, glazes and shampoos, while the skin conditioning compositions may include moisturizing creams and lotions, bath oils, liquid cleaners, body mousses or bath gels, as well as alcoholic or hydroalcoholic astringents, toners, pre-electric shave conditioners, after-bath splashes and fragrance products. A preferred quaternary according to the invention is oleamidoproyl dimethyl 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ammonium chloride, which forms exceptionally stable, clear, dilutable gels.

Abstract: Agents highly effective in preventing hair from turning gray with no adverse effects upon skin or hair contain, as an active ingredient, an unsaturated fatty acid or an ester thereof represented by the following general formula:A--COOR[wherein A is a radical of CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.n - or CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.10 CH.dbd.CH-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -, R is hydrogen atom or alkyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, n is an integer 0 to 22, and m is an integer 5 or 6].

Abstract: A method of imparting improved conditioning properties to hair comprising treating the hair with a composition comprising a water-soluble quaternary ammonium compound, such as cetrimonium chloride; an oil-soluble, water-dispersible quaternary ammonium compound, such as distearyldimonium chloride; an acid-neutralized amidoamine compound, wherein an amidoamine having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a fatty acid chain containing from about 11 to about 21 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is an alkylene group containing from two to about four carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or a hydroxyalkylene group containing from one to about three carbon atoms, R.sub.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition comprising a guanidine derivative having an amide group in its molecule or a salt thereof as an active ingredient is effective to render damaged hair soft and moist.

Abstract: Hair care compositions are provided that include glutamic acid and water soluble salts thereof to improve the flexibility and elasticity of the treated hair.

Abstract: New 2,4-diaminopyrimidine 3-oxide derivatives and their use for the treatment and the prevention of hair loss.The compounds correspond to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote hydrogen or the groups of formula: ##STR2## with R'.sub.3 =H or R.sub.3, in which R.sub.3 denotes alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.3 may also denote an aryl or aralkyl radical.R denotes alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl capable of bearing an unsaturation or alkyl bearing an aromatic or heterocyclic nucleus.

Abstract: Mercaptyl-containing quaternary nitrogen compounds, which may contain additional functional moieties such as dye, polysiloxane, or polyoxyalkylenes groups, are useful in the treatment of hair, used in hair-treating compositions, to impart properties such as conditioning, shape, color, sheen, and manageability.

Abstract: The hair- and body-cleaning agent contains a combination of (A) a physiologically compatible salt of formic acid, (B) benzoic acid or its physiologically compatible salt and (C) a physiologically harmless inorgnic or aliphatic organic acid as well as a surfactant or surfactant mixture. This hair- and body-cleaning agent is very well preserved and also very well compatible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the treatment and care of the hair, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium:at least one cationic surfactant agent of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a mixture of alkenyl and/or alkyl radicals having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms, derived from tallow fatty acids;at least one quaternized hydroxyalkylcellulose polymer; andat least one ethoxylated copolymer of dimethylsiloxane/3-hydroxypropylmethylsiloxane.

Abstract: A method of conditioning the hair and imparting semi-permanent hair set retention properties comprising treating the hair with a composition comprising a protein having a sufficient amount of an amino acid having a disulfide linkage, such as a keratin-based protein that includes the amino acid cystine. The method and composition are essentially pH independent and provide unexpectedly durable, semi-permanent hair set retention properties, and hair conditioning properties, after application to human hair.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing a biological extract from comminuted fungus material and insect larvae for regenerating the hair and skin. The starting material is held for a relatively long period of time in a vessel provided with a drain device, and the drainage is collected via a collecting tray and then allowed to stand for relatively long periods of time. Finally, the extract is made up with an oil compatible with the skin or an alcohol compatible with the skin to make the desired hair tinctures or skin oils. The preparations are biologically based and served to regenerate hair growth and regenerate and tighten the skin.

Abstract: A stable soothing hydroalcoholic skin preparation for shaving purposes employing alcohol as a carrier or solvent for the remainder of the composition comprising a combined allantoin-boric acid hydrolyzed solution in combination with glycerine, menthol, ethyl alchohol and fragrance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to styling agents comprising adhesive copolymers along with a volatile diluent useful in products such as shampoos and conditioners which provide hair styling hold. The monomer components in these copolymers are randomly distributed in the copolymer chain, preferably to form a substantially linear chain. Preferably, at least one of the monomer components is selected from vinyl pyridine, acrylate amides and methacrylate amides and one of the other monomer components is selected from butadiene, isoprene, isobutene, acrylate esters, methacrylate esters, vinyl alkyl ethers, alkyl-substituted butadienes, and chloroprene. These copolymers also have a single glass transition temperature within the temperature range of from about 0.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C. The volatile diluents useful in these styling agents can be hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, amines, alkyl alcohols, or volatile silicon derivatives.