Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions well suited for the stable UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair are devoid of any p-methylbenzylidenecamphor, but contain (a) an effective photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-screening dibenzoylmethane compound, and (b) an effective photostabilizing amount of at least on UV-screening amino-substituted 2-hydroxybenzophenone compound having the following structural formula (I): formulated into (c) a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: Topically applicable, cosmetic/dermatological artificial tanning compositions devoid of certain flavylium salts contain an effective artificial tanning amount of at least one sorghum extract formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle therefor.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions well suited for the stable UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, are devoid of any p-methylbenzylidenecamphor, but which contain (a) an effective photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-sunscreening dibenzoylmethane compound, (b) an effective photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-screening 1,3,5-triazine compound normally photosensitive in the presence of a dibenzoylmethane compound (a), and (c) an effective photostabilizing amount of at least one UV-screening amino-substituted 2-hydrozybenzophenone compound having the following structural formula (VIII): formulated into (d) a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: Described is a method for preparing sunscreening compositions that contain chlorphenesin as a biocidal preservative, wherein the chlorphenesin is dissolved in water-insoluble components.

Abstract: A method for treating pathogenic toxins in a mammal, such as a human, comprising treating the mammal with a therapeutically effective amount of a polymer comprising a cationic group attached to the polymer backbone. The polymer can be a homopolymer or a copolymer. In one embodiment, the polymer is a copolymer comprising a monomer having a pendant ammonium group and a hydrophobic monomer.

Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase which contains a wax and/or an oil thickener, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one type of non-amphiphilic metal oxide pigments and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.

Abstract: Exposure of human skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun not only induces the production of enzymes (matrix metalloproteinases) that degrade collagen, but also inhibits the synthesis of new collagen by inhibiting the synthesis of procollagen. This UV-induced inhibition of the synthesis of collagen can be prevented by the topical application of a retinoid or c-JUN inhibitor to the skin prior to its exposure to UV radiation.

Abstract: Providing an ultraviolet absorbent or photostabilizer with excellent absorption over a wide ultraviolet wavelength range and great stability and a high safety profile, as well as an ultraviolet-absorbing composition, a photostabilized composition and an external preparation for skin, where the pyridazine derivative of the following general formula and/or a salt thereof is included as the effective component of the ultraviolet absorbent or photostabilizer, or is included in the ultraviolet-absorbing composition, the photostabilized composition and the external preparation for skin: Wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are not simultaneously hydrogen atom; and R2 and R3 are not simultaneously morpholino group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.

Abstract: Microemulsion gels a) based on water in oil type microemulsions, comprising an oil phase which is essentially composed of not easily volatile components, an aqueous phase containing one or more polyethoxylated W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more polypropoxylated W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more polyethoxylated and polypropoxylated W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more monoesters, diesters, polyesters of polyols as W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more monoethers, diethers, polyethers of polyols as W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more dimethicone copolyols as W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more fatty alcohols or fatty acids as W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more sorbitan esters as W/O emulsifiers and/or one or more methyl glucose esters as W/O emulsifiers, and also comprising if desired one or more O/W emulsifiers, obtained in such a way that a mixture of basic components comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase, one or more inventive emulsifiers is produced, being the HLB value of the emulsifier or emulsifier combina

Abstract: The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from industrial sludges. The odor control composition of this invention is a solution of Chloramine-T which may incorporate a suitable wetting agent. The solutions in this invention may further be buffered. The concentration of the Chloramine-T can be from about 0.5 to about 15 weight percent when used. The concentration of the wetting agent can be from about 0.1 to about 5%. The Chloramine-T solutions of this invention are effective over a pH range of 6-14, with a preferred pH range being from 8 to about 9.5.

Abstract: A product obtained by treating surface-modified, pyrogenically produced titanium dioxide with at least one ammonium-functional silane, such as by spraying the pyrogenically produced titanium dioxide with the at least one silane, alone or in ethanol solution, and tempering, and useful in the field of cosmetics in sunblocks, in toner powders, in paints and varnishes, in silicone rubber, as abrasives and polishes, for example, in the field of CMP.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations, in particular shampoos, are described which comprise oxiconazole nitrate as antidandruff agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium chlorohydrate antiperspirant salts having a metal (Al+Zr) to chloride ratio of about 0.9 to about 1.2, preferably about 0.9 to about 1.1, most preferably about 0.9 to about 1.0. To achieve the highest possible antiperspirant efficacy, these salts are made with or include a zirconium hydroxychloride of the formula Zr(OH)4−bClb wherein b is about 2.8 to about 4.0, preferably about 3.2 to about 4.0, so that the Zr:Cl ratio in said zirconium hydroxychloride is about 0.36 to about 0.25, preferably about 0.31 to about 0.25. The present invention also embraces methods of making such antiperspirant salts and aqueous solutions of such antiperspirant salts. The present invention further embraces topical compositions comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier and a perspiration reducing effective amount of an aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt as described above.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one amphoteric in transparent aqueous cosmetic compositions for the hair and/or the skin designed to be rinsed, comprising at least one anionic surface-active agent, at least one surface-active agent selected for the betaines and at least one water-soluble or water dispersible cationic polymer derived from a polysaccharide (PolC), as precipitant, in the diluted state, of said cationic polymer (PolC). The invention further relates to transparent aqueous cosmetic compositions for the hair and/or skin designed to be rinsed, comprising at least one one anionic surface-active agent, at least one surface-active agent selected for the betaines, at least one water-soluble or water dispersible cationic polymer derived from a polysaccharide (PolC), and at least one amphoteric surface-active agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of transdermal drug delivery devices and more particularly to improved storage stability thereof. The invention comprises providing a transdermal drug delivery device with a non-occlusive backing or release liner in combination with a degradation protectant such as a desiccant or oxygen scavenger within the sealed pouch containing the device. The combination of the present invention provides increased shelf-life of these devices.

Abstract: In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, containment of the atomized spray, and residual recovery which together yield a novel method for applying chemical compositions. An improved self-tanning composition is useful in conjunction with system is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a plural component self-tanning system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing fibers and a copolymer comprising carboxylate groups and polydimethylsiloxane groups. The composition according to the invention may especially constitute a care or make-up composition for keratin materials such as the skin, including the scalp, the lips of the face and integuments, for instance the eyelashes, the eyebrows, the nails and the hair. The invention also relates to the use of a copolymer comprising carboxylate groups and polydimethylsiloxane groups in a composition containing fibers to ensure a homogeneous dispersion of the fibers in the composition and to stabilize the composition.

Abstract: A kit assembly and method of performing a cosmetic treatment on a person's nail preferably, but not exclusively, in the style of a the french manicure and/or pedicure. The kit assembly includes a plurality of compositions, preferably in solution form, at least two of which are polishes of different colors and wherein one of the plurality of compositions includes a shaping solution applied to a predetermined portion of the nail in a precise but easily accomplished manner so as to create a demarcation segment between a tip of the nail and a base of the nail. A shaping implement used to apply the shaping solution may include a brush having a brush head comprising a plurality of bristles collectively dimensioned and configured facilitate the precise forming of the demarcation segment into a “perfect curve” or curvilinear configuration which substantially corresponds to the natural transverse contour of the nail.