Abstract: Anhydrous cosmetic stick compositions containing a continuous phase of a water-immiscible cosmetic oil structured by a fibre-forming amido structurant and containing a suspended particulate antiperspirant or deodorant can suffer from either somewhat poor physical stability when formed, or preparative difficulties using conventional processes for making stick compositions or opaqueness. The problem can be ameliorated or overcome by the use of a combination of amido structurants comprising (i) an N-acylaminoacid amide in which the N-acyl substituent has the formula —CO—RX in which RX represents a branched C6 to C11 alkyl group in combination with a further amido structurant (ii), selected from (iia) N-acylaminoacid amides other than (i), (iib) cyclodipeptides and (iic) a 1,2-di amido-substituted cyclohexane.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick product comprising from about 5% to about 35% by weight of an antiperspirant active; from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a structurant, from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a volatile fluid; 10% or less by weight of a non-volatile organic fluid; free of non-volatile silicone fluids, wherein, the stick has a hardness of at least about 600 gram·force and an adhesion value of at least 33%.

Abstract: Provided are a silica-coated mixed crystal oxide particle which has high dispersibility, excellent visible light transparency and superior ultraviolet-shielding capability and which is sufficiently reduced in the photocatalytic activity; an economical production process thereof; and an ultraviolet-shielding cosmetic material containing the silica-coated mixed crystal oxide particle, which is particularly excellent in the visible light transparency. The surface of a mixed crystal oxide particle having a BET specific surface area of 10 to 200 m2/g and containing primary particles in a mixed crystal is covered with a dense and thin film silica.

Abstract: UV absorber compositions are described, comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a hydroxyphenyltriazine compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently of the others C1-C18alkyl; C2-C10,alkenyl; or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; and (b) from 99 to 1% by weight of a further UV absorber selected from the group of (b) hydroxyphenyltriazines that are different from component (a), (b2) benzotriazoles, (b3) dibenzoylmethane derivatives and (b4) camphor derivatives.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention described herein includes a method for improving stability of an antiperspirant. The method includes preparing a blend that comprises dibenzylidene sorbitol; adding an antiperspirant active to the blend, to make an antiperspirant blend; and adding one or more alkaline earth silicate salts to the antiperspirant blend in a concentration effective for stabilizing the dibenzylidene sorbitol.

Abstract: The invention is a light-protective cosmetic or dermatological preparation, comprising (a) at least hydroxybenzophenone and (b) at least one benzoxazole derivative. The invention is also a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising at least one hydroxybenzophenone of a specified chemical structure and at least one benzoxazole derivative. The invention is also a method of treating or preventing cosmetic or dermatological changes in the skin, a method of tanning or accelerating tanning of the skin, and a method of protecting the skin against light-induced aging, each comprising applying the preparation to the skin. The invention also includes a wipe impregnated with the preparation.

Abstract: The disclosure provides deodorant cosmetic compositions comprising: (a) zinc gluconate, and (b) at least one antiperspirant aluminum salt; wherein the zinc gluconate/antiperspirant aluminum salt weight ratio ranges from 1/100 to 10/1. The disclosure also provides cosmetic processes for treating human perspiration and human underarm odors with these compositions and aerosols comprising these compositions.

Abstract: A benzoyl peroxide composition having increased potency includes benzoyl peroxide, a tertiary amine and/or a transition metal, and a base that increases radicals formed by the peroxide.

Abstract: Stable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions, well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin/keratinous materials, contain a thus effective amount of at least one novel amine, amide, sulphonamide or carbamate substituted benzalmalonic salt compound.

Abstract: The method of imparting color to skin comprising applying to the skin a cosmetic compositions comprising an alpha-hydroxyaldehyde self-tanning agent and a water-soluble vitamin B3 compound as a self-tanning composition are provided. The cosmetic compositions are useful for imparting a natural, even and durable tan to the skin when topically applied.

Abstract: Increased compliance in the use of topical sunscreens is obtained by combining a topical sunscreen agent in a formulation containing an antibacterial medication such as azelaic acid or an antibiotic.

Abstract: Cosmetic kits comprising at least two separated components are provided. The at least two separated components comprise, in one component, a self-tanning agent, and in the other, a reactive skin care active. The cosmetic kits provide increased skin health benefits when both components are applied to the skin simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a deodorant cosmetic composition comprising: a) zinc pidolate and b) at least one antiperspirant aluminum salt, wherein the zinc pidolate/at least one aluminum salt weight ratio ranges from 1/200 to 10/1. The present disclosure also relates to a cosmetic process for treating human perspiration and human underarm odors with the composition disclosed herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of increasing the efficacy of peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of skin conditions such as acne. In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to methods of increasing radicals formed by peroxides on/in the skin, more specifically near/in the comedone, for topical use in dermatology. In a specific embodiment, the invention relates to the use of transitional metals such as Cu(1) and ferrous ions to increase the efficacy of peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a method by which a peroxide such as benzoyl peroxide and its activator are added to the skin surface at the same time. In another embodiment, the invention relates to the use of a more soluble form of peroxide such as benzoyl peroxide to increase its efficacy. In another embodiment, the invention relates to the addition of a side chain to a peroxide such as benzoyl peroxide so that it is activated by light.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fibrate compositions having improved pharmacokinetic profiles and reduced fed/fasted variability. The fibrate particles of the composition have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm.

Abstract: The present invention provides a comprehensive solution to the problems associated with natural topical aging via the incorporation of: (i) An Extra-cellular antioxidant or Free-radical neutralizing composition, and (ii) An Intra-cellular antioxidant or Free-radical neutralizing composition, and (iii) An Anti-inflammatory composition, and (iv) A collagen or fibrin boosting composition. It is preferred to also have the above incorporated in a suitable carrier base or topical delivery system for skin, nail, and hair beneficial applications.

Abstract: Photoprotective compositions, e.g., oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions, well suited for the photoprotection of the skin, lips and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-radiation, comprise at least one aqueous phase, at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer having a diblock structure A-B or a triblock structure B-A-B wherein A is an ionic water-soluble polymeric block and B is a hydrophobic polymeric block and at least one system screening out UV radiation, said at least one screening system comprising at least one 4,4-diarylbutadiene UV-A screening agent.

Abstract: Stable UV-photoprotective, phase inverted oil-in-water emulsions, well suited for the photoprotection of the skin, lips and/or hair, the average size of the globules which constitute the oily phase thereof ranging from 100 nm to 1,000 nm, contain inorganic metal oxide nanopigments and at least one organic UV-screening agent, and which also contain at least one organic 4,4-diarylbutadiene UV-A-screening agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic formulations containing dihydroxy-acetone and a topical support in addition to one or several compounds selected from the compounds of formulae (Ia) and (Ib), the physiologically acceptable salts of compounds of formulae (Ia) and (Ib), and the stereoisomeric forms of formulae (Ia) and (Ib), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the meanings cited in Claim 1. The cosmetic formulations are characterized in that the UV-A protective effect of dihydroxyacetone is increased.

Abstract: A zirconium-free aluminum salt which: (a) has an aluminum to chloride molar ratio in the range of 0.5-2.5:1; (b) comprises a nitrogen containing buffering material in an amount such that the ratio of nitrogen containing material to aluminum is the range of 0.05-0.26:1, and which nitrogen containing material is selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen containing buffering material of formula where n is a number in the range of 1-20, and each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl and ethyl; and (c) the salt has a pH in the range of 2-4 at a concentration of 15%; wherein the salt is free of any other halide scavenging material and has a value of at least 0.50 for the ratio calculated as: area of Peak 5/total area under Peak 2+Peak 3+Peak 4+Peak 5.