Abstract: A composition comprising an aqueous hair coloring, bleaching, reducing, oxidizing or permanent structure altering formulation and a conditioning amount of a quaternized compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein m is an integer having a value of from 1 to 4; R is linear alkylene having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently selected from the group of alkyl, alkyleneoxyalkyl, alkyleneoxyalkenyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, alkyleneamidoalkyl, alkylenecarbamoylalkyl, aryleneamidoalkyl and arylenecarbamoylalkyl radicals, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the quaternized nitrogen atom can form a heterocyclic radical containing from 1 to 2 heteroatoms selected from the group of nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen, in which case R.sub.1 can represent a double bond in the heterocyclic structure or can be any of the aforementioned groups for R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 ; said groups R.sub.1, R.sub.

Abstract: Shaving composition for the skin containing a polyorganosiloxane selected from:(i) compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## where: R denotes methyl, phenyl, OCOR", hydroxyl;R' denotes methyl, phenyl;R.sub.1 denotes alkylene of the hydrocarbon (C.sub.2 -C.sub.18) type;R" denotes alkyl, alkenyl;r a number between 1 and 120 inclusive;p a number between 1 and 30;q is 0 or less than 0.5 p; p+q between 1 and 30;(ii) compounds of formula (II): ##STR2## where: s is between 0 and 20;t is between 1 and 20;u is 0 or less than 0.5 t; t+u between 1 and 20.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of ademetionine or one of its salts for the preparation of pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions for counteracting ageing of the skin.It further relates to the said cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition designed to impart to the skin a coloring which is substantially similar to the pigmentation resulting from natural tanning, characterized in that it contains, in a cosmetically acceptable medium suitable for topical application, at least one compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a residue --SiR.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or a group --COOSiR.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11 ; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl group, a formyl group, a linear or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 acyl group, a linear or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 alkenoyl group, a group R.sub.6 OSO.sub.2 --, a group --SiR.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11, a group --P(O)(OR.sub.6).sub.2 or an aralkyl group, or alternatively R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition comprising:(A) 0.05% to 10% by weight of at least one quaternary ammonium salt having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkenyl having 14 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is an alkyl or alkenyl having 14 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently methyl, ethyl, a polyoxyethylene having an average polymerization degree of 1 to 5, or a polyoxypropylene having an average polymerization degree of 1 to 5, and X.sup.- is an anion, and having an iodine value of 35 to 100; and(B) 0.05% to 10% by weight of a phosphate having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is a linear alkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, an alkenyl having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, an alkylphenyl having 7 to 22 carbon atoms, or glyceryl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.7 is hydrogen, an alkali metal, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl-substituted ammonium, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 hydroxyalkyl-substituted ammonium, R.sub.8 is a group having the formula ##STR3## or R.

Abstract: A method of imparting improved conditioning properties to hair comprising treating the hair with a clear conditioning composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, such as dicetyldimonium chloride; an amidoamine compound 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.4 is methyl, ethyl or a hydroxyalkylene group containing from one to about three carbon atoms, and Y is a heterocyclic nitrogen-containing moiety, like morpholine or pyridine; a volatile conditioning agent, such as a volatile hydrocarbon compound or a volatile silicone compound, like cyclomethicone; a solubilizing nonionic surfactant, like lauryl pyrrolidone; and a polyhydric compound, such as a glycol, a triol or a polyol, like hexylene glycol.

Abstract: A composition for treating the blade of a razor by applying a non-foamable lubricant and solubilizer mixture via an aerosolization system directly to the razor blade immediately before shaving such that shaving can be performed in the absence of first applying any shaving preparation directly to the area to be shaved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a covering element comprising (i) an organic matrix and (ii) luminescent doping materials, scintillating doping materials or mixtures thereof, which form at least one light cascade absorbing electromagnetic radiation in at least one first predetermined wavelength band in order to re-emit the same in at least one second predetermined wavelength band; and (iii) a diffusing material.

Abstract: A hair treating composition having excellent resistance to washing which comprises a dimethyl silicone rubber and a quaternary ammonium salt ingredient consisting of stearyltrimethylammonium chloride and behenyltrimethylammonium chloride.

Abstract: Mixture of compounds of general formula: ##STR1## in which R denotes a saturated C.sub.10 -C.sub.12 hydrocarbon radical, or mixture of such radicals, and n has a mean statistical value from 2 to 15, and preferably from 3 to 12.These products are very well tolerated by the skin and the mucosa, and are advantageously used in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous single phase composition, particularly for use in the treatment of keratinous fibres, comprises a cationic polymer or mixtures thereof, an anionic monomer or mixtures thereof, and a solubilizing agent chosen from amphoteric detergent active compounds, inorganic electrolytes and mixtures thereof. The composition should have an anionic to cationic charge ratio of from 0.2 to 1.0. When the monomer is an anionic dye, the composition can be employed in the dyeing of hair.

Abstract: An emulsified hair cosmetic providing excellent easy combing and a feeling of smoothness to hair and protecting hair against heat and brushing which comprises a dimethylsilicone rubber of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are methyl or hydroxyl; and n is an integer of 4000 to 9000, polyalcohol and nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: A hair preparation comprises an oil-absorptive polymer of a vinyl monomer having a solubility parameter of 7 to 10, said polymer being porous and having a squalene absorption of at least 1 ml/g. It may further contain an anti-dandruff agent. The hair preparation may also comprise an anti-dandruff agent and a different oil-absorptive substance.

Abstract: A conditioning shampoo formulation comprising a base surfactant level of at least 16%, which includes cocamidopropyl betaine and cocamide diethanolamine. The formulation is essentially free of additional preservatives and is suitable for use as a conditioner for hair prior to treatment with a hair restoring medication or agent.

Abstract: A cosmetic product includes a cosmetic component as a pigment maintained within a matrix of fibrillatable polymer. The pigment and polymer composition provides a cosmetic which can be employed for coloration of the skin and utilized as eye makeup, powder, or other cosmetic products by employing suitable processing techniques as extrusion, milling, compacting and so on.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to an improved medication and treatment to induce a "suntanned" appearance by tanning the skin of the user without the need for harmful exposure to the rays of the sun or to the rays of electrical lights that produce infrared and or ultra-violet light. This treatment may also serve to darken the color of some hair adjacent to the skin to which the materials of the treatment are applied. The treatment consists of application of topical tretinoin to the skin of a person combined with the application of a lotion containing ammonium lactate to the same skin area. When the treatment is continued on a basis of once or twice per day, the skin of the user assumes a uniform light brown color similar to the countenance of a suntanned appearance within a period of a few weeks.

Abstract: A lip gloss comprising a mineral oil gel comprising polyethylene and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, wherein the weight proportion of polyethylene to ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is in the range of 90:10 to 70:30, respectively where polyethylene is present in major proportion, and wherein the weight proportion of polyethylene to ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is in the range of 20:80 to 30:70, respectively, where the ethylene-vinyl acetate is present in major proportion; a preferred embodiment includes 43% or less by weight of a wear-enhancing agent selected from the group consisting of polyiso and normal butene, lanolin and dimethylpolysiloxane.

Abstract: An improved composition and process for preparing the composition is provided for strengthening and hardening human fingernails and toenails. A base composition comprising lanolin, unsalted butter, beeswax, rosin, copper acetate, turpentine is mixed with titanium dioxide, mineral oil and fragrance.

Abstract: Various methods of fixedly connecting together carbon-carbon composite structures are disclosed herein along with the ultimately connected structural assemblies. These assemblies for the most part consist only of the carbon-carbon composite structures and a char forming material such as pitch which has been charred and do not require fastening means made of any other type of material such as metal bolts or the like. As a result, each of these assemblies, in its entirety, is especially suitable for use in high temperature environments including specifically hyperthermal environments.

Abstract: A photovoltaic laminate of different semiconductor layers for providing a wide range of photovoltaic characteristics. One of the layers is an amorphous semiconductor and at least one other of the layers is of crystalline particles. Additional semiconductor layers, both amorphous and non-amorphous, may be included. The amorphous layers have a thickness of about a few microns and the crystalline layers have a thickness above about 60 microns. The various semiconductor layers can include P, N and intrinsic regions. In accordance with a method aspect of the invention, the particulate layers are produced by blowing a molten semiconductor through a nozzle or by the spin coating of emulsions. The particles are desirably accompanied by a binder in the form of a silicate, an acrylic or a cycloaliphatic epoxy.