Abstract: A water releasing composition in the form of an emulsion and process for using the composition are provided. The composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes at least one water-soluble active ingredient at a concentration by weight of from about 0.1% to about 20%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase includes dimethicone at a concentration by weight of about 1% to about 25%, and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration by weight of about 0.1% to about 20%, both based upon weight of the composition. The composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of about 3.0 to about 12.0. The composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon application of shear.

Abstract: A water-releasing photoprotection composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the photoprotection composition are provided. The photoprotection composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes at least one water-soluble UV filter. The oil phase includes dimethicone and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer. The photoprotection composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of from about 3 to about 12. The photoprotection composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon application of shear.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and a cold-processing method for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes a hydrating active ingredient, at least one gelling agent, and at least one thickener. The hydrating active ingredient is present at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.1% to about 90%, based upon weight of the composition. The at least one gelling agent is present at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 5%, based upon weight of the composition. The at least one thickener is present at a concentration, by weight of about 0.1% to about 5%, based upon weight of the composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and a cold-processing method for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes a hydrating active ingredient, at least one gelling agent, and at least one thickener. The hydrating active ingredient is present at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.1% to about 90%, based upon weight of the composition. The at least one gelling agent is present at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 5%, based upon weight of the composition. The at least one thickener is present at a concentration, by weight of about 0.1% to about 5%, based upon weight of the composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion methods of using and producing cosmetic compositions is provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase, an oil phase comprising a water-in-oil emulsifier, and an oil stabilizing component. The water-in-oil emulsifier is at concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 6.0%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil stabilizing component includes one or both of an amphiphilic compound or a surfactant having an HLB of 13 or greater added to the aqueous phase. The oil stabilizing component is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 1.0%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil-in-water emulsion has an increased water load relative to water-in-oil emulsions without having an increased viscosity.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion methods of using and producing cosmetic compositions is provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase, an oil phase comprising a water-in-oil emulsifier, and an oil stabilizing component. The water-in-oil emulsifier is at concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 6.0%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil stabilizing component includes one or both of an amphiphilic compound or a surfactant having an HLB of 13 or greater added to the aqueous phase. The oil stabilizing component is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 1.0%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil-in-water emulsion has an increased water load relative to water-in-oil emulsions without having an increased viscosity.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the cosmetic composition using cold-processing are provided. The cosmetic composition includes at least one hydrating agent including Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, the hydrating agent at a concentration, by weight, of about 10% to about 70%, based upon weight of the composition. The composition includes at least one viscosity modifier, at least one mattifer, at least one humectant, at least one thickener, and caprylyl salicylic acid. The caprylyl salicylic acid is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 0.5% based upon weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition has a hydration index greater than water.

Abstract: A self-tanning aqueous gel composition containing: (a) a cosmetically acceptable support; (b) at least one monocarbonyl or polycarbonyl self-tanning agent; (c) at least one aqueous phase gelling agent comprising at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible, crosslinked or non-crosslinked polymer or copolymer; d) at least one tinting agent; and (e) optionally, at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible film-forming agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are sunscreen compositions containing at least one sunscreen agent, a volatile solvent comprising a cosmetically acceptable lower alkanol, and a fluorinated alkyl ether, and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: The present application relates to a UV protecting composition containing: (a) at least one organic UV sunscreen active; (b) at least one semi-crystalline polymer which is solid at ambient temperature and has a melting point of less than about 8O0 C; (c) hollow latex particles; and (d) at least one additional ingredient chosen from: i) a UV light absorbing compound having an SPF of less than 2, and ii) an SPF booster capable of reflecting UV light, different from hollow latex particles, wherein the hollow latex particles are employed in an amount equal to, or greater than, the amount of the at least one organic UV sunscreen active present in the composition. The invention also relates processes for protecting cellular targets from UV rays and free radical-induced damage by topically applying a UV protecting composition onto a keratinous substance, such as skin, and processes for making such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises: at least one polyorganosiloxane group consisting of 1 to about 1000 organosiloxane units in the chain of the moiety or in the form of graft, and at least two groups capable of establishing hydrogen interactions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises: at least one polyorganosiloxane group consisting of 1 to about 1000 organosiloxane units in the chain of the moiety or in the form of graft, and at least two groups capable of establishing hydrogen interactions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition and process for protecting cellular targets from UV rays and free radical-induced damage by applying onto skin a composition containing: (a) at least one antioxidant chosen from 4-hydroxybenzylidene malonate derivatives and 4-hydroxycinnamate derivatives; (b) at least one extract of the plant Cassia alata; and (c) at least one sunscreen active.

Abstract: The present invention concerns cosmetic compositions and methods comprising an extract of Emblica officinalis and at least one ingredient chosen from dihydroxy acetone, a dibenzoyl methane derivative, ultrafine particles of zinc oxide, ultrafine particles of titanium oxide, astaxanthin, retinoids, alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, polyhydroxy acids, hydroquinone, compounds useful for the treatment of dandruff, hair colorants, hair pigments, and hair dyes. The addition of emblica extract to these compositions has the advantage of increasing their stability and therefore increasing or prolonging their effectiveness in such cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A process for removing or lightening a stain from human skin caused by a sunless tanning product involving contacting the stain with a stain removing composition containing at least one skin-abrading metal oxide to form a clean or lightened skin surface.

Abstract: A self-tanning aqueous gel composition containing: (a) a cosmetically acceptable support; (b) at least one monocarbonyl or polycarbonyl self-tanning agent; (c) at least one aqueous phase gelling agent comprising at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible, crosslinked or non-crosslinked polymer or copolymer; d) at least one tinting agent; and (e) optionally, at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible film-forming agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are sunscreen compositions containing at least one sunscreen agent, a volatile solvent comprising a cosmetically acceptable lower alkanol, and a fluorinated alkyl ether, and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: Topically applicable, non-pilling UV-photoprotecting cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions, advantageously alcoholic sunscreen gels, well suited for UV-photoprotecting human skin and/or hair against the damaging and deleterious effects of ultraviolet irradiation, contain an effective amount of at least one UV-A and/or UV-B screening agent and an effective non-pilling amount of an acrylates/C12-22 alkylmethacrylate copolymer, preferably a tetrapolymer of methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate and cetyl-eicosinyl methacrylate, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, which is free of silicone oil, comprising at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises: at least one polyorganosiloxane group consisting of 1 to about 1000 organosiloxane units in the chain of the moiety or in the form of graft, and at least two groups capable of establishing hydrogen interactions, and which composition is free of silicone oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved sunscreen compositions, more preferably to improve sunscreen compositions containing at least one sunscreening agent (sunscreen) and a silicone-polyamide copolymer.