Abstract: An emulsifier mixture for use in a wax-based opacifier composition is comprised of: (a) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) a fatty acid partial glyceride and optionally (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a) and optionally (c) to (b) is between 6:1 and 3:1 and wherein the composition is free from anionic surfactants.

Abstract: A surface-active composition containing a surfactant mixture having: (a) from about 10 to 45% by weight of an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; and (b) from about 55 to 90% by weight of an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside ether carboxylic acid, all weights being based on the weight of the mixture.

Abstract: A process for deforming keratin fibers involving: (a) mechanically deforming the keratin to form mechanically deformed keratin fibers; and (b) contacting the keratin fibers, prior to and/or after the keratin fibers are mechanically deformed, with an aqueous composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to 20% by weight of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester; and (ii) from about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of a fatty acid partial glyceride, all weights being based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: Hair-colorant compositions containing (a) from 0.2 to 25% by weight of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester; (b) from 0.5 to 25% by weight of a fatty acid partial glyceride; and (c) from 0.1 to 15% by weight of a hair dye; wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total composition, are disclosed. Methods of reducing cloudiness in hair-colorant compositions by combining a hair dye and a mixture of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester and a fatty acid partial glyceride are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pearlescent surfactant compositions are prepared at a temperature of from about 10° C. to about 45° C. by providing an aqueous surfactant solution and then contacting the aqueous surfactant solution with a composition comprised of a pearlizing wax and a polyol ester.

Abstract: Preparations comprising at least one acylated amino acid in an amount of from 40 to 80% by weight and at least one protein condensate in an amount of from 20 to 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the combined at least one acylated amino acid and the at least one protein condensate, are described. Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions containing said preparations are also described along with methods of preparing emulsions, producing foam and stabilizing foam produced by surfactant compositions.

Abstract: Preparations comprising at least one acylated amino acid in an amount of from 2 to 50% by weight and an alk(en)yl oligoglycoside in an amount of from 50 to 98% by weight, based on the total weight of the combined acylated amino acid and alk(en)yl oligoglycoside, are described. Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions containing said preparations are also described along with methods of producing foam and stabilizing foam produced by surfactant compositions.

Abstract: An emulsifier mixture for use in a wax-based opacifier composition is comprised of: (a) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) a fatty acid partial glyceride and optionally (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a) and optionally (c) to (b) is between 6:1 and 3:1 and wherein the composition is free from anionic surfactants.

Abstract: Aqueous oral and dental care compositions are comprising of: (a) from about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of surfactant granules which are the product of the process which comprises subjecting an aqueous paste comprised of from about 40 to about 60% by weight of a monoglyceride (ether) sulfate to simultaneous drying and granulation in a fluidized bed; (b) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of an abrasive, a polish, or a combination thereof; (c) from 0 to about 65% by weight of a humectant; (d) from 0 to about 2% by weight of chitosan; (e) from 0 to about 3% by weight of a flavoring and; (f) from 0 to about 5% by weight other auxiliaries including water wherein the weight of all components adds up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of nanoscalar, cationic compounds with particle diameters of between 10 and 300 nm for producing cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of nanoscale polymers having a particle diameter ranging from 10-500 nm in the production of surface active preparations.

Abstract: Hair-colorant compositions containing (a) from 0.2 to 25% by weight of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester; (b) from 0.5 to 25% by weight of a fatty acid partial glyceride; and (c) from 0.1 to 15% by weight of a hair dye; wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total composition, are disclosed. Methods of reducing cloudiness in hair-colorant compositions by combining a hair dye and a mixture of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester and a fatty acid partial glyceride are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing a deodorant agent coated with a protective colloid and having a particle diameter of from about 10 to 500 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic preparations that consist of a continuous phase and active agents dispersed therein and are characterized in that the continuous phase consists of pearly luster waxes.

Abstract: The invention relates to nanoscale active anti-dandruff ingredients having a particle diameter ranging from 10-500 nm in the production of hair-cosmetic preparations.