Abstract: A cosmetic composition which is a dispersion of spheres in an external aqueous phase. The spheres are organized molecular layers of a nonionic lipid material encapsulating an internal aqueous phase. The external aqueous phase contains an oil.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition which is a stabilized, oil-in-water dispersion of spheres in an external aqueous phase. The spheres are organized molecular layers of a nonionic amphiphilic lipid material encapsulating an internal aqueous phase. The external aqueous phase, containing an oil, is free of any surface active emulsifying agent.

Abstract: A composition suitable for effective and comfortable removal of both waterproof and non-waterproof eye makeup is disclosed which includes an aqueous phase containing at least one surfactant and an oily phase containing at least one cosmetic oil. The surfactant concentration may be up to 3 wt % of the total weight of the composition. The weight ratio of the aqueous phase and the oily phase may be from 30:70 to 60:40.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a stable emulsion of at least one water-immiscible liquid phase L in an aqueous phase D is described which comprises mixing the liquid phase or phases L with a dispersion of spheres in an aqueous phase D, the spheres having an average diameter of 0.025 to 5 microns and consisting of substantially concentric lipid laminae encapsulating an aqueous phase E between them, the lipid or lipids constituting the laminae being ionic or nonionic amphiphilic substances capable of forming a lamellar phase in water, and subjecting the whole to mechanical agitation so as to disperse the phase (or phases) L in the phase D in the form of droplets having an average diameter of 0.1 micron to a few microns.

Abstract: A perfume composition, with an aqueous phase, having a high concentration of perfume, which contains:a) vesicles which are obtained from at least one non-ionic lipid derived from a linear or branched polyglycerol, associated with a stabilizer present in a proportion of 1 to 10% by weight based on the lipid, the vesicles having an average diameter of between 0.01 .mu. and 1 .mu. and the lipids which form the vesicles representing 0.2 to 4% by weight of the total composition; andb) a perfume in the form of droplets having an average diameter of between 0.1 .mu. and 1 .mu. and being present in the composition in amounts of between 3 and 20% by weight based on the total composition, the total ratio of the lipid or lipids of the vesicles to the perfume being between 0.05 and 0.2.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a stable emulsion of at least one water-immiscible liquid phase L in an aqueous phase D is described which comprises mixing the liquid phase or phases L with a dispersion of spheres in an aqueous phase D, the spheres having an average diameter of 0.025 to 5 microns and consisting of substantially concentric lipid laminae encapsulating an aqueous phase E between them, the lipid or lipids constituting the laminae being ionic or nonionic amphiphilic substances capable of forming a lamellar phase in water, and subjecting the whole to mechanical agitation so as to disperse the phase (or phases) L in the phase D in the form of droplets having an average diameter of 0.1 micron to a few microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition consisting of a dispersion in an aqueous medium D of niosome and/or liposome spherules, within which an aqueous phase E is encapsulated, at least one portion of the spherules being niosomes; the lipids forming spherules constituting from 2 to 10% of the weight of the composition; in at least one of the phases E and D there is dissolved at least one water-soluble polyamide polymer having a molecular weight between 1,000 and 200,000, at a concentration of 0.01 to 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. Usable in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: This cosmetic composition contains from 0.05 to 3% by weight of at least one amphoteric surface-active agent chosen from the compounds of formulae (I), (IV), (V), (VI) and (VII), from 0.05 to 3% by weight of at least one anionic surface-active agent chosen from the compounds of formula (VIII) to (XI) and from 0.02 to 8% by weight of at least one nonionic polymer (poly-.beta.-alanine, alkyl and hydroxyalkylcelluloses, starch derivatives) and/or anionic polymers (polyacrylamide, polyacrylamidosulphonic acid and its salts, sodium polymethacrylate), the total concentration of surface-active agent(s) not exceeding 5% by weight. Despite this reduced concentration of surface-active agent(s), which endows it with a satisfactory innocuousness, this composition has an excellent cleansing power. ##STR1## R.sub.1 to R.sub.13, R'.sub.1, n, m, and p have specified meanings.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising from 0.2 to 6% by weight of at least one nonionic surface-active agent of formula (I)R.sub.1 --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n --OH (I)or (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 fatty chain;R.sub.2 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.16 alkyl; andn is from 10 to 40;and from 0.02 to 10% by weight of at least one nonionic polymer which is a poly-.beta.-alanine, alkyl or hydroxyalkyl cellulose, or hydroxypropylated derivative of guar gum, has low irritant behavior towards the skin.

Abstract: This compound contains an oily phase, at least one emulsifying agent and at least one abrasive substance, said compound being presented in anhydrous form and said abrasive substance, in suspension in the oily phase, being highly hydrosoluble and with an average particle size between 50 and 1000 microns. This compound allows the deep cleansing of the skin through exfoliant action.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation contains, as a fatty phase, karite oil having the following characteristics: palmitic acid (C.sub.16), 3-5 percent; stearic acid (C.sub.18), 22-30 percent; oleic acid (C.sub.18:1), 55-65 percent; linoleic acid (C.sub.18:2), 0.5-1.5 percent; and arachidic acid (C.sub.20), 0.5-1.5 percent, said percentages being based on the total weight of fatty acid present in said karite oil, a viscosity of 100-300 centipoises, a melting point of 5.1.degree.-5.4.degree. C., a crystallization temperature of 2.9.degree.-3.degree. C. and an unsaponifiable content of 1.2-1.5 percent.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition based on an oil-in-water emulsion containing an oil phase, a water phase, an emulsifying agent, and a mineral phase which contains, for instance, a clay, is disclosed.

Abstract: An anhydrous or aqueous cosmetic composition contains, as an oily phase, the fat of Shorea robusta or a mixture of the fat of Shorea robusta and a cosmetically acceptable oil, another fat or wax. The cosmetic composition can be a cream, an emulsion or any other composition containing or comprising an oily phase.

Abstract: A mixture of vegetable oils is disclosed which is stable to oxidation, contains at least 5% of jojoba oil, the remainder consisting essentially of at least one other vegetable oil which is hazelnut oil, mango oil, coffee bean wax, karite butter, soya oil, palm oil or maize germ oil.

Abstract: Essential fatty acids are rendered oxidationstable by mixture with jojoba oil to form a solution.

Abstract: A stable oil-in-water emulsion for use in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions includes as the emulsifying system therefor a combination of (i) a mixture of (1) mono- or di-alkyl carboxylates of .alpha.-methyl glucoside, or a mixture thereof and (2) mono- or di-alkyl carboxylates of .alpha.-methyl glucoside polyoxyethylenated with 10-30 moles of ethylene oxide, or a mixture thereof, the said alkyl moiety of each being linear or branched and having from 11-21 carbon atoms, (ii) lecithin, (iii) egg yolk oil, and (iv) a polyacrylic type polymer.

Abstract: Stable emulsions are provided which can be either in the form of "water-in-oil" or "oil-in-water" emulsions and are obtained using a mixture of lanolin acid and at least one natural basic .alpha.-amino acid, the proportions in the mixture determining the form of the emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic oil comprises a mixture of at least jojoba oil, turnsole oil and a non-saponifiable fraction.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for removing eye makeup includes a mono- or di-alkyl or a mono- or di-alkenyl carboxylate of an .alpha.-methyl polyethoxylated glucoside in aqueous solution.

Abstract: New surface active agents for use in eye make-up remover compositions, which are not irritating and do not provoke stinging on contact with the ocular mucous, are disclosed.