Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing a cosmetic device configured to deliver an active component into a skin and a method for manufacturing such a cosmetic device. In an embodiment, the cosmetic device includes an anisotropic magnetic element located in or on the head part of the body and configured to generate a magnetic field which induces diamagnetism in the active component. In an embodiment, the anisotropic magnetic element has a honeycomb magnetization pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electroporation device and a method for controlling an electroporation device for facilitating delivering active substances into skin such as stratum corneum while minimizing discomfort of a user by modulating applied voltage pulses. The electroporation device according to the present invention comprises: a measurement unit being configured to provide multiple outputs of one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses for measuring a resistance of skin of a user at a predetermined interval; and an output unit being configured to provide an output of one or more electroporation voltage pulses to the skin of the user based on the resistance of the skin of the user per each output of the one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The composition contains (a) at least one ether oil; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; and (c) water. The amount of the (c) water in the composition is 70% by weight or more, preferably 80% by weight or more, and more preferably 90% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition. The oil droplet size in the composition is less than 100 nm, preferably less than 90 nm, and more preferably less than 80 nm. The composition according to this embodiment can have a good cleansing ability and a transparent or slightly translucent appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; (c) at least one volatile solvent; and (d) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; (c) at least one volatile solvent; and (d) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides personalized experience based on the skin condition of each user. A cosmetic device according to the embodiments of the present application includes: a detachable component including a magnetic portion, a magnetic sensor for outputting a signal depending on magnetism of the magnetic portion, and a control circuit for driving the component by controlling a motor depending on the signal.

Abstract: To provide a tapping device, capable of making a more comfortable tapping motion. A tapping device for vertically tapping a skin surface comprising: a tapping applicator for applying a normal force on the skin surface, wherein the tapping applicator is reciprocated in a direction perpendicular to the skin surface; an actuator for generating the linear reciprocating motion of the tapping applicator, wherein the actuator comprises a direct-current motor which is driven at an applied magnitude of voltage; a pressure sensing mechanism for measuring the magnitude of normal pressure exerted on the actuator during the operation of the tapping device in real time; and a controller for controlling the magnitude of voltage to be applied to the direct-current motor in real time, wherein the applied magnitude of voltage corresponds to the magnitude of normal pressure measured by the pressure sensing mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electroporation device and a method for controlling an electroporation device for facilitating delivering active substances into skin such as stratum corneum while minimizing discomfort of a user by modulating applied voltage pulses. The electroporation device according to the present invention comprises: a measurement unit being configured to provide multiple outputs of one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses for measuring a resistance of skin of a user at a predetermined interval; and an output unit being configured to provide an output of one or more electroporation voltage pulses to the skin of the user based on the resistance of the skin of the user per each output of the one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (c) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing a cosmetic device configured to deliver an active component into a skin and a method for manufacturing such a cosmetic device. In an embodiment, the cosmetic device includes an anisotropic magnetic element located in or on the head part of the body and configured to generate a magnetic field which induces diamagnetism in the active component. In an embodiment, the anisotropic magnetic element has a honeycomb magnetization pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides personalized experience based on the skin condition of each user. A cosmetic device according to the embodiments of the present application includes: a detachable component including a magnetic portion, a magnetic sensor for outputting a signal depending on magnetism of the magnetic portion, and a control circuit for driving the component by controlling a motor depending on the signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing in an aqueous medium, at least 1) a sulfonate mixture containing: a) an internal olefin sulfonate (A) having 16 carbon atoms and b) an internal olefin sulfonate (B) having 18 carbon atoms,—wherein the weight ratio (A/B) of the component (A) to the component (B) present in the sulfonate mixture is from 75/25 to 90/10, preferably from 80/20 to 85/15, and—wherein the weight ratio of the hydroxy form compounds present in the internal olefin sulfonates (A) and (B) to the olefin form compounds present in the internal olefin sulfonates (A) and (B) is from 75/25 to 100/0, preferably from 80/20 to 95/5; and 2) at least one foam-enhancing agent or foam booster. The present invention relates also to a process for cleansing keratin materials, which consists of applying to the said keratin materials a composition according to the invention, in working the said composition into a foam and then rinsing off the said composition, especially with water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing in an aqueous medium, at least: 1) an internal olefin sulfonate composition comprising: (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 16 carbon atoms and (B) an internal olefin sulfonate having 18 carbon atoms, wherein a mass content ratio (A/B) of the component (A) to the component (B) contained in the sulfonate composition ton is from 75/25 to 90/10, and wherein a mass ratio (hydroxy form/olefin form) of a content of a hydroxy form in the internal olefin sulfonate of the component (A) and the component (B) to a content of an olefin form in the internal olefin sulfonate of the component (A) and the component (B) is from 75/25 to 100/0; and 2) at least one polymeric suspension agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair styling composition and methods of using the composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) an aqueous dispersion containing: (i) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (iii) water; and (b) at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for cosmetic treatment of the hair, in particular a hair shaping process, comprising the following steps: applying to the hair a composition comprising a liquid solvent system and a dispersion of particles that are insoluble in the solvent system, the particles comprising a material capable of changing state under the effect of an external stimulus, before, during or after the applying of the composition, shaping the hair to the desired hairstyle, then or simultaneously, applying one or more stimuli enabling the change of state of the material, stopping the stimulus or stimuli for obtaining fixing of the hairstyle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one film former, at least one wax dispersion, and at least one thermoreversible gelling polymer. The disclosure further relates to methods of increasing the volume of keratinous fibers, and methods of improving the ease of removability of compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one film former and at least one wax dispersion. The disclosure further relates to methods of improving the ease of removability of compositions.

Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair comprising the following steps: (a) providing a hair straightening or relaxing composition having a pH ranging from 8 to 11.5, and containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one weak acid chosen from monocarboxylic, dicarboxylic and tricarboxylic acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening or relaxing composition to form treated hair; and (c) straightening or relaxing the treated hair by applying heat, wherein hydroxide-containing compounds are not used. Disclosed herein is also a preferred hair straightening or relaxing composition.

Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair comprising the following steps: (a) providing a hair straightening or relaxing composition having a pH ranging from 8 to 11.5, and containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one weak acid chosen from monocarboxylic, dicarboxylic and tricarboxylic acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening or relaxing composition to form treated hair; and (c) straightening or relaxing the treated hair by applying heat, wherein hydroxide-containing compounds are not used. Disclosed herein is also a preferred hair straightening or relaxing composition.