Abstract: The subject of the present invention is the use of a W/O emulsion for treating the hair, characterized in that it comprises: (a) at least 35% by weight of one or more fatty substances chosen from liquid hydrocarbons, liquid fatty esters, liquid silicones and liquid unsaturated fatty alcohols; and (b) one or more basifying agents. The present invention also relates to a dyeing or lightening process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers, comprising: composition (A) comprising at least one basifying agent, and anhydrous composition (B) comprising hydrogen peroxide and/or at least one hydrogen peroxide precursor, wherein composition (A) and/or composition (B) comprise at least one fatty substance not containing any carboxylic acid functional groups, such that the total amount of the at least one fatty substance not containing any carboxylic acid functional groups is present in the mixture of composition (A) and composition (B) in an amount greater than 20% by weight. The disclosure also relates to a process for treating human keratin fibers using this dyeing and/or bleaching agent, and a multi-compartment kit comprising this dyeing and/or bleaching agent in at least two parts.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers formed by: a first composition (A) comprising at least one basifying agent, and a second composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the two compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one fatty substance not containing any carboxylic acid functional groups, the total amount of fatty substances in the mixture of compositions (A) and (B) representing at least 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the mixture of these compositions, and at least one of the compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one sequestrant chosen from those of formula (I) and acids thereof: The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers using the agent, and to a kit containing thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers, consisting of: a first composition (A) comprising at least one alkalizing agent, and a second composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the two compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one fat selected from liquid hydrocarbons, such that the at least one fat is present in a mixture of compositions (A) and (B) in an amount of at least 20 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the mixture, and further wherein at least one of compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one reductone optionally in a form chosen from acids, salts, and esters. The present disclosure also relates to a method of coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers employing the agent, as well as a kit containing it.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dyeing composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more oxidation dyes, aqueous ammonia, ammonium chloride and one or more additives selected from ceramides, silicas, ascorbic acid and/or its salts, fatty acids and/or salts thereof, alkanolamines and/or salts thereof, crosslinked homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid, and particular cationic polymers, or mixtures thereof. It likewise provides a method of colouring human keratin fibres, employing the said composition in the presence of a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents. The invention further provides a multiple-compartment device appropriate to the implementation of the said method, comprising in a first compartment a dyeing composition according to the invention and in another compartment a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides for kits and methods of treating hair in order to inhibit color fading and/or impart both shine- and condition-enhancing properties to colored hair, comprising a pre-treatment composition, a color-altering composition, a developer composition, a shampoo composition, a conditioner composition, and a post-treatment composition, wherein the post-treatment composition contains at least about 5% by weight of at least one oily component, based on the total weight of the post-treatment composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers, comprising: composition (A) comprising at least one basifying agent, and anhydrous composition (B) comprising hydrogen peroxide and/or at least one hydrogen peroxide precursor, wherein composition (A) and/or composition (B) comprise at least one fatty substance not containing any carboxylic acid functional groups, such that the total amount of the at least one fatty substance not containing any carboxylic acid functional groups is present in the mixture of composition (A) and composition (B) in an amount greater than 20% by weight. The disclosure also relates to a process for treating human keratin fibers using this dyeing and/or bleaching agent, and a multi-compartment kit comprising this dyeing and/or bleaching agent in at least two parts.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers formed by: a first composition (A) comprising at least one basifying agent, and a second composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the two compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one fatty substance not containing any carboxylic acid functional groups, the total amount of fatty substances in the mixture of compositions (A) and (B) representing at least 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the mixture of these compositions, and at least one of the compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one sequestrant chosen from those of formula (I) and acids thereof: The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers using the agent, and to a kit containing thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers, consisting of: a first composition (A) comprising at least one alkalizing agent, and a second composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the two compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one fat selected from liquid hydrocarbons, such that the at least one fat is present in a mixture of compositions (A) and (B) in an amount of at least 20 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the mixture, and further wherein at least one of compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one reductone optionally in a form chosen from acids, salts, and esters. The present disclosure also relates to a method of coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers employing the agent, as well as a kit containing it.

Abstract: An emulsifier composition including an ester selected from the group consisting of: pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, tripentaerythritol, and mixtures thereof; at least one alkoxylated nonionic emulsifier; and less than 10% by weight water, where partial glycerides may be present in an amount of less than 10% by weight, based on the amount of component (a) present in the composition, is provided. A process for the production of an emulsion, including dispersing the emulsifier composition in an oil phase; heating the emulsifier composition dispersed in the oil phase to a temperature above the phase inversion temperature thereof; heating an aqueous phase to a temperature above the phase inversion temperature thereof; and stirring the oil phase with the aqueous phase and cooling to room temperature is also provided. A cosmetic composition including the emulsifier composition is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides for kits and methods of treating hair in order to inhibit color fading and/or impart both shine- and condition-enhancing properties to colored hair, comprising a pre-treatment composition, a color-altering composition, a developer composition, a shampoo composition, a conditioner composition, and a post-treatment composition, wherein the post-treatment composition contains at least about 5% by weight of at least one oily component, based on the total weight of the post-treatment composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dyeing composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more oxidation dyes, aqueous ammonia, ammonium chloride and one or more additives selected from ceramides, silicas, ascorbic acid and/or its salts, fatty acids and/or salts thereof, alkanolamines and/or salts thereof, crosslinked homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid, and particular cationic polymers, or mixtures thereof. It likewise provides a method of colouring human keratin fibres, employing the said composition in the presence of a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents. The invention further provides a multiple-compartment device appropriate to the implementation of the said method, comprising in a first compartment a dyeing composition according to the invention and in another compartment a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to dispersions comprising water, lipophilic phase and emulsifier, characterized in that the emulsifier is present in an amount of less than or equal to 3% by weight based on the total weight of the dispersion, and in that the emulsifier comprises at least one acylglutamate. The dispersions of the invention are suitable for cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: An emulsifier concentrate containing: (a) a C8-14 alkyl oligoglycoside, (b) a polyol hydroxystearate; (c) a C6-22 acyl glutamate; (d) water; and (e) optionally, at least one auxiliary component, and wherein the composition is ethoxylate-free.

Abstract: A wax mixture containing esters of at least one of pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, an tripentaerythritol and partial glycerides and a self-emulsifying base containing the wax mixture and an emulsifier which can be a nonionic emulsifier, anionic emulsifier and mixtures of the emulsifiers with an HLB value of at least 10.

Abstract: An emulsifier composition including an ester selected from the group consisting of: pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, tripentaerythritol, and mixtures thereof; at least one alkoxylated nonionic emulsifier; and less than 10% by weight water, where partial glycerides may be present in an amount of less than 10% by weight, based on the amount of component (a) present in the composition, is provided. A process for the production of an emulsion, including dispersing the emulsifier composition in an oil phase; heating the emulsifier composition dispersed in the oil phase to a temperature above the phase inversion temperature thereof; heating an aqueous phase to a temperature above the phase inversion temperature thereof; and stirring the oil phase with the aqueous phase and cooling to room temperature is also provided. A cosmetic composition including the emulsifier composition is also provided.

Abstract: Emulsions suitable for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. Various substrates for body care, such as wipes and pads, are disclosed, which substrates are impregnated with the emulsions. Such treated substrates are suitable for use, for example, in body care, sun protection, antiperspirant and insect repellent formulations. A process for cold temperature production of the emulsions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion including an oil phase and a water phase, where at least 40% by weight of the oil phase is a wax component or a mixture of wax components is provided. A cosmetic or pharmaceutical oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion including 15% to 35% by weight of an oil phase which contains 40% to 70% by weight of a mixture of wax components comprising at least one C16-24 fatty alcohol and at least one wax ester of a C12-24 fatty alcohol and a C12-24 fatty acid; 0.5% to 5% by weight of a nonionic alk(en)yl oligoglycoside surfactant; and 50% to 80% by weight water is also provided.

Abstract: Emulsions suitable for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. Various substrates for body care, such as wipes and pads, are disclosed, which substrates are impregnated with the emulsions. Such treated substrates are suitable for use, for example, in body care, sun protection, antiperspirant and insect repellent formulations. A process for cold temperature production of the emulsions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A nanoemulsion with a mean particle diameter of 20 to 250 nm including 5 to 50% by weight of at least one alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside carboxylic acid salt corresponding to formula (I): R1O[G]pO[(CH2)mCOO?X+]n wherein R1 is an alkyl and/or alkenyl group containing 4-22 carbon atoms, G is a sugar unit containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms, p is a number of 1-10, m is a number of 1-5, n is a number of 1-5 and X represents alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkanolammonium, alkyl ammonium or glucammonium; 10 to 50% by weight of an oil component; and 0 to 15% by weight of mono- and/or polyhydric alcohols containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and an article or formulation containing the nanoemulsion are provided.