Abstract: The invention relates to a composition used for the treatment of keratin substances which contains at least one amphoteric polymer containing units A and B randomly distributed in the polymer chain, where A denotes a unit derived from a monomer containing at least one basic nitrogen atom and B denotes a unit derived from an acid monomer containing one or more carboxyl or sulphonyl groups, or alternatively A and B can denote groups derived from zwitterionic carboxybetaine monomer, A and B can also denote a cationic polymer chain containing secondary or tertiary amine groups or quaternary ammonium groups, in which chain at least one of the amine groups carries a carboxyl or sulphonyl group joined via a hydrocarbon radical, or alternatively A and B form part of a chain of a polymer with alpha, beta-dicarboxyethylene units, in which one of the carboxyl groups has been reacted with a polyamine containing one or more primary or secondary amine groups, and at least one cationic polymer of the polyamine or poly-(quat

Abstract: Use of 4-(2-oxo-3-bornylidenemethyl)benzenesulphonic acid or its salts for the protection of hair against environmental attacking agents, and in particular against light and process for the protection of hair using this compound.Use of 4-(2-oxo-3-bornylidenemethyl)benzenesulphonic acid or of its salts to preserve the mechanical properties of hair for degradation by environmental attacking agents, and in particular by light.The compound is used in proportions of at least 0.3% by weight of free acid, in a cosmetically acceptable, aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic support, and particularly in proportions of 0.4 to 9% by weight.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibers, which comprises applying to these fibers at least one composition (A) containing, in a suitable medium for dyeing, at least one indole derivative and at least one substituted 2-nitro-para-phenylenediamine selected from the group consisting of 1-N-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-nitro-4-N', N'-(bis-.beta.-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene and 1-N-(.beta.

Abstract: New compositions for the treatment of keratin material, in particular human hair, skin and nails are provided comprising a combination of a cationic polymer with an anionic polymer. Surprisingly the anionic polymer can be retained well on the hair, even after rinsing, when applied with the cationic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair bleach support free of anionic polymers and in a gelable liquid.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The compositions also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for overcoming the greasy and unattractive look of hair and skin, comprising at least one oxathiazinone derivative of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or acyl; R.sub.2 denoted alkyl or aryl; or alternatively R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form an alicyclic radical; and X denotes an alkali metal, together with at least one cosmetic adjuvant.

Abstract: Detergent and foaming composition, delaying the regreasing of hair, containing a mixture of surface-active agents comprising:an alkali metal, magnesium, ammonium or amine alkyl sulphate;an alkali metal salt of an .alpha.-olefin sulphonate;an alkali metal salt of an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulphate;a compound corresponding to the formulae: ##STR1## in which ##STR2## denotes an acyl radical derived from copra.

Abstract: The treatment of keratin substances is described which comprises applying thereto at least one polymer containing one or more cationic groups in combination with an anionic polymer containing vinylsulphonic units of the formula: ##STR1## in which M denotes hydrogen, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal or an ammonium or amine group, this anionic polymer optionally containing units derived from one or more cosmetically acceptable comonomers.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and scalp comprises in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle a combination of a water soluble polyamide of the poly-beta-alanine type and a nicotinic derivative selected from nicotinic acid or an ester thereof. This composition is employed in a process for improving the regrowth of hair and for delaying or retarding the appearance of an oily aspect of the hair.

Abstract: This invention has for its object the use of certain quaternized polymers in compositions to protect the hair from the degradation effects of a permanent wave operation. The invention provides for application of said composition to the hair prior to or subsequent to permanently waving of the hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The composition also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for combating the greasy appearance of hair. This composition is characterized in that it contains an active product consisting of a particular polymer derived from chitosan comprising 0 to 30% by weight of units (A), 5 to 50% by weight of units (B), 30 to 90% by weight of units (C), or alternatively preferably 0 to 20% by weight of units (A), 40 to 50% by weight of units (B), 40 to 50% by weight of units (C.sub.1) below; ##STR1## The use of the composition makes it possible to delay the onset of the greasy appearance of the hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to the hair to delay the appearance of an oily aspect of the hair contains a water-soluble polymer of the poly-.beta.-alanine type.

Abstract: New compositions for the treatment of keratin material, in particular human hair, skin and nails are provided comprising a combination of a cationic polymer with an anionic polymer. Surprisingly the anionic polymer can be retained well on the hair, even after rinsing, when applied with the cationic polymer.

Abstract: A composition for the hair, which is intended for use in the treatment of keratinous materials, in particular the hair. This composition contains at least one cationic polymer having a molecular weight of between 500 and 3,000,000, at least one anionic polymer having a molecular weight of between 500 and 3,000,000, at least one sugar and at least one salt in a cosmetically acceptable medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair-setting process which consists of applying to the hair, in a first stage, at least one cationic polymer and at least one anionic polymer in a solvent medium, then drying the hair thus treated, and wetting or rinsing the dried hair immediately after drying with an aqueous composition and setting and drying the hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.