Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition containing: an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 ?m up to about 100 ?m wherein the particles comprise an oil gellant comprising a styrenic block copolymer, and a fatty substance selected from a wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C., anoil, and mixtures thereof; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; and (c) water; and a carrier. The composition and aqueous dispersion are capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with at least one additional active selected from one or more a carboxylic acid compound chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof, a polycarboxylic acid compound other than one that is chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof, and a cationic polymer to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, wherein the composition can include the polycarbodiimide and at least one additional active in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. The present invention, in particular, relates to a hair treatment composition and process for enhancing durable non-permanent shaping and curling of the hair, retention of shaping under humidity, and resistance to frizz.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with latex polymers and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling. A method of styling or shaping hair is also disclosed. Compositions are provided for nail treatment and processes including polycarbodiimide and latex actives for application in a nail treatment that is a single step or at least two sequential steps, the compositions and processes providing one or more of improved adhesion, water resistance, and shine through crosslinking between the actives, thereby imparting long wear, good shine, nail protection, and easy removal.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising: (a) one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex polymers, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a wax dispersion comprising: (i) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 ?m up to about 100 ?m wherein the particles comprise at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; (iii) an oil gellant; and (iv) water.

Abstract: Treatment compositions including a polycarbodiimide together with a carboxysilicone polymer to enhance the quality of keratinous substrates. Treatment compositions and processes related thereto for treating keratinous substrates, in particular for hair-care, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and carboxysilicone polymer actives may be applied in a treatment that is a single step emulsion or at least two sequential steps. The composition includes 0.5 to 40.0%, by weight, of the composition of a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide and the carboxysilicone polymer in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. It is in particular a treatment composition and process for imparting lasting protection and for improving damaged hair by enhancing the hair's hydrophobicity, thereby enhancing retention of curl, making the make hair easier to comb, and improving the feel thereof.

Abstract: Treatment compositions including a polycarbodiimide together with a carboxysilicone polymer to enhance the quality of keratinous substrates. Treatment compositions and processes related thereto for treating keratinous substrates, in particular for hair-care, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and carboxysilicone polymer actives may be applied in a treatment that is a single step emulsion or at least two sequential steps. The composition includes 0.1 to 40.0%, by weight, of the composition of a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide and the carboxysilicone polymer in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. It is in particular a treatment composition and process for imparting lasting protection and for improving damaged hair by enhancing the hair's hydrophobicity, thereby enhancing retention of curl, making the make hair easier to comb, and improving the feel thereof.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with amino compounds and derivatives thereof chosen from alkyl monoamines, alkoxylated polyamines, alkoxylated monoamines, polyamines, and mixtures thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, wherein the composition can include the polycarbodiimide and the amino compound in amounts sufficient to impart one or more of increased hydrophobicity to the keratinous substrates, including hair, and increased hold to the shape or configuration of the keratinous substrate, upon application thereto. It is in particular a hair treatment composition and process for enhancing durable non-permanent shaping and curling of the hair.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide, and derivatives thereof, together with optional colorants, and amino compounds and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of keratinous substrates are disclosed. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating the keratinous substrates, in particular for hair coloration and treatment of artificially colored hair, wherein the composition can include the polycarbodiimide and the amino compound in amounts sufficient to impart one or more of improved color deposit, improved color retention and extended color durability.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide together with a cationic polymer to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. Treatment compositions and processes related thereto for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-styling, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and cationic polymer actives may be applied in a treatment that is a single step emulsion or at least two sequential steps. The composition a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide and the cationic polymer in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. It is in particular a hair treatment composition and process for providing improved shaping performance and shape memory for durable non-permanent shaping, straightening, and curling of the hair, particularly under conditions of one or more of high heat and high humidity by stiffening the hair through crosslinking, thereby retaining the style properties of the hair.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with f amino silicone compounds and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, wherein the composition can include the polycarbodiimide and the amino silicone compound in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. It is in particular a hair treatment composition and process for enhancing durable non-permanent shaping and curling of the hair.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with carboxylic acid compounds and derivatives thereof chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, wherein the composition can include the polycarbodiimide and the carboxylic acid compound chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. The present invention, in particular, relates to a hair treatment composition and process for enhancing durable non-permanent shaping and curling of the hair.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with latex polymers and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling. A method of styling or shaping hair is also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with one of water soluble polyacid and poly carboxylic acid compounds and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and water soluble polyacid and poly carboxylic acid actives may be applied in a treatment that is a single step emulsion. The composition can include from about 0.2 to about 5.0%, by weight, of the composition of a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide and the polycarboxylic acid in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide together with a cationic polymer to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. Treatment compositions and processes related thereto for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-styling, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and cationic polymer actives may be applied in a treatment that is a single step emulsion or at least two sequential steps. The composition includes 2.0 to 4.0%, by weight, of the composition of a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide and the cationic polymer in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto.

Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with latex polymers and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling. A method of styling or shaping hair is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising: (a) one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex polymers, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a wax dispersion comprising: (i) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 ?m up to about 100 ?m wherein the particles comprise at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; (iii) an oil gellant; and (iv) water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition containing: an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 ?m up to about 100 ?m wherein the particles comprise an oil gellant comprising a styrenic block copolymer, and a fatty substance selected from a wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C., anoil, and mixtures thereof; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; and (c) water; and a carrier. The composition and aqueous dispersion are capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a weight redistribution system including an axle carrier slideably engaged along a length of a trailer frame, wherein the axle carrier including a threaded fixture and the trailer frame includes parallel longitudinal beams having a plurality of equally spaced openings; an axle carrier positioning means including a motor means and a threaded shaft mounted to the trailer frame being in rotational engagement with the threaded fixture of the axle carrier; a weight monitoring system integrated into the axle carrier; an axle carrier locking means including at least one extendable pin mounted on the axle carrier for locking engagement into one of the equally spaced openings in the longitudinal beams; and a control interface for displaying data from the weight monitoring system, actuating the axle carrier positioning means, and actuating the axle carrier locking means.