Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising erythrulose and a caprylate, characterized in that the amount of the caprylate in the composition is 5 higher than the amount of erythrulose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of erythrulose as antimicrobial agent as well as to composition comprising said agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising erythrulose and a retinylester selected from the group consisting of retinyl acetate, retinyl propionate, retinyl linoleate, retinyl retinoate and/or retinyl formyl aspartamate, preferably retinyl acetate as well as the use thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of ailments associated with an overpopulation of microbial cells such as fungi and bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in combination with 12-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof. The present invention also relates to a method to retard or inhibit the recrystallization of 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in a topical composition, said method comprising formulating 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in the presence of 12-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a very specific class of cationic polymers having quaternary ammonium groups for the protection of hair against UV damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising phytantriol and erythrulose as well as the use thereof for preservation boosting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof and at least one nonionic emulsifier. The present invention also relates to a method to retard or inhibit the re-crystallisation of 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in a topical composition, said method comprising formulating 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in the presence of at least one nonionic emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of phytantriol as antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in combination with 12-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof. The present invention also relates to a method to retard or inhibit the recrystallisation of 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in a topical composition, said method comprising formulating 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in the presence of 12-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair care compositions comprising an effective amount of a condensation polymer having at least one, optionally quaternized or protonated, dialkylamide end-group connected through the polymer backbone to a unit derived from an alkylamide, the connection comprising at least one ester linkage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions in the form of an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion comprising an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase in the presence of a sucrose fatty ester surfactant, characterized in that the topical composition further comprises a phosphate ester co-surfactant. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a phosphate ester surfactant to reduce the viscosity of a topical composition in the form of an O/W emulsion comprising an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase in the presence of a sucrose fatty ester surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof as antimicrobial agent as well as to composition comprising said agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to topical sunscreen emulsion comprising an oil phase and a water phase, wherein said emulsion comprises a phosphate ester emulsifier, phytantriol and an amount of at least 1 wt.-% based on the total weight of the topical sunscreen emulsion of at least one UV-filter substance. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of phytantriol for improving the water resistance of such topical sunscreen emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions in the form of an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion comprising an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase in the presence of a polyglyceryl fatty ester surfactant, characterized in that the topical composition further comprises a phosphate ester co-surfactant. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a phosphate ester surfactant to reduce the viscosity of a topical composition in the form of an O/W emulsion comprising an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase in the presence of a polyglyceryl fatty ester surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising a hydrophilic benzimidazole type UVB filter, an organopolysiloxane functionalized with at least one UV-light absorbing group, and highly porous silica and/or highly porous crosslinked polymethylmethacrylate beads having a particle size Dv0 of greater 0.3 ?m, a Dv 100 of less than 35 ?m, a Dv50 selected in the range of 9 to 15 ?m and an oil absorption capacity selected in the range of 1.2-2.5 cc/g. Furthermore the invention relates to the use of such beads to ameliorate the short and long-term sensory properties of a topical composition comprising a hydrophilic benzimidazole type UVB filter and an organopolysiloxane functionalized with at least one UV-light absorbing group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least a benzotriazol derivative, at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative and a cosmetic solvent selected from the group consisting of fatty acid triglycerides and/or sebacic acid esters or diesters. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of at least one specific benzotriazol derivative for in creasing the water resistance of a dibenzoylmethane derivatives in a topical composition comprising a cosmetic solvent selected from the group consisting of fatty acid triglycerides and/or sebacic acid esters or diesters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof as antimicrobial agent as well as to composition comprising said agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof and at least one preservative as well as to the use of p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof to boost the antimicrobial activity of at least one preservative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least a benzotriazol derivative, a microfine metal oxide particle and a polymeric emulsifier. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions that exhibit a reduced whitening effect on the skin.

Abstract: Novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising multiply coated titanium dioxide particles with a water content of less than 1.5% are provided. More particularly novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising multiply coated titanium dioxide particles with a water content of less than 1.5% and a dibenzoyl methane derivative are provided.