Abstract: A method and composition for combatting the greasy and unaesthetic appearance of the hair and to improve the appearance of the skin comprises in a carrier at least one active component of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl or .beta.-hydroxyethyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, ##STR2## and R is (i) linear or branched alkyl having 1-18 carbon atoms, (ii) alkenyl having 3-18 carbon atoms, (iii) alkyl having 2-3 carbon atoms and substituted by 1-2 alcohol functions, (iv) --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CH(OR.sub.3).sub.2 wherein R.sub.3 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms and m is 1-2, (v) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sub.4 wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sub.4 is 2-pyridyl or phenyl, (vi) --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R'.sub.4 wherein q is 0 or 1 and R'.sub.

Abstract: A method for improving the appearance of the greasy skin of the face of a person having a skin so characterized, which comprises topically applying to the skin of the face an effective amount of a composition containing as an active ingredient a cis or trans 3,4-thiolannediol, its cis or trans S-oxide derivatives or its cis or trans S-dioxide derivatives.

Abstract: A composition for treating oily hair or skin to reduce the oily appearance thereof comprises in an appropriate vehicle an active compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl containing 1-3 carbon atoms; n= 0 or 1 with the proviso that when n= 0, ##STR2## and when n= 1, R.sub.2 is hydrogen; and HX represents a mineral or organic acid. The composition can be applied topically or be orally administered to a person whose hair or skin has an oily appearance to reduce said oily appearance.

Abstract: An antiperspirant-deodorant composition containing in a cosmetic carrier an active compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine, bromine and R.sub.1 SO.sub.3 wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl, chlorophenyl, hydroxyphenyl and 2-oxo 10-bornanyl and R is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy.

Abstract: An anti-solar cosmetic composition contains as the anti-solar agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl containing 1-12 carbon atoms, Y is hydrogen, methyl or halogen and X is halide, arylsulfonate, alkylsulfonate, camphosulfonate or alkyl sulfate. The antisolar agent is present in amounts of 0.05-10 percent by weight of said composition.

Abstract: N-oxypyridyl derivative selected from the group consisting ofA. a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the sulfur atom is attached to the N-oxypyridyl nucleus in a position ortho or para to the NO group, and R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, --COR.sub.2 or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl or tolyl;B. the metal complex of the compound in (a) when R.sub.1 is hydrogen; andC. the metal salt of the compound in (a) when R.sub.1 is --COR.sub.2 or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.2.These derivatives are usefully employed in compositions for application to the hair, scalp or skin in order to combat the greasy and unaesthetic appearance of the hair and scalp and to counteract the formation of body odors of skin. The composition includes the said derivative of pyridine together with an appropriate carrier including, for instance, water, lower alkanol, an aqueous solution of a lower alkanol, a detergent and a cosmetic powder.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating the scalp and skin characterized by an excessive secretion of sebum, to improve the condition thereof and to reduce a greasy and unaesthetic appearance of the hair comprising topically applying to the scalp or skin or orally administering to a person having a scalp or skin so characterized, a composition containing effective amounts of S-substituted derivatives of glutathione as the active component in said composition.

Abstract: A method and composition for combatting the greasy and unaesthetic appearance of the hair and to improve the appearance of the skin comprises in a carrier at least one active component of the formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl or .beta.-hydroxyethyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, ##EQU2## or ##EQU3## ; and R is (1) linear or branched alkyl having 1-18 carbon atoms, (ii) alkenyl having 3-18 carbon atoms, (iii) alkyl having 2-3 carbon atoms and substituted by 1-2 alcohol functions, (iv) --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CH(OR.sub.3).sub.2 wherein R.sub.3 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms and m is 1-2, (v) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sub.4 wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sub.4 is 2 -pyridyl or phenyl, (vi) --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R'.sub.4 wherein q is 0 or 1 and R'.sub.

Abstract: A heterocyclic aluminum compound of the formula ##EQU1## wherein n is 1 or 2. When n is 1, Z is --CH=CH--. When n is 2, Z is either --(CH.sub.2).sub.m wherein m is 0-6, or a heteroatom selected from --O--, --S--, >SO, >SO.sub.2 or >N--COR' where R' is an aliphatic hydrocarbon of 1-17 carbon atoms, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --C.sub.6 H.sub.5 where q is 0 or 1, styryl, diphenyl methyl or phenyl optionally substituted by chlorine, fluorine, methyl and alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms. The compound can be prepared by reacting isopropyl aluminate with an .omega.-diol of the formula ##EQU2## wherein Z has the meaning given above and then reacting the resulting product with dry HCl or an acyl chloride of the formula R'--COCl wherein R' has the meaning given above. The heterocyclic aluminum compound exhibits antiperspirant activity. It can be used in cosmetic antiperspirant compositions comprising a cosmetic vehicle and about 0.2-30 weight percent thereof based on the weight of said composition.

Abstract: An antiperspirant-deodorant composition containing in a cosmetic carrier an active compound of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X is chlorine, bromine and R.sub.1 SO.sub.3 wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl, chlorophenyl, hydroxyphenyl and 2-oxo 10-bornanyl and R is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating the hair and skin characterized by a greasy, unaesthetic appearance to reduce or essentially eliminate this greasy appearance which includes topically applying to a human having hair or skin so characterized a cosmetic composition containing as an active ingredient a cis or trans 3,4-thiolannediol, its cis or trans S-oxide derivatives or its cis or trans S-dioxide derivatives.