Abstract: An arrangement for determining external damage to hair is given. A device comprising: a reading unit adapted to obtain optical characteristics of hair; and a processing unit adapted to receive the optical characteristics from the reading unit and to determine surface properties of the hair from the optical characteristics, wherein the processing unit implements a pattern recognition algorithm and is adapted to assign, by employing the pattern recognition algorithm, the surface properties to a predetermined damage including at least one damage type and an associated damage level and to output the damage.

Abstract: A dental care product, in particular a toothpaste, containing calcium phosphate compounds is free of fluorine compounds and free of silicon compounds and contains at least one surfactant selected from taurates, glycinates or sarcosinates. The dental care product remineralizes smaller caries lesions and/or repairs microfine defects in the tooth enamel, in particular also in patients with dry mouth/saliva deficiency.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an active ingredient composition for the care of human hair. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for treating a keratinous material comprising a) at least one organic silicon compound and b) at least one UV filter, the cosmetic composition being particularly suitable for caring for and protecting colored hair.

Abstract: An oral care agent, in particular toothpaste or mouthwash, contains a methylxanthine, selected from the group consisting of caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, and a calcium phosphate compound, preferably in particulate form, selected from the group consisting of monocalcium phosphate monohydrate (MCPM), anhydrous monocalcium phosphate (AMCP), octacalcium phosphate (OCP), amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA), hydroxyapatite (HA or HAP) and tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP), particularly preferably hydroxyapatite. The addition of methylxanthines, of which preferably caffeine is used, in combination with the other compounds achieves a synergistic effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which, in addition to caffeine, also contains dimethylglycine and/or a salt of dimethylglycine. In addition, the present invention relates to the use (cosmetic and/or medicinal) of this composition for the treatment of hair, scalp and/or skin.

Abstract: An oral gel composition to be applied to the gums and to remain thereon for at least 3 minutes, is used for oral care, and in particular for effective treatment of (i.e. reducing and preventing) periodontitis/gingivitis and gum recession. The oral gel composition includes at least 0.00001 and less than 0.5% by weight caffeine and a gelling agent. The oral gel composition allows cell metabolism to be activated and thus allows effective treatment and/or prevention of periodontitis/gingivitis and gum recession.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition having a low anionic surfactant amount for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a corona virus infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising dimethylglycine and/or a salt of dimethylglycine and having a pH of 3.0 to 5.9. In addition, the present invention relates to the use (cosmetic and/or medicinal) of this composition for the treatment of hair and/or skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing dimethylglycine and/or a salt of dimethylglycine. In addition, the present invention relates to the use (cosmetic and/or medicinal) of this composition for the treatment of hair and scalp.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a two-component hair care agent including, separately from one another, an anhydrous carrier as a first component and, as a second component, an aqueous carrier. The anhydrous carrier includes a branched or unbranched alkane having a chain length of C10 to C30, a branched or unbranched fatty alcohol having a chain length of C8 to C22, an organic acid or an alkalizing agent and a pH sensitive color indicator. The aqueous carrier includes a cationic surfactant comprising an organic radical having a chain length of C12 to C30. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a method for the production of a cosmetic agent in which the first component and the second component are mixed together and the use of the two-component hair care agent for the care of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair.

Abstract: An arrangement for determining a degree of stretching of hair is provided. The arrangement includes a detection unit for detecting hair characteristics and an evaluation unit for evaluating the detected hair characteristics and for determining the degree of elongation of hair based on the detected hair characteristics. The detection unit contains a near-infrared sensor, and is configured to irradiate a hair sample with electromagnetic waves in the infrared range and to detect an absorbance of the hair sample in a wavelength range from about 800 to about 2500 nm. The acquisition unit is configured to generate an absorption spectrum of the hair sample in the wavelength range of from about 800 to about 2500 nm and provide it to the evaluation unit and the evaluation unit is configured to compare the generated absorption spectrum with a calibration model and to determine a degree of elongation of the hair sample.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising hydroxyapatite for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a virus infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of hair loss with minoxidil and caffeine.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion containing 15.0 to 30.0 wt.-% ethanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Ca5(PO4)3(OH) (hydroxyapatite; HAP) and a dental care composition comprising Ca5(PO4)3(OH) for the deep-layer remineralization of demineralized teeth, in particular for the deep-layer remineralization of demineralized dental enamel. Ca5(PO4)3(OH) used according to the invention and the dental care composition used according to the invention can be applied in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases affecting the teeth, in particular caries.

Abstract: Hair treatment products comprising, in relation to its weight, from about 0.001 to about 20% by weight of at least one alpha-substituted aldehyde and from about 0.001 to about 50% by weight of at least one amino-functional silicon, which lead to improved structural reinforcement of keratin fibers and improved hair care, and which reduce or prevent color washout in dyed hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an active ingredient composition for the care of human hair. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic agent for treating a keratinous material comprising a) at least one organic silicon compound and b) pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid or a salt of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid, the cosmetic agent being particularly suitable for caring for stressed hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an active ingredient composition for the care and surface modification of human hair. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic agent for treating a keratinous material comprising a) at least one organic silicon compound and b) at least one further component selected from the group consisting of an amino acid, an amino acid-derived polymer, a silanized amino acid and an amino acid-derived silanized polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active ingredient composition for the care and surface modification of human hair. In particular, the invention relates to a cosmetic composition for treating a keratinous material comprising a) at least one organic silicon compound and b) a sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acid ester, the cosmetic composition being particularly suitable for caring for damaged hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an active ingredient composition for the care and surface modification of human hair. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for treating a keratinous material comprising a) at least one organic silicon compound and b) a polyorganosiloxane, the cosmetic composition being particularly suitable for caring for damaged hair.