Abstract: The invention concerns a ready-to-use composition for dyeing human keratinous fibers and more particularly human hair, comprising in support suitable for dyeing keratinous fibers: (a) at least an enzyme such as laccase; (b) at least a cationic substantive or particular amphoteric polymer; (c) at least an oxidation coloring agent, as well as the dyeing methods using said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one self-oxidizing dye, and at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase, type, in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use mixture for tinting keratin fibres, especially human keratin fibres such as hair, comprising in a support material suitable for keratin materials: a) at least one laccase-type enzyme; at least one anionic surface-active agent selected from the group made up of the acylisethionates, acyltaurates, sulfosuccinates having a special structure, acylsarcosinates having a special structure, acyl glutamates, polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ethers and their salts, fatty glucamide sulfates, alkyl galactoside uronates, anionic derivatives of alkyl polyglucoside, and mixtures thereof; and (c) at least one oxidation tint. The invention also relates to the hair tinting methods using the above mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least glycerol and/or one specific polyol and/or polyol ether. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base and at least one specific cationic dye as direct dye, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least one thickening polymer chosen from nonionic guar gums, biopolysaccharide gums of microbial origin, gums derived from plant exudates, pectins, alginates, starches, and carboxyalkylcelluloses. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and dyeing devices using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base and at least one specific cationic dye as direct dye, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least glycerol and/or one specific polyol and/or polyol ether. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratinous fibres, which consists in applying to these fibres a composition containing, in a suitable medium for dyeing, at least one coupler of formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen or alkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen, alkyl, COOR' where R' is alkyl or hydrogen,at least one of the groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denoting hydrogen,R.sub.4 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl,Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 denote hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen, alkoxy,at least one of the groups Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 is other than hydrogenat least one oxidation dye precursor,at least one oxidizing agent, the pH of the composition applied to the fibres being higher than 7.

Abstract: A method for dyeing keratin fibers, wherein a composition is applied to said fibers which contains, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one coupler having formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, COOR', where R' is alkyl or hydrogen; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, hydroxyalkyl, alkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl or acetyl or aminoalkyl wherein the amine may be mono- or disubstituted by alkyl; Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy or a salt thereof; at least one precursor of an oxidation hair dye; and at least one oxidizing agent, the pH of the composition applied to the fibers being less than 7.

Abstract: A photostable cosmetic filter composition for protecting human skin against UV radiation at wavelengths between 280 and 380 nm comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable support medium containing at least one oily phase, 1 to 3% by weight of a dibenzoylmethane derivative and at least 1% by weight of a substituted dialkylbenzalmalonate having formula I: ##STR1## R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may be identical or different and represent H or a straight- or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy radical.R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 represent a straight- or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical.The molar ratio of compound (I) to the dibenzoylmethane derivative is greater than or equal to 0.6.

Abstract: A photostable cosmetic filter composition for protecting human skin against UV radiation at wavelengths between 280 and 380 nm comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable support medium containing at least one oily phase, 1 to 3% by weight of a dibenzoylmethane derivative and at least 1% by weight of a substituted dialkylbenzalmalonate having formula I: ##STR1## R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may be identical or different and represent H or a straight- or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy radical.R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 represent a straight- or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical.The molar ratio of compound (I) to the dibenzoylmethane derivative is greater than or equal to 0.6.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photostable screening cosmetic composition for protecting human skin against UV rays, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable substrate containing at least one fatty phase, 1 to 3% by weight of 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane and at least 4.5% by weight of p-methylbenzylidenecamphor, the weight ratio of p-methylbenzylidenecamphor to 4-(1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane being higher than or equal to 3.It also relates to a process for protecting the skin against UV radiation and to a process for stabilizing 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane against UV radiation.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 5,6-dihydroxyindole, wherein the compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R' denotes a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted benzyl radical, is subjected either to the action of hydrogen under pressure or to a hydrogen transfer operation, in a solvent medium and in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 5,6-dihydroxyindole, wherein the compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R' denotes a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted benzyl radical, is subjected either to the action of hydrogen under pressure or to a hydrogen transfer operation, in a solvent medium and in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: 3-Substituted para-aminophenols of general formula: ##STR1## where X=H, halogen; Y=O--, --S--; R=alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-4 aminoalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl;with the proviso that, when X=H, R is not methyl, and when X=H and Y=O, R is not ethyl;process for preparing them, intermediate compounds of formula: ##STR2## where X.sub.1 =halogen, Y and R have the meaning stated above; with the proviso that, when Y=O, R is not methyl, and when R=aminoalkyl, X.sub.1 can also denote hydrogen;dyeing compositions containing one or more compounds of formula (I), and a process For dyeing human hair.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 5,6-dihydroxyindole, wherein the compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R' denotes a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted benzyl radical, is subjected either to the action of hydrogen under pressure or to a hydrogen transfer operation, in a solvent medium and in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: The cosmetic use is described, in particular for use as a UV filter, of benzalmalonate diorganopolysiloxanes having either formula: ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, phenyl or 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, B is R or A, r=0-200, s=0-50, or formula: ##STR2## where u=1-20, t=0-20 and t+u.gtoreq.3. A and/or B represent an alkylene or alkyleneoxy benzalmalonate which may be substituted.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 5,6-dihydroxyindole, wherein the compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R' denotes a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted benzyl radical, is subjected either to the action of hydrogen under pressure or to a hydrogen transfer operation, in a solvent medium and in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.