Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for protecting the skin against ultraviolet radiation of wavelengths between 280 and 400 nm, comprising, in a cosmetic vehicle containing at least one fatty phase, an effective amount of copper (II) bis(3,5-diisopropylsalicylate). The composition can contain, in addition, one or more UV-B and/or UV/A sunscreens.

Abstract: 1. Combination intended to induce and to stimulate the growth of hair and to reduce its loss, characterized in that it comprises:a) a component (A) containing, in an anhydrous, physiologically acceptable medium, at least hydrocortisone, its salts or esters, andb) a component (B) containing, in en anhydrous, physiologically acceptable medium, at least one pyrimidine derivative corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of each other, denote hydrogen or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or cycloalkyl group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may also form a heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen atom to which they are linked, which is chosen from aziridinyl, azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, hexahydroazepinyl, heptamethyleneimine, actamethyleneimine, morphaline and 4-(lower)aklylpiperazidinyl groups, it being possible for the heterocyclic groups to be substituted on the carbon atoms by one to three lower alkyl, hydroxyl or alkoxy groups; the group R.

Abstract: Topically applicable hair growth-/hair loss-affecting cosmetic/therapeutic compositions are disclosed for treating mammalian subjects with hair or scalp disorders comprising an effective amount of at least one .alpha.-pyrone compound as kavain, formulated into a physiologically topically acceptable carrier medium, whether organic or aqueous, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of a powder for dyeing hair when diluted comprising a mixture of (1) particles of a vegetable substance of the non-exhausted type and not naturally containing dye principles wherein at least 95 percent by weight of the particles of said vegetable substance have a granulometry lower than 180 microns, (2) at least one direct dye and (3) at least one solid diluent, the said solid diluent being such that it exhibits in a 40% aqueous solution or dispersion a viscosity lower than or equal to 150 centipoises at ambient temperature.

Abstract: The combination comprises:a) a component (A) containing a pyrimidine derivative of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 denote hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or cycloalkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may also form a heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen atom to which they are linked, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, alkylarylalkyl, alkoxyarylalkyl or haloarylalkyl; andb) a component (B) containing a salicylic acid derivative.The components (A) and (B) forming part of the same single composition or being intended to be employed separately, either simultaneously or successively or at intervals of time, on the hair and the scalp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent cosmetic composition that protects the human epidermis, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, by way of an agent that reflects infrared radiation, 0.5 to 10% by weight of titanium dioxide flakes of dimensions between 1.5 and 25 microns, dispersible in the cosmetic medium used, possessing a reflectance (R) of infrared radiation equal to at least 45%, and of which a 2% strength dispersion in vaseline possesses an optical transmission in the visible of at least 85%.This cosmetic composition can also contain 0.5 to 20% by weight of UV-A, UV-B or broad-band screening agents.

Abstract: To prepare an aqueous dispersion of lamellar lipid vesicles, at least one lipid is dissolved in at least one water-immiscible organic solvent; the organic phase thus obtained is added to an aqueous phase in such amounts that a dispersion of the oil-in-water type is obtained by vigorous stirring; the evaporation of the solvent(s) is carried out with vigorous stirring, the continuous phase of the dispersion always remaining the aqueous phase; and, should it become necessary, the dispersion is concentrated. The process can be carried out at low temperature (of the order of 35.degree. to 55.degree. C.), which makes it possible to encapsulate in the aqueous phase or to introduce into the vesicle sheets heat-sensitive active substances; the lipid concentration in the organic phase can reach up to 50% by weight.

Abstract: Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition consisting of a dispersion in a physiologically acceptable aqueous phase D of vesicles of ionic and/or nonionic amphiphilic lipid(s), the vesicles being bounded by one or more lipid lamellae, the lipid lamellae containing at least one retinoid compound and the aqueous dispersion phase a pyrimidine derivative. The said composition may be used by topical application on the hair and scalp.

Abstract: A combination intended to induce and stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss comprising a first component containing at least one calcium antagonist in a physiologically acceptable medium and a second component containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one pyrimidine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## In formula (I) R.sub.1 represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independent of each other and represent hydrogen, an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or cycloalkyl group, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 form a heterocycle with the nitrogen atom joined thereto, and represent an aziridinyl, azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, hexahydroazepinyl, heptamethyleneimine,octamethyleneimine, morpholine or 4-alkylpiperazidinyl group, the heterocyclic groups further being substitutable at the carbon atoms by one to three low alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy groups. In formula (I) R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to the combination of derivatives of pyrimidine and of nonsteroid antiinflammatory agents with a view to inducing and stimulating the growth of hair and reducing its loss.

Abstract: Photostable cosmetic composition containing an ethylrutin derivative as protective agent against sunlight and its use in the protection of the skin and the hair.The invention relates to a photostable cosmetic composition for the protection against UV rays with wavelengths between 280 and 400 nm, which contains an effective quantity of an ethylrutin derivative chosen from amongst tetrahydroxyethylurtin and morpholinoethylrutin, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium.The ethylrutin derivative is advantageously combined with a know UV-B or UV-A filter.Application as a sunscreen composition for skin, a protective composition for hair as a light-stabilized cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light-stable cosmetic composition for protecting the human epidermis against UV radiation, containing at least 0.0025% by weight of bixin combined with at least 1% by weight of one or more lipid-soluble agents screening UV radiation, chosen from 3-benzylidene-dl-camphor, its derivatives and benzophenone derivatives, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle comprising at least one fatty phase.The bixin takes the form of an oily extract of annatto containing at least 0.1% by weight of bixin.

Abstract: Transparent cosmetic composition that reflects infrared radiation and its use for protecting the human epidermis against infrared radiation.The invention relates to a transparent cosmetic composition comprising, by way of an agent that reflects infrared radiation for protecting the human epidermis, a substance which is dispersible in the cosmetic medium used, possessing a reflectance (R) of infrared radiation equal to at least 45%, and of which a 2% strength dispersion in vaseline possesses an optical transmission in the visible of at least 85%, chosen from a diatom of particle size less than 100 microns, hollow glass microspheres of size less than 100 microns, a bismuth oxychloride of particle size less than 75 microns and zirconium powder covered ceramic microparticles of particle size less than 8 microns.This cosmetic composition can also contain 0.5 to 20% by weight of UV-A, UV-B or broad-band screening agents.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of hair, in particular oily hair. The composition includes an appropriate carrier and a non-allergenic dry extract of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L), obtained by oxidation of a water-alcohol solution extract of flower tops of yarrow. The extract contains less than 0.5% by weight of polyphenolic derivatives.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The compositions also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinones of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom, a methyl, methoxy or nitro group or a halogen atom; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which are identical or different, independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl, methyl or methoxy group; and R.sub.5 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl or methoxy group, with the proviso that at least one of the substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is different from hydrogen, if R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 simultaneously denote a hydrogen atom, for dyeing human keratin fibres, in particular the hair.

Abstract: Anhydrous composition of anthralin or a derivative thereof which is stable to oxidation.This composition is in the form of a solution or dispersion of anthralin or a derivative thereof in at least one fatty acid alkyl ester, the fatty acid having 5 to 18 carbon atoms and the alkyl radical having 4 to 18 carbon atoms.This composition is used in the treatment of skin diseases, particularly psoriasis.

Abstract: The use in dyeing human keratin fibres, especially human hair, of 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinones of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a hydroxy, alkoxy, nitro, alkyl or acyl group, and R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently of one another denote hydrogen or a hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl or acyl group, such that at least one of the substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 is other than hydrogen, and if R.sub.1, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 denote hydrogen, R.sub.2 and R.sub.5 cannot simultaneously denote hydroxyl is described.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.