Abstract: According to the invention, a cosmetic gel is provided comprising multilamellar vesicles dispersed in an aqueous phase, wherein the multilamellar vesicles have the shape of a rotational body comprising two or more concentric lipid double layers, the cosmetic gel comprising: a) a surfactant component, comprising at least one vesicle-forming surfactant, which is a surfactant having a HLB value of greater than 6; b) an oily phase comprising a triglyceride oil; c) an aqueous phase comprising a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol; and wherein the multilamellar vesicles have a median particle size d(50) from 50 to 800 nanometres and wherein the particle size distribution is Gaussian and the standard deviation is less than 30% of the median particle size d(50).

Abstract: Disclosed is a multilamellar vesicle in the shape of a rotational body comprising two or more concentric lipid double layers and fragrance wherein the vesicle has a mean diameter between 100 and 800 nm, the lipid double layers comprise a) at least one surfactant having a HLB value of greater than 6, and b) an amphiphilic compound having a log P value of 1 or above, and wherein the vesicle comprises in addition to components a) and b) a fragrance having a log P value of 1 or above. The fragrance is encapsulated in the vesicles. The encapsulated fragrance is stable during storage conditions and the vesicles have long-lasting fragrance release on use thereof. The vesicles may be used in cosmetic formulations or in laundry formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsification device for continuously producing emulsions, nano-emulsions, and/or dispersions having a liquid crystalline structure, comprising a) at least one mixing system, b) at least one drive for the stirring element, and c) at least one delivery unit for each component or each component mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsification device for continuously producing emulsions, nano-emulsions, and/or dispersions having a liquid crystalline structure, comprising a) at least one mixing system, b) at least one drive for the stirring element, and c) at least one delivery unit for each component or each component mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsification device for continuously producing emulsions, nano-emulsions, and/or dispersions having a liquid crystalline structure, comprising a) at least one mixing system, b) at least one drive for the stirring element, and c) at least one delivery unit for each component or each component mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing:—at least one N-alkyl-N-acyl glucamine as component A;—at least one fatty acid and/or soap as component B;—at least one acyl isethionate as component C;—sodium isethionate as component D;—water as component E; and—optionally, at least one other additive as component F. More than 20 weight percent, preferably more than 70 weight percent of the N-alkyl-N-acyl glucamines contain at least one C12- and/or C14- and/or C16- and/or C18-acyl group. Said compositions can be used as bars of soap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lamellar encapsulated nano-particles comprising at least one liquid crystalline emulsifier membrane around an inner core, wherein the inner core is solid below 30° C. and comprises at least one substance selected from the group consisting of lipids, waxes and/or polymeric substances, wherein the particle size is ?100 nm and ?800 nm and the average packing parameter of the emulsifier in the liquid crystalline membrane is ?0.3 and ?0.9.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optically transparent polyol-in-oil-composition, wherein the composition comprises a) ?40 weight-% and ?90 weight-% of at least one low molecular weight polyol, b) >1.0 weight-% and <25 weight-% of at least one cosmetic or therapeutic active, c) ?1.0 weight-% and ?10 weight-% of at least one polyether-free emulsifier d) ?2.0 weight-% and ?25 weight-% of at least one oil component, wherein the emulsion comprises emulsifier coated droplets in a size range of ?20 nm and ?1000.

Abstract: The invention relates to a partially crystalline N-alkyl-N-acylglucamine composition comprising at least two different acylglucamines with acyl groups selected from among saturated or unsaturated C6-C22 acyls, the composition having a partially crystalline structure at room temperature with at least one significant X-ray reflection in each of the 2theta ranges >=13.5° to <=15.1° and >=15.5° to <=17.4°, and the X-ray reflections being obtained by a powder diffraction diffractogram in Bragg-Brentano geometry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for reducing the amount of polluting contents in the exhaust gas of liquid fueled combustion engines, characterized in that a water-in-oil-emulsion is prepared and fed to the combustion system, comprising the steps a) injecting an organic oil phase, an emulsifier and an aqueous phase into a first mixing area; b) mixing of the components in order to achieve a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE); c) injecting the High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) of step b) and an additional organic oil phase into a second mixing area; d) mixing the components in order to achieve a homogeneous water-in-oil-emulsion and e) providing the water-in-oil-emulsion to the combustion system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pumpable or sprayable pearly luster hair care composition with a high humectant content and high heat stability, the use of such cosmetic hair care composition and a kit of parts containing said pearly luster hair care composition.

Abstract: A composition which contains a) one or more N-methyl-N-acylglucamines, at least 80 wt.-% of the N-methyl-N-acylglucamines having a saturated or unsaturated C16-, C17- and/or C18-acyl group, b) one or more fatty alcohols, c) one or more cationic surfactants, d) optionally other additives, and e) water is suitable for producing cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical emulsions, especially for use in hair care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a protein hydrolysate. In particular, the invention relates to a method for producing a keratin hydrolysate. A method for producing a protein hydrolysate is proposed, comprising: providing a protein source in the form of an aqueous suspension; adding a complexing agent to the provided protein source suspension; adding a base to the provided protein source suspension; heating the obtained mixture to a temperature ?60° C.; adjusting the pH value of the mixture to a value between ?pH 2 and ?pH 8; and filtering the mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a dispersion and to the use of a protein hydrolysate as a dispersant or dispersing agent. In particular, the invention relates to a method for producing a suspension as well as the use of a protein hydrolysate as a dispersant in a suspension. According to the invention it is proposed to use in particular hydrolysates of proteins with a consecutive sequence of amino acids with polar and nonpolar side groups as dispersants.

Abstract: In a fragrance and/or aroma composition for the targeted release of fragrances and/or aromas in the form of a solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) dispersion, in which lipid-based nanoparticles are present which are stabilized by an emulsifier monolayer, one or more membrane layers or other auxiliaries, the fragrances and/or aromas are included in the nanoparticles and/or in the emulsifier monolayer or the membrane layers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an emulsion base for formulating cosmetic and dermatological compositions. The emulsion base has particular surfactant and/or emulsifier ratios such that a wide range of compositions with varying forms and additional components can be formulated without changing the ratio or amount of the primary and/or co-surfactant/emulsifier in the emulsion base or the amount of the emulsion base in the final composition. The emulsion base can be used in a system of formulating cosmetic and dermatological compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsification device for continuously producing emulsions, nano-emulsions, and/or dispersions having a liquid crystalline structure, comprising a) at least one mixing system, b) at least one drive for the stirring element, and c) at least one delivery unit for each component or each component mixture.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical rinse-off formulation contains 0.2% by weight to 20% by weight of a phase A; 0.1% by weight to 50% by weight of an active substance; a detergent; and the remainder being water. The phase A is a mixture of 20% by weight to 90% by weight of a surfactant mixture of isethionates, acyl lactylates and one of alkyl glutamates and alkyl glucosides and 10% by weight to 80% by weight of water, alcohol, polyol or mixtures thereof. The phase A forms multilamellar vesicles. The cosmetic or pharmaceutical rinse-off formulation is a clear product with the multilamellar vesicles of phase A having an average diameter of less than 100 nm.

Abstract: A device for continuously producing emulsions or dispersions while excluding air comprises a mixing vessel, which is closed on all sides and which has supply tubes and discharge tubes for introducing and discharging fluid substances or compositions, and also an impeller, which permits an agitating input into the emulsion or dispersion without generating cavitation forces and without high-pressure homogenization. For preparing the cosmetic emulsions of the invention, as well, emulsifiers are generally used.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for on-line process control during the production of emulsions or dispersions. Said device comprises a vessel for accommodating an emulsion or dispersion, a stirring tool located in the vessel for generating a stirring input into the emulsion or dispersion, an apparatus for continuously measuring the stirring input, sensing probes located in the vessel for continuously measuring the temperature and the conductivity of the emulsion or dispersion, and a recording apparatus for continuously recording the stirring input, the temperature, and the conductivity.