Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polymer or of a cosmetic product comprising said polymer, and additionally other known cosmetic ingredients, to bring about an anti-pollution effect on human skin or on human hair, especially to protect human skin or human hair from dust, wherein the polymer is a cationic, anionic or non-ionic polymer, and wherein the polymer has a solubility in water of at least 0.01 g of polymer in 100 g of water at 20° C. at least at a pH in the range between 4 and 9.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium aerogel particles comprising an alginate, as well as the cosmetic use of a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium aerogel particles comprising an alginate, for treating the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polymer or of a cosmetic product comprising said polymer, and additionally other known cosmetic ingredients, to bring about an anti-pollution effect on human skin or on human hair, especially to protect human skin or human hair from dust, wherein the polymer is a cationic, anionic or non-ionic polymer, and wherein the polymer has a solubility in water of at least 0.01 g of polymer in 100 g of water at 20° C. at least at a pH in the range between 4 and 9.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions which form particular textures in oil-in-water systems and are used especially in the preparation of cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions which form particular textures in oil-in-water systems and aqueous systems and are used especially in the preparation of cosmetic products.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the preparation of aqueous meta-stable o/W emulsions with the ability to invert into w/o emulsions when applied to skin. These emulsions are useful for making cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, particularly products for skin care.

Abstract: A capsule for cosmetic and/or dermatological ingredients and processes for the production thereof. The capsule comprises an envelope which is solid, semisolid and/or dimensionally stable and comprises one or more substances which are selected from waxes, emulsifiers, and natural and synthetic polymers. The capsule may also comprise a filling.

Abstract: A capsule for cosmetic and/or dermatological ingredients and processes for the production thereof. The capsule comprises an envelope which is solid, semisolid and/or dimensionally stable and comprises one or more substances which are selected from waxes, emulsifiers, and natural and synthetic polymers. The capsule may also comprise a filling.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological preparation which comprises a C12-C40 fatty acid, a C12-C40 fatty alcohol, an amphiphilic polymer, an associative polymer and/or a siloxane elastomer, sodium and/or potassium hydroxide, and a pigment and/or a dye.

Abstract: A capsule for cosmetic and/or dermatological ingredients and processes for the production thereof. The capsule comprises an envelope which is solid, semisolid and/or dimensionally stable and comprises one or more substances which are selected from waxes, emulsifiers, and natural and synthetic polymers. The capsule may also comprise a filling.

Abstract: Use of molecular oxygen in cosmetic or dermatological preparations for the prophylaxis and treatment of a flawed appearance of the skin and/or of the cutaneous appendages as can arise through extrinsic and intrinsic and/or age-related or UV-induced disturbances.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation for use with a dispenser system that includes at least 0.01% by weight of one or more hydrocolloids.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-foaming, foam-like, after-foaming or foamable cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising one or more UV filter substances that boost the foam, reduce the bubble size and/or increase the bubble number of the preparation. The present invention also includes methods of boosting the foam or reducing the bubble size of a cosmetic or dermatological preparation.

Abstract: Self-foaming and/or foam-like cosmetic or dermatological preparations which comprise I. an emulsifier system which consists of A. at least one emulsifier A chosen from the group of wholly neutralized, partially neutralized or unneutralized branched and/or unbranched, saturated and/or unsaturated fatty acids having a chain length of from 10 to 40 carbon atoms, B. at least one emulsifier B chosen from the group of polyethoxylated fatty acid esters having a chain length of from 10 to 40 carbon atoms and a degree of ethoxylation of from 5 to 100 and C. at least one coemulsifier C chosen from the group of saturated and/or unsaturated, branched and/or unbranched fatty alcohols having a chain length of from 10 to 40 carbon atoms, II. up to 30% by weight—based on the total weight of the preparation—of a lipid phase, III.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological preparation which comprises a C12-C40 fatty acid, a C12-C40 fatty alcohol, an amphiphilic polymer, an associative polymer and/or a siloxane elastomer, and sodium and/or potassium hydroxide.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition which comprises a sterol and/or a C12-C40-fatty acid, an ester of a C12-C40-fatty acid with glycerol and/or a glycol, an ester of a C12-C40-fatty acid and sorbitan, an ethoxylated C12-C40-fatty acid and a C12-C40-fatty alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-foaming, foam-type, post-foaming or foamable cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising at least one siloxane elastomer selected from the group of siloxane elastomers obtainable by reacting vinyl-terminated polymethylsiloxane with methylhydro-dimethylsiloxane or by reacting hydroxy-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane with trimethylsiloxy-terminated methylpolysiloxane. The present invention also includes a method of preparing foam comprising combining the cosmetic or dermatological preparation with at least one gas or propellant by releasing the preparation and the gas or propellant from a pressurized gas container, and a method for increasing the stability of a foam comprising adding at least one siloxane elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-foaming, foamed, post-foaming or foamable cosmetic and dermatological preparation comprising I) an emulsifier system comprising A) at least one emulsifier selected from the group of fully-, partially- and non-neutralized, branched and unbranched, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids having a chain length of 1-40 carbon atoms, B) at least one emulsifier selected from the group of polyethoxylated fatty acid esters having a chain length of 10 to 40 carbon atoms and a degree of ethoxylation of 5 to 100, and C) at least one coemusifier selected from the group of saturated and unsaturated, branched and unbranched fatty alcohols having a chain length of 10 to 40 carbon atoms, and II) up to 30% by weight—based on the total weight of the preparation—of a lipid phase comprising a) one or several lipids selected from the group consisting of silicone oils and silicon waxes and b) one or several lipids from the group of nonpolar lipids having a polarity ≧30 mN/m, the ratio o

Abstract: The invention is a self-foaming, foam-like, after-foaming or foamable cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising at least one compound that is solid or semi-solid at room temperature selected from the group consisting of waxes and lipids. The cosmetic or dermatological preparation can be used for skincare or hair care and the at least one compound can be used to “boost” the foam of the preparation.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition which is self-foaming and/or foam-like. The composition comprises an emulsifier system comprising three different emulsifiers, a lipid phase, a gas, an inorganic thickener, an organic hydrocolloid, and a particulate solid substance which is hydrophobic, hydrophobicized and/or oil-absorbing.