Abstract: A sulfate surfactant-free cosmetic cleansing agent includes biosurfactants in combination with acyl lactylates as the surfactants. The cosmetic cleansing agent has an outstanding washing and foaming behavior.

Abstract: Cosmetic cleansing agents include biosurfactants and have prebiotic activity. The prebiotic effect is produced by combining biosurfactants with anionic surfactants. The cosmetic cleansing agent according to the invention also has excellent foaming properties and washing properties. The present invention also relates to the use of biosurfactants as a prebiotically effective component of cosmetic cleansing agents.

Abstract: A soap, in particular a bar of soap, includes fatty acid soaps and biosurfactants as main components. A soap can thus be provided that has excellent foaming performance, good dermatological compatibility and a good feeling on the skin, the ingredients of which can be largely or exclusively based on renewable raw materials and which are easily biodegradable.

Abstract: Exfoliants, i.e. cosmetic cleansers, include an abrasive component. The exfoliants according to the invention include biosurfactants as surfactants and also include a natural thickening agent. The abrasive component, the biosurfactants, and the thickening agent of the exfoliants according to the invention are based on natural, renewable and biologically degradable raw substances.

Abstract: A cleaning agent, in particular a cosmetic cleaning agent, includes a surfactant content that is largely or only composed of biosurfactants, in combination with a foam dispenser.

Abstract: A cosmetic cleansing composition includes a) 0.1 to 30 wt. %, based on the total weight of the cleansing composition, of a surfactant selected from the group of anionic, non-ionic, and/or zwitterionic surfactants and mixtures thereof, b) at least one partially and/or non-neutralized, unbranched, saturated and/or unsaturated carboxylic acid with a chain length of 14 to 30 carbon atoms, and c) at least one non-ionic polymer of the formula (I) as set forth herein, where R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and n represents a whole number value from 1,360 to 99,000. The cleansing composition has a mousse-like texture and excellent cleansing and care properties.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cosmetic cleaning agent includes the steps of a) providing an aqueous dispersion that includes at least one inorganic pigment and/or at least one opacifier and/or luster agent; b) providing a preparation that includes at least one acrylate homo- or copolymer; c) mixing the aqueous dispersion from method step a) with the preparation from method step b); d) providing an O/W emulsion; e) mixing the O/W emulsion from method step d) with the mixture from method step c); f) providing a cosmetically acceptable carrier that includes at least one surfactant; g) mixing the cosmetically acceptable carrier from method step f) with the mixture from method step e).

Abstract: Bar soaps, with improved smoothness and elevated lime soap dispersancy, are distinguished by a reduced content of fatty acid soaps and nevertheless have improved smoothness and elevated lime soap dispersancy together with improved mushiness properties and sufficient hardness simultaneously combined with low abrasion and reduced cracking.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are flexible, fine-pored sponges or foam pads impregnated with liquids. The foam pads are based on a polyurethane foam and may be used for the cosmetic and dermatological treatment of the skin, hair, mucosa and appendages of the skin.

Abstract: A foaming aqueous body-cleansing composition of (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) an alkyl (oligo)glycoside, (c) a zwitterionic surfactant, (d) an ampholytic surfactant is presented. The body cleansing composition produces a stable, fine-bubble, creamy-feeling foam.

Abstract: This invention concerns foaming aqueous compositions of body-cleansing agents containing anionic surfactants (A) with a strong foaming action and alkyl-(oligo)-glucosides (B) which are easily tolerated by the skin, and a combination of a zwitterionic surfactant (C). e.g., a betaine surfactant, and an ampholytic surfactant (D). e.g. a cocoamphoglycinate, to improve foaming properties and viscosity. Combining betaine and ampholytic surfactants yields a particularly creamy foam structure, consisting of particularly tiny bubbles when using said compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous detergent preparations containing 1-20 wt. % of a condensation product of fatty acids with 12-22 carbon atoms and water-soluble oligo- and/or polypeptides and their water-soluble salts, and 1-20 wt. % of an alkyl glycoside are characterized by their excellent foaming capacity and increased viscosity or ease of thickening on addition of 1-8 wt. % of an amphoteric or zwitterionic tenside and/or 0.1-5 wt. % of a water-soluble, inorganic electrolytic salt, e.g. a chloride or sulphate of an alkali metal or magnesium.