Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorant composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, comprising, as odor-absorbing agent, at least one water-soluble zinc salt, and preferably zinc pyrrolidonecarboxylate, to the use of the composition for the manufacture of cosmetic products intended for human topical application, in particular deodorants, to a process for treating human axillary smells, and to the use of a water-soluble zinc salt as, preferably sole, an odor-absorbing agent in a deodorant composition. The composition is particularly intended for formulations comprising an aqueous phase: aqueous lotions, emulsions and preferably water-in-silicone emulsions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (a) at least one cationic homopolymer comprising repeating units of formula (I); (b) at least one fatty alcohol; (c) at least one alkoxylated fatty alcohol; (d) at least one fatty amide; and (e) at least one oxidizing agent, and methods using the same to provide physical stability to an oxidizing composition, and in treatment compositions for keratinous fibers.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (i) at least one anionic associative polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one ester derived from a fatty alcohol and a carboxylic acid; (ii) at least one additional anionic associative polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one ester derived from an alkoxylated fatty alcohol and a carboxylic acid; and (iii) at least one oxidizing agent, and processes using the same for providing physical stability to an oxidizing composition, and in hair treatment compositions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one anionic associative polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one ester derived from a fatty alcohol and a carboxylic acid; and at least one additional anionic associative polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one ester derived from an alkoxylated fatty alcohol and a carboxylic acid, wherein the fatty chain of the alkoxylated fatty alcohol comprises more than 18 carbon atoms, and processes for providing physical stability to at least one non-solid composition comprising the same, and for making up, caring for or treating at least one keratinous material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorant composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, comprising, as odor-absorbing agent, at least one water-soluble zinc salt, and preferably zinc pyrrolidonecarboxylate, to the use of the composition for the manufacture of cosmetic products intended for human topical application, in particular deodorants, to a process for treating human axillary smells, and to the use of a water-soluble zinc salt as, preferably sole, an odor-absorbing agent in a deodorant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorant composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, comprising, as odor-absorbing agent, at least one water-soluble zinc salt, and preferably zinc pyrrolidonecarboxylate, to the use of the composition for the manufacture of cosmetic products intended for human topical application, in particular deodorants, to a process for treating human axillary smells, and to the use of a water-soluble zinc salt as, preferably sole, an odor-absorbing agent in a deodorant composition. The composition is particularly intended for formulations comprising an aqueous phase: aqueous lotions, emulsions and preferably water-in-silicone emulsions.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting synergistically effective amount of (i) 2,4,6-tris[p-((2'-ethylhexyl)oxycarbonyl)anilino]-1,3,5-triazine and (ii) 2-ethylhexyl .alpha.-cyano-.beta.,.beta.-diphenylacrylate, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative, at least one alkyl .beta.,.beta.'-diphenylacrylate derivative and at least one specific benzotriazole silicone. By virtue of a synergy effect between these three screening agents, these compositions have improved sun protection factors. The invention also relates to the use of these compositions in the cosmetic field.

Abstract: Stable and homogeneous, topically applicable cosmetic compositions well suited for artificially tanning human skin, comprise a storage-stable, ultrafine oil-in-water emulsion, devoid of lipid vesicles, containing an effective artificial tanning amount of dihydroxyacetone, and further wherein the average particle size of the globules comprising the oily phase of the emulsion characteristically ranges from 100 nm to 1,000 nm.

Abstract: The use of alkyl N-(hydroxyalkyl)carbamates in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition provided in the form of an aqueous lotion, a gel, an emulsion, a cream, a foam or a paste.

Abstract: Oral hygiene composition characterized by having at least one hydrocarbonated polymer with a linear or cross-linked structure, chiefly consisting of units of formula (Ia) or (I), in which R denotes H or CH.sub.2 OH, A denotes an alkaline metal or an ammonium, amine or alkanolamine salt, the average frequency of units corresponding to a carboxylate/hydroxymethyl ratio greater than 0.5 in the polymer. The invention also concerns a physiologically acceptable carrier. The use of the composition in oral hygiene and processes putting it into effect are also disclosed.

Abstract: Topically applicable, photobluing-resistant cosmetic/dermatological compositions, well suited for improved photoprotection of human skin and/or the scalp against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation and/or for the therapeutic treatment of a disease state of the skin or scalp, comprise (a) an effective photoprotective amount of at least one titanium dioxide (nano) pigment and (b) an effective photobluing-reducing amount of at least one benzotriazole silicone.

Abstract: Compositions comprising, in an aqueous vehicle, an abrasive system containing an alkali metal bicarbonate and a surfactant system, where the surfactant system comprises a non-ionic poly(hydroxypropyl ether) surfactant. Such compositions are particularly useful as oral hygiene compositions.These compositions may be used as, or for the manufacture of, a dentifrice in the form of a paste, a gel, a liquid or a chewing gum.

Abstract: Stable and homogeneous, topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for the photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and/or UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, and which display excellent transparency on the skin, comprise a storage-stable, ultrafine oil-in-water emulsion of a photoprotecting effective amount of homogeneously and finely dispersed particulates of at least one inorganic nanopigment which comprises a metal oxide, for example titanium dioxide, wherein the average particle size of the globules comprising the oily phase of the emulsion characteristically range from 100 nm to 1,000 nm.

Abstract: New compositions comprising an abrasive system comprising an alkali metal bicarbonate and a surfactant system comprising a non-ionic poly(hydroxypropyl ether) surfactant, which are characterized in that the said surfactant system further comprises an alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal or ammonium lauryl sulphate, particularly a sodium lauryl sulphate or a magnesium lauryl sulphate. Such compositions are in particular oral hygiene compositions.The invention also relates to the use of these compositions as, or for the manufacture of, a dentifrice in the form of a paste, a gel, a liquid or a chewing gum.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting synergistically effective amount of (i) 1,4-benzene ?di(3-methylidene-10-camphosulfonic)! acid, optionally either partially or totally neutralized, together with a photoprotecting synergistically effective amount of (ii) a benzotriazole-substituted polyorganosiloxane, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial tanning cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable water-in-silicone emulsion, DHA, at least one mono- or dihydric alcohol and a silicone-containing polydimethylsiloxane emulsifying agent of the following formula (I) or (II): ##STR1##

Abstract: Stable and homogeneous, topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for the photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and/or UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, and which display excellent transparency on the skin, comprise a storage-stable, ultrafine oil-in-water emulsion of a photoprotecting effective amount of homogeneously and finely dispersed particulates of at least one inorganic nanopigment which comprises a metal oxide, for example titanium dioxide, wherein the average particle size of the globules comprising the oily phase of the emulsion characteristically range from 100 nm to 1,000 nm.

Abstract: Topically applicable photostable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for the stable photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting effective amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane compound and an effective amount of at least one amido compound photostabilizer therefor, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dentifrice composition containing, in an anhydrous medium which comprises glycerin, at least one hydroxyethylcellulose having at least one hydrophobic chain, and at least one pyrogenetic silica with an average primary particle size of less than 40 nm; as well as its use in bucco-dental hygiene.