Abstract: A polyurethane elastomeric rubber composition containing a bio-based polyol cross-linked with a bio-based isocyanate using a urethanation catalyst such as a bismuth catalyst in the presence of a cosmetic emollient is disclosed. The cross-linked polyurethane elastomer rubber is in further aspect of the invention included in a gel after being milled in the presence of a bio-based emollient or mixture of bio-based emollients. The polyurethane elastomeric gel has good compatibility with cosmetic and natural oils and can be used as a gelling agent for these oils among other desirable cosmetic formulary roles.

Abstract: A polyurethane elastomeric rubber composition containing a bio-based polyol cross-linked with a bio-based isocyanate using a urethanation catalyst such as a bismuth catalyst in the presence of a cosmetic emollient is disclosed. The cross-linked polyurethane elastomer rubber is in further aspect of the invention included in a gel after being milled in the presence of a bio-based emollient or mixture of bio-based emollients. The polyurethane elastomeric gel has good compatibility with cosmetic and natural oils and can be used as a gelling agent for these oils among other desirable cosmetic formulary roles.

Abstract: A polyurethane elastomeric rubber composition containing a bio-based polyol cross-linked with a bio-based isocyanate using a urethanation catalyst such as a bismuth catalyst in the presence of a cosmetic emollient is disclosed. The cross-linked polyurethane elastomer rubber is in further aspect of the invention included in a gel after being milled in the presence of a bio-based emollient or mixture of bio-based emollients. The polyurethane elastomeric gel has good compatibility with cosmetic and natural oils and can be used as a gelling agent for these oils among other desirable cosmetic formulary roles.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for maintaining the structural integrity of keratin in the presence of hair bleaching agents and coloring dyes are disclosed. The compositions provide a significant improvement in minimizing hair breakage while improving hair conditioning, smoothness and styling.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for maintaining the structural integrity of keratin in the presence of hair bleaching agents and coloring dyes are disclosed. The compositions provide a significant improvement in minimizing hair breakage while improving hair conditioning, smoothness and styling.

Abstract: A decryption system for decrypting user identification information encrypted on a storage device associated with a user identity document is disclosed. The system comprises: a server configured to collect user identity document data from the user and to construct a token including the user identity document data encoded in a machine readable form; a key construction unit communicatively coupled to a reader configured to read the data from the token and configured to read the data encoded on the storage device. The key construction unit uses the user identity document data read from the token to construct a key which enables the identity document reader to decrypt the user identification information stored on the storage device.

Abstract: A decryption system for decrypting user identification information encrypted on a storage device associated with a user identity document is disclosed. The system comprises: a server configured to collect user identity document data from the user and to construct a token including the user identity document data encoded in a machine readable form; a key construction unit communicatively coupled to a reader configured to read the data from the token and configured to read the data encoded on the storage device. The key construction unit uses the user identity document data read from the token to construct a key which enables the identity document reader to decrypt the user identification information stored on the storage device.

Abstract: A decryption system for decrypting user identification information encrypted on a storage device associated with a user identity document is disclosed. The system comprises: a server configured to collect user identity document data from the user and to construct a token including the user identity document data encoded in a machine readable form; a key construction unit communicatively coupled to a reader configured to read the data from the token and configured to read the data encoded on the storage device. The key construction unit uses the user identity document data read from the token to construct a key which enables the identity document reader to decrypt the user identification information stored on the storage device.

Abstract: A formulation is disclosed useful for semi-permanent, thermal conditioning and styling of the hair comprising a mercaptosilicone polymer derived from greater than 25 mole percent mercaptosilicone monomer. A method of straightening the hair is also disclosed which comprises the steps of applying the mercaptosilicone polymer formula to the hair and then styling the hair at an elevated temperature with a flat iron to achieve a lasting straight style that remains after more than one shampoo cycle.

Abstract: A decryption system for decrypting user identification information encrypted on a storage device associated with a user identity document is disclosed. The system comprises: a server configured to collect user identity document data from the user and to construct a token including the user identity document data encoded in a machine readable form; a key construction unit communicatively coupled to a reader configured to read the data from the token and configured to read the data encoded on the storage device. The key construction unit uses the user identity document data read from the token to construct a key which enables the identity document reader to decrypt the user identification information stored on the storage device.

Abstract: A formulation is disclosed useful for semi-permanent, thermal conditioning and styling of the hair comprising a mercaptosilicone polymer derived from greater than 25 mole percent mercaptosilicone monomer. A method of straightening the hair is also disclosed which comprises the steps of applying the mercaptosilicone polymer formula to the hair and then styling the hair at an elevated temperature with a flat iron to achieve a lasting straight style that remains after more than one shampoo cycle.

Abstract: Composite particles comprised of an optical agent(s) entrapped in a non-porous microparticle of polyorganosilsesquioxane to yield discrete microparticles, are provided. The optical agent is fully encapsulated in the interior of the silsesquioxane particle to impart optical properties that include absorption and emission in the ultraviolet and visible spectrum respectively, without otherwise interfering with the surface chemistry or surface properties of the particle. The use of these novel microparticles in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition provides a change in the optical appearance of the skin by either changing the apparent tone or hue, making the skin appear lighter, softer, or by photoluminescent brightening and/or by novel color sculpting under various light conditions.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed for treating the skin comprising an acylated short chain bioactive peptide and Lycium barbarum extract product. Also disclosed is a method for topically administering the composition in an amount therapeutically effective to reduce wrinkles by building the dermal fibroblast matrix. The composition may contain dimethylisosorbide or ethoxydiglycol as solubilizing and penetration enhancers for the hydrophobically modified peptide.

Abstract: Substantive silicone emulsions are disclosed containing a combination of polydimethylsiloxane and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid dimethylsiloxane copolymer. The emulsions are added to personal care compositions for the hair and skin to provide, smoothness, gloss and a conditioning feel to the user.

Abstract: A visually clear and substantially colorless antimicrobial-containing solution comprising at least 20 weight percent of an alkoxylated monoalkanolamide surfactant represented by formula II: wherein: R1 represents a hydrocarbon radical; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, —CH3 or —CH2—H3 radical; and x independently represents at least 1. The antimicrobial-containing solutions are suitable for readily mixing into cosmetics and disinfectant cleaning products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heavy duty liquid composition in which solid particle or mixture of solid particles, wherein at least one side of solid has length or width of 3 to 25 microns, helps to suspend particles of much greater size (i.e., up to about 1000 microns) than possible w/o addition of the suspending solid particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to toilet bar soap compositions comprising 1 to 45% by wt. of specified alkali metal (alkyl glycosid) uronates and to processes for making them.