Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The composition also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: Composition in the form of a shampoo based on anthralin or one of its derivatives.This composition contains in aqueous solution or dispersion:anthralin or one of its derivatives,at least one fatty acid alkyl ester, the fatty acid having 5 to 8 carbon atoms and the alkyl radical having 3 to 18 carbon atoms,at least one anionic or nonionic surfactant,that composition being stable to oxidation for approximately one week when stored at a temperature of approximately +4.degree. C.This composition is used in the treatment of the scalp, particularly for psoriasis.

Abstract: An oxidation-stable composition is useful for the treatment of diseases of the skin and nails, which comprises a solution of dispersion of anthralin in an aromatic ester of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents H, OH, CH.sub.3, or OCH.sub.3,n is 1 or 2;R.sub.1 represents a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 18 carbon atoms; a cycloalkyl radical having 4 to 6 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by an alkyl radical having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; an arylalkyl or arylalkenyl radical in which the alkyl or alkenyl radical has 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or a phenyl radical optionally substituted by an alkyl radical having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or by an alkoxy radical having 1 or 2 carbon atoms;X represents the divalent radical --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, or --CH.dbd.C--; and t is 0 or 1.

Abstract: Anhydrous composition, stable to oxidation, of anthralin or a derivative thereof.This composition contains anthralin or a derivative thereof in a carrier composed of (i) at least one fatty acid alkyl ester, the fatty acid having 12 to 18 carbon atoms and the alkyl radical having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and (ii) at least one thickener taken from the group made up of silicas having particle sizes less than 30 m.mu. and polyethylene powders having densities between 0.9 and 0.96 (g/cm.sup.3).This composition is used in the treatment of skin diseases, particularly psoriasis.

Abstract: The specification discloses a foamable oily composition consisting of a single liquid phase, which is intended for the treatment of keratin substances, especially the hair and the skin, which contains at least one oily compound which is liquid at ambient temperature, an oil-soluble surface-active component, a cationic product and a small amount of water.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to human hair or skin contains as a thickening or opacifying agent therefore, the residue of a plant extracted to remove all of at least one of its dye, essential oil, olfactory or therapeutic or cosmetic active principles. The residue is in powder form having a granulometry less than 125 microns and is present in said composition in an amount ranging from 2 to 95 percent by weight based on the total weight of said composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: The subject of this invention is a cosmetic composition for the conditioning of the skin or hair, characterized by the fact that it is made up of two separate liquid phases, the first phase being an aqueous phase in which at least on cationic polymer is dissolved, and by the fact that the said composition contains no detergent agents or foaming agents.

Abstract: This invention has for its object new cosmetic compositions for treating hair and skin containing a powder of plant origin obtained from extraction residues of various plants.

Abstract: A makeup removal composition comprises an aqueous carrier, a synthetic surface-active agent and an effect amount of an extract of sarsaparilla (Smilax Species).