Abstract: A mild reducing composition and method for straightening human hair are described. The composition contains cysteamine hydrochloride in the range of 5-10% by weight at a pH range of 7.0-9.0. The composition is applied to hair and processed for 15-45 minutes. The hair is rinsed with water, dried with a blow-dryer and ironed with a straightening iron. The hair is allowed to air-oxidize for 24-72 hours. The resultant straightening lasts 2 to 4 months, and the hair gradually reverts to the pre-treatment state with no obvious re-growth. The treatment may be re-applied every 2 to 4 months without significant damage.

Abstract: Methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations are provided for the treatment of athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and nail fungus (onychomycosis). The invention involves an anhydrous composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of salicylic acid. Repeated applications of the resulting formula over a 4-12 week period resolve most infections without the use of systemic drugs.

Abstract: Low to no-VOC hair styling compositions are described that comprise at least one synthetic polymer or copolymer, a starch, modified starch or other cellulosic material and a polyol. Due to the presence of at least one polyol, the compositions of the present invention provide hard-hold to hair with great durability, flexibility and minimal flaking.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conditioning shampoo and/or body wash composition and a method of using the same. The composition of the present invention contains at least one anionic surfactant, at least one conditioning complex, and water. The conditioning complex is formed from at least one tertiary alkyl amidoamine and at least one phosphate ester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair styling composition containing at least one active ingredient for the treatment of dandruff and/or seborrheic dermatitis; at least one thickening agent; and at least one a hair styling resin. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hair styling composition is in the form of a gel that suspends the active ingredient. The present invention also provides a method of treating hair or scalp using the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A process and composition for waving or straightening hair by treating the hair with an acidic reducing solution containing an amine sulfite, having a pH in the range of 5.0 to 6.95, followed by applying an alkaline oxidizing solution containing hydrogen peroxide, and having a pH in the range of 7.50 to 10.0 The process and composition solves certain problems which are commonly encountered in waving or straightening products, such as loss of hair color, and hair damage.