Abstract: A method for the preparation of a formulation including adding at least one substance of the general formula (I) wherein R1 is an unbranched or branched C9-alkyl radical to at least one component selected from the group of an emollient, emulsifier, surfactant, thickener, viscosity regulator, stabilizer, UV light protection filter, antioxidant, hydrotropic agent, filler, film-forming agent, pearlescent additive, deodorant active compound, antiperspirant active compound, insect repellent, self-tanning agent, preservative, conditioning agent, perfume, dyestuff, biogenic active compound, care additive, super-oiling agent, and solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyol partial esters, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations containing the polyol partial esters according to the invention, and to the use of the polyol partial esters according to the invention for cosmetic and pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising: i) 0.5 to 10 mass percent of at least one sulfo-succinate surfactant; ii) 0.5 to 10 mass percent of at least one amphoteric surfactant; and iii) free, OH-functional compounds similar to the alcohol component of the esters of the sulfosuccinate surfectants that are employed, wherein the mass ratio of sulfosuccinate surfectant i) to the free, OH-functional compound ranges from 100:1 to 100:20. The invention further relates to the use of such a composition for producing cleansing compositions, or as cleansing compositions, in particular for the cleansing of skin and hair, and to skin and/or hair cleansing agents containing such a composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of phenoxyalkyl esters of C6-C12 alkyl- and cycloalkyl-carboxylic acids for the preparation of a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: The use of ester quats in compositions, the ester quats producing a sand-repellent action for the compositions, comprising cosmetic compositions, and the use of these cosmetic compositions having a sand-repellent action for topical application, for example for protection of the skin against ultraviolet radiation are provided. The present application in particular relates to the use of at least one ester quat based on alkanolamines in compositions, the ester quats producing a sand-repellent action for the compositions, and the acyl component of the ester quats being derived from (a) monocarboxylic acids, (b) dicarboxylic acids, (c) tricarboxylic acids, or their mixtures.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a formulation including adding at least one substance of the general formula (I) wherein R1 is an unbranched or branched C9-alkyl radical to at least one component selected from the group of an emollient, emulsifier, surfactant, thickener, viscosity regulator, stabilizer, UV light protection filter, antioxidant, hydrotropic agent, filler, film-forming agent, pearlescent additive, deodorant active compound, antiperspirant active compound, insect repellent, self-tanning agent, preservative, conditioning agent, perfume, dyestuff, biogenic active compound, care additive, super-oiling agent, and solvent.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion containing pyrogenically prepared oxide particles of titanium, zinc, iron or cerium with an average particle size, expressed as the median, in the dispersion of less than 250 nm, that the particle sizes of the oxide particles in the dispersion are not distributed symmetrically and the dispersion contains, as a dispersant, at least one compound of the formula (I) and/or a maleic anhydride/acrylate copolymer of the general formula (IIa) and/or a maleate/acrylate copolymer of the general formula (IIb). It is prepared by dispersing a predispersion stream by means of a high energy mill. It can be used in sunscreen formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) wherein R, R?=H, C1-5-hydrocarbon radical, —O—C1-5-oxyhydrocarbon radical and are identical or different, R1, R2, R3=H, C1-5-hydrocarbon radical and are identical or different, X, Y=—O—; —O—C(O)—; —(O)C—O— and are identical or different, A=A?=—O—C(O)—O—; A?=R4—CH2C(CH2—)3, A?=—C(H)-isopropyl, R4=R4?=—CH3; R4?=—[CH2—CH(R1)]e—(Y)d—(CH2)c-Ph(R)a, a, b=1 to 5 and are identical or different, c, k=0 to 5 and are identical or different, d, h=0 or 1 and are identical or different, e, g=0 or 1 and are identical or different, f=0 or 1, m=1 to 3, n=0 or 1, as solubilizing agents/solvents for dissolving organic UV filters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for application to the skin, having: a) 0.05 to 0.5% by weight of a quaternized polysaccharide, 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of a polyethylene glycol derivative or polypropylene glycol derivative and/or 0.05 to 3% by weight of a polymeric quaternized ammonium compound (“polyquaternium”), b) 10 to 40% by weight of oils and/or oil-like constituents, and c) 0.2 to 15% by weight of an ester quat and/or of a dialkyl quat.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising microfine metal oxide particles and dispersion auxiliaries, wherein, as dispersion auxiliaries, at least one of the compounds of the general formula (I) in which M is hydrogen, monovalent or divalent metal cation, ammonium ion, organic amine radical; a is 1, or where M is a divalent metal cation, is ½; X is likewise —OMa or —O—(CpH2pO)q—Rl where R1?H, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 1-20 carbon atoms, cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 5 to 8 carbon atoms, optionally substituted aryl radical having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, p=2 to 4, q=0 to 100, —NHR2 and/or —NR22 where R2?R1 or —CO—NH2; Y is O, NR2; A1 is ethylene radical, propylene radical, isopropylene radical, butylene radical; m is 10 to 30; n is 0 to 50; and k is 10 to 30, where the summ+k is in the range from 20 to 60, is co-used.

Abstract: The use of ester quats in compositions, the ester quats producing a sand-repellent action for the compositions, comprising cosmetic compositions, and the use of these cosmetic compositions having a sand-repellent action for topical application, for example for protection of the skin against ultraviolet radiation are provided. The present application in particular relates to the use of at least one ester quat based on alkanolamines in compositions, the ester quats producing a sand-repellent action for the compositions, and the acyl component of the ester quats being derived from (a) monocarboxylic acids, (b) dicarboxylic acids, (c) tricarboxylic acids, or their mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polyether-modified polysiloxanes of a defined structure for the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions, and to oil-in-water emulsions which comprise said polysiloxanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) wherein R,R??HC1-5-hydrocarbon radical, —O—C1-5-oxyhydrcarbon radical and are identical or different R1, R2, R3?H, C1-5-hydrocarbon radical and are identical or different, X,Y?—O—; —O—C(O)—; —(O)C—O— and are identical or different, A=A?=—O—C(O)—O—; A?=R4—CH2C(CH2—)3, A?=—C(H)isopropyl, R4?R4?=—CH3; R4?=—[CH2—CH(R1)]e-(Y)d—(CH2)c-Ph(R)a, a,b=1 to 5 and are identical or different, c,k=0 to 5 and are identical or different, d,h=0 or 1 and are identical or different, e,g=0 or 1 and are identical or different, f=0 or 1, m=1 to 3, n=0 or 1, as solubilizing agents/solvents for dissolving organic UV filters.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion containing pyrogenically prepared metal oxide particles and dispersants An aqueous dispersion containing pyrogenically prepared oxide particles of titanium, zinc, iron or cerium with an average particle size, expressed as the median, in the dispersion of less than 250 nm, that the particle sizes of the oxide particles in the dispersion are not distributed symmetrically and the dispersion contains, as a dispersant, at least one compound of the formula (I) and/or a maleic anhydride/acrylate copolymer of the general formula (IIa) and/or a maleate/acrylate copolymer of the general formula (IIb). It is prepared by dispersing a predispersion stream by means of a high energy mill. It can be used in sunscreen formulations.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising:

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising microfine metal oxide particles and dispersion auxiliaries, wherein, as dispersion auxiliaries, at least one of the compounds of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: Cosmetic and dermatological emulsions having at least one aqueous phase, comprising (a) an effective amount of one or more interface-active substances, selected from the group consisting of alkyl glucosides, which are characterized by the structural formula  in which R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 4 to 24 carbon atoms, (b) where in at least one of the aqueous phases one or more electrolytes is present in dissolved form, the ionic strength of the aqueous phases in which the electrolyte(s) is/are present in dissolved form being at least 0.075 mol/l, (c) and where {overscore (DP)} is an average degree of glucosylation of up to 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polyether-modified polysiloxanes of a defined structure for the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions, and to oil-in-water emulsions which comprise said polysiloxanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to transparent sunscreen gels comprising(a) silicone oil(b) polyoxyalkylene-organpolysiloxanes of the general formula (I) ##STR1## where R is an alkyl radical or a hydrogen radical,n=10 to 200,m=1 to 25 ando=1 to 100 with the proviso that, in the average molecule, o.gtoreq.m and 3o<n,p=7 to 17, andthe molar mass of the residue (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O--).sub.x --(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O--).sub.y R is from about 250 to about 2000, where x and y are chosen such that the weight ratio of oxyethylene groups to oxypropylene groups is from 100:0 to about 20:80,(c) water,(d) a component chosen from alcohols and/or polyols and(e) at least one UV absorber soluble in the aqueous or in the oily phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to crosslinked castor oil derivatives which, as thickeners in liquid oils, give colorless and ageing-resistant oleogels and viscous oils even at low temperatures. The crosslinking species may be at least one of a di- or polycarboxylic acid, a olioisocyanate, and a oligoepoxide.