Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic method for treating perspiration and, optionally, the body odors related to thereto, e.g. underarm odors, with an effective amount of particles of an expanded amorphous mineral material or of a composition thereof, and more particularly containing expanded perlite particles. The composition can contain, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least the above particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex. Also provided is a composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least the above particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex. Also, provided is an anhydrous solid composition in stick form comprising in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) more than 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of expanded mineral particles as defined above; and (ii) at least one fatty phase comprising at least one volatile oil and/or at least one non-volatile oil and a structuring agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Pickering-type emulsion, in particular a cosmetic emulsion, comprising: (a) at least one synthetic phyllosilicate of molecular formula Mg3Si4O10(OH)2; (b) at least one aqueous phase; and (c) at least one oil phase. The invention also relates to the use of the synthetic phyllosilicate as an agent for stabilising the emulsion, a method for producing the emulsion, and a cosmetic treatment method comprising the application of the emulsion to the skin and/or nails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, in particular cosmetic, comprising: (a) at least one synthetic phyllosilicate with molecular formula Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 in the form of an aqueous or hydroalcoholic gel; and (b) at least one electrolyte and/or at least one polyelectrolyte. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment of the skin and/or nails, comprising the application of said composition to the skin and/or the nails, as well as a cosmetic method for treating perspiration and possibly body odour linked to human perspiration, in particular odours from the armpits and the feet, characterised in that it consists of applying said composition to the surface of the skin and, specifically, to the armpits and/or the feet.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic method for treating perspiration and, optionally, the body odors related to thereto, e.g. underarm odors, with an effective amount of particles of an expanded amorphous mineral material or of a composition thereof, and more particularly containing expanded perlite particles. The composition can contain, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least the above particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex. Also provided is a composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least the above particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex. Also, provided is an anhydrous solid composition in stick form comprising in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) more than 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of expanded mineral particles as defined above; and (ii) at least one fatty phase comprising at least one volatile oil and/or at least one non-volatile oil and a structuring agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic method for treating perspiration and, optionally, the body odours related to human perspiration, in particular underarm odours, an effective amount of particles of an expanded amorphous mineral material or of a composition containing said particles, and more particularly containing expanded perlite particles. The subject of the present invention is also a cosmetic method for treating perspiration and, optionally, the body odours related to human perspiration, in particular underarm odours, an effective amount of particles of a composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least said particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex. The subject of the present invention is also a composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least said particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an iridescent composition for topical application, comprising at least one water-soluble surfactant and an aqueous dispersion of particles of polymer, the said particles having a mean size in numerical terms ranging from about 50 to 300 nm, the quantity of particles of polymer being at least 3% by weight of active material relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition according to the invention has a very attractive visual appearance by virtue of its iridescent colour. The invention also relates to the uses of the composition of the invention in the cosmetic field, in particular for the treatment, protection, care, removal of make-up from and/or cleansing of the skin, the lips and/or the hair, and/or for the application of make-up to the skin and/or the lips.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an iridescent composition for topical application, comprising at least one water-soluble surfactant and an aqueous dispersion of particles of polymer, the said particles having a mean size in numerical terms ranging from about 50 to 300 nm. The quantity of particles of polymer being at least 3% by weight of active material relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition according to the invention has a very attractive visual appearance by virtue of its iridescent color. The invention also relates to the uses of the composition of the invention in the cosmetic field, in particularly for the treatment, protection, care, removal of make-up from and/or cleansing of the skin, the lips and/or the hair, and/or for the application of make-up to the skin and/or the lips.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topically-applied iridescent composition comprising at least one surfactant selected from among alkypolyglycosides and an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, said particles having an average size of between 50 and 300 nm. The inventive composition has a very attractive appearance owing to the iridescent color thereof and it is particularly suitable for use as a foaming composition, especially for cleansing the skin, including the scalp and/or hair. Said composition has very good foaming power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topically-applied iridescent composition comprising at least one cationic or amphoteric polymer and an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, said particles having an average size of between 50 and 300 nm. The inventive composition has a very attractive appearance owing to the iridescent color thereof. The invention also relates to uses for said composition in the cosmetic field, particularly for treating, protecting, caring for, removing make-up from and/or cleansing the skin, lips and/or hair, and/or for applying make-up to the skin and/or lips.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topically-applied iridescent composition comprising at least one water-soluble surfactant and an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, said particles having an average size of between 50 and 300 nm. The quantity of polymer particles is at least 3% active matter by weight in relation to the total weight of the composition. Said composition has a very attractive appearance owing to the iridescent color thereof. The invention also relates to use of said composition in the cosmetic field, particularly for treating, protecting, caring for, removing make-up from and/or cleansing the skin, lips and/or hair, and/or for applying make-up to the skin and/or lips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as active ingredient, in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, of an effective quantity of at least one fatty substance free of carbohydrate units, having a melting point of less than 35° C. and having an interfacial tension of between 6 and 27 mN/m, modifying the physicochemical properties of the surface of the skin and/or of the mucous membranes so as to prevent or reduce the adhesion of microorganisms to the latter.

Abstract: A composition comprising a first dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the deep layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent selected from the group consisting of anti-pigmenting agents, depigmenting agents and tyrosinase inhibitors, for treating these deep layers, and a second dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the surface layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent selected from the group consisting of keratolytic agents, moisturizing agents and protective agents, for treating these surface layers, is found effective for depigmenting skin.