Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cosmetics or pharmaceutical foam by foaming with the aid of a propellant. According to the invention, a charge consisting of a cosmetics or pharmaceutical product comprising a dispersion of a water-immiscible product in an aqueous solution, the said dispersion being stabilized by niosomes consisting of one or more nonionic lipid layers encapsulating an aqueous phase, the charge comprising 40 to 95% by weight of dispersion and 5 to 60% by weight of propellant, the proportions being stated with respect to the weight of the total charge of the chamber, are introduced into a chamber which is under pressure and fitted with a valve.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition.This composition contains, as active compound in a suitable cosmetic carrier, at least one 1-hydroxyalkylxanthine of formula: ##STR1## Use for its slimming and anticellulitic action.

Abstract: The material according to the invention comprises a mesh (3) confining a hydratable gel (4) in a thin film is its holes. The gel is used for its properties of absorption of the water provided by a moistening of the surface of the skin; it is rehydrated at least partially and with the mesh resuming its natural flexibility molds to the irregularities of the body; then it dries under the influence of the normal skin temperature, the dry form being resumed while it continues to adhere to the skin. Because the gel is confined in its mesh, it can be pulled off all in one piece, so that the gel thereby performs a skin sloughing treatment.

Abstract: A stable hydrocortisone-based composition comprises hydrocortisone solubilized in a mixture of an aliphatic alcohol, propyleneglycol and dimethyl coco-benzylammonium chloride.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which can reduce or eliminate cellulite or fat build-ups on a human body. The composition includes at least one rubefacient, at least one oil soluble plant extract, and at least one volatile organo polysiloxane. The ingredients are contained in an oil base which can be of vegetable or animal origin, and mineral oil or even a synthetic oil or any mixture of these oils. The rubefacient substance is generally present in the compound in concentrations ranging from between 0.05 and 5% by weight. The substance which can be used as a rubefacient include capsicum extracts; nicotinic acid salts; nicotinic acid esters; and nicotinyl alcohols. The oil soluble plant extract can be a mixture of ivy, rosemary, ginseng, sage, arnica, Saint Johns wort, marigold, ruscus, ulmaria, orthosiphon and algae in any combination. The organo polysiloxane is generally in concentrations ranging between 10 and 85% by weight.

Abstract: A composition for the local treatment of acne comprises from 1 to 20 weight percent of benzoyl peroxide and at least one other active principle selected from collagenic palmitoyl acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, bisabolol and a meristem extract.