Abstract: Process for the treatment of human skin, by applying topically onto the skin a composition containing in a physiologically acceptable medium (i) at least one hydroxy acid selected from the ?-hydroxy acids, ?-hydroxy acids, ?-keto acids, ?-keto acids and mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more surfactants containing an alkyl chain having from 6 to 16 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An article, containing: a support in the form of at least one sheet containing fibres that are water-soluble at a temperature of 0-30° C., and a composition carried by the support, containing at least one foaming surfactant chosen from acylamino acid compounds.

Abstract: Aerosol product containing an oily composition containing at least one oil, and at least one hydrocarbon compound having a melting point greater than or equal to 30° C., the compound being in the form of solid particles and one or more propellants. The hydrocarbon compound can notably be a paraffin or a fatty acid amide. Used for cleaning and/or make-up removal of the skin and/or of the hair, care of the skin and/or of the hair, for protecting the skin against the sun, and for make-up of the skin.

Abstract: A foaming composition suitable for topical application, containing, in an aqueous medium, one or more fatty acid salts in an amount of at least 20% of the total weight of the composition, and at least one surfactant chosen from behenyl alcohol nonionic surfactants and behenic acid nonionic surfactants. The compositions may be in the form of creams or milks, and show very good stability even after heating to very high temperature. They may be used especially in cosmetics or dermatology, as cleansing or makeup-removing products for the skin, the scalp and/or the hair.

Abstract: An article, containing a support in the form of at least one sheet comprising fibres that are water-soluble at a temperature of 0-30° C., and a composition carried by the support, comprising at least one exfoliating agent in the form of particles. The article according to the invention can be used notably for cleaning the skin and for make-up removal, for exfoliation of the skin and for dermabrasion.

Abstract: An article, preferably a patch, containing: a support in the form of at least one sheet containing fibres that are water-soluble at a temperature of 0-30° C., and a composition carried by the support, containing at least one water-soluble gelling agent which swells in less than 30 seconds in water at a temperature of 20° C. to 30° C.

Abstract: An article having a support in the form of at least one sheet containing fibers that are water-soluble at a temperature of 0-30° C., the support having a density less than or equal to 0.1 g/cm3, and a composition carried by the support, containing at least one compound with a thermal effect. The article can have a hot or cold effect depending on the nature of the compound(s) with thermal effect that is(are) present.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase by means of an emulsifier of at least one oligomer or one polymer derived from a polyolefin, comprising a polyolefinic apolar component comprising at least 40 carbon atoms and at least one polar component.

Abstract: Foaming composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, where the size of the droplets of the oily phase D[4,3] is less than or equal to 4 ?m, the oily phase is present in an amount of at least 30% by weight, the composition containing an emulsifying system with an HLB value ranging from 8 to 18, present in an amount of at least 2% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, and a foaming system comprising at least one anionic surfactant chosen from alkyl glycol carboxylic acids of formula (I) and salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleansing composition containing, in an aqueous medium, (1) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from alkyl glycol carboxylic acids and salts thereof, and (2) at least one compound of formula (I) below: The compound of formula (I) is preferably hydroxyethylurea. The invention also relates to the use of the composition as a cleansing and/or makeup-removing product for the skin, as a shower product, as a shampoo or hair conditioner, as a shaving product or as an exfoliant product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleansing composition containing, in an aqueous medium, (1) at least one nonionic oxyalkylenated compound, (2) at least one compound of formula (I) below: in which: R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent, independently of each another, a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group or a C2-C6 hydroxyalkyl group possibly containing from 1 to 5 hydroxyl groups, in which at least one of the radicals R1 to R4 represents a hydroxyalkyl group, and also the salts, solvates and isomers thereof, and (3) at least one foaming surfactant. Use of the composition as a skin cleansing product, etc.

Abstract: These objects and others may be accomplished with the present invention, the first embodiment of which provides an oil-in-water nanoemulsion, which includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; (i) at least one amphiphilic lipid selected from the group including nonionic amphiphilic lipids, anionic amphiphilic lipids, and combinations thereof; and (ii) at least one water-soluble nonionic polymer selected from the group including homopolymers and copolymers of ethylene oxide; polyvinyl alcohols; homopolymers and copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone; homopolymers and copolymers of vinylcaprolactam; homopolymers and copolymers of polyvinyl methyl ether; neutral acrylic homopolymers and copolymers; C1–C2 alkyl celluloses and their derivatives; C1–C3 alkyl guar; C1–C3 hydroxyalkyl guar; and combinations thereof; wherein a ratio of the weight of the oily phase to the weight of the amphiphilic lipid (i) ranges from 1.

Abstract: These objects and others may be accomplished with the present invention, the first embodiment of which provides an oil-in-water nanoemulsion, which includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; (i) at least one amphiphilic lipid selected from the group including nonionic amphiphilic lipids, anionic amphiphilic lipids, and combinations thereof; and (ii) at least one water-soluble nonionic polymer selected from the group including homopolymers and copolymers of ethylene oxide; polyvinyl alcohols; homopolymers and copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone; homopolymers and copolymers of vinylcaprolactam; homopolymers and copolymers of polyvinyl methyl ether; neutral acrylic homopolymers and copolymers; C1-C2 alkyl celluloses and their derivatives; C1-C3 alkyl guar; C1-C3 hydroxyalkyl guar; and combinations thereof; wherein a ratio of the weight of the oily phase to the weight of the amphiphilic lipid (i) ranges from 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing at least one carboxylic ionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant of the betaine type. The invention composition is preferably a foaming cleansing composition which can be rinsed off with water. The invention further relates to the various uses of the described composition, for example in the cosmetics and dermatological fields, in particular as a product for cleansing or removing makeup from the skin, scalp and/or the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foaming cleansing composition containing at least one ionic carboxylic surfactant and at least one oxyethylenated compound. Preferably, the composition is water-rinsable, and has the appearance of a transparent gel. The invention further relates to the uses of the disclosed composition in the fields of cosmetics and dermatology, especially as a product for cleansing or for removing makeup from the skin, the scalp and/or the hair.

Abstract: A cleansing composition for topical application containing at least one surfactant chosen from alkyl glycol carboxylic acids and their salts, and at least one surfactant chosen from monoalkyl phosphates, dialkyl phosphates and their salts. The composition has good cosmetic properties, and the foam obtained is fine and rinses off well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing lipophilic phase (A), an emulsifying system (B), and an aqueous phase (C) that is preferably suitable for topical use, in particular cosmetic and/or dermatological use, in the form of a fine oil-in-water emulsion that is rich in oil and can be obtained by phase inversion, and to uses thereof in particular in the cosmetics or dermatological field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition preferably useful for topical application containing, or in the form of, a fine oil-in-water emulsion, to the process for preparing it and to its use especially for treating, caring for, making up and/or cleansing the skin, the integuments (hair, eyelashes or nails) and/or mucous membranes. In a preferred embodiment the invention emulsion is obtained without the input of energy. The composition may especially be a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition.

Abstract: Oil-in-water nanoemulsions comprising oil globules with an average size of less than 150 nm and comprising at least one oil, at least one amphiphilc lipid, and at least one nonionic polymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block. Processes comprising such oil-in-water nanoemulsions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for topical application in the form of an O/W emulsion containing at least one wax and at least one particular amphiphilic polymer, and to the use of the composition, in particular for caring for, protecting and/or making up body or facial skin, the eyelashes and/or the lips, and/or for haircare.