Abstract: Novel ceramide compounds, compositions containing them and the use of these compounds, in particular for strengthening the lipid barrier of the epidermis.

Abstract: Novel ceramide compounds, compositions containing them and the use of these compounds, in particular for strengthening the lipid barrier of the epidermis.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use, as main active principle in a composition or for preparing a pharmaceutical composition, of an effective amount of at least a 2-amino-alkane polyol, or one of its derivatives for treating skin ageing signs.

Abstract: Compositions intended for use for retarding hair loss and for inducing and stimulating its growth, containing 2-aminopyrimidine 3-oxide derivatives, and new compounds derived from 2-aminopyrimidine 3-oxide.Composition for retarding hair loss and for inducing and stimulating its growth, containing at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## where R denotes H, alkyl or a ring of formula: ##STR2## X denotes ##STR3## with: R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 denote H, alkyl, optionally substituted, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl of formula: ##STR4## where R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 denote H, alkyl, hydroxyl, alkoxy or halogen; or form a heterocycle with the nitrogen;R.sub.3 denotes alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, optionally substituted phenyl;R.sub.4 is identical to R.sub.3 ;Y denotes O or --OSO.sub.3.sup..crclbar. ;R' denotes H or ##STR5## R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are alkyl; R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 denote H or alkyl;or its physiologically acceptable addition salts with acids.

Abstract: Composition for retarding hair loss and for inducing and stimulating its growth, containing at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## where R denotes H, alkyl or a ring of formula: ##STR2## X denotes ##STR3## --OR.sub.3, --SR.sub.4 with: the remaining variables defined below in the body of the specification.

Abstract: Multicomponent agent or kit for preparing the sulpho-conjugated form of pyridino, pyrimidino or triazino N-oxide compounds and method of use.The present invention relates to a multicomponent agent or kit for preparing the sulpho-conjugated form of pyridino, pyrimidino or triazino N-oxide compounds,comprising at least one compound of the pyridino, pyrimidino or triazino N-oxide type, on the one hand,and a sulphating agent, on the other hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or alternatively a carbamoyl group of formula: ##STR2## with R'.sub.3 denoting hydrogen or R.sub.3 ; an alkoxycarbonyl group of formula: ##STR3## or an acyl group of formula: ##STR4## in which formulae R.sub.3 denotes an alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl radical; R.sub.3 can also denote an aryl or aralkyl radical; andR denotes a linear or braanched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical substituted with one or more halogen atoms, and to their use for the treatment and prevention of hair loss and for stimulating its regrowth.

Abstract: New 2,4-diaminopyrimidine 3-oxide derivatives and their use for the treatment and the prevention of hair loss.The compounds correspond to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote hydrogen or the groups of formula: ##STR2## with R'.sub.3 =H or R.sub.3, in which R.sub.3 denotes alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.3 may also denote an aryl or aralkyl radical.R denotes alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl capable of bearing an unsaturation or alkyl bearing an aromatic or heterocyclic nucleus.

Abstract: A liquid, essentially anhydrous solution of hydrogen peroxide in at least one organic solvent is employed in therapeutic and cosmetic formulations. The solution contains from 1 to 20 weight percent hydrogen peroxide and less than 1 weight percent water. The therapeutic formulation can be used in the treatment of acne, dermatoses, ulcers and in the lightening and disinfection of the skin. The cosmetic formulations can be used in the bleaching or oxidation dyeing of hair or in the neutralization stage of a permanent wave operation or in the straightening of hair.

Abstract: A composition for topical application to the skin contains, as a fatty product to provide a nongreasy protective and emollient film thereon, a polyether oligomer having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen or alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, with at least two of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 being hydrogen; m is 1-4; n has an average value equal to or greater than 2; and the number of carbon atoms in each repetitive unit being at least 4.

Abstract: A colored or colorless nail enamel consists essentially of at least one film forming agent, a resin and a solvent system. The enamel can also contain a plasticizing agent and/or a coloring agent. The resin is polytetrahydrofuran having the formula: HO--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O].sub.n H wherein n is such that the average molecular mass is between 300 and 3,000,000.

Abstract: Vinyl acetate and an unsaturated acid are copolymerized in the presence of bis (4-tert. butyl cyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate. The resulting copolymer which exhibits improved aerosol propellant solubility characteristics is employed in aerosol hair lacquer compositions.

Abstract: A process for reducing the volatility and improving the emulsifying power of an unsaturated or saturated cosmetic oil comprising heating the cosmetic oil, in the absence of a solvent and under an inert atmosphere, with a homopolymerizable and hydrophilic monomer in the presence of an initiator generating free radicals. The monomer is selected from the group consisting of N-vinylpyrrolidone, 2-hydroxymethyl acrylate, 2-hydroxymethyl methacrylate, acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-hydroxymethyl acrylamide, N-(carboxyhydroxy) methacrylamide, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, 2-vinylpyridine, 4-vinylpyridine and a monomer having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, Y is O or NH, r' is methyl or ethyl and n is 2 or 3. The resulting modified oil is then purified to remove any insoluble nongrafted homopolymer.

Abstract: A hair lacquer or hair setting lotion composition comprises in a cosmetic carrier or vehicle at least one bi- or tri-sequenced copolymer comprising at least one sequence (A) having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is a saturated hydrocarbon chain containing 2-4 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon chain containing 2-4 carbon atoms and interrupted by sulfur or oxygen, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1 and HX is hydrochloric, hydrobromic, lactic or acetic acid, and at least one sequence (B) resulting from the anionic polymerization of a polymerizable monomer.