Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological preparation for combating or substantially preventing pollen allergies. The preparation comprises panthenol, glycerol and at least one of citrate and bisabolol and has at least one of (i) a pH of from about 4.6 to about 5.4, (ii) a mass ratio of panthenol to citrate of from about 25:1 to about 5:1, based on citrate anion, and (iii) a mass ratio of panthenol to bisabolol of from about 5:1 to about 1:1. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological preparation for combating or substantially preventing pollen allergies. The preparation comprises or essentially consists of a lipid phase which comprises one or more lipids and has a spreading coefficient of less than about 800 mm2/10 min at 25° C. and a viscosity of from about 40 to about 25,000 mPas. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An active substance combination which comprises anise fruit extract and white tea extract and a cosmetic preparation comprising same. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A topical cosmetic or dermatological preparation which is effective for treating a pruritic condition, is present as a non-ionic O/W emulsion, and comprises water, one or more oil phases, PEG 12 cetearylether and/or PEG 40 monostearate, polidocanol, menthol, and one or more O/W emulsifiers or co-emulsifiers.

Abstract: A method of repelling wasps, which method comprises using a preparation comprising (a) one or more of ethyl 3-(N-n-butyl-N-acetylamino)propionate, dihydronepetalactone, and extract of catmint, and (b) at least one compound selected from certain perfume ingredients. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic preparation containing an emulsifier combination of polyacrylic acid salts, acrylate/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer and carrageenan and the use of the cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: A cosmetic combination product, wherein the product comprises at least two components selected from (a) one or more dietary supplements, (b) one or more cosmetic preparations for topical application to human skin, and (c) one or more patches for adhesion to human skin. Each of the selected components (a) to (c) comprises at least one cosmetically active substance which is also comprised in the other selected component(s). This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of octyl salicylate and 1,3-dihydroxyacetone in cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: A cosmetic self-tanning composition which comprises dihydroxyacetone and a ginkgo extract and/or grapeseed oil and/or a lotus blossom extract. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion which comprises 1,2-hexanediol and a method of preparing same.

Abstract: A textile impregnated with a preparation containing ethyl 3-(N-n-butyl-N-acetylamino)-propionate.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one surface active substance and a content of water and optional water-soluble substances totalling at least 80% based on the total weight of the emulsions.

Abstract: The cosmetic composition of the invention has a dynamic viscosity/shear stress flow curve with a maximum of up to 10000 Pa·s at the 5-50 Pa region and a shoulder at shear stress 30-110 Pa. The flow curve is determined at 25° C. on a Rheometric Scientific device having a parallel plate measuring system with a 25 mm diameter using a linear shear stress-time-slope method having a loading rate of 40 Pa/minute, starting at 0 Pa.

Abstract: The invention is an active ingredient combination comprising polyhexamethylenebiguanidine hydrochloride and distearyldimethylammonium chloride and a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising polyhexamethylenebiguanidine hydrochloride and distearyldimethylammonium chloride. The invention also includes methods of fighting or preventing dermatological harm comprising applying to the skin a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising polyhexamethylene biguanidine hydrochloride and distearyldimethylammonium chloride. The invention also includes methods of preventing decay of organic substances in a formulation, comprising adding to said formulation polyhexamethylene biguanidine hydrochloride and distearyidimethylammonium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of tapioca in cosmetic preparations. In particular, the invention provides a method for reducing skin shine through application of a cosmetic preparation including tapioca. Such preparation is further beneficial for preserving skin moisture.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions (a) having a water phase content of at least 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the emulsions, (b) in which the lipid phase comprises at least one lipid with a viscosity of less than 15 mPa·s (at 25° C.), which has a spreading value of at least 700 mm2/10 minutes (at 25° C.), (c) at least one interface-active substance chosen from the group of alkylmethicone copolyols and/or alkyldimethicone copolyols, (d) if desired also comprising one or more cationic, nonionic and/or anionic polymers, preferably in concentrations of from 0.01 to 10% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight, particularly preferably 0.25 to 1% by weight.

Abstract: Self-foaming and/or foam-like cosmetic or dermatological preparations which comprise I. an emulsifier system which consists of A. at least one emulsifier A chosen from the group of wholly neutralized, partially neutralized or unneutralized branched and/or unbranched, saturated and/or unsaturated fatty acids having a chain length of from 10 to 40 carbon atoms, B. at least one emulsifier B chosen from the group of polyethoxylated fatty acid esters having a chain length of from 10 to 40 carbon atoms and a degree of ethoxylation of from 5 to 100 and C. at least one coemulsifier C chosen from the group of saturated and/or unsaturated, branched and/or unbranched fatty alcohols having a chain length of from 10 to 40 carbon atoms, II. up to 30% by weight—based on the total weight of the preparation—of a lipid phase, III.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions (a) with a viscosity of at most 5000 mPa.

Abstract: Active compound combinations, which have a light protection action, of 4,4′,4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)-trisbenzoic acid tris(2-ethylhexyl ester) and one or more emulsifiers chosen from the group of substances of the general structural formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are chosen from the group which comprises: H and branched and unbranched, saturated and unsaturated fatty acid radicals having 8 to 24 carbon atoms, in which up to three aliphatic hydrogen atoms can be replaced by hydroxyl groups, and n is a number from 2 to 8.

Abstract: Active ingredient combinations comprising tris(2-ethylhexyl) 4,4′,4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)trisbenzoate and one or more esters of unbranched-chain carboxylic acids and branched-chain alcohols.