Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight of at least one red light-filtering dye and 0.0001% by weight to 10% by weight of at least one anti-inflammatory active ingredient. The preparation can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of sun-irritated skin and to aid the body's own repair mechanisms.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition includes from 20 to 25% zinc oxide, and from 24 to 31% water. The sunscreen composition is in the form of an emulsion containing an aqueous phase and an oil phase, and is free from organic UV filters or organic UV absorbers. In particular, the sunscreen composition is free from silicone materials and titanium dioxide.

Abstract: An aqueous cosmetic or dermatological preparation for application on wet or moist skin which is substantially emulsifier-free and comprises at least two different polyacrylic acid polymers, at least two different C14-22 fatty alcohols, and at least about 13% by weight of microcrystalline wax, preferably in combination with one or more hydrocarbon oils.

Abstract: Active ingredient combinations of (i) acidic preservatives and (ii) one or more glucosyl glycerides.

Abstract: An aqueous cosmetic or dermatological preparation for application on wet or moist skin which is substantially emulsifier-free and comprises one or more lipophilic perfume ingredients, one or more lipophobic perfume ingredients, a weight ratio thereof being from about 0.5:1 to about 4:1, and at least about 13% by weight of microcrystalline wax, based on a total weight of the preparation.

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 invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising a) at least one polyol in a concentration of from 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, and b) at least one diol selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, pentanediol, and hexanediol, in a concentration of from 0.1 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation. The invention also includes formulations further comprising at least one antioxidant, and formulations further comprising at least one UV filter. The invention also includes a method of moisturizing skin comprising applying the formulation to the skin. The invention further includes a method for reducing the tacky sensation, a method for reducing the viscosity, and a method for increasing the stability of a polyol-containing formulation comprising adding a diol selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, pentanediol, and hexanediol.

Abstract: Active ingredient combinations of (i) acidic preservatives and (ii) one or more glucosyl glycerides.

Abstract: Ingredient combinations of (i) one or more preservatives selected from the group of the isothiazolinones, benzethonium chloride, piroctone olamine, and ethyl lauroyl arginate, and (ii) one or more glucosyl glycerides.

Abstract: Polyamide-5 compounds show an increase of the care and/or efficacy properties of cosmetic or dermatological preparations, such as waterproofness, long-term stability, skin moisture and stickiness. The preparations preferably comprise one or more care agents or active ingredients selected from the group of UV filter substances, anti-wrinkle active ingredients, skin moisturizers and/or lipids.

Abstract: An aqueous cosmetic or dermatological preparation for application on wet or moist skin which is substantially emulsifier-free and comprises one or more lipophilic perfume ingredients, one or more lipophobic perfume ingredients, a weight ratio thereof being from about 0.5:1 to about 4:1, and at least about 13% by weight of microcrystalline wax, based on a total weight of the preparation.

Abstract: An aqueous cosmetic or dermatological preparation for application on wet or moist skin which is substantially emulsifier-free and comprises at least two different polyacrylic acid polymers, at least two different C14-22 fatty alcohols, and at least about 13% by weight of microcrystalline wax, preferably in combination with one or more hydrocarbon oils.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations show improved sensory properties and sufficient microbiological stability due to the addition of benzethonium chloride, methylisothiazolinone, piroctone olamine and/or lauroyl ethyl arginate, the cosmetic or dermatological preparations not comprising any other preservatives, and are especially free of parabens and/or phenoxyethanol.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation of the oil-in-water type whose oil phase comprises one or more mineral oils and which has a flow curve depicting the dynamic viscosity as a function of the shear stress showing a maximum of up to 10 000 Pas at a shear stress of from 5 to 50 Pa and a shoulder at a shear stress of from 30 to 110 Pa.

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

Abstract: Polyamide-5 compounds show an increase of the care and/or efficacy properties of cosmetic or dermatological preparations, such as waterproofness, long-term stability, skin moisture and stickiness. The preparations preferably comprise one or more care agents or active ingredients selected from the group of UV filter substances, anti-wrinkle active ingredients, skin moisturizers and/or lipids.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising potassium sorbate and at least one stabilizing agent selected from microcrystalline cellulose, talc and a lipid having an interfacial tension of at least about 10 mN/m.

Abstract: An O/W emulsion which comprises one or more fatty alcohols, one or more glycerol esters of fatty acids and at least 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the emulsion, of at least one moisturizer. Also disclosed is a cosmetic composition which comprises the emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation which comprises one or more selected perfume substances and one or more glucosyl glycerides.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparation containing a combination of a) urea and b) one or more glucosyl glycerides.