Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a) a cosmetic preparation that has a viscosity of 5,000 to 1,000,000 mPas and contains, in relation to the total weight of the preparation, a1) 60 to 98 wt % of at least one polar solvent; a2) 0.01 to 10 wt % of at least one thickener; b) a device for flash evaporating cosmetic preparation a). Also disclosed are a method using corresponding products and the use of cosmetic preparation a) as a process material in a flash evaporation device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a) a cosmetic preparation containing, in relation to the total weight of the preparation, a1) at least about 88 wt % polar solvent; a2) at least about 0.1 wt % film-forming polymer; b) a device for flash evaporating cosmetic preparation a), the percentage by weight of components a1) and a2) being more than about 92% of the total weight of cosmetic preparation a). Also disclosed is a method using corresponding products and the use of cosmetic preparation a) as a process material in a flash evaporation device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product comprising a) a cosmetic preparation containing, in relation to its total weight, a1) from about 60 to about 98 wt % of at least one polar solvent; a2) from about 0.1 to about 20 wt % of at least one copolymer from the monomers i) n-tert-butylacrylamide, ii) acrylic acid, iii) ethyl acrylate, iv) and optionally other monomers; b) a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation a), and to a method using corresponding products and to the use of the cosmetic preparation a) as process material in a device for flash evaporation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cosmetic product, comprising: a) a cosmetic preparation, containing, in relation to its total weight, a1) from about 45 to about 99 wt.-% of at least one polar solvent; a2) from about 0.1 to about 6.0 wt.-% of a cationic polymer; and a3) from about 0.1 to about 12 wt.-% of a non-ionic polymer; b) a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation a), and to a method using corresponding products and the use of the cosmetic preparation a) as process material in a device for flash evaporation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product, comprising a) a cosmetic preparation, containing, in relation to its total weight, a1) about 45 to about 98 wt. % of at least one polar solvent; a2) about 0.5 to about 15 wt. % of at least one copolymer from the monomers i) n-tert-octylacrylamide, ii) acrylic acid, iii) tert-butylamino ethyl methacrylate, iv) and optionally other monomers; b) a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation a), and to a method using corresponding products and to the use of the cosmetic preparation a) as process material in a device for flash evaporation.

Abstract: Cosmetics, particularly styling agents, containing at least one copolymer A composed of at least one monomer A1 chosen from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, alkyl acrylates, and alkyl methacrylates, and at least one amphoteric monomer A2 chosen from (meth)acryloyl alkyl betaines and (meth)acryloyl alkyl amine oxides, and at least one film-forming and/or stabilizing anionic copolymer B in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is the use of said cosmetics for temporarily shaping hair.

Abstract: Agent for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one nonionic starch modified with propylene oxide, and (b) at least one additional nonionic film-forming and/or nonionic setting polymer containing at least one structural unit chosen from the structural units of formulae (M1) to (M6), wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R? is a hydrogen atom or a (C1 to C4) acyl group, R? and R?? are, mutually independently, a (C1 to C7) alkyl group or a hydrogen atom, R?? is a linear or branched (C1 to C4) alkyl group or a (C2 to C4) hydroxyalkyl group; use of the agents for temporary deformation of hair and for hair care, particularly as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.

Abstract: Cosmetic agents for the temporary deformation of keratinic fibers which contain, in a cosmetic carrier, a combination of at least one chitosan compound and at least one nonionic starch modified by means of propylene oxide, produce a hairstyle with a high degree of hold, excellent flexibility, and good hair care.

Abstract: Use of a cosmetic product for fixing a hairstyle containing at least one polyamide in a cosmetic carrier, wherein the polyamide is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound. The invention also relates to a corresponding hair treatment method, and to cosmetic products containing at least one reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound, and at least one foaming agent.

Abstract: An agent for treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one nonionic starch modified by means of propylene oxides, and (b) at least one anionic film-forming and/or anionic setting polymer, encompassing at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II), in which R8, R9, R10, R11, and A3 are as defined in claim 1; use of the agents for the temporary deformation of hair and for hair care, in particular as an aerosol hair spray or

Abstract: Agent for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one nonionic starch modified with propylene oxide, and (b) at least one additional nonionic film-forming and/or nonionic setting polymer containing at least one structural unit chosen from the structural units of formulae (M1) to (M6), wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R? is a hydrogen atom or a (C1 to C4) acyl group, R? and R?? are, mutually independently, a (C1 to C7) alkyl group or a hydrogen atom, R?? is a linear or branched (C1 to C4) alkyl group or a (C2 to C4) hydroxyalkyl group; use of the agents for temporary deformation of hair and for hair care, particularly as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.

Abstract: Agent for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one nonionic starch modified with propylene oxide, and (b) at least one cationic film-forming and/or cationic setting polymer; use of the agents for temporary deformation of hair and for hair care, particularly as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic products containing, in a cosmetic carrier, a combination of (a) at least one polyamide that is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound, and (b) at least one copolymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (b-i) and at least one structural unit of formula (b-ii) wherein R is a linear or branched (C4 to C10) alkyl group, especially a branched (C4 to C10) alkyl group, and R? is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. The products are especially suitable for fixing a hairstyle. The combination of active ingredients provides the hairstyle with an excellent, flexible and long-lasting hold.

Abstract: Powdery compositions for temporarily shaping human hair containing 50 to 90 wt. % of water, 0.5 wt. % to 10 wt. % of at least one other liquid having a boiling point higher than 150° C. at a pressure of 1013 mbar, at least one starch substituted with carboxy-(C1 to C4) alkyl groups, and metal oxide particles coated on the surface with fluorine-containing organic groups. The powdery compositions, when applied to hair, provide excellent hairstyle and shine. The powdery compositions can easily be applied to hair.

Abstract: Cosmetics, particularly styling agents, containing at least one copolymer A composed of at least one monomer A1 chosen from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, alkyl acrylates, and alkyl methacrylates, and at least one amphoteric monomer A2 chosen from (meth)acryloyl alkyl betaines and (meth)acryloyl alkyl amine oxides, and at least one film-forming and/or stabilizing anionic copolymer B in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is the use of said cosmetics for temporarily shaping hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic substances having 1x×10?7 to 1×10?2 percent by weight of at least one steroid chosen from among certain 16-androstene and estrene steroids, and 0.1 to 30.0 percent by weight of at least one film-forming and/or solidifying polymers. Also disclosed is the use of those cosmetic substances for treating keratin fibers, particularly for temporarily deforming such fibers.

Abstract: A process for producing a detergent portion, comprising the steps of forming one or more dimensionally stable hollow bodies comprising at least one compartment by injection moulding, providing one or more means for compartmentalizing the dimensionally stable hollow bodies, filling the compartment with at least one detersive formulation, and closing the compartment to form a partial or whole enclosure around the detersive formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergents and rinse agents for machine dishwashing and to supply forms which combine detergent and rinse agent containing certain polymers in a single product comprising at least one polymer modified with phosphorus-containing groups, characterized in that the pH value of a 1% by weight solution of the anionic polymer in distilled water at 20° C. is less than pH 6.

Abstract: A process for producing a detergent portion, comprising the steps of forming one or more dimensionally stable hollow bodies comprising at least one compartment by injection moulding, providing one or more means for compartmentalizing the dimensionally stable hollow bodies, filling the compartment with at least one detersive formulation, and closing the compartment to form a partial or whole enclosure around the detersive formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergents and rinse agents for machine dishwashing and to supply forms which combine detergent and rinse agent containing certain polymers in a single product comprising at least one polymer with cationic monomer units and at least one anionic polymer modified with phosphorus- and/or sulfur-containing groups, characterized in that the pH value of a 1% by weight solution of the anionic polymer in distilled water at 20° C. is less than pH 6.