Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing microcapsules, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a first aqueous preparation containing at least one prepolymer; (b) providing a second non-aqueous preparation containing the active substance to be encapsulated; (c) mixing the aqueous and the non-aqueous phases in the presence of at least one emulsifier and/or stabilizer in order to form an emulsion; (d) polymerizing the at least one prepolymer contained in the emulsion from step (c) in order to obtain a dispersion of microcapsules that enclose the active substance; (e) hardening and cross-linking the microcapsules obtained in step (d); and optionally (f) removing the microcapsules from the dispersion and drying the microcapsules, the method being characterized in that the emulsion is formed in the presence of at least one 1,2-diol in step (c).

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic blend, comprising or consisting of (a) at least one TRPV1 and/or TRPV3 modulator and (b1) at least one 1,2-alkandiol having 5 to 12 carbon atoms and/or (b2) at least one polyol having 3 to 12 carbon atoms and 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Suggested is an active mixture comprising (a) 1,2-hexanediol and (b) 1,2-octanediol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing microcapsules, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a first aqueous preparation. containing at least 0110 prepolymer; (b) providing a second non-aqueous preparation containing the active substance to be encapsulated, (c) mixing the aqueous and the non-aqueous phases in the presence of at least one emulsifier and/or stabilizer in order to form an emulsion; (d) polymerizing the at least one prepolymer contained in the emulsion from step (c) in order to obtain a dispersion of microcapsules that enclose the active substance; (e) hardening and cross-linking the microcapsules obtained in step (dl; and optionally (f) removing the microcapsules from the dispersion and drying the microcapsules, the method being characterized in that the emulsion is formed in the presence of at least one 1,2-diol in step (c).

Abstract: Suggested are cosmetic and sanitary products comprising physiologic cooling compounds, selected 1,2-alkanediols, and tensides and/or UV filters.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics that comprise at least an active agent which cause stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin as a side effect. The invention in particular relates to a spray dried composition and the method as well as the use of the spray dried composition comprising said stinging, pricking, tingling and burning active agents to reduce and/or inhibit stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics, especially to a delivery system for actives to the skin, such as face masks and facial masks. Particularly, the present invention refers to a delivery system consisting of a basic body comprises nonwoven fibrous materials and an active-substance preparation which is an o/w emulsion or w/o emulsion, and a wetting liquid that comprises one or more actives to activate the delivery system.

Abstract: Suggested are compositions comprising or consisting of specific polyalkylene glycol derivative as pharmaceutical actives for preventing, treating and/or curing itchy conditions of human skin and scalp, and/or providing a PAR-2 antagonistic effect to human skin and scalp.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surfactant-containing preparation comprising one or more alcohols and one or more anionic surfactants, wherein the preparation is an O/W emulsion, the particle size distribution for which the following applies: D(v, 0.9)=40 ?m or less, and wherein the total quantity of the one or more alcohols in the preparation is selected in such a way that the preparation, compared to a comparison preparation which having an otherwise identical composition does not comprise any alcohol of the formula (I), has an increased viscosity at 22.7 ° C. Also disclosed are methods for producing the preparation and methods for increasing stability and/or viscosity of an emulsion.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) menthone compounds according to formula (Ia) or (Ib) and (b) at least one oil body or wax, and optionally (c) at least one emulsifier and/or (d) at least one active principle

Abstract: Suggested is an active mixture comprising (a) 1,2-hexanediol and (b) 1,2-octanediol.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a working amount of from 0.1 to 0.5 b.w.—calculated on the total composition, (b) at least one oil body or wax, and/or (c) at least one emulsifier and optionally (d) at least one active principle. The compositions show improved emulsion stability.

Abstract: Suggested are new flavour and fragrance compositions comprising selected acetophenone derivatives for dissolving flavours and fragrances, and further especially for dissolving lipophilic compounds, which are implemented in these products.

Abstract: A preparation is described comprising one or more alcohols of the formula (I), wherein in each case one of the two moieties Ra or Rb represents hydrogen and the other moiety Ra or Rb in each case represents a straight-chain or branched acyl moiety having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and one or more further compounds, wherein the preparation is an O/W emulsion, the particle size distribution for which the following applies: D(v, 0.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) menthone compounds according to formula (Ia) or (Ib) and (b) at least one oil body or wax, and optionally (c) at least one emulsifier and/or (d) at least one active principle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling mixture comprising or consisting of 5-methyl-2-(propane-2-yl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyloxamate and one, two, three or more certain polyols. It further relates to a cosmetic composition comprising such a cooling mixture or to a sanitary article comprising such a cooling mixture. The invention also relates to the use of certain polyols for enhancing the cooling effect of 5-methyl-2-(propane-2-yl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyloxamate on the skin or a mucous membrane, a method for generating an enhanced cooling effect of 5-methyl-2-(propane-2-yl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyloxamate on the skin or a mucous membrane as well as a method for generating a corresponding cooling mixture.

Abstract: Antimicrobial mixtures comprising or consisting of: one or more branched or unbranched alkanediols having 6-12 carbon atoms, one, two or more compounds chosen from the group consisting of the tropolones of the formula (I) wherein the substituents R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently of one another have the following meaning: H; linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; OH; OR6, wherein R6 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; COOH; COOR7, wherein R7 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; NO2; NH2; F, Cl, Br, I; are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a use of one, two, three or more certain polyols for enhancing the cooling effect of a cooling substance. It further relates to a cooling mixture comprising a cooling effect enhancing polyol and a cooling substance consisting of one or more physiologically cooling compounds and optionally further compounds having a further enhancing effect on the cooling effect of the substance, too. Moreover the invention relates to a method for producing a corresponding cooling mixture and a method for generating an enhanced cooling effect of a cooling substance on the skin or a mucous membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyethylene glycol esters and blends of the polyethylene glycol esters with polyethylene glycol ethers, together with in particular cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations containing them, methods for the production thereof and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling mixture comprising or consisting of 5-methyl-2-(propane-2-yl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyloxamate and one, two, three or more certain polyols. It further relates to a cosmetic composition comprising such a cooling mixture or to a sanitary article comprising such a cooling mixture. The invention also relates to the use of certain polyols for enhancing the cooling effect of 5-methyl-2-(propane-2-yl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyloxamate on the skin or a mucous membrane, a method for generating an enhanced cooling effect of 5-methyl-2-(propane-2-yl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyloxamate on the skin or a mucous membrane as well as a method for generating a corresponding cooling mixture.