Abstract: Disclosed herein is hair cosmetic composition comprising a thiol-based compound selected from thiolactic acid and its derivatives or salts, and wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair or caring of the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is hair cosmetic composition comprising a thiol-based compound selected from thiolactic acid and its derivatives or salts, and wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair or caring of the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is hair cosmetic composition comprising a thiol-based compound selected from thiolactic acid and its derivatives or salts, and wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or 5 altering the shape of hair or caring of the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for shaping or altering the shape of hair, such as by straightening hair, wherein the composition contains a reducing agent, a neutralizing agent, a dimethicone copolyol, a cellulose compound, and water, wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 2 to less than about 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for shaping or altering the shape of hair, such as by straightening hair, wherein the composition contains a reducing agent, a neutralizing agent, a dimethicone copolyol, a cellulose compound, and water, wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 2 to less than about 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is hair cosmetic composition comprising a thiol-based compound selected from thiolactic acid and its derivatives or salts, and wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or 5 altering the shape of hair or caring of the hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel cosmetic compositions comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a fructan, at least a cationic polymer. Said composition provides a flow texture to cosmetic compositions, said compositions are easily rinsed. Hair treated with said composition have a soft feel free of residue. Said compositions are used for washing and/or conditioning keratinous matter such as hair or skin.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a method for treating hair fibres which comprises: (i) the application to hair fibres of steam, (ii) the shaping of these hair fibres at a temperature of greater than 50° C., the application of the steam and the shaping being unconnected. The method of the present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain rapid shaping of the hair fibres while improving their cosmetic properties.

Abstract: A composition for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a volatile silicone, at least a silicone surfactant and at least a cationic surfactant in a concentration strictly higher than 0.5 wt. % relative to the composition total weight, selected among primary, secondary or tertiary fatty amine salts, optionally polyoxyalkylenated, quaternary ammonium salts and their mixtures. The composition comprises at least an amount of oils containing at least the volatile silicone in a concentration not more than 20 wt.% relative to the composition total weight. A method for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials is also disclosed.

Abstract: A transparent composition for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a compound selected among polyols and mineral electrolytes, at least a volatile silicone, at least a siliconized surfactant, and at least a cationic surfactant in a concentration strictly higher than 0.5 wt. % relative to the composition total weight. The proportions of the polyols and mineral electrolytes are such that the (polyol and/or electrolyte)/oil ratio is not less than 2, the oil comprising at least the volatile silicone. A method for cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials using the transparent composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one crosslinked copolymer comprising at least one methacrylic acid unit and at least one C1-C4 alkyl acrylate unit, at least one polymer chosen from cationic and amphoteric polymers and at least one water-insoluble solid mineral particle chosen from clays, particles comprising alumina, particles comprising at least 10% by weight of calcium carbonate, and selenium sulphide, and the use of the composition for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials, such as hair or skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition, in particular for hair care, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (a) solid particles containing at least 10 wt. % of carbonate calcium; (b) a combination of at least two surfactants, selected among combinations: of at least an anionic surfactant (i) and of at least an amphoteric surfactant (ii) or of at least an anionic surfactant (i) and of at least a non-ionic surfactant (iii); (c) a cationic polymer whereof the cationic charge density is not more than 7 meq/g and, preferably, not less than 0.05 meq/g.

Abstract: Detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant and (B) at least one aminated silicone having an amine number greater than or equal to 0.4 meq/g, the amphoteric surfactant/anionic surfactant ratio by weight being greater than or equal to 0.2. The use of detergent and conditioning compositions for cleaning and for caring of the hair or the skin.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one aminosilicone as defined herein having, for example, a contact angle with water ranging from 90° to 180° and at least one conditioner, being able to afford, for example, at least one improved cosmetic property (such as lightness, disentangling, volume and sheen) and/or at least one of long-lasting and remanent effects, as well as uses of the composition, such as for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition, in particular for the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: solid particles containing at least 10 wt. % of carbonate calcium; at least a conditioning agent selected among: (i) cationic surfactants selected among quaternary esters, quaternary diammonium except those derived from diamino-propane, imidazolium and amides, (ii) cationic silicones, and (iii) cationic polymers whereof the cationic charge density is not more than 7 meq/g and, preferably not less than 0.05 meq/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a cationic nanoemulsion, to a cosmetic composition obtainable by said process and to the use of said composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for the treatment of keratinous fibers, such as the hair, comprising at least one polysaccharide chosen from lambda-carrageenans and at least one non-ionic surface-active agent chosen from alkylpolyglucosides, wherein the at least one polysaccharide is present in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 30% by weight of the total weight of the composition. The present disclosure also relates to a cosmetic method for treating keratin fibers and a cosmetic method for fixing and caring for the fibers.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one aminosilicone as defined herein having, for example, a contact angle with water ranging from 90° to 180° and at least one conditioner, being able to afford, for example, at least one improved cosmetic property (such as lightness, disentangling, volume and sheen) and/or at least one of long-lasting and remanent effects, as well as uses of the composition, such as for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

Abstract: A composition for washing a keratinous substance comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium, at least one linear block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block, with the exception of block copolymers of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, block copolymers comprising urethane units and block copolymers comprising siloxane units, at least one polymer chosen from cationic and amphoteric polymers, and at least one anionic surface-active agent in combination with at least one additional surface-active agent chosen from nonionic surface-active agents and amphoteric surface-active agents, and a method for washing keratinous substances, for example, keratinous fibers using said composition.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one aminosilicone as defined herein having, for example, a contact angle with water ranging from 90° to 180° and at least one conditioner, being able to afford, for example, at least one improved cosmetic property (such as lightness, disentangling, volume and sheen) and/or at least one of long-lasting and remanent effects, as well as uses of the composition, such as for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.