Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for increasing a nuclear spin polarization of a target compound. In accordance with such systems and methods, a first non-thermal equilibrium nuclear spin polarization can be imparted to at least one source atom of a source compound, the source atom having a nuclear gyromagnetic ratio of at least 12 megahertz per tesla (MHz/T). A first solution can be obtained that includes the source compound and a target compound. The at least one source atom can be present in a source concentration of at least 0.1 molar (M) in the first solution. A second non-thermal equilibrium nuclear spin polarization of at least 0.01% can be imparted to the at least one target atom of the target compound via a nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE) transfer of the first non-thermal equilibrium nuclear spin polarization to the at least one target atom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid agent and/or hair dye for oxidative coloring of keratinous fibers with improved color performance and nourishing effect. In an embodiment, the agent comprises, in a hydrous cosmetic carrier: (a) a fatty acid which is liquid at 20° C. and has about 16-22 carbon atoms in an amount of about 0.1-15 wt. %, (b) an alkanolamine as an alkalizing agent, selected from monoethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methylpropanol and triethanolamine, in an amount such that at least one part of the fatty acid is present as soap, (c) an oil component different from (a) in an amount of about 0.05-5 wt. %, (d) an alkylamidoamine in an amount of about 0.05-6 wt. %, and (e) an oxidation dye precursor. The agent does not contain any branched fatty alcohols having about 7 or more carbon atoms, and does not contain any fatty alcohols having a melting point of about 25° C. or higher.

Abstract: Methods for styling, in particular for straightening, keratin fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a styling agent comprising carbocisteine and/or a salt thereof is applied to the keratin fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers, after a leave-in time, —are not rinsed, —are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are mechanically deformed from exposure to heat, significantly minimize the negative consequences of styling and reduce in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid agent and/or hair dye for oxidative coloring of keratinous fibers with improved color performance and nourishing effect. In an embodiment, the agent comprises, in a hydrous cosmetic carrier: (a) a fatty acid which is liquid at 20° C. and has about 16-22 carbon atoms in an amount of about 0.1-15 wt. %, (b) an alkanolamine as an alkalizing agent, selected from monoethanolamide, 2-amino-2-methylpropanol and triethanolamine, in an amount such that at least one part of the fatty acid is present as soap, (c) an oil component different from (a) in an amount of about 0.05-5 wt. %, (d) an alkylamidoamine in an amount of about 0.05-6 wt. %, and (e) an oxidation dye precursor. The agent does not contain any branched fatty alcohols having about 7 or more carbon atoms, and does not contain any fatty alcohols having a melting point of about 25° C. or higher.

Abstract: A composition for oxidative hair treatment, containing 50-96% by weight; 0.5-20% by weight hydrogen peroxide; at least one polyethylene glycol ether of a monoester of glycerol and a C12-C22 carboxylic acid having 110-500 ethylene oxide units in the molecule, according to formula (I), wherein the sum of the indices x+y+z stands for a number in the range of 110 to 500, and R stands for an alkyl functional group having 11 to 21 carbon atoms, which may be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, wherein all stated quantities are based on the weight of the oxidation composition. Wherein the composition is suited for use as a developer for oxidative hair lighteners and/or hair dyes. The alkaline composition (A) is present as an oil-in-water emulsion and includes at least one alkalizing agent, and has a pH in the range of 8 to 11.5.

Abstract: A fuel cell includes an electrolyte provided with electrodes in the form of an anode and a cathode on opposite sides of the electrolyte, and a system of flow ducts arranged so as to bring a first flow containing a first reactant into contact with an active surface on the anode and to bring a second flow containing a second reactant into contact with an active surface on the cathode. The system of flow ducts includes a distribution arrangement adapted to distribute a flow incoming to the active surface uniformly over an inlet region which extends along the active surface.

Abstract: A composition for oxidative hair treatment, containing 50-96% by weight; 0.5-20% by weight hydrogen peroxide; at least one polyethylene glycol ether of a monoester of glycerol and a C12-C22 carboxylic acid having 110-500 ethylene oxide units in the molecule, according to formula (I), wherein the sum of the indices x+y+z stands for a number in the range of 110 to 500, and R stands for an alkyl functional group having 11 to 21 carbon atoms, which may be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, wherein all stated quantities are based on the weight of the oxidation composition. Wherein the composition is suited for use as a developer for oxidative hair lighteners and/or hair dyes. The alkaline composition (A) is present as an oil-in-water emulsion and includes at least one alkalizing agent, and has a pH in the range of 8 to 11.5.

Abstract: Methods for styling, in particular for straightening, keratin fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a styling agent comprising carbocisteine and/or a salt thereof is applied to the keratin fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers, after a leave-in time, —are not rinsed, —are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are mechanically deformed from exposure to heat, significantly minimize the negative consequences of styling and reduce in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: A method for reshaping, in particular for straightening, keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, includes (i) applying a pretreatment agent including amino-functional silicone(s) with terminal hydroxyl group(s) onto the keratinic fibers and left there, (ii) optionally drying fibers, (iii) treating the fibers in the moist or dried state with a reshaping agent which, relative to the weight of the reshaping agent, includes 0.05 to 20 wt. % of guanidine and/or guanidinium salt(s), (iv) optionally straightening the fibers with a comb or a brush during the reshaping treatment, (v) shampooing the fibers with a shampoo which has a pH of 2.5 to 6.5, followed by rinsing and neutralizing the fibers, and (vi) optionally subsequently additionally mechanically deforming the fibers with exposure to heat. The methods distinctly minimizes the negative consequences of reshaping, in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: A method for reshaping, in particular for straightening, keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a pretreatment agent containing amino-functional silicone(s) with terminal hydroxyl group(s) is applied onto the keratinic fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are treated in the damp or dried state with a reshaping agent which, relative to the weight of the reshaping agent, contains 0.05 to 20 wt. % of alkali metal hydroxide(s), (iv) the fibers are optionally straightened with a comb or a brush during the reshaping treatment, (v) the fibers are shampooed with a shampoo which has a pH of 2.5 to 6.5, rinsed and neutralized, (vi) the fibers are optionally subsequently additionally mechanically deformed with exposure to heat, distinctly minimizes the negative consequences of reshaping, in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: A method for reshaping, in particular for straightening, keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, includes (i) applying a pretreatment agent including amino-functional silicone(s) with terminal hydroxyl group(s) onto the keratinic fibers and left there, (ii) optionally drying fibers, (iii) treating the fibers in the moist or dried state with a reshaping agent which, relative to the weight of the reshaping agent, includes 0.05 to 20 wt. % of guanidine and/or guanidinium salt(s), (iv) optionally straightening the fibers with a comb or a brush during the reshaping treatment, (v) shampooing the fibers with a shampoo which has a pH of 2.5 to 6.5, followed by rinsing and neutralizing the fibers, and (vi) optionally subsequently additionally mechanically deforming the fibers with exposure to heat. The methos distinctly minimizes the negative consequences of reshaping, in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: The specification describes an agent for coloring keratinic fibers. The agent includes, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one oxidation dye precursor, a precursor of a nature-analogous dye, a substantive dye, or combinations thereof. The agent also includes a carrier base combination. The carrier base combination includes at least one fatty substance of formula (I), in which R and R? in each case mutually independently denote a saturated or unsaturated C6-C22 alkyl chain; at least one nonionic surfactant of formula (II),R1-O-[G]p(II) in which R1 denotes a saturated or unsaturated C6-C22 alkyl chain, G denotes a sugar residue with 5 or 6 carbon atoms and p denotes a number from 1 to 10; and at least one cationic polymer, at least one amphoteric polymer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present specification provides a method for changing the color of keratinic fibers. The method includes producing a ready-to-use agent before application by combining a powdered preparation that includes at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one pigment that does not change the color of the keratinic fibers with a liquid preparation that includes at least one chemical oxidizing agent. The method also includes mixing the powdered preparation and the liquid preparation. The method also includes distributing the ready-to-use agent on the keratinic fibers, leaving the ready-to-use agent on the keratinic fibers for a period from 1 to 60 minutes, and washing the remaining ready-to-use agent out of the keratinic fibers.

Abstract: The specification describes an agent for coloring keratinic fibers. The agent includes, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one oxidation dye precursor, a precursor of a nature-analogous dye, a substantive dye, or combinations thereof. The agent also includes a carrier base combination. The carrier base combination includes at least one fatty substance of formula (I), in which R and R? in each case mutually independently denote a saturated or unsaturated C6-C22 alkyl chain; at least one nonionic surfactant of formula (II),R1-O-[G]p(II) in which R1 denotes a saturated or unsaturated C6-C22 alkyl chain, G denotes a sugar residue with 5 or 6 carbon atoms and p denotes a number from 1 to 10; and at least one cationic polymer, at least one amphoteric polymer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Agent for changing the color and/or permanently changing the shape of keratinic fibers, wherein the agent contains in a cosmetic carrier at least one color- and/or shape-changing component as well as an animal-based care agent, in particular royal jelly, in combination with a polyalkoxylated fatty substance. The agents are suitable for reducing hair damage which occurs in connection with oxidative hair treatment such as oxidative hair coloring, hair lightening and perming.

Abstract: Aerosol-foam products or pump-foam products for simultaneous coloring or tinting and temporary deformation of keratinic fibers, encompassing a foam-type or foamable composition that contains at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer and at least one anionic direct dye.

Abstract: Oxidative dyeing agents for keratinic fibers comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of direct dyes, dye precursors, and combinations thereof; and (b) an organosilicone block copolymer having one or more polyoxyalkylene blocks, one or more polysiloxane blocks and at least two amino groups covalently linked to the main polymer chain or to the chain ends, as well as their use and kits containing the same are described.

Abstract: A fuel cell includes an electrolyte provided with electrodes in the form of an anode and a cathode on opposite sides of the electrolyte, and a system of flow ducts arranged so as to bring a first flow containing a first reactant into contact with an active surface on the anode and to bring a second flow containing a second reactant into contact with an active surface on the cathode. The system of flow ducts includes a distribution arrangement adapted to distribute a flow incoming to the active surface uniformly over an inlet region which extends along the active surface.

Abstract: A solid hair colorant composition in powder or granular form containing from 1 to 10% by weight of at least one oxidation dye precursor, from 10 to 35% by weight of an oxidizing agent, from 3 to 25% by weight of a substantive plant dye or 25 to 70% by weight of henna neutral, and optionally conventional cosmetic additives.