Abstract: Provided is a topical composition containing phosphate(s), its salts, and mixtures thereof, represented by the following formula(s) (1) and (2): (wherein, R1 and R2 each represent a linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 8 to 36 carbon atoms). The topical composition further contains a zirconium salt, an aluminum zirconium complex salt, and mixtures thereof. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the topical composition can have an antiperspirant action, be excellent in the feel during or after their application to the skin, and leaving mostly no white residue on the skin.

Abstract: Provided is a topical composition containing phosphate(s), its salts, and mixtures thereof, represented by the following formula(s) (1) and (2): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a deodorant composition which exhibits excellent and long-lasting deodorant effect against body odor, dries quickly on the skin, imparts soft feel to the skin, provides pleasant dry touch to the skin, and can be handled with ease. The deodorant composition contains a disinfectant or an antiperspirant and a thickener. The composition dries within a drying time of 30 seconds, has a dynamic friction resistance of 50% or less and a viscosity of 1,000-30,000 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair treatment composition (I) comprising the following components (a) and (b), or a hair treatment composition (II) comprising the following components (c) and (b), and a method for imparting elasticity to the hair using the composition: (a) an organic solvent; (b) at least one aromatic sulfonic acid selected from naphthalenesulfonic acids, azulenesulfonic acids, tetralin-sulfonic acids, indansulfonic acids and benzophenonesulfonic acids or salts thereof; and (c) a reducing agent.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising a compound of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, m and n are as defined in the disclosure; and a water-soluble macromolecule.

Abstract: A curly hair-straightening composition is disclosed, which comprises: (A) from 1 to 20% by weight of one or more keratin-reducing substances selected from the group consisting of thioglycolic acid, thioglycolic acid derivatives, cysteine, N-acylcysteines, salts thereof, thioglyceryl alkyl ethers, mercaptoalkylamides, sulfites and hydrogensulfites; (B) one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of monohydric alcohols having a straight-chain or branched alkyl group carrying 3 or 4 carbon atoms and dihydric or trihydric alcohols having a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 4 to 6 carbon atoms; and (C) water; wherein the weight ratio of the component (B) to the component (C) is from 1:3 to 3:1. Further, a method for straightening curly hair by using this composition is also disclosed. The curly hair-straightening composition of the present invention can permanently and sufficiently straighten natural curly hair or frizzy hair without causing any damage on the hair.

Abstract: A keratinous fiber treating composition comprising the following components (a) and (b), and an acid. ##STR1## The keratinous fiber treating composition according to the present invention makes it possible to impart a good elasticity to the hair without causing any damage (for example, dryness, stiffness and splitting) thereof.

Abstract: The hair treatment composition of the present invention comprises (A) 2-benzyloxyethanol and (B) one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of anionic polymers, cationic polymers and amphoteric polymers. The hair dye composition of the present invention comprises (a) an acidic dye, (b) 2-benzyloxyethanol and (C) a water-soluble polymer compound.