Abstract: A deodorizing cosmetic agent in the form of an aqueous emulsion which includes: at least one quaternary ammonium compound and ethylhexyl glycerol, wherein the deodorizing cosmetic agent does not include any aluminum-containing compounds, use and methods associated therewith, using such an agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerosol compositions for body care, comprising: a) at least one propellant, and b) a composition A, which comprises (i) at least one perspiration-inhibiting antiperspirant active ingredient, (ii) at least one hydrophobized clay material, and (iii) propylene carbonate, wherein the weight ratio of the propylene carbonate (iii) to the hydrophobized clay material (ii) is 1.75:1.00 to 2.00:1.00. The invention furthermore relates to the cosmetic use of a mixture of propylene carbonate (iii) and at least one hydrophobized clay material (ii) at a weight ratio of (iii):(ii) of 1.75:1.00 to 2.00:1.00 in antiperspirant aerosol compositions for improving the delivery rate of the antiperspirant active ingredient(s) when sprayed onto the skin, and to a cosmetic, non-therapeutic method for reducing or masking body odor in which an aerosol composition according to the invention is sprayed onto the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic agents having a low emulsifier content which include a combination of a specific non-ionic polyurethane polymer and at least two emulsifiers having different HLB values. The aforementioned cosmetic agents, in spite of the low emulsifier content, have a high storage stability and also good applicability and dosing accuracy. In addition, these agents are particularly skin-friendly. The present invention also relates to a method for preventing and/or reducing perspiration of the body with use of a cosmetic agent according to the invention, and also to the use of the cosmetic agent according to the invention for increasing the skin compatibility and/or for reducing and/or preventing textile discoloration and/or textile stains.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition which comprises carnitine, a precursor thereof, a metabolite thereof and/or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb sophora and licorice. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is an antiperspirant stick including (A) at least one alkoxy-modified silicone, (B) at least one ester of a C8-C14 alkanoic acid and a C8-C14 alkanol, and (C) at least one antiperspirant active ingredient from the group of aluminum salts or aluminum-zirconium salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly effective antiperspirant cosmetic agent with low pH in the form of an aqueous emulsion which includes aluminum sesquichlorohydrate and triethyl citrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to propellant-free deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions comprising at least two different preservatives. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for preventing and/or reducing perspiration of the body and/or for preventing and/or reducing body odor, using the cosmetic agent according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to propellant-containing deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions comprising at least two different preservatives. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for preventing and/or reducing perspiration of the body and/or for preventing and/or reducing body odor, using the cosmetic agent according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to propellant-free deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions that include specific preservative-agent combinations. The present invention also relates to a method for preventing and/or reducing the perspiration of the body and/or for preventing and/or reducing body odor by using the cosmetic agents according to the invention and the use of a certain preservative-agent combination to preserve propellant-free deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to propellant-containing deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions that include specific preservative-agent combinations. The present invention also relates to a method for preventing and/or reducing the perspiration of the body and/or for preventing and/or reducing body odor by using the cosmetic agents according to the invention and the use of a certain preservative-agent combination to preserve propellant-containing deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an antiperspirant composition for personal body care with an improved residue behavior, which includes a mixture of at least one volatile silicone oil, PPG-14 butyl ether, and at least one other oil, selected from 2-phenoxyethyl octanoate and PPG-3 myristyl ether.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antiperspirant cosmetic agents in the form of an aerosol, which comprise a combination of a specific aluminum salt with at least one non-volatile ester and at least one volatile silicone compound. The aforementioned combination results in reduced residue build-up and improved cosmetic properties, and in particular in an improved dryness sensation on the skin. These agents furthermore have an outstanding antiperspirant action. The present invention further relates to a method for preventing and/or reducing perspiration of the body, using the cosmetic agent according to the invention, and to the use of the aforementioned combination of propellant-containing cosmetic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antiperspirant cosmetic agents in the form of an O/W emulsion, which include a combination of an antiperspirant compound with a cross-linked silicone polymer in a weight ratio of 3:1 to 12:1. The previously mentioned combination leads to an improved antiperspirant effect of the O/W emulsions and to improved cosmetic properties, particularly reduced tackiness and textile soiling. The present invention also relates to a method for preventing and/or reducing the perspiration of the body by using the O/W emulsions and the use of at least one cross-linked silicone polymer in O/W emulsions to improve the antiperspirant effect of said emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb sophora and kudzu. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for bleaching the skin, which includes a) at least one oily plant extract from the Glycyrrhiza genus and b) at least one ascorbic acid ester. The invention further relates to the cosmetic, nontherapeutic use of the cosmetic composition according to the invention to treat excessive pigmentation, pigmentation disorders, age spots, and/or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation of the skin, and to a method for producing a cosmetic skin-bleaching composition in the form of an O/W or a W/O emulsion, wherein an oily extract from licorice roots is dissolved in the water phase by the addition of an ascorbic acid ester.

Abstract: A device and a method for machining workpieces (5, 6) by means of a laser beam. Said device has a delivery means (3) for delivering the workpieces (5,6) to a first machining position (8.1) and a machining means (2) which has at least one machining head (2.1) for machining of a workpiece (5,6) delivered to the first machining position (8.1). The delivery means (3) is a gripping robot with a gripping device (3.2). At least one clamping means (9,10) is disposed in order to accommodate a workpiece (5,6) delivered by the delivery means (3), wherein respective machining position is defined by each clamping means (9,10). The machining head (2.1) can be delivered to each machining position for machining of the workpieces (5,6).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting and correcting a spatial position of a workpiece held in a positioning device, wherein a machining head having at least one sensor and position sensor is fed into at least one measuring position. Contactless sensing of an actual position of a measuring point of the workpiece is carried out at the measuring position using the machining head and the sensed actual position is compared with an expected nominal position and deviation values between the actual position and the nominal position are ascertained. The ascertained deviation values are compared with an admissible tolerance value and the machining head is fed to a contour when the ascertained deviation is within the admissible tolerance value, or the machining head and the workpiece are oriented with respect to one another and to the contour such that a deviation of the actual position is within the admissible tolerance values following orientation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable trumpet valve tube cassette assembly, as well as, a surgical irrigation instrument that includes a probe assembly, a pump, a removable pump cartridge, and a socket. The probe assembly provides passage of fluids for irrigating the body interior and for evacuating matter from the body interior. The pump provides for pumping irrigation fluid through the probe assembly into the body interior. A pump cartridge defines a pumping chamber. Electronic control circuitry includes an electronics controller and a trumpet valve switch interface. The electronics controller includes a pulse generator that generates pulses, the duty cycle of the pulses controlling the speed of the motor. The trumpet valve switch interface is in electronic connection to a switch, the interface providing a signal to the controller.

Abstract: Anhydrous soft slid antiperspirant compositions include, relative in each case to the total weight of the composition, at least one antiperspirant active ingredient, at least one oil in a total amount from 20 to 80 wt. %, at least one fatty alcohol having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, at least one fatty alcohol having more than 18 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the total amount of fatty alcohols is 3 to 12 wt. %, the weight ratio of fatty alcohols having 12 to 18 carbon atoms to the other fatty alcohols is in a weight ratio range from 1:1 to 1:3.