Abstract: A clear or translucent cosmetic stick containing an acidic material and a reactive solvent, using dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent an N-(2-hydroxyethyl) acetamide as the stabilizing agent. In particular are included antiperspirant sticks with an astringent metal salt and also containing lower aliphatic mono- and dihydric alkanols.

Abstract: A method for producing solid gel antiperspirant sticks at a lower processing temperature, said sticks containing an acidic antiperspirant metal active compound, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent and at least one alcohol, a solvent which is an organic compatible, small organic compound of not greater than about five carbon atoms and is a good hydrogen bond donor or acceptor, and a stabilizing compound which is a basic metallic salt, and the gelled antiperspirant sticks formed by the process.

Abstract: Clear gel antiperspirant sticks comprising (a) about 37 to 94 percent by weight of a non-reactive alkanol, (b) about 1 to 10 percent of dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal, (c) 0 to 25 percent of an emollient, (d) about 5 to 25 percent of an antiperspirant active compound, and (e) about 0 to 3 percent of a C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 fatty acid.

Abstract: A method for producing solid gel antiperspirant sticks at a lower processing temperature, said sticks containing an acidic antiperspirant metal active compound, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent and at least one alcohol, wherein a novel solvent is added which is an organic compatible, small compound of not greater than about five carbon atoms and is a good hydrogen bond donor or acceptor, and the gelled antiperspirant sticks formed by the process.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions containing dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal in the presence of acidic antiperspirant-active salts, which are stable for extended periods of time at elevated temperatures; said sticks comprising (a) about 1 to 80 percent by weight of a reactive solvent; (b) about 0 to 75 percent by weight of a non-reactive solvent; (c) about 1 to 10 percent by weight of dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal; (d) about 0 to 35 percent by weight of an emollient; (e) about 5 to 25 percent by weight of an antiperspirant-active compound; (f) about 0 to 2.5 percent by weight of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.20 fatty acid; and (g) 0.05 to 15 percent by weight of a gel stabilizer; said gel stabilizer being a member of the group consisting of magnesium sulfate, zinc acetate and hexamethylenetetramine and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Living human hair is progressively colored to the desired light brown shade by repeated applications of a preparation containing a low concentration of a mixture of oxidative dye components, namely, 2 to 3 components selected from p-phenylenediamine (or p-toluenediamine), pyrogallol, and m-aminophenol. To obtain a gradual, true color development, it is important to employ the dye components in certain relative proportions. In the use of the preparation, no oxidizing agent is added, and the color development reaction is obtained by contact of the dye mixture with atmospheric oxygen. The preparation is preferably in the form of an aqueous gel also containing hair grooming or conditioning agents.

Abstract: Depilatory compositions for removing hair from live human skin on the human body, said compositions containing, as essential ingredients, water; sodium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate, said thioglycolates representing the sole or essentially the sole depilating agents; a water-soluble soap, particularly sodium stearate, which is advantageously formed in situ by reaction of sodium hydroxide and a soap-forming aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, and ingredients which comprise a vehicle in the form of a cream or paste.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the pretreatment of hair on the human head, preceding shampooing the hair with anionic type hair shampoos, and with compositions for effecting such pretreatment, to obtain highly improved manageability of the hair after shampooing and with improved fullness, compability and other desired properties of the hair. The pretreatment compositions utilize readily water-soluble quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly in combination with certain agents, notably polyethylenimines and N-ethanolacetamide, and desirably together with various supplemental ingredients.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the pretreatment of hair on the human head, preceding shampooing the hair with anionic type hair shampoos, and with compositions for effecting such pretreatment, to obtain highly improved manageability of the hair after shampooing and with improved fullness, combability and other desired properties of the hair. The pretreatment compositions utilize readily water-soluble quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly in combination with certain agents, notably polyethylenimines and N-ethanolacetamide, and desirably together with various supplemental ingredients.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the pretreatment of hair on the human head, preceding shampooing the hair with anionic type hair shampoos, and with compositions for effecting such pretreatment, to obtain highly improved manageability of the hair after shampooing and with improved fullness, combability and other desired properties of the hair. The pretreatment compositions utilize readily water-soluble quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly in combination with certain agents, notably polyethylenimines and N-ethanolacetamide, and desirably together with various supplemental ingredients.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the pretreatment of hair on the human head, preceding shampooing the hair with anionic type hair shampoos, and with compositions for effecting such pretreatment, to obtain highly improved manageability of the hair after shampooing and with improved fullness, compability and other desired properties of the hair. The pretreatment compositions utilize readily water-soluble quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly in combination with certain agents, notably polyethylenimines and N-ethanolacetamide, and desirably together with various supplemental ingredients.