Abstract: Cosmetic agents, in some embodiments in powder form, containing as component (a) at least one polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II), in which X denotes a physiologically acceptable cation (in particular Na+), R1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R2 denotes a (C2 to C6) hydroxyalkyl group, and as component (b) at least one setting polymer, are suitable for temporarily reshaping keratin-containing fibers. When applied to human hair, for example, an elastic hairstyle with volume was obtained. The hair retained its natural gloss.

Abstract: Aerosol compositions, comprising a) at least one propellant and b) at least one cosmetic preparation, including (i) at least one strengthening active substance and (ii) at least one alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester of the following formula (I), in which R1 represents a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 6 to 24 carbon atoms, R2 represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 represent, independently of each other, hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R5 represents a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 6 to 24 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, and n and m represent, independently of each other, the numbers 0 or 1 to 20, are suitable for the application of hair cosmetic agents in the form of spray mists, quickly collapsing foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol composition, comprising a) a cosmetic styling product, including a1) at least one polyalcohol selected from the group comprising glycerol, propylene glycol, and panthenol, in particular glycerol, a2) polymer including carboxylic acid groups, wherein at least 50 wt % of the polymer including carboxylic acid groups is a copolymer formed by the monomers, a2i) N-tert.-octylacrylamide, a2ii) acrylic acid, a2iii) tert.-butylaminoethylmethacrylic acid and optionally further monomers, characterised in that the ratio of the parts by weight of component a1) and component a2) in the product is greater than 1, b) a propellant or mixture of propellants, when used for temporary deformation of keratin fibres are distinguished by improved sheen, good volume, and improved feel of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair sprays comprising a pressurized container and an aerosol composition, located therein, which includes, based on its weight, 20 to 80% by weight of at least one propellant, 0.1 to 20% by weight of at least one fixing polymer, and 0.01 to 5% by weight of esters of the formula (I), in which R1 stands for —H or —CH3, R2 for a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 7 to 15 carbon atoms, and n for an integer from the group comprising 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; the hair sprays bring about an improved hair feel, improved lightness of the hairstyle, and improved hair texture, also with further improvement of the hold.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations based on hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymers and hydrophobically modified polysaccharides are described, together with related methods of use thereof for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair.

Abstract: Powdery compositions comprising core-shell particles are provided. The shell contains particles of at least one hydrophobized metal oxide powder and the liquid core contains, based on the weight of the core, about 20.0% by weight to 100.0% by weight, in particular about 50.0% by weight to 100.00% by weight, of at least one polyol of formula (I), wherein n represents an integer from 1 to 4. The powdery compositions are suitable for temporarily shaping keratin-containing fibers. For example, the use of said compositions on human hair resulted in an elastic hairstyle having volume. Hair so treated was given natural gloss.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, including (a) at least one emulsifier (a) from the group of the ethoxylated unsaturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols with an average degree of ethoxylation between 4 and 6; (b) at least one emulsifier (b) from the group of ethoxylated saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols with an average degree of ethoxylation between 12 and 30, characterized in that the weight ratio of emulsifier (a) to emulsifier (b) ranges from 2:1 to 1:5, preferably from 1:1 to 1:2, and particularly suitable for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, including (a) 4.0-17% by weight of at least one emulsifier (a) from the group of the ethoxylated unsaturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols with an average degree of ethoxylation between 4 and 6; (b) 6.0-24% by weight of at least one emulsifier (b) from the group of ethoxylated saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols with an average degree of ethoxylation between 12 and 30; (c) 6.0-30% by weight glycol. The composition is particularly suitable for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair.

Abstract: Product for treating keratin-containing fibers, especially human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer, respectively comprising at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein R1 and R4 are independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently an oxygen atom or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, and R7 is a (C8-C30)-alkyl group, and (b) at least one amphiphilic anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of formula (V) and at least one structural unit of formula (VI) wherein R8 and R9 are independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R10 is (C8-C30)-alkyl group, M+ is a physiologically compatible cation, and A3 is a *—(CH2CH2O)x—* group wherein x is a whole number between 5 and 35, a *—(CH2CHMeO)y—* group wherein y is a whole number between 5 and 35 or a *—(CH2CH2O)x—

Abstract: Agents for the temporary shaping of keratinic fibers include in a cosmetically acceptable carrier—relative in each case to the weight thereof—1 to 20 wt. % of at least one crosslinked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) as described herein and at least one structural unit of formula (II) as described herein, and 1 to 20 wt. % of at least one uncrosslinked, anionic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (III) as described herein and at least one structural unit of formula (IV) as described herein, and 1 to 40 wt. % of at least one fixing non-ionic polymer from the group comprising (c1) non-ionic polymers having at least one structural element of formula (N5) as described herein, (c2) homopolymers and non-ionic copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone, and (c3) non-ionic copolymers of isobutene.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent particularly useful for the styling of keratin fibers such as human hair is disclosed. The cosmetic agent of the present invention contains a unique combination of specific amphoteric polymers with an amphiphilic anionic polymer that imparts optimized properties to the agent without additional active ingredients. Styling agents containing this inventive polymer combination provide a very high degree of hold and moisture resistance to keratinous fibers without compromising flexibility.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations based on hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymers and hydrophobically modified polysaccharides are described, together with related methods of use thereof for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair.

Abstract: The present invention is an agent for treating keratinous fibers, particularly human hair, comprising: (a) at least one glyceryl acrylates/acrylates copolymer; (b) at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer; and (c) at least one ester oil. The agent may additionally comprise a polyol such as glycerin. The agent is best suited for temporarily deforming hairs into a desired shape or style and for the general caring of hair.

Abstract: Powdered cosmetic compositions containing a) 5 wt % to 20 wt % hydrophobized metal oxide powder, b) 40 wt % to 94 wt % organic polyol, c) 0.1 wt % to 15 wt % emulsifier agent, d) 0 to 40 wt % water are particularly suitable for reshaping keratinic fibers, and impart shine, texture, and smoothness.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing a) at least one first quaternary ammonium compound from the group of quaternized collagen hydrolysates; b) at least one second quaternary ammonium compound which differs from a), c) at least one film-forming polymer, d) water are suitable as heat-protection agents in the thermally assisted temporary deformation of keratinic fibers.

Abstract: Cosmetics, particularly styling agents, containing at least one copolymer A composed of at least one monomer A1 chosen from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, alkyl acrylates, and alkyl methacrylates, and at least one amphoteric monomer A2 chosen from (meth)acryloyl alkyl betaines and (meth)acryloyl alkyl amine oxides, and at least one film-forming and/or stabilizing anionic copolymer B in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is the use of said cosmetics for temporarily shaping hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic agents, in some embodiments in powder form, containing as component (a) at least one polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II), in which X denotes a physiologically acceptable cation (in particular Na+), R1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R2 denotes a (C2 to C6) hydroxyalkyl group, and as component (b) at least one setting polymer, are suitable for temporarily reshaping keratin-containing fibers. When applied to human hair, for example, an elastic hairstyle with volume was obtained. The hair retained its natural gloss.

Abstract: Powdery compositions contain at least one particulate and amorphous metal oxide, with the proviso that at least one cosmetic active ingredient is present in said metal oxide in absorbed form, said active ingredient being selected from waxy esters, strengthening polymers, film-forming polymers, oxidation dye precursors, anionic surfactants, keratin-reducing compounds or mixtures thereof. Said powdery compositions are highly suitable for temporarily shaping keratin-containing fibers, especially human hair. Hair treated with said powders can be strengthened and retains its natural gloss.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier a) at least one copolymer A with at least one structural unit (A1), at least one structural unit (A2), at least one structural unit (A3) and at least one structural unit (A4), wherein R1 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue; R2 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue differing from R1; R3 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue mutually independently differing from R1 and R2 b) at least one copolymer B differing from copolymer A with at least one structural unit (B1) wherein R4 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue; and c) at least one quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Powdery compositions which contain, based on their weight, (a) about 5 to 100% wt. % of at least one powdery compound which is effective as a hair cosmetic agent, (b) 0 to about 25% wt. % of at least one powdery solid as a filler which differs (a) and (c), (c) 0 to about 95% wt. % of at least one auxiliary that is different from (a) and (b) and is selected from emulsifiers and thickeners and the mixtures thereof, with the proviso that about 0.4 g of the powdery composition dissolves in 100 ml water at 35° C. within not more than 5 minutes when mixed in a tumble mixer at 101 revolutions per minute.