Abstract: A peptide which is a monomer, homodimer, heterodimer, homotrimer, heterotrimer, homotetramer or heterotetramer, and is based on the following amino acid sequence: Gly Ile Gly Asp Pro Val Thr Xaa Leu Lys 1               5                   10 Ser Gly Ala Ile Xaa His Pro Val Phe Xaa                 15                  20 Pro Arg Arg Tyr Lys Gln Ile Gly Gly Xaa                 25                  30 Gly Leu Pro Xaa Thr Lys

Abstract: Use of topical formulations having a content of one or more compounds from the group consisting of ubiquinones and derivatives thereof for treatment of senile xerosis and/or exogenous ageing of the skin.

Abstract: Deodorizing or antibacterial compositions, in particular for use in cosmetic or topical formulations, characterized in that they comprisea) at least one 3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol,b) at least one phenyl hydroxyalkyl ether having one, two or three carbon atoms in the alkyl radical,c) at least one glycerol monoester of a short-chain or medium-chain fatty acid andd) optionally glycerol monolaurate.

Abstract: Topical formulations having a content of one compound or several compounds from the group consisting of ubiquinones and derivatives thereof in combination with a content of one compound or several compounds from the group consisting of plastoquinones and derivatives thereof or formulations having a content of one compound or several compounds from the group consisting of plastoquinones and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Dermatological compositions having an effective content of cis-urocaninic acid and/or its derivatives, the process for the produktion of such compositions and the method of use of dermatological compositions having a content of cis-urocaninic acid for the treatment and the prophylaxis of inflammatory dermatoses and for the care and restoration of senstive and stressed skin.

Abstract: Dermatological compositions having an effective content of cis-urocaninic acid and/or its derivatives, the process for the produktion of such compositions and the method of use of dermatological compositions having a content of cis-urocaninic acid for the treatment and the prophylaxis of inflammatory dermatoses and for the care and restoration of senstive and stressed skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deodorizing and antimicrobial composition for use in cosmetic or topical formulations which contains one or more 3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ols, a phenyl hydroxyalkyl ether with not more than 3 C atoms in the alkyl radical and glycerol monolaurate.

Abstract: A hair colorant based oxidative dyes, in which colorant the alkaline pH necessary for coloring is not produced until during application by enzymatic methods, and a method of coloring hair.

Abstract: Water-based cosmetic agent for hair which contains sericin and pelargonic acid as active ingredients.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where the individual radicals R are identical or different and are each hydrogen, an alkali metal, or ammonium which is unsubstituted or substituted by organic radicals, or are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl or a polyoxyethylene radical which contains from 1 to 10 ethylene oxide units and whose terminal OH group may be etherified by an alcohol of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, are used as sun screen agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-cream bath that, added in a conventional amount to the bath water, lends it not only a skin-care and fat-restoration action but also a regenerating and normalizing effect on the skin, especially in the existence of non-clinical deviations from the norm, aging skin for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel O/W emulsifiers obtainable by reacting one mole of esters of wool wax acids and glycerol, in particular partial esters, with 0.5 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, a process for the preparation of these novel products and cosmetic agents containing these in an amount of 1 to 15% by weight, based on the total formulation.

Abstract: Cake of soap with deodorizing action which in addition to the usual additives contains as essential components, referred to 100 parts by weight of base soap,(a) 0.1 to 1 part by weight, preferably 0.2 to 0.5 part by weight, 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide (TCC),(b) 1 to 4 parts by weight of an alkyl phenol polyglycol ether of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl radical with 6 to 12 carbon atoms and n stands for one of the numbers 10 to 16, and(c) 0.05 to 1 part by weight wool wax alcohol.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which is useful in preventing dental plaque and tartar from forming on the teeth. The composition includes compounds which are esters or their mono or double salts derived from lysine in combination with straight chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated, monovalent aliphatic alcohols having 4 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Insect repellants having improved effectiveness, increased mucosa tolerance and compatibility with plastic objects containing, as an active ingredient, at least one 3-aminopropionic acid derivative which is disubstituted at the nitrogen atom, having the general structure ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having one to six carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, R.sub.3 is a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkoxy group having one to eight carbon atoms, and X is --C.tbd.N or --COOR.sub.4, R.sub.4 being a branched or unbranched alkyl group having one to six carbon atoms.