Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising (1) at least one foaming surfactant, (2) at least 1% by weight of at least one hydrophilic silica, relative to the total weight of the composition, and (3) at least one oxyalkylenated compound in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium comprising at least 35% by weight of water, relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a cleansing composition comprising in an aqueous medium at least one surfactant selected from alkylpolyglycosides, maltose esters, glycerolated fatty alcohols, N-alkylglucamine derivatives, amido ether carboxylates, acetates, alaninates, aspartates, glycinates, citrates, galacturonates, fatty acid salts constituting soaps, phosphates, amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants, and at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a sulphonic group in free form or in partially or totally neutralized form and comprising at least one hydrophobic portion. The composition can especially constitute a foaming composition that has a good volume of foam by virtue of the presence of the amphiphilic polymer. The composition of the invention may especially be used in cosmetology or dermatology, as a cleansing product or make-up-removing product for the skin, the scalp and/or the hair.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, which comprises at least one phosphate surfactant, at least one foaming nonionic surfactant and at least one cationic polymer devoid of saccharide groups in an aqueous medium, the composition having the appearance of a transparent gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preventing and/or reducing the signs of ageing of the skin, in particular for remodelling the face and/or limiting the age-related hollowing of the face, by applying to facial skin a composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one rice protein hydrolysate and at least one agent for increasing glycosaminoglycan synthesis.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an iridescent composition for topical application, comprising at least one water-soluble surfactant and an aqueous dispersion of particles of polymer, the said particles having a mean size in numerical terms ranging from about 50 to 300 nm, the quantity of particles of polymer being at least 3% by weight of active material relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition according to the invention has a very attractive visual appearance by virtue of its iridescent colour. The invention also relates to the uses of the composition of the invention in the cosmetic field, in particular for the treatment, protection, care, removal of make-up from and/or cleansing of the skin, the lips and/or the hair, and/or for the application of make-up to the skin and/or the lips.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an iridescent composition for topical application, comprising at least one water-soluble surfactant and an aqueous dispersion of particles of polymer, the said particles having a mean size in numerical terms ranging from about 50 to 300 nm. The quantity of particles of polymer being at least 3% by weight of active material relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition according to the invention has a very attractive visual appearance by virtue of its iridescent color. The invention also relates to the uses of the composition of the invention in the cosmetic field, in particularly for the treatment, protection, care, removal of make-up from and/or cleansing of the skin, the lips and/or the hair, and/or for the application of make-up to the skin and/or the lips.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a film-forming titanium dioxide dispersion for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces exposed to light, by depositing a film of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on said surfaces, the continuous phase of said dispersion comprising water and/or at least an alcohol with boiling point at less than 120° C., said dispersion having, when it comprises water, a pH different by at least 1 unit of the value of the titanium dioxide isoelectric pH in said dispersion. The invention also concerns a film-forming titanium dioxide dispersion further comprises a film-forming polymer. The invention further concerns a method for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces exposed to light which consists in depositing and then drying on said surfaces a titanium oxide film-forming dispersion.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, comprising (1) at least one foaming surfactant, (2) at least one hydrophobic silica and (3) at least one oxyalkylenated compound in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium comprising at least 35% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition including a surfactant in an aqueous medium, wherein said surfactant exhibits at least one paracrystalline phase of either a direct type or a cubic type at temperatures varying from 30° C. to 45° C. inclusive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as active ingredient, in cosmetic compositions or for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions, of an effective quantity of at least one compound free of carbohydrate units, modifying the physicochemical properties of the surface of the skin and/or of the mucous membranes, so as to prevent or reduce the adhesion of microorganisms to the skin and/or the mucous membranes, chosen so that the decimal logarithm of the mean number of viable bacteria adhering to the epidermis, after a test consisting in bringing the said epidermis into contact with the test compound for 2 hours at 37° C., is at least 0.3 less than that obtained by a test carried out with water under the same conditions.

Abstract: A composition including a surfactant in an aqueous medium, wherein said surfactant exhibits at least one paracrystalline phase of either a direct type or a cubic type at temperatures varying from 30° C. to 45° C. inclusive.

Abstract: A transparent aqueous composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, (i) at least one acylisethionate, and (ii) at least one protein hydrolysate containing a hydrophobic group, in an amount which is sufficient to dissolve the acylisethionate in the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topically-applied iridescent composition comprising at least one surfactant selected from among alkypolyglycosides and an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, said particles having an average size of between 50 and 300 nm. The inventive composition has a very attractive appearance owing to the iridescent color thereof and it is particularly suitable for use as a foaming composition, especially for cleansing the skin, including the scalp and/or hair. Said composition has very good foaming power.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a cleansing composition comprising in an aqueous medium at least one surfactant selected from alkylpolyglycosides, maltose esters, glycerolated fatty alcohols, N-alkylglucamine derivatives, amido ether carboxylates, acetates, alaninates, aspartates, glycinates, citrates, galacturonates, fatty acid salts constituting soaps, phosphates, amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants, and at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a sulphonic group in free form or in partially or totally neutralized form and comprising at least one hydrophobic portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topically-applied iridescent composition comprising at least one cationic or amphoteric polymer and an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, said particles having an average size of between 50 and 300 nm. The inventive composition has a very attractive appearance owing to the iridescent color thereof. The invention also relates to uses for said composition in the cosmetic field, particularly for treating, protecting, caring for, removing make-up from and/or cleansing the skin, lips and/or hair, and/or for applying make-up to the skin and/or lips.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topically-applied iridescent composition comprising at least one water-soluble surfactant and an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, said particles having an average size of between 50 and 300 nm. The quantity of polymer particles is at least 3% active matter by weight in relation to the total weight of the composition. Said composition has a very attractive appearance owing to the iridescent color thereof. The invention also relates to use of said composition in the cosmetic field, particularly for treating, protecting, caring for, removing make-up from and/or cleansing the skin, lips and/or hair, and/or for applying make-up to the skin and/or lips.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a foaming composition for topical application, containing (1) a surfactant system such that at least one paracrystalline phase of direct or cubic hexagonal type appears when the temperature increases above 30° C. and such that this paracrystalline phase remain present up to at least 45° C., and (2) an active agent chosen from antibiotics and anti-seborrhoeic agents. The surfactant system which allows such a paracrystalline phase to be obtained preferably comprises at least one water-soluble surfactant and at least one water-insoluble surfactant. It preferably comprises at least one water-soluble soap. These compositions exist in the form of creams with good physical stability at ambient temperature and even up to at least 45° C. They may be used n cosmetics or dermatology, for cleansing or treating greasy skin and/or acne-prone skin.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, comprising (1) at least one foaming surfactant, (2) at least one hydrophobic silica and (3) at least one oxyalkylenated compound in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium comprising at least 35% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, which comprises at least one phosphate surfactant, at least one foaming nonionic surfactant and at least one cationic polymer devoid of saccharide groups in an aqueous medium, the composition having the appearance of a transparent gel.

Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising (1) at least one foaming surfactant, (2) at least 1% by weight of at least one hydrophilic silica, relative to the total weight of the composition, and (3) at least one oxyalkylenated compound in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium comprising at least 35% by weight of water, relative to the total weight of the composition.