Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits comprising a dry shampoo composition. In some cases, a dry shampoo composition is provided as an aerosol. A dry shampoo composition may comprise at least one clay material, at least one starch material, and at least one carrier material. The composition may additional comprise one or more additive components, such as an oil-absorbing compound, a suspending agent compound, and/or a perfume.

Abstract: Cosmetic products for treating keratin fibers, especially human hair, containing, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one starch compound, at least 0.01% by weight of a (C8 to C20) monocarboxylic acid compound of formula (I), wherein R is a (C7 to C19) alkyl group, Mn+ is a cation of n valency and n is 1, 2 or 3 (especially 2), and at least one blowing agent, wherein the products can be dispensed from an aerosol container without the valve excessively clogging up or being blocked.

Abstract: A low viscosity, unstable water-in-silicone emulsion cosmetic composition stabilized upon agitation comprising a volatile solvent, a water phase dispersed within the composition, at least one silicone film-forming polymer and at least one emulsifier, and methods of use thereof as a sprayable composition.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair styling gel foam which boosts exceptionally hair volume. The inventors have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one silicone oil, at least one thickener and a propellant mixture of alkane and dimethylether in an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic medium has excellent hair styling and restyling benefits together with excellent volumizing and bodifying effects and also exceptional with the cracking sound heard when foam disappears. The hair feels excellently natural both visually and upon touching and looks excellently shiny.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair styling emulsion foam which has excellent setting, shine enhancing and volumizing and bodyfiying effects even it is applied in comparatively small quantities. Accordingly, the object of the present invention is an aqueous emulsion foam composition comprising at least one oil and/or a wax or their mixture, at least one emulsifier, at least one adipic acid ester and at least propellant.

Abstract: This invention relates to foamable compositions that are capable of producing a sensation or sensation modifying effect upon application on a body surface. More particularly the invention relates to foamable pharmaceutical, therapeutic and cosmetic compositions, comprising an active agent, having a sensation or sensation modifying affect on a body surface, upon application. More particularly, the invention relates to foamable compositions comprising: (a) a foamable carrier; (b) at least one sensation or sensation modifying agent, selected from the group of a cooling agent; a warming agent; a relaxing or soothing agent; stimulating or refreshing agent; or mixtures thereof and (c) a propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 45% by weight of the total composition. The foamable carrier can be an emollient emulsion foamable vehicle, a foamable gel vehicle and can also be a substantially non aqueous foamable vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or personal care composition comprising a polymer which polymer comprises oxazolidon groups. Examples of cosmetic and personal care compositions include hair spray compositions, mousses, gels, lotions, tonics, shampoos, conditioners, rinses, hand and body lotions, facial moisturizers, sunscreens, anti-acne preparations, topical analgesics, mascara's, eyeliners, blush, liquid lip color, nail polish foundations.

Abstract: The present invention concerns formulations containing one or more comb structure amphiphilic copolymers that are both rich in hydrophobic monomers and in polyalkylene glycol monomers. Cosmetic formulations. Methods of thickening.

Abstract: A sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate (amphoacetate) in an amount effective for sunless tanning is provided. Also provided is a method of sunless tanning having the step of topically applying to the skin an effective amount of a sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for protecting a human patient or a mammalian animal to be subjected to chemotherapy treatment of a tumor not residing in the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal against chemotherapy-induced alopecia, comprising administering to the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a chemical inducer of the stress protein response sufficiently prior to the administration of a chemotherapeutic drug. It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. It further relates to a method for protecting a human patient or a mammalian animal to be subjected to chemotherapy treatment of a tumor not residing in the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal against chemotherapy-induced alopecia, comprising administering to the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal an effective heat dose sufficiently prior to the administration of a chemotherapeutic drug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition in the foam form comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one aqueous phase, talc and one UV sunscreen ingredient. It also relates to a cosmetic composition in the foam form comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one aqueous phase, at least 1% by weight of at least one mineral filler relative to its total weight, and one UV sunscreen ingredient.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one gum chosen from gellan gums and derivatives thereof, at least one fixing polymer, at least one monovalent salt, and at least one alcohol. Further disclosed herein is a process for shaping and/or holding the hairstyle using the same.

Abstract: There is provided a hair styling composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, (b) solvent-propellant mixture or solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients. Also provided is a method of making polymer.

Abstract: Aerosol spray formulations capable of delivering high concentrations of active agent-containing materials and/or excipient are described herein. The formulation contains a carrier fluid, a propellant and a therapeutic, prophylactic, cosmeticeutical and/or inert solid suspended, dissolved, or dispersed in the formulation. The active ingredient may be an antibiotic, an antihistamine, an anesthetic, an anti-inflammatory, and/or an astringent. In one embodiment, the active agent is an antifungal agent. In another embodiment, the active agent is a cosmeticeutical. The active agent can optionally be dispersed on, or associated with, a carrier powder. The carrier fluid is a highly volatile silicone liquid, which evaporates in less than 10 minutes after application of the formulation to the patient's skin. The formulation may also contain one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients The formulation can be packaged in a conventional aerosol spray can.

Abstract: The present invention provides kits and methods for treating hair on the scalp comprising non-toxic compositions providing beneficial effects on hair without employing high temperatures, free radical initiators or rinsing hair after applying the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microbubble washing composition for washing a human body or an animal, a microbubble washing method using the microbubble washing composition, and a microbubble washing apparatus suitable for carrying out the method are provided which are capable of safely removing sebum and old keratin adhering to the surfaces of the pores in a short period of time, keeping the skin clean for a long period of time, preventing an odor. Specifically, the present invention provides a microbubble washing composition for washing a human body or an animal including a protease and a lipase, a microbubble washing method for washing a human body or an animal including washing a human body or an animal using a washing liquid containing the washing composition and microbubbles, and a microbubble washing apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aerosol spray unit 10 containing the hair root concealer composition, having an aerosol dispensing unit 12, which includes a spray nozzle 14 and an inserting tube 16 for insertion directly into the hair roots for applying a hair root concealer composition 18 directly onto the hair roots 20. Aerosol spray unit 10 has an aerosol dispensing unit 12 mounted on top of the unit 10. The short inserting tube 16 is connected to the spray nozzle 14 of dispensing unit 12. Typically, the inserting tube 16 has a length of ¼ inch to 4 inches in order to extend in between the hair roots 20 to apply the concealer onto the hair roots. The hair root concealer is in the form of a composition including butane, propane, ethyl trisiloxane, trimethlysiloxysilicate, methyl trimethicone, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, mica, and hydrofluorocarbon 152A.

Abstract: A personal care product comprises an antiperspirant product that is housed within a container. The antiperspirant product comprises a dispersed cooling sensation agent that is adsorbed onto surfaces of silica particles that are dispersed throughout the antiperspirant product, absorbed into pores of the silica particles or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an intermittent aerosol dispensing device, for application of a product to skin of a human being, where the aerosol dispensing device includes an intermittent injection mechanism located downstream of an aerosol valve of an aerosol dispenser and responsive to a pushbutton of the aerosol dispensing device, and the aerosol dispensing device further includes a pressure chamber. A ratio of an injection time to a stop time is set, in said intermittent injection mechanism, to 0.1 to 5.0, so that when said aerosol valve is opened a cycle of injection and stop is performed 1 to 25 times per second in order to obtain a cooling and/or massage effect on the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents containing: a) at least one film-forming and/or setting amphoteric polymer A and b) at least one copolymer B formed by at least one monomer B1 selected from acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-alkylacrylamide and N-alkylmethacrylamide, at least one monomer B2 selected from N-vinyllactams, at least one monomer B3 selected from quaternized N-vinylimidazoles and the monomer N-vinylimidazole. The invention also relates to the use of the agents for temporarily shaping hair and to an aerosol styling mousse that contains a corresponding agent and at least one propellant.

Abstract: The invention describes the use of a nanodispersion, which comprises: a) a membrane-forming molecule, b) a co-emulsifier, c) a lipophilic component, and d) a water-soluble ingredient sensitive to oxidation in cosmetic end formulations, the nanodispersion being obtainable by (?) mixing the components (a), (b) and (c) until a homogeneous liquid is obtained (so-called nanodispersion pre-phase), and (?) adding the water or aqueous phase (discontinuous phase) which contains the water-soluble ingredient and optionally the non-aqueous polar organic solvent to the liquid obtained in step (?). Component (d) is preferably ascorbic acid or vitamin C.

Abstract: A personal care product comprises an antiperspirant product that comprises an active antiperspirant compound, and titanium dioxide particles that comprise anhydrous silver compound selected from the group consisting of anhydrous silver chloride, anhydrous silver lactate, anhydrous silver citrate, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Anhydrous antiperspirant compositions containing an encapsulated fragrance, in which the encapsulate shell comprises an aminoplast resin, and preferably a melamine/formaldehyde resin. The encapsulates have a weight average particle diameter in the range of 25 to 60 ?m, a shell having a measured thickness in the range of from 1 to 10 ?m and an average in the range of from 5 to 8 ?m, a ratio of the shell thickness to the average particle diameter in the range of from 1:5 to 1:10 and a Hysitron hardness in the range of from 2 MPa to 50 MPa, particularly 15 to 25 MPa, enabling them do be advantageously employed in the anhydrous antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: Products for treating keratin-containing fibers containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (i) 1.0% by weight to 2.8% by weight of at least one copolymer (a) having at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II) and at least one structural unit of formula (III), wherein R1 is hydrogen or a methyl group, X1 is oxygen or an NH group, and R2 and R3 independently represent a (C1 to C4) alkyl group, and (ii) 0.4% by weight to 1.4% by weight of at least one copolymer (b) having at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II) and at least one structural unit of formula (IV), wherein R4 is hydrogen or a methyl group, X2 is oxygen or an NH group, and R5 and R6 independently represent a (C1 to C4) alkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair styling composition comprising (a) 1% to 10% by weight of at least one polymer comprising, as polymerized units, one or more monomers having at least one acid-functional group; (b) 99% to 90% by weight of a solvent mixture comprising: (i) 5% to 100% by weight of at least one volatile organic solvent; (ii) 95% to 0% by weight of water, and (iii) 0% to 80% by weight of at least one propellant; and (c) a neutralizer, wherein the mole ratio of said neutralizer to the acid-functional groups on said polymer (a) is from 0:1 to 1.2:1, and the neutralizer comprises: (i) 10% to 30% neutralization of the acid group of the polymer by tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, and (ii) 90% to 70% neutralization of the acid group of the polymer by aminomethyl propanol. More particularly, the polymer (a) may comprise, as polymerized units, (i) 30% to 75% by weight of one or more monomer that has refractive index of 1.

Abstract: An aerosol hairspray product for styling and/or shaping hair. The product comprises a container for storing a hairstyling formulation and a propellant, wherein the container wall comprises at least about 80% plastic material by total weight of the container. The product also comprises a hairstyling formulation comprising from about 50% to about 99% water by total weight of the hairstyling formulation and propellant. Furthermore, the product comprises less than 15% volatile organic compound by total weight of the hairstyling formulation and propellant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bimodal polymer compositions and personal care fixatives containing bimodal polymer compositions. The present invention includes a bimodal polymer composition having a first polymer with anionic character and a second polymer with cationic character and wherein the polymers form an interpenetrating polymer network. In one embodiment, the present invention also includes personal care fixatives (e.g., health care, hygiene or cosmetic compositions) containing the bimodal polymer composition. The present invention also includes methods for forming bimodal polymer compositions.

Abstract: A naturally occurring film forming material for a hair spray or mousse, rather than a synthetic resin. A preferred naturally occurring film forming material is a polysaccharide, which is a sugar polymer with an INCI name of LEVAN. The film forming material may be mixed with any of a naturally occurring edible oil to add sheen to the hair, naturally occurring substances for antibacterial purposes and a naturally occurring fragrance and an emulsifier.

Abstract: Oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions and microemulsions containing elastomeric silanes or siloxanes preferably having quaternary ammonium groups are generally made by reacting organic quaternary ammonium compounds having epoxide groups or halohydrin groups, with silanes or siloxanes having amino groups. The reaction is carried out in an aqueous polar phase containing a crosslinking agent and surfactant. The emulsions and microemulsions are especially useful for treating hair, skin, or the underarm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition in an animal comprising administering to a mucosal membrane of said animal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a drug delivery system comprising at least one physiologically active agent or prodrug thereof and at least one penetration enhancer selected from safe ester sunscreens.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions useful in a wide variety of applications, including heat transfer fluids which possess a highly desirable and unexpectedly superior combination of properties, and heat transfer systems and methods based on these fluids. The preferred heat transfer fluid comprises from about 1 to about 40 percent, on a weight basis, of carbon dioxide (CO2) and from about 99 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a compound having the Formula I XCFzR3-z (I), where X is a C2 or a C3 unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, alkyl radical, each R is independently Cl, F, Br, I or H, and z is 1 to 3. A preferred compound of Formula I is tetrafluoropropene, particularly 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene and/or 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the treatment of keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, comprising at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic fixing polymer and at least one compound of the ceramide type as well as to the method of treatment using this composition.

Abstract: The shave preparation comprising water; one or more lipophilic skin conditioning agents; one or more thickening agents; one or more emulsifying agents; and one or more lubricants; a volatile self-foaming agent, wherein the composition is in the form of a self-foaming cream or lotion having an elastic modulus (G?) of about 150 Pa to about 1000 Pa having a low level of anionic surfactants and/or soap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: A spray delivery system in combination with a scalp medication is provided which includes a portable container having a gas imperious container wall, a pressure source disposed within the container, and a selectively operable valve assembly affixed to the container. The scalp medication is in liquid form and is disposed within the container. The scalp medication comprises a hair growth stimulation or hair growth maintenance active ingredient in an amount sufficient to stimulate or maintain hair growth disposed within a pharmacologically acceptable carrier solution. The valve assembly of the system produces a 1 mL spray of said scalp medication within about 5 seconds following a single operation of said valve assembly. A method of treating alopecia using a continuous spray employing such a system is also provided. Both bag-on-valve (bag-in-can) and metered dose packages are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable aerosol cream mousse composition, preferably hair care composition, that can provide enhanced touch, combability, alignment and volume reduction to the hair, with low or reduced greasy, oily hair feel, while being formulated having a thick, rich, creamy, mousse-type rheology with excellent spreading, perception of spreading, and feel. The aerosol composition is based on the combination of component (A) a cationic surfactant, which is generally a quaternary ammonium compound such as e.g., ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride; (B) a fatty alcohol, such as cetyl and stearyl alcohol; and (C) carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Personal care products are provided. An exemplary personal care product includes a composition that is applied to the body or clothing, or an article applied against the body; a plurality of particles associated with the composition or a component of the article, the plurality of particles, at least some of the plurality of particles comprising a cyclodextrin complexing material and a first fragrance material, wherein the percent of the first fragrance material that is complexed with the cyclodextrin is greater than about 90%, so that the perceptibility of the first fragrance is minimized prior to its release; and a second fragrance material that is not complexed with the cyclodextrin and that is different from the first fragrance material, wherein the composition or article does not contain an antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Personal care products are provided. An exemplary personal care product includes a composition that is applied to the body or clothing, or an article applied against the body; a plurality of particles associated with the composition or a component of the article, the plurality of particles, at least some of the plurality of particles comprising a cyclodextrin complexing material and a first fragrance material, wherein the percent of the first fragrance material that is complexed with the cyclodextrin is greater than about 90%, so that the perceptibility of the first fragrance is minimized prior to its release; and a second fragrance material that is not complexed with the cyclodextrin and that is different from the first fragrance material, wherein the composition or article does not contain an antiperspirant active.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of hemostasis, including methods, compositions, and devices that can be employed to achieve hemostasis at an increased rate. More specifically the present invention relates to hemostatic compositions that achieve a hemostatic effect at a distance from the site of application of the composition, and a method for administering such a composition to effectively reduce localized vascular complications associated with treating a breach or puncture in a vein or artery and reduce the time to achieve hemostasis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for protecting a human patient or a mammalian animal to be subjected to chemotherapy treatment of a tumor not residing in the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal against chemotherapy-induced alopecia, comprising administering to the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a chemical inducer of the stress protein response sufficiently prior to the administration of a chemotherapeutic drug. It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. It further relates to a method for protecting a human patient or a mammalian animal to be subjected to chemotherapy treatment of a tumor not residing in the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal against chemotherapy-induced alopecia, comprising administering to the scalp of the patient or the skin of the animal an effective heat dose sufficiently prior to the administration of a chemotherapeutic drug.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more volatile linear alkanes, at least 0.5 wt. % of one or more aminated silicones relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition, and one or more vegetable oils different from the volatile linear alkanes. Use thereof for the treatment of keratinous materials, preferably of keratin fibres such as the hair.

Abstract: A hair-cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming gradient copolymer comprising at least two different monomeric residues, and displaying a mass polydispersity index (Ip) less than or equal to 2.5, wherein the composition is able to form a film that has a strain at break ?r ranging from 5% to 2500%, and/or a Young's modulus ranging from 0.5 to 1200 Mpa, and/or an instantaneous elastic recovery ?i greater than or equal to 10%. An aerosol composition packaged in an aerosol device, comprising a propellant and a haircare composition as defined above, and also a method for treating the hair, such as a styling method, comprising applying the haircare composition or the aerosol composition above to the hair.

Abstract: According to a first aspect, antiperspirant concentrate compositions are disclosed comprising particulates of antiperspirant active agent and a silicone component, wherein: (a) the particulates of antiperspirant active agent are the only particulates in the antiperspirant concentrate composition; (b) the silicone component comprises one or more silicones, the or each silicone in the silicone component is inert in relation to the antiperspirant active agent. According to a second aspect, an antiperspirant aerosol composition is provided comprising the antiperspirant concentrate composition according to the first aspect and a propellant. According to a third aspect of the invention, packaged antiperspirant aerosol compositions according to the first aspect are disclosed.

Abstract: An animal repellent composition is disclosed that comprises a carrier base and a repellent material. The carrier base and the repellent material are mixed together in a resulting formulation that is used to provide a natural means of deterring unwanted pests and animals from the area in which the composition is used. The composition may also be used as an animal attractant depending on the formulation of the mixed materials. The formulation of the composition can be varied to produce mixtures with different consistencies and properties.

Abstract: A sulfopolyester comprising repeat residue units from the reaction product dimethyl-5-sodiosulfoisophthalate, isophthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and diethylene glycol, has at least one property selected from: a) an acidity of greater than 0.030 measured as milliequivalents H+/gram of sulfopolyester; b) a titanium concentration, measured as metal, of less than about 27 ppm, based on the amount of sulfopolyester; or c) an acidity of greater than 0.010 measured as milliequivalents H+/gram of sulfopolyester, a pH of less than 6.0 and a concentration of a base compound of less than 0.0335 moles/kg of sulfopolyester. A method for making the water-dispersible or water-dissipative sulfopolyester of the present invention is disclosed. Aqueous dispersion having from 0.001 to about 35 weight % of the sulfopolyester of the present invention is also disclosed. The sulfopolyester is useful in making hair spray formulations suitable for pump or aerosol spray applicators.

Abstract: Ethanol soluble or dispersible polyetheramide polymers that have a percent elongation to break of less than 100%. The polymers are formed from a reaction mixture comprising at least one or more poly(alkyleneoxy) diamines and one or more diacids. The reaction mixture can optionally include one or more aliphatic diamines in addition to the one or more poly(alkyleneoxy) diamines. The polyetheramide polymers have application in personal care compositions such as hair fixative compositions, for example, hair spray formulations.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for delaying the release of a volatile solvent from a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, which comprises at least 50% volatile solvent. There is also provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for reducing the initial harsh solvent odour impact, for example ethanolic/alcoholic odour impact of alcoholic or hydro-alcoholic compositions.

Abstract: A silicone fluid comprising a chromophore-substituted polyorganosiloxane having a formula (2): wherein x is an integer in the range of 60 to 2000; y is an integer in the range of 5 to 100; a ratio x:y is in a range of about 10:1 to about 20:1; and X is a photostabilizing chromophore.

Abstract: An agent for the temporary deformation of keratinic fibers comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A formed from: at least one monomer A1 selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters, and methacrylic acid alkyl esters; at least one monomer A2 selected from acrylic acid hydroxyalkyl esters and methacrylic acid hydroxyalkyl esters; and at least one monomer A3 selected from succinic acid monoalkyl esters and succinic acid dialkyl esters; and at least one film-forming and setting amphoteric polymer. A method for using the agent for the temporary deformation of hair, and an aerosol hair spray containing the agent and at least one propellant also are provided.

Abstract: The hair wax product with liquid or creamy consistency for treating or setting up a human hairstyle contains at least 40% by weight of an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic carrier medium, at least 5 percent by weight of an emulsifier and at least 2 percent by weight of wax. The weight ratio of emulsifier to wax is greater than 1, preferably 1.1 to 4. The invention also includes methods for styling and re-styling human hair-dos or hairstyles using the hair wax product according to the invention.