Abstract: Polycondensate, composition containing it, especially a nail varnish composition, and process for preparation. The polycondensate may be obtained by reacting: a polyol comprising 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups; a saturated or unsaturated non-aromatic monocarboxylic acid; an aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing 7 to 11 carbon atoms; and a saturated or unsaturated, or even aromatic, linear, branched and/or cyclic polycarboxylic acid, comprising at least two carboxylic groups COOH; and/or a cyclic anhydride of such a polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A nail enamel composition has a film-forming mixture and an accelerator mixture. The film-forming mixture includes 9-28% nitrocellulose, by weight, in a suitable solvent. The accelerator mixture includes acetone and/or ethyl acetate. The composition further includes less than 1% cyanoacrylate, by weight. The nail enamel composition is substantially free of graphite fibers.

Abstract: Compositions comprising siloxane polymers are disclosed. The compositions are useful as thixotropic bases for a variety of components, such as antimicrobial agents, sterilants, medicaments, antibiotics, analgesics, essential oils, preservatives, colorants, fragrances, and the like. Methods for preparing the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The cosmetic composition for nails without phtalate, without camphor or aromatic solvent comprises: a principal cellulosic filmogenic polymer, preferably nitrocellulose, a diester of benzoic acid with a diol, as a plasticizer, and at least one additive resin. This composition can be used as a colored nail polish or for providing an adherent layer or a clear finish layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of chitosan, a chitosan derivative or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, to increase nail growth rate. The invention is further directed to the use of chitosans to accelerate nail growth rate during treatment of nail illnesses, nail dystrophy or other nail conditions, in order to shorten considerably the specific treatments of said nail illnesses, nail dystrophy or other nail conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for enhancing the health of nails and cuticles in a mammal, including humans. The compositions may be administered topically to the nail bed, nail matrix and cuticle in an amount effective to enhance nail health. The composition is also effective in strengthening and growing nails.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous manicure composition by which three-dimensional patterns and shapes can freely be formed in an one-liquid, wherein the shapes are maintained after drying, and make-up such as a nail art can easily be enjoyed. The above aqueous manicure composition is characterized by containing at least an acrylic resin emulsion, a thickener and an extender.

Abstract: Disclosed therein are a transfer solution for nail printing and a nail printing method using the same which can transfer and stick characters, figures, images or photographs printed on printing paper onto nail polish. The transfer solution for nail printing includes: i) an organic solvent for instantaneously separating ink from paper by deteriorating an adhesive force between ink and paper and for transferring the ink onto nail polish while keeping a printed form of the ink; and ii) a viscosity agent for sticking the ink separated from the paper onto the nail polish, thereby providing various nail printing effects because it can transfer various printed matters onto the nail polish while keeping their colors and shapes as they are.

Abstract: Novel ampholytic ter-polymers comprising at least an ethylenically unsaturated cationic monomer, a monomer containing a carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid group and diallyamine or derivative are claimed. Further, the ter-polymers may be used in personal care or personal washing compositions optionally in the presence of conditioning agents such as silicone, fatty amines, fatty amine oxides and fatty quaternaries and/or various benefit agents. The ter-polymer compositions are especially useful in the treatment of keratin-containing substrates. Keratin substrates include, but are not limited to, animal and human hair, skin and nails.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for natural and artificial nail coatings, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to polymerizable compositions and adhesion-promoting basecoats polymerized therefrom. The disclosure further relates to methods of making a polymerized basecoat that are more easily removed than artificial nail enhancements and more durable and long lasting than nail polish coatings.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a nail coating having a major advantage in that it enables a nail coating to adhere to a natural nail or uncoated nail for long wear periods without adhesion loss or other signs of breakdown of the coating. Nail topcoats with improved abrasion resistance are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nail coating system comprising a basecoat, a color layer, and a topcoat. The system of the present disclosure may be applied to natural and/or pre-existing artificial nail coatings. The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for natural and artificial nail coatings, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to polymerizable compositions and color layers polymerized therefrom. The disclosure further relates to methods of making a polymerized color layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of topical treatments for infections such as nail infections, particularly fungal infections of the nail commonly referred to as onychomycosis. Particularly, the invention relates to novel compositions containing peroxide for the treatment of such nail infections and other infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nail polish formulations for application to natural or artificial finger- or toenails, where the nail polish formulation comprises grapefruit seed extract that imparts antifungal and other antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the activation of peptidyl arginine deiminase (PADs) 1 and/or 3 in the epidermis by at least one active agent used alone or in combination, namely caffeine, acefylline and/or theobromine in a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition. The present invention also relates to the use of the aforementioned active agents in cosmetics and/or therapeutics, alone or in combination, in order to improve the barrier functions of the epidermis, to prevent and/or treat symptoms related to dry skin or to improve and/or promote hydration of the keratinous layer. Finally, the invention relates to increasing the activity of PAD1 and/or PAD3 in the epidermis.

Abstract: An artificial nail composition having improved adhesion with natural nails (user's own nails) is provided. The present invention relates to an artificial nail composition comprising (a) a photo-polymerizable monomer having at least one primary alcoholic hydroxyl group in the molecule, and/or a photo-polymerizable monomer having at least one carboxyl group and at least one primary alcoholic hydroxyl group in the molecule; (b) a photo-polymerizable monomer having at least one carboxyl group in the molecule except for the photo-polymerizable monomer (a); (c) a photo-polymerizable monomer except for the photo-polymerizable monomers (a) and (b); and (d) a photo-polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A method for providing highly luminous or highly masking ornamentation or make-up on a nail and the skin, wherein an applicator filled with a coating liquid which contains at least water and an O/W type emulsion resin and which has tackiness even after drying is used to coat the coating liquid on a nail and the skin in the form of optional shapes and characters, and then the coated drawn lines are dried; a transfer foil is pressed to contact with the coated drawn lines endowed with tackiness; and the foil is peeled off, whereby highly luminous or highly masking drawn lines are transferred, or wherein coloring material powders are pressed to contact with the foregoing coated drawn lines endowed with tackiness without using a transfer foil, and the powders left outside the coated drawn lines are brushed off, whereby highly luminous or highly masking drawn lines are obtained.

Abstract: A silver-colored pigment is provided having a nonmetallic platelet-shaped substrate and at least one ilmenite-containing coating, wherein the nonmetallic platelet-shaped substrate is a nonmetallic platelet-shaped synthetic substrate and the amount of iron compounds, calculated as elemental iron, in the pigment is less than 5.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the pigment. Processes for preparing the pigment also are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail polish, especially a light-hardening nail polish, for application to a nail, for example a finger nail, toe nail or the like, and also to a method of nail polishing using the nail polish according to the invention. The nail polish according to the invention allows nail polishing in simple manner and provides polish layers which are especially durable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a base formulation for cosmetic products, characterized in that it comprises, in percentage by weight of the formulation and according to the INCI nomenclature: a) from 0.2 to 10% of at least one hydroxylated ester; b) from 0.5 to 70% of a mixture of at least one mineral oil and at least one copolymer derived from alkenes; c) from 0.5 to 90% of at least one hydrogenated polymer; d) from 0.5 to 35% of a mixture of water and at least one glyceryl glucoside. Likewise, an object of this invention is a cosmetic product characterized in that it comprises the aforementioned base formulation, as well as the preparation procedure of the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to health care and personal care compositions comprising a silicone acrylate hybrid composition and at least one health care and/or personal care ingredient. Such compositions tend to provide desirable characteristics for the care and conditioning of hair and skin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate comprising (1) forming a film on the keratinous substrate by applying to said keratinous substrate (a) a first cosmetic composition comprising at least one polyvinyl alcohol-styrylpyridinium polymer and (b) a second cosmetic composition comprising at least one complexing agent, and (2) exposing the film to radiation chosen from UV and visible light radiation.

Abstract: To provide a silicone oil emulsion that can improve the properties of cosmetic materials and that contains crosslinked silicone particles in water-dispersed silicone oil droplets; a method of producing this silicone oil emulsion; and a silicone oil composition thereof. This invention is a silicone oil emulsion comprising crosslinked silicone particles having an average particle size of 0.05 to 100 ?m in silicone oil droplets that are dispersed in water and that have an average particle size of 0.1 to 500 ?m wherein the silicone oil is an alkyl-modified silicone oil that has a silicon-bonded alkyl group having at least 4 carbons and the crosslinked silicone particles preferably have a silicon-bonded alkyl group having at least 4 carbons. Also, a silicone oil composition as provided by removing the water from this silicone oil emulsion.

Abstract: Antifungal nail coat compositions containing an allylamine, an N,N-di(C1-C8) alkylamino substituted, (C4-C18) alkyl (C2-C18) carboxylic ester or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, a hydrophilic polymer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable, volatile organic carrier are disclosed. The composition provides a substantially water-soluble, fungicidal coating upon contact with a fungally susceptible or infected nail.

Abstract: A sparkling fingernail coating constructed in a multilayer process provides a fingernail covering that is aesthetically pleasing and durable. The sparkling fingernail coating may comprise a foundation layer, glitter adhesion layer, and a protective top layer. Each layer may be cured in sequence for one or more predefined periods of time to ensure durability and a predictable lifetime for the sparkling fingernail coating.

Abstract: The biodegradable drug delivery systems described here are formulated for implantation into the nail unit and its surrounding tissues for the treatment of various nail unit conditions. The systems include non-temperature dependent phase change compositions that may be formulated as solutions, solids, semisolids, microparticles, or crystals.

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic compositions comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, a copolymer having a (thio)urethane/(thio)urea polymer skeleton, resulting from the reaction: of a first monomer having at least two polymerizable groups, which may be identical or different, chosen from —N?C?O and —N?C?S, of a monomer (b1) having at least two polymerizable groups with a labile hydrogen, of a monomer (b2), different from monomer (b1), having at least two polymerizable groups with a labile hydrogen, with at least one of these monomers comprising at least one junction group (A), capable of forming at least 3 hydrogen bonds. The disclosure also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials, comprising the application of a cosmetic composition as defined above on said materials.

Abstract: A method includes administering a cosmetically or dermopharmaceutically effective quantity of exopolysaccharide of a bacterial strain isolated from Pseudoalteromonas sp. with deposit number CNCM I-4150 to at least one of skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails for the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes, hair and/or nails, and cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions including the exopolysaccharide. In particular, the method and composition are suited to treatment of the aging of skin and for the treatment and/or care of disorders, conditions and/or diseases which are a result of a lack or decrease in hydration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, which comprises a combination of at least two osmolytes chosen from the group comprising taurine or a derivative thereof, inositol, betaine and trehalose. This composition is intended for restoring, maintaining or reinforcing the moisturization of the skin and/or for protecting it against different types of stress and/or for preventing or retarding the appearance of the signs of aging of the skin, or for attenuating the effects thereof, or alternatively for promoting cell or tissue longevity.

Abstract: There is provided herein a composition comprising a silicone copolymer of the general formula (I) MaMEcDdDEeTfTEgQh where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; ME=R4R5RESiO1/2; D=R6R7SiO2/2; DE=R8RESiO2/2; T=R9RESiO2/2; T=R9SiO3/2; TE=RESiO2/2; and Q=SiO4/2; where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are each independently selected from the group of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals RE is a monovalent radical defined as: —R10O—(C2H4O)h(C3H6O)i(C4H8O)i—R11 or —R12 with the provision that the copolymer must contain at least one RE group; R10 is a linear or branched divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 3 to about 10 carbon atoms; R11 is H or —C(?O)CH3 or a monovalent saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical, optionally containing heteroatoms and hydroxyl groups, containing from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R12 is a hydrocarbon radical, containing from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms and at least 1 hydroxyl group, optionally containing heteroatoms; subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, and g are 0 or positive subject to the limitation a+

Abstract: A photopolymerizable composition for forming a cosmetic coating for natural and artificial nails of humans and animals comprising a photoinitiator and a (meth)acrylate monomer prepared by reacting a core polyol derived or functionalized from a renewable resource with an a (meth)acrylate monomer and coatings formed from such compositions under UV or other radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising a non adhesive film forming silicone acrylate hybrid composition, at least one physiologically acceptable ingredient and at least one physiologically acceptable solvent. Such non adhesive film forming silicone acrylate hybrid compositions tend to provide comfortable films for topical compositions.

Abstract: Inventive subject matter disclosed herein relates to method embodiments for imparting transfer resistance to a lipstick, comprising: Adding to one or more colorants, a coconut alkane mixture comprising a volatile oily composition having from 50 to 100% by weight of a mixture of linear paraffins that include 70 to 99% by weight of at least one linear paraffin selected from C %, C10, C12 paraffins and mixtures thereof; heating A coconut gel comprising vegetable oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, a styrene/butadiene copolymer and polyethylene; and adding the colorant and coconut alkane mixture and coconut gel together.

Abstract: Compositions containing a solution of a polyfunctional aziridine component in a non-reactive solvent, and methods of applying such compositions to proteinaceous substrates, such as fingernails and toenails, to provide primed substrates which may be further coated.

Abstract: Monophasic energy-curable solvent-free compositions useful for providing decorative nail enhancement are formulated using at least one energy-curable resin and at least one film-former such as a polyester or siloxane. Good adhesion to the nail surface is achieved without the use of a base coat and a top coat is not needed in order to attain an outer surface having acceptable esthetic appearance. The cured composition exhibits good durability and yet can be readily and cleanly removed when desired by soaking briefly in acetone.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions and methods of making up keratinous tissue in a way that preserves long-wear but also greater comfort, reduced tackiness and enriched color, and which entail use of polyhedral oligomeric silsequioxanes (POSS)-grafted polyolefins.

Abstract: Described are novel polymers and home and personal care compositions incorporating said polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable vector and polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane comprises a group that includes a sterically hindered amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilizing composition comprising (a) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one merocyanine derivative having an absorption maximum of 350 to 400 nm, and (b) at least one UV filter selected from benzotriazole derivatives; and optionally (c) at least one excited state quencher; for the protection of body care and household products against the deleterious effects of light, heat and oxygen.

Abstract: Embodiments claimed and claimed herein include anhydrous cosmetic composition embodiments. The anhydrous cosmetic composition embodiments include coconut alkanes comprising a volatile oily composition having from 50 to 100% by weight of a mixture of linear paraffins that include 70 to 99% by weight of at least one linear paraffin selected from C %, C10, C12 paraffins and mixtures thereof. The composition also includes a coconut gel comprising vegetable oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, a styrene/butadiene copolymer and polyethylene. The composition embodiments also include polyethylene, caprylyl glycol, and a mixture of Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed wax/Polyglyceryl 3-ester in concentrations effective for ensuring coconut alkanes are melted and homogeneous; and one or more anhydrous actives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable vector and polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane comprises a group that includes a sterically hindered amine, and a polyalkoxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail polish composition comprising: at least one high gloss film forming agent chosen from a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer; at least one co-film forming agent chosen from an epoxy resin; at least one reactive agent chosen from a combination of a polyalkyleneamine and a polyurethane, at least one polyalkyleneamine, and at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; at least one solvent chosen from at least one volatile solvent and water; optionally, at least one plasticizer; and optionally, at least one colorant, wherein the composition does not require use of nitrocellulose and can be used to makeup or protect nails.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions comprising (1) at least one MQTPr siloxane resin; (2) at least one film former chosen from a silicone acrylate copolymer; (3) at least one film former chosen from a hydrogenated hydrocarbon copolymer; (4) at least one fatty phase; and (5) optionally at least one wax and/or colorant. Also disclosed are methods for improving at least one property of a cosmetic composition, and methods for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of keratinous substrates using compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail polish product, comprising: (1) a base coat composition containing: (i) at least one high gloss film forming agent chosen from a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer; (ii) at least one co-film forming agent chosen from an epoxy resin; (iii) at least one first solvent chosen from at least one volatile solvent and water; (iv) optionally, if water is employed as a first solvent, at least one auxiliary reactive agent chosen from a polyalkyleneamine or a combination of polyalkyleneamine and a polyurethane; (v) optionally, at least one colorant; and (vi) optionally, at least one plasticizer; and (2) a top coat composition containing: (i) at least one second solvent chosen from at least one volatile solvent and water; (ii) at least one main reactive agent chosen from at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group and, if water is employed as a second solvent, at least one polyalkyleneamine or a combination of a polyalkyleneamine and a polyurethan

Abstract: Disclosed is an antifungal agent for external use, which is characterized by containing a compound represented by the general formula (1) below, 50-95% by mass of an alcohol, and 0.1-35% by mass of water and/or an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic make-up compositions, in particular mascaras, comprising carbon black encapsulated in a spherical silica matrix. These compositions are characterized by a deep and glossy black color.

Abstract: Novel radiation curable gel-based mammalian nail coating compositions, kits containing these compositions, and methods of their use are disclosed. The novel compositions and/or kits are useful, inter alia, for providing durable, “soak-off” type nail coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of Dionaea muscipula and a composition comprising such an extract for cosmetic treatment of the skin and skin appendages such as sebaceous glands, hair and nails especially skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g. wrinkles loss of firmness and elasticity, and increased pigmentation. It also regards the use of such an extract for the preparation of a composition for cosmetic treatment. The composition may comprise further substances active against skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g. wrinkles loss of firmness and elasticity, and increased pigmentation. Especially it may contain an extract from Cymbidium erythraeum. It may also comprise bases, cosmetic pigments, UV filters and/or UV scattering agents. The scope of the invention also covers a method for cosmetic treatment of the skin, especially skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g.

Abstract: Novel radiation curable gel-based mammalian nail coating compositions, kits containing these compositions, and methods of their use are disclosed. The novel compositions and/or kits are useful, inter alia, for providing durable, “soak-off” type nail coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: a) at least one polysiloxane bearing a joining group, corresponding to one of the following formulae (IIa) and (IIb): in which: the R radicals represent a C1-C20 hydrocarbon-based group; the Q1, Q2 and Q3 radicals represent either an R radical as defined above; or a joining group capable of forming at least 3 H bonds; it being understood that at least one of the Q1 to Q3 radicals is other than R in formula (IIa); the Q4 divalent radical represents a joining group capable of forming at least 3 H bonds; b) a polyalkene-based supramolecular polymer which can be obtained by reaction of a functionalised polyalkene polymer with a functionalised joining group, said joining group being capable of forming at least 3 H (hydrogen) bonds. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using said composition.