Abstract: The use of a cationic surfactant, or an amphoteric surfactant, for the preparation of a composition comprising an antifungal agent in the form of an acid salt, intended to be applied to the nail is described.

Abstract: A fungus treatment composition used to deliver active drugs trans-nail as well as a method for producing the fungus treatment composition, which may contain up to 50% additive ingredients. Preferred embodiments of the invention may include fungus treatment compositions which provide high nail penetrating power, which have antifungal agents, which have antifungal essential oils, which have optimum drying and barrier properties, which have pharmaceutically elegant properties, or most preferably an embodiment having a total combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up the skin, lips or superficial body growths, comprising a cosmetic base, at least one coloured inorganic pigment [A] in an amount sufficient to define a first colour of said composition in its body, and at least one pigment [B] chosen from organic dye lakes, the colour of which is different from that of the pigment [A], in an amount sufficient to define a second colour, radically different from said first colour, which is revealed after the application of said composition on the lips, skin or superficial body growths.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition of a nail polish remover to overcome the drawbacks of conventional nail polish removers that contain acetone, have irritating smells, and cause corrosive damages. The composition of the present invention includes gamma-butyrolactone with a weight percentage of 10% to 95%, water with a weight percentage of 2.3899% to 52.9% and an additive with a weight percentage of 2.6101% to 37.1%. The main composition used for removing nail polish is ?-butyrolactone which has no irritating smell and less damage to nails.

Abstract: The use of specific compounds of the Formula 1 (and also corresponding mixtures) in particular as cosmetic agents for the inhibition of the substance P-induced release of histamine from mast cells is described.

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 optionally containing heteroatoms, carbonyl groups, and hydroxyl groups, each independently having from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; 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 le

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a compound that can be obtained by reaction between an OH-functionalized or COOH-functionalized wax and a junction group capable of establishing hydrogen bonds with one or more partner junction groups, said junction group comprising at least one unit of formula (I) or (II): The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using said compounds.

Abstract: The inventive compositions comprise in a deionized water base, a composition comprising: a preservative, a chelating agent; one or more moisturizer and hydrolyzed keratin protein; an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of citric acid and a vitamin E salt; and an emulsifier-water trap selected from the group consisting of cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate; and PEG-40 castor oil. The composition, which is in liquid form, may be applied in the form of a spray or mist by dipping the affected area in the liquid or by pouring a small amount of the liquid onto the hair or body to be treated.

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: A kneaded composition for skin cosmetics comprising at least a viscous base material, a blending an abrasive compound, a keratin hydrolyzate, where these materials are kneaded to gain the composition.

Abstract: A nail polish with a crack and color changing effect includes a polymer, a solvent, a plasticizer, a pigment, a silica and a thermochromic powder. The polymer accounts for 10%-30% of the total weight and contains nitrocellulose and resin. The solvent accounts for 44%-64% of the total weight. The plasticizer accounts for 3%-8% of the total weight. The silica accounts for 8% of the total weight. The pigment accounts for 10%-20% of the total weight. The thermochromic powder accounts for 5% of the total weight. The nail polish with a crack and color changing effect composed by the aforementioned components may generate cracks after being applied and dried and also generate a color changing effect with the changing of the temperature of nails.

Abstract: A nail varnish additive contains a) at least one silane of the general formula wherein the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4 are identical or different, have 1 to 40 carbon atoms and are non-crosslinking, and optionally b) at least one solvent.

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: This invention is related to a silicone oil emulsion comprising silicon-containing crosslinked particles in silicone oil droplets that are dispersed in water and have an average particle size of 0.1 to 500 ?m wherein the silicon-containing crosslinked particles have an average particle size of 0.05 to 100 ?m and are provided by the crosslinking of a crosslinkable composition comprising at least (A) a silicon-free organic compound that has at least two aliphatically unsaturated bonds in each molecule, (B) a silicon-containing organic compound that has at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The inventive silicone oil emulsion is characterized in that the silicone oil is an alkyl-modified silicone oil that has a silicon-bonded alkyl group having at least 4 carbons. This invention is also related to a silicone oil composition as provided by removing the water from this silicone oil emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail varnish including at least one effect pigment and at least one micronized wax, and to a process for producing it. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of at least one micronized wax in a nail varnish and to an article provided with the nail varnish. Moreover, the invention relates to a mixture of at least one pigment and at least one micronized wax.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition comprising, in a physiologically suitable medium, a carob peptide extract (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as an active agent for promoting aquaporin expression. The present invention also relates to the use of a carob peptide extract (Ceratonia siliqua L.), as an active agent for promoting aquaporin expression, in a cosmetic composition for improving the moisturization and the barrier function of the epidermis and for stimulating skin regeneration. The invention also relates to the use of this novel active agent for preparing a pharmaceutical, in particular dermatological, composition for regulating and/or stimulating aquaporin activity. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment method for preventing or combating dryness of the skin and mucous membranes and the manifestations of skin aging.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for topical application includes at least 60% w/w of a C1-C4 alkyl lactate ester, at least 1% w/w water, having a pH in the range from 1-6, and an effective amount of at least one physically acceptable antioxidant. A method is provided for the preparation, and the use of the composition for the treatment of fungus infections of nails and/or skin, in particular onychomycosis and tinea pedis, and an applicator device for performing such treatment.

Abstract: This application relates to cyclic siloxane compounds comprising the structural formula where a?2 and b?2, R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R1 is independently hydrogen or methyl, compositions comprising any of the above cyclic siloxanes and an additional silicone, emulsion compositions comprising any of the above cyclic siloxanes or the above composition, and a process for preparing the above cyclic siloxane compounds comprising reacting a chloro end-blocked polydimethylsiloxane with a diol functional compound containing at least 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable resin composition for coating natural or artificial nails, which in particular exhibits an excellent appearance after coating, high water and scratch resistances, and low levels of odor, damage to nails, and dermal irritancy, resulting in a high level of safety to human bodies and superior storage stability. The curable resin composition for coating a natural or artificial nail of the present invention comprises (A) an aqueous emulsion of a polymer having functional groups polymerizable by exposure to active energy radiation, (B) polyethylene glycol, and (C) a photo radical initiator containing no nitrogen atom in its molecule.

Abstract: A method of treating onychomycosis and improving nail appearance for persons suffering onychomycosis, including preparing an aqueous solution containing between 0.3% and 28% (3 g/L or 0.049 mole/L and 280 g/L or 4.53 mole/L) boric acid and between 0.1% and 11% (lg/L or 0.0066 mole/L and 110 g/L or 0.072 mole/L) camphor or other terpene, and applying the solution to the affected nails for a period of time between a few seconds up to 30 minutes at least once per day every day for a sufficiently long period of time for the condition to appreciably improve or to resolve.

Abstract: A constitution in which at least 5 to 30% by mass of titanium oxide, an acid dye or an organic pigment, an alkali-soluble type acryl resin and water are contained is employed in order to provide aqueous cosmetics having the respective compositions in an acid dye aqueous cosmetic containing titanium oxide and an acid dye or an organic pigment aqueous cosmetic containing titanium oxide and an organic pigment which is excellent in an aging settling stability of titanium oxide to make a hard cake less liable to be produced even when titanium oxide settles down and can readily be redispersed by stirring and which is excellent in usability and a coating performance and suited to manicure compositions for a nail art, cosmetics for skin coloring and the like.

Abstract: A composition for topical application includes at least one physiologically acceptable acid capable of reducing the pH of the skin of a treated person to the range of 1.5-4.5, and a physiologically acceptable carrier. Various uses for the treatment of skin and nail conditions are also disclosed, including and especially focusing on microbiological infections of the nail (onychomycosis). An applicator device and kit of parts comprising such a composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black colour subtractive mixture consisting of at least one blue organic pigment, at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a luminance value L*(15°) of less than 30.

Abstract: A natural nail polish composition made with all natural fruits and vegetable and only nontoxic ingredients. The natural nail polish composition comprises a lemon juice solution, a powdered form of fruits and/or vegetables, a powdered form of cane sugar, a nontoxic water soluble acrylic polymer, and a plurality of nontoxic colors. The plurality of colors comprises water soluble nontoxic pigments, nontoxic pigments, nontoxic mica, and nontoxic nail glitter. The natural nail polish composition is safe to use among young children because the composition is completely nontoxic. Since the composition is nontoxic, any kind of complications that may happen due to the chemicals in the traditional nail polish are completely prevented. The natural nail polish composition has a unique method of applying and removing the product. The natural nail polish composition can be mixed with the lacquer or shellac type products and creates an alternative nail polish composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of cortisol blockers (glucocorticoid receptor [GR] antagonists) for the prevention or treatment of stress induced hair loss.

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 colour.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for forming a more durable, longer lasting and chip-resistant coating of nail polish upon a fingernail or toenail. The composition comprises a combination of artificial nail builders and photoinitiators, as well as other ingredients, which form a base coat composition. In use, the base coat composition is first applied directly upon the fingernail or toenail and thereafter cured by either UV or LED lighting. Once the base coat is cured upon the fingernail or toenail, conventional nail polish may be applied as desired. The result in cost is exceptionally more robust and chip-resistant than nail polish applied alone.

Abstract: There is a pigmented cosmetic composition. The composition has a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, a cosmetic active, and a plurality of encapsulated pigment particles. The particles have an encapsulant and an entrapped pigment within the encapsulant. The encapsulant has silicon dioxide and exhibits a refractive index of about 1.4 to about 1.6.

Abstract: A method of photoprotecting a material against solar UV radiation by treating the material using a composition having a dispersion of photonic particles with a mean size in the range 1 ?m to 500 ?m, each having a diffracting arrangement of monodisperse nanoparticles or voids, the diffraction spectrum of the arrangement including a first order reflection peak in the wavelength range 250 nm to 400 nm, or by integrating the dispersion of photonic particles into the material.

Abstract: There is provided novel mono-acrylate functionalized siloxane monomer containing carbosiloxane linkage for improved hydrolysis resistance. This invention also provides copolymers produced using these monomers and their use in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing polymeric, ionic compounds comprising imidazolium groups. In particular, it relates to the use of polymeric, ionic compounds comprising imidazolium groups in personal care compositions and/or in biocide compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous composition, for alleviating at least one problem that conventional aqueous cosmetic compositions, includes (A) at least one selected from the group consisting of a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5, a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5 and an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18 and a cross-linked product of an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18; and (B) a water-soluble polymer material. When the water-soluble polymer material (B) is an association type poly(meth)acrylate polymer, a nonionic or cationic cellulose polymer, a poly(meth)acrylic acid polymer or xanthan gum, the aqueous composition exhibits excellent viscosity increase ratio and temporal stability.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a black effect pigment and a method of forming said pigment. The pigment comprises a platy substrate coated with SnO2 and/or SnO2 hydrates and Fe3O4 with an optional coating of metal oxides such as SiO2, TiO2, ZrO2 and ZnO2. The deposition of the SnO2 and/or SnO2 hydrates onto the substrate improves the adhesion and prepares the substrate surface for deposition of the iron oxides onto the platy surface, especially mica surfaces. While the pigment may be used in such applications as coating, powder coating, printing ink, plastic, ceramic material, glass, cosmetic formulation, laser marking pigment, pigment composition or dry preparation, the pigment is especially suitable for cosmetic applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.

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: A topical sustained release delivery system for delivery of antifungal agents to the finger or toenails achieving high penetration through the nails by combining the antifungal agent with a keratolytic agent and a humectant. The pharmaceutical sustained release topical preparation is provided in a varnish or spray form for treating the nail and surrounding tissues, where the active ingredient is an antifungal agent, a keratolytic agent or combination thereof. The composition may further include an antibacterial, an antiviral, an antipsoriatic agents, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A foundation having a shade which covers a wide spectrum of different skin tones and undertones, comprises red and gold interference pigments, which provide a formula that is adaptable to both red and yellow skin undertones. The composition virtually eliminates the risk of application of the wrong foundation color, and provides enhanced color and textural effects, and superior optical performance.

Abstract: A method for adding active agents to a nail varnish, in emulsion form. The method is suitable for adding active agents by minimizing the breakdown of same in the varnish, or the destabilization of the varnish. The method also enables the addition of active ingredients that were previously incompatible with the varnish medium.

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 invention relates to a solid coloring material obtained by precipitation, in an aqueous medium, of the reaction product of an alkali metal silicate with a colored complex obtained by reaction, in aqueous solution, of a hydrolysable tannin or of a plant extract comprising it with a salt of a metal cation. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition intended for making up the skin or superficial body growths comprising this coloring material. It also relates to a method for making up the skin or superficial body growths comprising the topical application of this cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one glycosaminoglycan chosen from hyaluronic acid; water; optionally, at least one auxiliary ingredient; and optionally, at least one volatile solvent.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic and personal care compositions having film-formers that are copolymers of olefins and cycloolefins, such as ethylene/propylene/ethylidenenorbornene terpolymers. The compositions may provide long wearing, transfer resistant and/or highly comfortable films on the lips, skin, hair and nails.

Abstract: A kit for promoting hair growth on areas of the scalp that has been affected by fungal infections. The kit reduces the loss of hair, gradually destroys the cause of the loss of hair, and eventually restores the normal hair growth in the areas of the scalp affected by the fungi. The kit is comprised of a first powdered mixture and three liquid compositions. The elements of the kit are applied to the scalp of an individual experiencing hair loss due to fungi.

Abstract: The use of at least one carbonate of natural origin as a plasticizer in a film-forming cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, a film-forming polymer and a solvent medium.

Abstract: A highly iridescent titanium oxide composition, which not only produces new and outstanding luster as well as color brightness within a recognized color range by interference colors but also retains clear complementary colors. The highly iridescent titanium oxide composition is a coating composition forming a coating layer over the surface of a thin flake-shaped matrix, whose size is 50-800 ?m. The coating layer is 0.05-0.6 ?m thick containing a titanium composition whose content is 70-95% by mass. This titanium oxide-contained coating layer is the highly iridescent titanium oxide composition exfoliated from the coating composition. The highly iridescent titanium oxide composition is a beneficial element, especially as a cosmetic ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to antifugal compositions. In an embodiment, the antifungal compositions are effective for application to nails and surrounding skin, and comprise at least one volatile solvent, at least one film forming substance, and at least one pyrimidone derivative of formula I, such as albaconazole. These compositions are capable of treating an infection caused by fungi, such as onychomychosis.

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: Novel topical compositions for the treatment of nail and skin afflictions comprising at least one active agent, at least one volatile solvent, at least one film-forming ingredient and at least one phospholipid, processes for their preparation and methods of treatment of nail and skin afflictions. Following application of the compositions and evaporation of volatile solvents, the composition produces a film, which has web-like structures containing the active agent(s).

Abstract: A composition of matter and a method are disclosed including mixing pieces of solid beeswax and liquid jojoba wax at a predetermined temperature within a predetermined range of temperatures, filtering the mixture, and cooling the mixture to form a colloidal gel.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a peptidic hydrolyzate enriched in bioactive peptides, said hydrolyzate being a proteasome activator. Further, the present invention concerns a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising said hydrolyzate in a physiologically acceptable medium and also its use in preventing or treating the signs of aging or photo-aging in skin and protecting the skin against challenges by UV radiation. Finally, the invention concerns a cosmetic treatment method intended to prevent and/or combat the signs of skin aging and photo-aging.