Abstract: Disclosed is a benefit agent delivery particle comprising a benefit agent; and a chitosan salt at the outer surface of the particle, wherein the chitosan salt comprises a chitosan component and amino acid anion, wherein the amino acid comprises phenylalamine; the amino acid does not comprises tyrosine; and the amino acid does not comprises histidine or the amino acid comprises no greater than 20% of histidine by mole of the total amino acid, wherein the benefit agent comprises fragrance, pro-fragrance, hair conditioning agent, anti-dandruff agent, moisturizers, emollients, dyes, pigments, color care additives, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an active energy ray-curable resin composition containing: (A) a monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer free of urethane groups; (B) a polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer free of urethane groups; (C) a urethane group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer; (D) a photopolymerization initiator; (E) a polymerization inhibitor; and (F) a surfactant, wherein relative to the total weight of (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), the weight ratio of (A) is 45 to 90% by weight, the weight ratio of (B) is 3 to 25% by weight, the weight ratio of (C) is 3 to 35% by weight, the weight ratio of (D) is 0.1 to 10% by weight, the weight ratio of (E) is 0.01 to 5% by weight, and the weight ratio of (F) is 0.1 to 10% by weight, and the resin composition has a surface tension of 20 to 30 mN/m.

Abstract: An improved hair and scalp treatment composition comprising a hair care product wherein the improvement comprises reducing the comedogenicity thereof by excluding therefrom comedogenic elements having a Fulton scale grade greater than 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair sprays comprising a pressurized container and an aerosol composition, located therein, which includes, based on its weight, 20 to 80% by weight of at least one propellant, 0.1 to 20% by weight of at least one fixing polymer, and 0.01 to 5% by weight of esters of the formula (I), in which R1 stands for —H or —CH3, R2 for a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 7 to 15 carbon atoms, and n for an integer from the group comprising 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; the hair sprays bring about an improved hair feel, improved lightness of the hairstyle, and improved hair texture, also with further improvement of the hold.

Abstract: An agent for temporarily changing the color of keratin fibers, in particular human hair, include in an aqueous cosmetic carrier (a) at least one aliphatic and/or aromatic alcohol having 2-8 C atoms (b), at least one color pigment, and (c) at least one zwitterionic polymer, the total weight of the solid matter (d) included in the agent, with respect to the total weight of the agent, being less than 2.5 wt. %.

Abstract: Provided is a cleansing composition for skin or hair which can provide a good durability of foam and rinse feel and can enhance the combing property of hair after rinsing and the manageability after drying in application to the hair and can impart a sufficient moist feeling to skin in application to the skin. A cleansing composition for skin or hair, comprising the following (A) and (B): (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 12 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms; and (B) an oil solution having a solubility of from 0 to 1 g in 100 g of water at 20° C.

Abstract: An agent for coloring keratinic fibers, particularly human hairs, including in a cosmetic carrier (a) at least one direct dye, and (b) an inorganic butter system comprising at least one inorganic aid (b1) and at least one inorganic salt of this acid or these acids (b2), and (c) water. Further, a cosmetic product includes the aforementioned colorant which is packaged in a pressurized aerosol container possessing an aerosol dispensing device with spray valve. Finally, a method for increasing the nuance stability of colorants includes adding the aforementioned ingredients (a), (b), and (c) in the agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic agent for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human hair, containing at least one specific non-ionic silicone polymer and at least one oxidation dye intermediate and/or one direct dye, wherein the use of the at least one non-ionic silicone polymer leads to improved care of the keratin fibers together with extremely low color shift. The invention further relates to a corresponding packaging unit (kit of parts) and to a method for dyeing keratin fibers. Finally, the invention relates to the use of the cosmetic agent according to the invention to care for keratin fibers while at the same time minimizing the color shift.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to gentle cleansing compositions, which generally include: (a) a taurate surfactant; (b) an isethionate surfactant; (c) a betaine (and/or another amphoteric surfactant); and (d) a nonionic emulsifier. The cleansing compositions exhibit very good cleansing properties, are particularly effective for removing makeup, and are mild and moisturizing to the skin.

Abstract: Composition of a hydrogel soap, a hydrogel soap, and a method of preparing the same. The hydrogel soap represents detergency or moisturizing power superior to that of a general soap and has weak acidity or neutral-pH (pH 5.0 to pH 7.0), so that the skin irritation is mitigated and superior formability is represented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular supramolecular bioresorbable or biomedical material comprising (i) a polymer comprising at least two 4H-units and (ii) a biologically active compound. Optionally, the supramolecular bioresorbable or biomedical material comprises a bioresorbable or biomedical polymer as third component to tune its properties (mechanical and bioresorption properties). The supramolecular bioresorbable or biomedical material is especially suitable for biomedical applications such as controlled release of drugs, materials for tissue-engineering, materials for the manufacture of a prosthesis or an implant, medical imaging technologies.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a thickening polymer having hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions, a non-ionic surfactant, a neutralizing agent, a non-ionic kosmotrope and water. Also, a hair colorant formulation obtained from mixing said composition and a hair dye. Also, the use of said formulation for coloring and/or sculpting hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a dispersion of acrylic polymer particles, a thermoplastic elastomer, a semi-crystalline polymer and an organic solvent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one colorant. The invention also relates to a method for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate, in particular lashes, by applying these compositions to the keratinous substrate.

Abstract: A viscous composition of the present invention comprises specific cellulose fibers (A), (A?) and (A?) and the specific cellulose fibers (A), (A?) and (A?) are used with appropriate selection according to uses of a cosmetic composition, a gel-like composition and a spray composition. Therefore, in case where the composition is used as the cosmetic composition, a cosmetic composition which is excellent in shape retention ability and dispersion stability and excellent in water tolerance to satisfy the properties and the performance which is necessary for cosmetics is obtained. Additionally, in case where the composition is used as a gel-like composition, gel-state can be kept without separation or water release. Furthermore, in case where the composition is used as a spray composition, since it is possible to time-dependently keep stable gel state even if functional additives such as electrolytes, ionic substances, etc.

Abstract: The invention provides polyglycerol partial esters based on mono- and dicarboxylic acids and their use as solubilizers, particularly in cosmetics, for example for perfume oils and essential oils in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex acrylate polymers, wherein at least one latex acrylate polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex acrylate polymers, wherein at least one latex acrylate polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from thickening agents. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. The composition is capable of forming a film having certain properties on a substrate. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described are personal care, preferably skin care compositions, comprising polyolefin blends comprising at least one metallocene catalyzed polyolefin with a density above 0.90 g/cm3, at least one metallocene catalyzed polyolefin with a density equal to or below 0.90 g/cm3, provided that the average melt index for the polyolefin blend is greater than 7; and a cosmetically acceptable hydrocarbon oil, provided that the composition does not contain ethylene acrylic copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a colored lamellar composition that may provide a wide range of colors. The process includes the steps of dispersing a colorant in a hydrocarbon, grinding the dispersed colorant to a particle size of less than about 1 micron (?m), and spraying the colorant onto a lamellar substrate to provide the colored lamellar composition while mixing and heating the lamellar composition to remove the hydrocarbon.

Abstract: Provided is a volatile oil for cosmetics, which has excellent volatility, hair care properties and skin care properties. The volatile oil for cosmetics according to the present invention comprises a paraffin mixture, wherein the paraffin mixture contains an isoparaffin having 12 to 16 carbon atoms, has a boiling point ranging from 185 to 215° C. and has a 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylheptane content of less than 10 mass %. The volatile oil for cosmetics according to the present invention can be used for, for example, a hair cosmetic and an external preparation for the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of depositing agents on surfaces using highly volatile silicone solvents. Particularly, the invention relates to novel compositions useful for depositing agents on skin and other surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers chosen from acrylate and polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from thickening agents. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: A viscous composition of the present invention comprises specific cellulose fibers (A), (A?) and (A?) and the specific cellulose fibers (A), (A?) and (A?) are used with appropriate selection according to uses of a cosmetic composition, a gel-like composition and a spray composition. Therefore, in case where the composition is used as the cosmetic composition, a cosmetic composition which is excellent in shape retention ability and dispersion stability and excellent in water tolerance to satisfy the properties and the performance which is necessary for cosmetics is obtained. Additionally, in case where the composition is used as a gel-like composition, gel-state can be kept without separation or water release. Furthermore, in case where the composition is used as a spray composition, since it is possible to time-dependently keep stable gel state even if functional additives such as electrolytes, ionic substances, etc.

Abstract: A depilatory composition for hair removal including beeswax, hydrogenated rosin, gum rosin, titanium dioxide, castor oil, and red or pink color. The composition is used at no lower than 95 degree Fahrenheit and removed at room temperature, easily spread and non-toxic.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers chosen from acrylate and polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from thickening agents. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex acrylate polymers, wherein at least one latex acrylate polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from coalescing agents and plasticizers. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers chosen from acrylate and polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from coalescing agents and plasticizers. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from coalescing agents and plasticizers. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions comprising a polyacrylate oil gel, comprising: (a) at least one cosmetically acceptable hydrophobic ester oil, and (b) one or more polymers comprising: (i) a first polymerized unit, comprising: (1) 75% to 35% by weight, based on the weight of said polymerized unit, one or more (meth)acrylate monomers selected from at least one of C1-C4 (meth)acrylate, (meth)acrylic acid, styrene, or substituted styrene, and (2) 25% to 65% by weight, based on the weight of said polymerized unit, one or more hydrophobic monomers, including hydrophobically substituted (meth)acrylate monomers, with alkyl chain length from C6 to C22 and, (ii) a second polymerized unit, comprising: (1) 10-99% by weight, based on the weight of said polymerized unit, one or more monomers which has a Tg of more than 80° C. after polymer formation, (2) 1-10% of one or more (meth)acrylate monomers containing acid functional group, and (iii) optionally, a crosslinker.

Abstract: The present invention is related to substituted butanol derivatives of the formula: wherein R is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 straight chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 straight chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 branched chain alkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-6 cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkoxy, nitrile, halo, amino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 alkylamino, carboxy-C1-6 dialkylamino, an unsubstituted or substituted acetoxy, carboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted carboxyethyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxy, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylthio, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyloxy, carboxamido, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylcarboxamido or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 dialkylcarboxa

Abstract: In one aspect, hair conditioning compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a hair conditioning composition comprises a polymer or oligomer comprising (A) at least one hydrophilic block comprising an alkoxylated diol or amine-terminated derivative thereof and (B) at least one hydrophobic block comprising a condensation reaction product of (i) a dicarboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid equivalent and (ii) a diamine, amino alcohol, diol, or combination thereof. The hydrophilic block (A) and the hydrophobic block (B) are bonded together through an amide or ester linkage. In addition, the polymer or oligomer comprises at least one amide moiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition and method for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate, comprising at least one supramolecular polymer, at least one detackifying ingredient which is a hyperbranched functional polymer, at least one fatty phase ingredient(s) and at least one polyethylene wax. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one colorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous personal care, household care, and/or fabric care compositions comprising the instant copolymers. Also disclosed are methods for the rheological modification of aqueous personal care, household care, and/or fabric care compositions comprising the instant copolymers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sprayable compositions comprising: a complex of (A) at least one charged (or pseudo-charged) polymer having a molecular weight of about 125,000 amu or more; and (B) a least one oppositely charged, rheology modifying, crosslinked polymer having at least one carboxylic functional group. The composition may provide a spray with a median particle size of less than about 175 ?m. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the compositions as well as creating the spray. The invention enables the spray of the high molecular weight charged (or pseudo-charged) polymer in any number of uses including personal care and performance chemicals application.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a process for manufacturing emulsion composition which comprises an oil phase dispersed in a continuous water phase which is stabilized with a surfactant as an emulsifier. The present invention is on a method for producing an emulsion comprising one or more fatty alcohol, one or more oil liquid at 20° C. and one or more surfactant wherein one or more surfactant is added to the dispersion of one or more fatty alcohol and one or more oil liquid at 20° C. in water at a temperature of 50° C. or higher, preferably 60° C. or higher with the condition that the temperature of the dispersion is at least 10° C. higher than the melting point of fatty alcohol having the highest melting point, more preferably between 60 and 85° C. wherein the emulsion thus obtained does not comprise dispersed droplets with a volume size larger than or equal to 10 ?m measured directly without dilution of the emulsion at 20° C. measured with a laser particle size analyzer suitable therefore.

Abstract: A hair cleansing composition contains (a), (b), and (c). Component (a), as particles having mean particle size of 0.5-50 ?m, is a polyalkyleneimine derivative or a salt thereof, having weight average molecular weight of 3,300-50,000, with at least one of R1—CO—, R2—(CH2)n—CHX—CH2—, and R3—NH—CO— bonded to 40 mol % or more of the N atoms of the polyalkyleneimine. In (a), R1 represents H, alkyl, alkenyl, or the like; R2 represents H, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, or the like; n is 0 or 1; X represents H or OH; R3 represents H, alkyl, or alkenyl; at least one of R1 to R3 has 13 or more carbon atoms, and the entirety of R1 to R3 has an average number of carbon atoms of 9 or more and a linear group content of 30 mol % or more. Component (b) is an anionic surfactant. Component (c) is a water-soluble cationic polymer.

Abstract: A scalp care composition directed to a scalp care composition comprising from about 0.05% to about 5% of an anti-dandruff active, from about 0.1% to about 25% of one or more organic solvents, from about 1% to about 99% of a volatile carrier wherein the anti-dandruff active is soluble in the scalp care composition.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition containing very little water from which a hair conditioner can be easily produced by diluting with water, and a low energy production method thereof. A hair conditioning composition including (a) 10 to 90% by mass of specifically structured higher alcohols and/or derivatives thereof, (b) 5 to 35% by mass of cationic surfactant, and (c) a polyhydric alcohol and/or polyethylene glycol having a melting point of 70° C. or less, wherein the melting point of a gel which is formed from (a) and (b) in the composition is 70° C. or less, the water content is 10% by mass or less, and the molar ratio of (a) to (b) is 2.5 or more to less than 6.0. Also, a low energy method of producing a hair conditioner by melting the hair conditioning composition under heating at the temperature of the melting point of gel or more to 70° C. or less, and diluting it with water in an amount of 3 to 15 times by mass.

Abstract: An aqueous structured surfactant composition comprising water, one or more sulfate free anionic surfactants, one or more hydroxysultaines and one or more amphodiacetates, which is capable of suspending water insoluble or partially water soluble components. A sulfate-free structured liquid surfactant composition for use in personal care formulations allows for high level of vegetable oil and/or fragrance oil in end formula without negatively affecting stability and foam properties.

Abstract: A scalp care composition comprising from 1% to 99% of a volatile carrier; from 0.05% to 10% of a polymeric rheology modifier and mixtures thereof; from 0.03% to 1% of particulate scalp benefit agent wherein the composition is shear thinning and has (1) a zero shear viscosity value measured at 0.01 Pa of greater than about 1,500 Pa s; (2) a moderate stress viscosity value measured at 1 Pa viscosity of greater than about 1,000 Pa s; and (3) a high shear rate viscosity value measured at 100 l/s of less than about 0.5 Pa s.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of acne with coated metal nanoparticles are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of the skin surface with metal nanoparticles in surfactant containing solutions are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. in particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of acne with metal nanoparticles in surfactant containing solutions are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of a pilosebaceous unit with metal nanoparticles in surfactant containing solutions are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of hair removal with metal nanoparticles in surfactant containing solutions are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of acne with nanoparticles with coatings that facilitate selective removal from the skin surface are disclosed.

Abstract: Agent for obtaining a stable aqueous composition comprising a polymer constituted of: at least one A monomer of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and/or any of their salts, at least one B monomer of alkyl acrylate and/or methacrylate, and at least one C monomer corresponding to the following formula (I): T-[(EO)n(PO)n?(BO)n?]-Z ??(I) ?in which: T represents one end enabling the co-polymerization of the C monomer, [(EO)n(PO)n?(BO)n?] represents a polyalkoxylated chain constituted of alkoxylated units, distributed into blocks, alternatively or statistically, chosen from among EO ethoxylated units, PO propoxylated units and BO butoxylated units, representing, independently from each other, 0 or a whole number between 1 and 150, the sum of n, -n? and n? not being null, and Z represents a fatty chain, linear or branched, of at least 16 carbon atoms, at least one crosslinked monomer D.