Abstract: Hair treatments including a reactive amino-modified silicone elastomeric waterborne-emulsion and/or a waterborne hydrophilic silicone copolymer are provided. Methods include using the hair treatments alone, in conjunction with each other, and in combination with other hair care products, such as shampoo or hair color. Hair is protected against color loss, heat, humidity, chemicals, and frizz while shine, smoothness, and manageability are increased.

Abstract: This invention relates to hair conditioning formulations comprising at least one aminofunctional polyorganosiloxane. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of these formulations for the treatment of keratin-containing fibers, preferably human hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair treating agent containing (a) an organic acid represented by the formula (1), an organic acid represented by the formula (2) or their salts and (b) a quaternary ammonium salt, a tertiary amine or a salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 independently represent an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or —R8—COOH, R3, R4 and R8 independently represent an alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R5 represent an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or —R9—COOH and R6, R7 and R9 independently represent an alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least two amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.

Abstract: A composition and method of use therefor that allows for permanent straightening or curl of human hair that is not irritating to the skin, that does not have an obnoxious odor, that is significantly less damaging to hair, that allows for the immediate shampooing of hair thereafter and that provides for re-treatment of the hair without additional damage, primarily using urea and high temperatures to break and reform disulfide bonds as a means to allow for the penetration of low molecular weight proteins into the shaft of the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming elastomeric, anionic polyurethane, and at least one cationic polymer, as well as a method for the styling of the hair comprising applying this composition to the hair.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents that, in addition to at least one hair-setting polymer, additionally contain polyether-modified organic compounds having at least three polyether substituents, the polyethers comprising a polyalkylene chain made up of ethylene oxide units or ethylene oxide units and propylene oxide units, having a maximum proportion of 50 wt % propylene oxide units based on weight of the polyoxyalkylene chain.

Abstract: Hair care compositions are disclosed which comprise a silicone polyurethane polymer, an ester, and a fluorosilicone. The compositions are useful for improving color retention of artificially colored hair.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing a vesicle composition having an aqueous phase as a continuous phase, the method including a step of dissolving an oil phase containing component (A) a branched fatty acid having a predetermined structure; component (B) a tertiary amine having a predetermined structure; and component (C) an organic acid having 1 to 10 carbon atoms at a temperature that is equal to or higher than a melting point of the oil phase, and a step of carrying out mixing while adding the aqueous phase to the oil phase which is dissolved.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous emulsion for use in a personal care, health care or household care composition. This emulsion comprises at least 1% by weight of a waxy material having a melting point of at least 10.5° C. and at least 1% by weight of an organopolysiloxane which is not miscible with the waxy material. The emulsion also contains an oil having a melting point below 10° C., the oil being miscible with the waxy material when melted and being present in a weight ratio of oil to waxy material in the range 5:95 to 95:5. This permits to obtain stable emulsion at low temperature.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a long wear topical composition for keratinous surface. The composition includes at least one coupling agent having at least two reactive functional groups and at least one performance ingredient.

Abstract: An improvement of a process for permanently reshaping keratin fibres, comprising the application to the keratin fibres, before the reducing operation and/or after the fixing operation, of a pre-treatment and/or post-treatment cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, at least one aminosilicone microemulsion, the number-average primary size of the particles in the at least one microemulsion ranging from 3 to 70 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capillary composition comprising at least particles of pumice, at least one silicon containing quaternary ammonium groups, and at least one non-siliconised polymer.

Abstract: A method of forming a skin engaging member for use on a hair removal device comprising the steps of: providing a carrier having at least one receiving region; and dispensing a skin conditioning composition in a flowable form through a dispensing member, into or onto the receiving region, wherein said skin conditioning composition is dispensed while at least one of said carrier and said dispensing member is moving relative to the other, wherein the skin conditioning composition comprises at least one of: a water soluble polymer, an emollient, and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Conditioning shampoo composition with an oil selected from polyalphaolefin oils, ester oils, triglyceride oils, hydrocarbon oils and mixtures thereof dispersed therein, the composition comprising from 1-26% wt. cleansing phase, a conditioning gel network, a polymeric suspending agent and a cationic deposition polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ampholytic copolymer, to polyelectrolyte complexes which comprise such an ampholytic copolymer, and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise at least one ampholytic copolymer or one polyelectrolyte complex.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetics characterized in that it contains a gelling agent comprising an organopolysiloxane having a silicon-bonded organic group represented by general formula: R1—X—CO—NH—[X—N(—CO—X—R1)]p—X— (1) (wherein R1 designates a group containing metal salt of a carboxylic acid represented by formula —COO? (Mn+)1/n (where M is a metal that has a valence of 1 or higher); X's designate the same or different C2 to C14 bivalent hydrocarbon groups; and p designates an integer from 0 to 10.). Preferably, the organosiloxane has an optionally substituted C9 or more univalent hydrocarbon group. Adding the gelling agent makes it possible to provide a cosmetic possessing superior temporal stability, water retention properties, sensory feel, gloss, curl retention, and cleansing power.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising: a.) from about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a detersive surfactant; b.) a silicone elastomer formed from the following reaction: and; c.) an aqueous carrier. wherein m=30 to 70, n=1 to 5, and a=8 to 20.

Abstract: The present invention is related to surfactant-based formulations comprising the polyelectrolytes and blends of such polyelectrolytes with non-cellulosic cationic polysaccharide polymers wherein the surfactant is a phosphate ester. The surfactant-based formulations exhibit improved clarity of the resulting formulations, their improved conditioning of keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved deposition of dispersed phase materials onto keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved lather performance, and their improved rheology in applications such as personal care and household care products and textile applications.

Abstract: The hair cosmetic composition contains a solvent-containing silicone emulsion (A) which is prepared by emulsifying a mixture of high-molecular-weight polyorganosiloxane (a) obtained by emulsion polymerization and a volatile solvent (b), a surfactant (B) and water (C). The component solvent-containing silicone emulsion (A) is contained at a ratio of 0.1-10 wt % as a total amount of the high-molecular-weight polyorganosiloxane (a) and the volatile solvent (b). And, the component surfactant (B) is contained at a ratio of 0.05-40 wt %. Hair is provided with outstanding smoothness and softness, and particularly good finger combing when rinsing the hair.

Abstract: Provided herein are cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds, compositions that include the polysiloxane compounds, and methods for preparation and use of the polysiloxane compounds. Provided are mechanical lubricant compositions, hydraulic fluid compositions, anti-foam compositions, water repellant agent compositions, release agent compositions, personal care compositions, cosmetic compositions, household care compositions and drug delivery compositions that include one or more of the cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds provided herein.

Abstract: A non-aerosol two-layer separate type hair cosmetic composition containing components (A) and (B) at a mass ratio (A)/(B) of from 0.2 to 10: (A) a silicone with a number-average degree of polymerization of from 300 to 20,000 having a number-average particle diameter of from 0.05 to 20 ?m, selected from the group consisting of dimethicone, dimethiconol, and amino-modified silicone and in an amount of from 0.1 to 6 mass % (B) a water-soluble cationic polymer with a weight-average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 1,000,000, selected from the group consisting of polyquaternium-6, polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-16, and polyquaternium-22, wherein the composition consists of an oil-in-water emulsion layer and an aqueous layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that can be used as an adjunct to regular shampooing and conditioning products, wherein the disclosed compositions provide a means for repairing and restoring keratin-containing fibers to their original condition.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, inter alia, shampoos, conditioners, and restoratives that are effective in preventing further damage to keratin-containing fibers damaged by exposure to oxidative dyeing catalysts, mechanical damage, exposure to UV and visible radiation, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least two amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.

Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.

Abstract: To provide a cosmetic for eyelashes, which is excellent in the effect of imparting a feeling of voluminousness to eyelashes and exerts high base transparency without damage to the color inherent in the cosmetic base. Means of attaining the object A cosmetic for eyelashes which comprises (a) a silicone resin powder of particles having such a spiky-surface-sugar-candy-ball-like shape that small protrusions are present over the whole surface of each particle, (b) a volatile oil (e.g., low-boiling-point isoparaffinic hydrocarbon oil, low-boiling-point silicone oil, etc.), and (c) an oily gelling agent. Preferably, the cosmetic contains 1-20% by weight of component (a), 10-80% by mass of component (b) and 1-25% by mass of component (c). The cosmetic may optionally contain (d) a film-forming agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to personal care cleansing compositions and wipes. More particularly, the disclosure relates to single phase compositions and wipes for cleansing the skin and/or hair of a user, while additionally, imparting a perceivable aesthetic feel to the skin of a user. To achieve both cleansing and the perceivable aesthetic feel, a modified sorbitan siloxane is incorporated into the compositions and wipes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of Dimer Alkyl Silicone Polymers (DASP) and their use to provide conditioning to skin and hair. By conditioning is meant a elegant smooth skin feel, eliminating dryness and raspiness. It is thought the mechanism of action is related to the fact that the DASP compounds reduce surface tension of personal care products, providing outstanding conditioning and skin feel. The improved conditioning composition based upon a very specific class of dimer alkyl silicone polymers (DASP) that despite their solubility in oil, lower surface tension and improve conditioning of personal care products.

Abstract: Volumizing compositions, including shampoos, which provide volume, body, fullness, movement and/or stylability benefits to the hair are disclosed. The compositions contain a waxy material selected from natural waxes of animal or plant origin, alkyl-modified dimethicones, copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone and long chain alpha-olefins, synthetic wax/highly branched polyalpha olefin polymers and mixtures thereof. The compositions are substantially free of materials which form an oily coating on the hair, such as dimethicone gums, oils, triglycerides, petrolatums, unsaturated fatty acids, oils, C18-C28 mono-long chain alkyl quaternary ammonium materials, and combinations of those materials. Shampoo compositions and the method of providing volume to the hair, utilizing the defined waxy materials, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair cleansing composition comprises the following ingredients (A) to (C): (A) a hydroxymonocarboxylic acid, or a salt thereof, (B) an organic solvent, and (C) an anionic surfactant having a sulfate group; and has a pH of from 1 to 4 when diluted 20-fold by weight with water and a buffer capacity not lower than 0.005 gram equivalent/L but lower than 0.2 gram equivalent/L. The hair cleansing composition has a good foamability and a highly lubricious foam quality during washing, and are excellent in the luster, softness and manageability of hair after drying and also superb in stability.

Abstract: (1) The invention provides a composition for hair that imparts to the hair such properties as moist feeling, the feel of smoothness, thick-film touch, and ease of combing. These properties are long lasting and do not disappear after repeated brushing. Furthermore, neither in a moist state during washing, nor in a dry state, the hair produces the feel of unpleasant touch. The hair treated with the composition of the invention does to become sticky after drying. (2) The shampoo compositions of the invention demonstrate superb foamability and washability. The feel of smoothness and ease of combing are not lost even after the repeated hair wash. The composition of the invention comprises a specific block copolymer of polyorganosiloxane and polyoxyalkylene used in the amount of 0.01 to 10 mass %.

Abstract: This invention relates to the polymerization of organopolysiloxanes to form organopolysiloxanes of increased molecular weight and to the organopolysiloxane compositions thus produced. The organopolysiloxane is in admixture with a molten wax during the polymerization, thereby forming a blend of the wax with an organopolysiloxane of increased molecular weight. After the polymerisation reaction is completed, the reaction product can be cooled below the solidification temperature of the wax, for example down to room temperature. This yield a paste-like solid blend which is a very intimate dispersion of wax in organopolysiloxane or vice versa. The dispersion is surprisingly stable.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous emulsions comprising a polyorganosiloxane and a wax, and to methods of production of such emulsions. The emulsions are of the type oil-in-water. An organopolysiloxane is polymerized in admixture with a molten wax, thereby forming a blend of the wax with an organopolysiloxane of increased molecular weight, and the said blend of polymer and molten wax is emulsified in water in the presence of a surfactant. The emulsions are useful in personal care applications such as on hair, skin, mucous membrane or teeth. The emulsions are also useful in applications such as paints, water based coatings, textile fibre treatment, leather lubrication, fabric softening, fabric care in laundry applications, homecare, release agents and oil drag reduction.

Abstract: A stable highly viscous aminosilicone polymeric fluids and a process for synthesis of stable high viscosity amino silicone emulsion by using the said aminosilicone polymeric fluid by way of a simple and cost-effective manufacturing process yielding emulsions in large scale commercial process with a particle size from 0.01 micron to 150 micron for diverse applications such as in personal care, specially hair care, textile, release and alike.

Abstract: The present invention concerns aqueous compositions that are suitable as shampoos. The composition comprises an oil and provides an interesting hair treatment, especially an interesting hair treatment targeting damaged hair.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: a near-terminal branched compound according to Formula I; a cosmetically acceptable aqueous carrier; wherein the near-terminal branched compound is not comprised in a gel network.

Abstract: Composition which, in a preferred embodiment, contains, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one monosaccharide and/or disaccharide, at least one ?-hydroxy acid, and at least one ceramide compound. Uses include topical application for the treatment of keratinous substances, in particular keratinous fibres, especially the hair.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, two or more volatile linear alkanes, and one or more nonprotein cationic polymers, with a volatile linear alkanes/polymer(s) ratio by weight of greater than or equal to 1.2. Use in the treatment of keratinous substances, preferably keratinous fibres, such as the hair.

Abstract: Use, for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres such as the hair, of at least one volatile linear alkane and at least one liquid fatty ester of C1-30 mono- or dicarboxylic acid and of a C1-30 monohydric alcohol in an anhydrous medium, in a weight ratio of volatile linear alkane(s) to liquid fatty ester(s) of less than 5. Anhydrous composition comprising: at least one volatile linear alkane, at least one liquid fatty ester of a C1-30 mono- or dicarboxylic acid and of a C1-30 monohydric alcohol in a weight ratio of volatile linear alkane(s) to liquid fatty ester(s) of less than 5, and at least one oil selected from vegetable oils and silicone oils.

Abstract: {Object} To provide an oil-in-water emulsified hair cosmetic of the present invention manifests good absorption and spreadability into the hair, doesn't cause dripping during use, and yet has an aesthetic appearance of transparent or semi-transparent gel despite the fact that it has a high mending effect and a rich sensation as is found in oil-based hair care agents. {Means to achieve the object} (a) Silicones chosen from high polymer silicone that is gum-like or has a viscosity of 1 million cs or higher, silicone with both ends hydroxy-modified, amino-modified silicone, ammonium-modified silicone, and polyalkylene glycol-modified silicone: 0.1-10 wt %, (b) Dimethylpolysiloxane having a viscosity of 100 cs or less: 0.5-79 wt %, (c) Polyhydric alcohol: 1-25 wt %, and (d) Hydrophilic surfactant: 1-10 wt % are blended in, the blend ratio of the oil phase is made to be 50-80 wt %, and the blend ratio (mass ratio) between (a) and (b) is made to be (a):(b)=1:5-1:100.

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: The present invention provides a cosmetic that contains glycerin modified on both ends with silicone represented by the following general formula (a). In this formula, R1 denotes a straight chain or branched alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms or phenyl group, R2 denotes an alkylene group having 2-11 carbon atoms, m is 10-120, and n is 1-11. The object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic that contains glycerin modified on both ends with silicone and is superior in terms of the sensation during use and the powder dispersion stability.

Abstract: A silicone oil-in-water emulsion comprising 3 to 90% by volume of a silicone oil phase, characterized in that the emulsion is stabilized by a protein and/or peptide present at 0.25 to 20% by weight of the emulsion. The emulsion contains less than 25% by weight and preferably zero % by weight of non-polymeric amphiphilic surfactant based on the weight of protein or peptide. A process for preparing the emulsion is also described.

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.