Abstract: A hair care composition is disclosed comprising a copolymer, an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a formula RO(CH2CH2O)nSO3M, wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; M is a solubilising cation comprising sodium, potassium, ammonium or mixtures thereof; the degree of ethoxylation n is 2, and from 0.

Abstract: A hair conditioner composition comprising arginine, a fatty acid having a C16 to C22 alkyl chain, and an aqueous carrier, all of which form a gel structure, and wherein the composition is free of a fatty alcohol.

Abstract: A topical mixture that produces nitric oxide and a method for using the topical mixture to increase the vasodilation of a bloodstream via transdermal absorption of the nitric oxide. The nitric oxide can then affect subcutaneous tissues. The systemic vasodilation of a mammal may be increased via a topical application of an appropriate nitric oxide producing substance.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis and/or acne containing tea tree oil (TTO), coconut oil, aloe barbadensis, decyl glucoside, sodium chloride, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Hexylene Glycol in glycerin or in water or in a mixture of glycerin and water. The composition is used to treat Demodex blepharitis and/or acne by applying the composition to the eyelid margin and eyelashes or acne and scrubbing the eyelid margin, eyelashes, and eyelash roots or acne with the composition using any suitable cloth, wipe, sponge, brush, or cotton tipped applicator.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for improved penetration of skin active agents including about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of C-glycoside; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; and water, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lip plumping device includes a positive pressure device having a striking rod and striking head attached on the an end of the striking rod; a force-generating element to propel the striking head with energy which upon impacting on a target spot on a lip or in an area around the lip increases blood flood to the target spot on the lip or in the area around the lip which produces a lip plumping effect; and a button that controls the force-generating element. The target spot and a striking force of the positive pressure device is controlled by instructions from a computing device.

Abstract: Water-in-oil microemulsions containing triglyceride oil for personal care applications are described. The W/O type of microemulsions based on triglyceride oils such as soya oil and sunflower oil are suitable for skin cleansing shower oils. The microemulsions of the patent application allow the use of several mild surfactants, thereby obviating the use of aliphatic amine based anionic surfactants for personal cleansing. The microemulsion based on coconut oil serves like a ‘two-in-one’ formulation for prewash hair conditioning like a typical hair-oil and subsequently like a shampoo for cleansing the hair.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a hard capsule improved in deposition of a gelling aid on a hard capsule film. The gelling aid deposition is inhibited by adding a non-reducing disaccharide or a non-reducing disaccharide alcohol to the hard capsule film.

Abstract: Hair bleaching compositions, methods for using hair bleaching compositions, and methods for preparing hair bleaching compositions are provided herein. The hair bleaching compositions comprise at least one gallic acid derivative, at least one amino acid and/or at least one amino acid derivative, at least one oxidizing agent, and optionally, at least one hair care agent and/or hair treatment agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising at least (i) one or more copolymers derived from the polymerization of at least one crotonic acid monomer or crotonic acid derivative and of at least two different vinyl ester monomers, (ii) one or more thickening polymers bearing (meth)acrylic acid unit(s), and (iii) one or more pigments. The invention also relates to a dyeing process in which said composition is applied to keratin fibers, the operation optionally being followed by drying. The composition makes it possible to obtain temporary dyeing having the advantage of forming a transfer-resistant deposit, leaving the treated fibers individualized, with an improved cosmetic feel.

Abstract: The present application discloses a hairstyling composition, particularly for curly hair, which produces tight, long-lasting curls without requiring the use of high heat applied to the hair. The composition comprises a sulfonate-based copolymer (such as sodium polystyrene sulfonate), an aqueous polyurethane dispersion (such as polyurethane-34) and a cosmetically-acceptable carrier (such as water). The method of styling hair using the defined composition, without requiring the application of high heat to the hair, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and kits for treating hair or preventing damage in the relaxing of hair are disclosed herein. Hair that is damaged during a relaxing treatment with hydroxide-containing relaxing agents, can be treated with formulations containing one or more active agents. The active agent formulations can be applied simultaneously with the hair relaxing formulation, or optionally applied immediately following application of the relaxing formulation, to reduce damage and breakage. Use of the active agent formulation along with a relaxing treatment can be used to control the level of curl achieved or retained in the relaxed hair, as compared to the natural amount of curl in the untreated hair.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of presbyopia. The compositions preferably comprise aceclidine. The compositions optionally contain a surfactant and a viscosity agent.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of presbyopia. The compositions preferably comprise aceclidine. The compositions optionally contain a surfactant and a viscosity agent.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, systems, kits, and methods for treating a viral, bacterial, protozoan, and/or fungal (e.g., onychomycosis and/or Tinea pedis) infection.

Abstract: A powdery cosmetic composition in the form of a compacted powder including, in a physiologically acceptable medium, (i) a pulverulent phase including nanocrystalline cellulose, and (ii) a binder phase. Also, the use of the pulverulent phase for the preparation of a cosmetic composition in the form of compacted powder with satisfactory cohesive properties.

Abstract: Described herein, a personal care composition and its uses, wherein the personal care composition comprises a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises: from 3% to 15% of an anionic surfactant by weight of the composition, wherein the anionic surfactant is sodium laureth(1) sulfate SLE1S, from 1% to 15% of one or more cosurfactants by weight of the composition; from 0.10% to 5.0%, from 0.20% to 2.5%, from 0.25% to 1.75%, from 0.50% to 1.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a two-component cosmetic which, when a first formulation and a second formulation are sequentially applied, forms a uniform gel film on the skin while imparting a feeling of moisture permeating the skin, thereby providing an ideal skin feel. The present invention pertains to a two-component cosmetic containing: (1) a first formulation containing a gel formation-promoting substance; and (2) a second formulation containing a gel-forming substance. The two-component cosmetic is characterized in that the first formulation is applied to the skin, and then the second formulation is applied thereto.

Abstract: Low pH cosmetic compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin. The low pH cosmetic compositions herein include a saccharide and, optionally, one or more additional skin care actives to improve the appearance of skin. The lower pH reduces or even eliminates some of the skin health and appearance drawbacks associated with saccharide induced glycation.

Abstract: The need for an acidic hard surface cleaning composition which provides further improvements in the maintenance of surface shine, especially on inclined hard surfaces, while also using less thickener is met by formulating the acidic hard surface cleaning composition using a combination of a surface modification polymer and sulfonate hydrotrope.

Abstract: A shampoo composition and a method of making a shampoo composition which delivers both good conditioning benefits and good lather performance. The shampoo composition comprises a dispersed gel network phase comprising: from about 2.8 weight % to about 8 wt % of one or more fatty alcohols; at least 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants, wherein the secondary surfactant comprises sodium laureth-n sulfate wherein n is from about 0 to about 5; and water; and from about 5% to about 50% of a detersive surfactant; from about 0.02% to about 1.50% of a material selected from the group consisting of structurants, suspending agents and mixtures thereof, from about 0.5 to about 1% of a cationic deposition polymer; and at least 20% of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: A method for shaping keratin fibres, wherein the method comprises: applying a reducing composition to keratin fibres; rinsing the keratin fibres; applying a fixing composition to keratin fibres, wherein the fixing composition comprises a crosslinking agent, wherein the crosslinking agent has at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of: —NH2, —NH—, —SH, —OH, —C(?O)H, —C?O, and —COOH, and wherein the crosslinking agent has a molecular weight of 500 g/mol or less; drying the keratin fibres; treating the keratin fibres with a shaping appliance; optionally rinsing the keratin fibres. Also a related use and kit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stabilization mixture, i.e. a finely distributed dispersion of hydrogenated castor oil in water with anionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants which is suitable for stabilizing the pearlescence of surfactant agents, particularly cosmetic agents. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a cold process for producing surfactant-containing agents having a pearlescent effect, in particular cosmetic cleaning agents having a pearlescent effect, and to the use of the stabilizing mixture for stabilizing surfactant agents containing pearlescent waxes and/or pearlescent pigments containing surfactant agents.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting copper deposition on hair and facilitating the removal of copper deposited on hair including applying to the hair a shampoo composition having histidine, rinsing the shampoo composition from the hair, applying to the hair a conditioner composition comprising histidine, and rinsing the conditioner composition from the hair.

Abstract: A mascara composition including a film-forming polymer portion and a particulate portion is provided. The film-forming polymer portion comprises a high molecular weight vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer and the particulate portion comprises an inorganic particulate. The mascara composition comprises at least about ten percent by weight of the vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer and is substantially free of wax. Methods of applying makeup to the eyelashes are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to hair styling compositions and processes, and more particularly to compositions for disentangling or crosslinking hair that are useful in hair styling processes.

Abstract: A viscoelastic surfactant treatment fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid an inorganic salt, the inorganic salt being present in an amount of greater than about 5 wt. % based on the total weight of the treatment fluid; a viscoelastic surfactant gelling agent effective to gel the aqueous base fluid by forming a plurality of micelles; and a cationic polymer additive associated with the micelles via electrostatic interactions.

Abstract: Mineral sunscreen compositions having improved efficacy are described. The mineral sunscreen compositions include: (a) one or more mineral UV filtering agents; (b) one or more stilbenoids; (c) ethylhexylmethoxycrylene. (d) diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate; and (e) a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The mineral sunscreen compositions provide a high sun protection factor (SPF) without requiring high amounts of mineral UV filtering agents. Also, the mineral sunscreen compositions are less opaque and white than traditional mineral sunscreen compositions making them aesthetically appealing to consumers.

Abstract: An aqueous surfactant composition comprising one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of the general formula (I), R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2??(I), wherein the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2, independently of one another, are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamine, one or more amidoalkylbetaines (B) of the general formula (II), R2—CO—NH—(CH2)y—N+(CH3)2—CH2—COO???(II) in which the radical R2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 7 to 19 carbon atoms and the index y is an integer in the range 2 to 4, and water, where specific limiting conditions are to be observed. The compositions are transparent, storage-stable, characterized by good foaming ability and good viscosity, and are suitable for cosmetic products and also detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preservative free ophthalmic formulation. In particular, the ophthalmic formulations of the invention are aqueous formulations comprising nanoemulsion of oil. The present invention also provides a method for treating an eye disorder. In one particular embodiment, the invention provides methods for treating dry eye syndrome using an preservative free formulation comprising a nanoemulsion of oil and alpha 2 adrenergic agonist, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a mixture thereof. In particular, the alpha 2 adrenergic agonist of the invention has a higher alpha 2A agonist activity compared to alpha 2B agonist activity. This invention also provides a preservative free ophthalmic composition comprising a nanoemulsion of oil, a therapeutically effective amount of an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a combination thereof as an active ingredient for treating a dry eye syndrome.

Abstract: A skin smoothing film made from a skin smoothing composition that comprises sodium silicate, polyvalent silicate and water. Moreover, the film may be made from a composition that has a contraction value of from about 30% to about 160%. The film thickness is from about 5 microns to about 50 microns, preferably from about 10 microns to about 40 microns, when applied. The standard deviation of the film over the area covered is less than about 30, preferably less than about 25.

Abstract: A method of preparing a vesicle for skin absorption enhancement, a vesicle prepared using the method, and a cosmetic composition including the vesicle are provided. The vesicle preparation method may provide a skin absorption enhancement effect and may be used to prepare vesicles with improved formulation stability. The vesicle prepared using the method may be safe without skin irritation and have an improved skin absorption effect due to the use of a ceramide as a skin absorption enhancer, and may have improved formulation stability due to use of a nonionic surfactant and a phospholipid. Accordingly, the vesicle may be used in cosmetic compositions for enhancing skin absorption of bioactive ingredients such as functional ingredients.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers, cosmetic products, and methods for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers are provided herein. In one embodiment, a cosmetic composition for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers includes at least one uncrosslinked anionic polymer, at least one uncrosslinked cationic polymer, and water in a total amount of from about 80 to about 98% by weight, in relation to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Valproate is useful as an antifungal agent. The valproate compositions can be used to treat fungal infections. The valproate compositions can be formulated as topical antifungals.

Abstract: An aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres comprises at least one amino acid surfactant and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer. The amino acid surfactant 3 of the following structure wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl chain with 7 to 17 C atoms, R2 is H or a methyl, R3 is H, COO? M+, CH2COO?M or COOH, n is 0 to 2, X is COO? or SO3? and M is independent from each other H, sodium or potassium, and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz at about 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a) at least one hydrophobically modified inulin, b) at least one polyether modified silicone and c) at least one UV filter, in which the hydrophobically modified inulin is present in a content ranging from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition of the present invention has good skin affinity and homogeneous spreading, and maintains further good watery skin sensation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a) a cosmetic preparation that has a viscosity of 5,000 to 1,000,000 mPas and contains, in relation to the total weight of the preparation, a1) 60 to 98 wt % of at least one polar solvent; a2) 0.01 to 10 wt % of at least one thickener; b) a device for flash evaporating cosmetic preparation a). Also disclosed are a method using corresponding products and the use of cosmetic preparation a) as a process material in a flash evaporation device.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for shaping keratin fibers including providing a pretreatment composition which includes a pretreatment active agent; applying the pretreatment composition to keratin fibers; leaving the pretreatment composition on the keratin fibers for a time period from about 5 minutes to about 24 hours; providing a crosslinking composition including from about 1% to about 20% of one or more protein crosslinking agents and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; applying the crosslinking composition to keratin fibers; and mechanically shaping the keratin fibers with an appliance at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 280° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic active ingredient obtained from roots of Paeonia albiflora, which is a hydrolyzate of roots of Paeonia albiflora including at least 30% of carbohydrates by weight relative to the total weight of dry materials. The cosmetic active ingredient can be used in a composition and in a cosmetic care process for care of the human skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel anhydrous composition of small-molecule polysaccharides, consisting of at least a small-molecule polysaccharide and an anhydrous base. The formulation of the anhydrous composition of small-molecule polysaccharides allows the small-molecule polysaccharide to maintain a molecular size of 12-22 nm and the direct penetration of the small-molecule polysaccharide across the horny layer of skin. The present invention also provides a method of effectively maintaining skin hydration level in a subject in need thereof, comprising topically administering to the subject an anhydrous composition of small-molecule polysaccharides.

Abstract: A moisturizing composition and an application thereof in the preparation of a moisturizing cosmetic product; each component in the formulation cooperates with the others to jointly provide the effects of increasing the moisture content of the skin and reducing the loss of moisture of the skin; compared with the efficiency of using a single component or several components alone, the efficiency of the present invention is significantly increased, indicating that compounding each component at a proper ratio produces a synergistic effect, thereby improving moisturizing efficiency.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of keratinic fibers, containing: at least one non-crosslinked, hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymer at least one cationic copolymer, which is obtained by conversion of vinyl pyrrolidone, with dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate its use and method using such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising one or more particular anionic associative polymers, one or more particular anionic fixing polymers and one or more starches or modified starches. The present invention also relates to the use of the abovementioned composition for styling keratin fibres, preferably the hair. Finally, the invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, preferably the hair, using the abovementioned composition.

Abstract: The first agent for hair modification is appliable on hair in a reduction step for a hair modification treatment method including a reduction step; and a heating step of bringing the hair obtainable after the reduction step into contact with a heating element set at a temperature of 70° C. or higher, the first agent including a reducing agent and N-acetylglucosamine. The hair modification treatment method includes a reduction step of applying, on hair, a first agent for hair modification including a reducing agent and N-acetylglucosamine; and a heating step of bringing the hair obtainable after the reduction step into contact with a heating element set at a temperature of 70° C. or higher.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and related methods for the topical administration of polar drugs. In a particular embodiment, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an active pharmaceutical agent that is a polar drug, such as potassium 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonate, at least one occlusive agent, and at least one stabilizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are foaming cosmetic compositions comprising: at least one anionic thickening agent; at least two alkaline compounds; and at least one silicone. Methods for producing the foaming cosmetic compositions and for improving the stability of a foamed cosmetic composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a topical composition, and related masks comprising the compositions disclosed herein, for applying to skin for treating acne or skin rejuvenation, the compositions comprising a light activated enzymatic extract; adaptogenic Baobab (Adansonia digitata) seed extract; adaptogenic wild indigo (Tephrosia purpurea) extract; pre- and/or pro-biotic extracts; and a carrier. The mask may be embodied in, or comprise, a hydrogel matrix or a biocellulose material or other fibrous material.

Abstract: The invention includes methods for reducing or preventing the staining capacity of a compound to a tooth in a mammalian oral cavity, which includes affixing to the tooth surface a degradable film. The film comprises a starch polymer or copolymer that is formed by crosslinking a starch. The film degrades in the oral cavity within about 1 minute to about 70 minutes after affixation. In some embodiments, it may be preferred the crosslinking occurs in the presence of at least one (poly)carboxylic acid. It may be preferred that the starch selected is a retrograde starch, a starch that is chemically or physically modified to be amylase resistant or a starch that is derived naturally but exhibits amylase resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides contact lens and contact lens storage compositions and methods for the treatment of presbyopia. The contact lens and contact lens storage compositions preferably comprise aceclidine and a cryoprotectant. The compositions optionally contain a cycloplegic agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of treating dermatological conditions, including cosmetic treatments intended to moisturize the epidermis, improve the firmness of the dermis, combat ageing of the skin. The methods include application of cosmetic or dermatological compositions containing mannoproteins as an active ingredient and/or adjuvant, to the use of said cosmetic or dermatological compositions and to cosmetic treatment methods.