Abstract: Personal care compositions that provide improved cleansing and anti-dandruff efficacy. These compositions have from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, from about 0.1 to about 4 weight percent of an anti-dandruff agent, from about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent of a polyoxyethylene derivative of sorbitan esters, and at least about 20 weight percent water.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for durable non-permanent shaping of at least one keratinous fiber or for durable retention of a non-permanent shape of at least one keratinous fiber comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides substituted with at least one C1 to C22 carbon chain, and heating the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of promoting hair growth in a patient. The method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, and one or more transition metals.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic or dermatological composition for protection against ultraviolet radiation, based on inorganic screening agent, characterized in that it comprises a water-in-oil emulsion containing a combination of at least a particulate inorganic sunscreening agent, selected among the group consisting of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and mixtures thereof, and at least an emulsifier selected among the group consisting of silicone derivatives with glycosidic constituent, the particulate screening agent being homogeneously dispersed in the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: An acne treatment regimen includes: cleansing the skin of an individual afflicted with acne with an acne cleanser composition containing an anti-acne active; applying an acne spot treating composition to at least one lesion on the skin of the individual, the acne spot treating composition containing an anti-acne active ingredient; applying a hydrating day cream composition to the skin of the individual, the hydrating day cream composition containing an anti-acne active ingredient and a combination of farnesol and sodium hyaluronate; and applying an acne night cream composition to the skin of the individual, the acne night cream composition containing an anti-acne active ingredient and a combination of famesol and sodium hyaluronate.

Abstract: A material and method for augmenting soft tissue. The tissue augmentation material consists essentially of water and a polysaccharide gel former selected from the group consisting of a cellulose polysaccharide, starch, chitin, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, hydrophobe modified polysaccharide, an alginate, a carrageenan, agar, agarose, an intramolecular complex of a polysaccharide, an oligosaccharide and a macrocylic polysaccharide. Glycerin may also be included. The material may be used to augment soft tissue in a variety of areas, including the facial region and vocal folds.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of keratinous fibres, in particular hair, comprising at least one fixing polymer and at least one amphoteric starch and the process for treatment of keratinous fibres using said composition.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising: (a) an oily substance; and (b) a solubilizer containing: (i) a first surfactant selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol ethoxylate corresponding to formula (I): R1—(C2H4O)n—H, wherein R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl moiety having from about 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and n is an integer from 1 to about 10, a fatty alcohol alkoxylate corresponding to formula (II) R2—(C2H4O)n—(C3H6—O)m—H, wherein R2 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl moiety having from about 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and n and m are, independently from one another, an integer from 1 to about 10, and mixtures thereof; (ii) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside corresponding to formula (III): R3O—[G]p wherein 3 is a branched and unbranched alkyl and/or alkenyl radical having from about 4 to 22 carbon atoms, G is a sugar radical having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, and p is a number from 1 to 10; (iii) a fatty alcohol

Abstract: A chitosan-containing powder which contains chitosan particles formed by dissolving chitosan in an edible organic acid and spray-drying the solution. The molar ratio of the amount of the chitosan to that of the edible organic acid to be used for dissolving the chitosan may be about from 1/0.9 to 1/0.8. The molecular weight of the chitosan to be dissolved in the edible organic acid may be about 10,000 to 300,000. The degree of deacetylation of the chitosan to be dissolved in the edible organic acid may be about 90% or higher. The chitosan-containing powder has a higher chitosan content than conventional ones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin care composition comprising:

Abstract: A method for preparing a lotion for reliable high speed processing onto a substrate. The method comprises the steps of providing a carrier system; mixing a premix solution of concentrated premix solution of a solid skin treatment agent in a solvent at a temperature of at least about 35 degrees C., and milling the premix solution into the carrier system at a temperature of at least about 35 degrees C. to disperse the premix solution until an average droplet diameter of the dispersed premix solution is less than about 100 microns. Also disclosed are disposable absorbent articles comprising a lotion of the present invention.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an o/w emulsion, which comprises mixing together a high molecular compound carrying at least on side chains thereof groups represented by the following formula (1):

Abstract: A skin or hair care cosmetic composition comprising (A) a nonionic cellulose ether and (B) a copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone with an amino-containing cationic compound remains stable during storage at elevated temperatures and exhibits improved flow, viscosity, moisturizing protection and emulsion stability.

Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more antiviral agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus. Additionally, the invention includes compositions and methods useful for combating a cancer in a mammal and for facilitating delivery of a therapeutic agent to a mammalian cell.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to decorative skin and hair cosmetics comprising an enhancing agent comprising microcrystalline cellulose. The enhancing agent enhances properties such as wrinkle-hiding, mattifying, spreading, skin-feel, physical stability of the formulation, physical stability of the cosmetic after application and the volume or curl of hair to which the cosmetic is applied. Preferred microcrystalline cellulose of the invention has an average particle size of from about 100 nanometers to about 100 microns. The microcrystalline cellulose can optionally be coprocessed with a soluble hydrocolloid during its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a quaternary ammonium hydroxyethyl cellulose ether that comprises an ether substituent containing an alkyl group with 24 carbon atoms, preferably 2 carbon atoms, having a DSalkyl of 0.1-2.5, preferably 0.2-2.0 and most preferably 0.3-1.5, as a hair and skin conditioner. The cellulose ether exhibits an increased substantivity to hair, without showing any build-up after repetitive shampooing. Hair that has been treated with the above-mentioned cellulose ether also shows an improved wet combability. A hair or skin conditioning composition and a solid soap bar, as well as a certain cellulose ether and a process for its production are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for inhibiting hair loss and stimulating hair growth involving contacting hair with a composition containing: (a) a natural oil comprising: (i) from about 0.01 to 5% by weight of a sterol; (ii) from about 0.1 to 90% by weight of an unsaturated fatty acid; and (iii) optionally, at least about 0.3% by weight of a triterpene compound; (b) up to about 10% by weight of an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; and (c) up to about 10% by weight of an esterquat.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a face wash which effectively removes pore stains and aged horny layers of the skin and gives whitening effect but has lesser stimulant feel. The present invention solves the object by providing a face wash comprising a protein-degrading enzyme, lipid-degrading enzyme, trehalose, D-glucose, and ascorbic acid and/or a derivative thereof as effective ingredients.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a hair-treatment agent in the form of a two-phase gel, containing comminuted particles of a firm and shape-retaining gel based on a carrageenan-containing aqueous base in a fluid polyol matrix. The gel is a clear product with properties of a hair wax or hair cream and it can be dispensed, sprayed or foamed from a suitable container by means of a propellant.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for softening lines and/or relaxing the skin with adenosine and/or an analogue of adenosine.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to personal cleansing compositions having from about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % of a cationic cellulose polymer; from about 5 to about 50 wt. % of an anionic surfactant system, having an ethoxylate level and a sulfate level wherein said ethoxylate level is in the amount of 1.04 multiplied by the molecular weight of said cationic cellulose polymer divided by 1,000,000 plus from about 0.75 to about 3.25, wherein said sulfate level is in the amount of 0.42 multiplied by the charge density of said cationic cellulose polymer plus from about 1.1 to about 3.6; from about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % of a mono or divalent salt; and at least about 20 wt. % of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition pressurized as an aerosol in the presence of a propellant and forming a mousse, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one associative polyurethane and at least one anionic polymer, and to the use of an associative polyurethane in order to improve the properties of mousses based on anionic polymer and propellant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition charactrized in that it comprises at least on vitamin component chosen from the group consisting of vitamin C and its derivatives, vitamin A (or retinol) and its derivatives, and mixtures of these components, in association with at least one fucose component chosen form the group consisting of fucose, polysacharides and oligosaccharides that contain fucose, sisting of fucose, polysaccharides and oligosaccharides that contain fucose, and mixtures of these components, as well as at least one acceptable excipient. This composition enables one to reduces significantly, by means of a real synergy effect, the toxic effect of the vitamin component and, therefore, to use in the composition contents of the vitamin component higher or equal to the contents of the products that already exist on the market without any risk for the user.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation for removing or regulating sebum that includes salts of hard trivalent or tetravalent metals combined with oligo- or polysaccharides. The present invention is also a method of applying the cosmetic or dermatological preparation to the skin or hair for removing sebum or regulating sebum production.

Abstract: Aqueous-based compositions useful as body cleansers comprised of the following components:

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of surface active agent mixtures containing alkyl/and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside/ether carboxylic acids. The invention is characterized in that an aqueous solution from at least one alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside is reacted in the presence of alkali with an &ohgr;-halogen carboxylic acid, its salts or ester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cationised polysaccharide product comprising a polysaccharide having at least one first substituent having an aromatic group and at least one second substituent having no aromatic group. The invention further relates to a cationised polysaccharide product comprising one or more polysaccharides having at least one first substituent having an aromatic group and one or more polysaccharides having at least one second substituent having no aromatic group. The present invention also relates to a method for the preparation of a cationised polysaccharide product comprising reacting one or more polysaccharides with at least one aromatic agent and at least one non-aromatic agent. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of a cationised polysaccharide product comprising reacting a first polysaccharide with at least one aromatic agent, reacting a second polysaccharide with at least one second non-aromatic agent, and then mixing the polysaccharides obtained.

Abstract: A skin cleansing composition of the present invention contains an anionic surfactant at 5 to 40 wt %, a cationic polymer at 0.5 to 20 wt % and at least one skin-residual substance selected among cosmetic powders and liquid oils, and mixtures at 0.1 to 20 wt %. The skin cleansing composition has skin cleansing ability to wash away soils off the skin, and also has ability to allow the powder or oil to remain on the skin after washing and impart a cosmetic effect to the skin with the residual substance.

Abstract: A substantially dry personal care cleansing article is provided which includes a water-insoluble substrate and associated with the substrate a personal care cleansing composition. The latter includes at least one lathering surfactant and at least about 2% of a cationic polymer. The composition has an average particle size ranging from about 75 to about 900 micron. The cationic polymer improves the rapidity and duration of foam formation when the article is wetted with water to activate the surfactant.

Abstract: A multi-purpose contact lens care solution comprising taurine, a liquid aqueous medium, an antimicrobial component, a surfactant and a buffer. This solution prevents losses in ocular tissue membrane integrity during contact lens wear.

Abstract: A cosmetic powder composition is provided for retarding moisture loss from skin to which the powder is applied. The cosmetic powder composition has a moisturizer coated filler powder and a time release moisturizing agent. The invention also provides a method for preparing such a cosmetic powder composition that retards moisture loss when applied to the skin and for the use of such cosmetic powder composition to inhibit moisture loss when applied to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of surface cleaning and protection compositions. A typical embodiment of this invention may be a lotion, a soap, a cream, an aerosol, a gel, a medicinal lotion, a fabric cleanser, a furniture polish, an automobile polish, and a cleanser for other solid surfaces. The use of polyhederal oligomeric silsequioxane (POSS) allows greater flexibility in delivering active agents to a surface as well as for surface protection from irritants. The current invention discloses compositions for a variety of applications ranging from skin care, home hygiene, health care, entertainment, and children training/education. The compositions may provide molecular-level benefits, form breathable protection layers on a surface (e.g. skin), provide UV protection, provide foaming effects or allow users (consumers) to know when or if the cleaning is complete.

Abstract: Skin care cosmetics or dermatological preparations which comprise, as the active ingredient, moisturizer(s), antioxidant(s) or mineral salt(s) which are substances having an efficacy to promote maturation of cornified envelopes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising by weight:

Abstract: A composition is provided, wherein the composition comprises a water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer, a blend of a hydrophilic polymer with a complementary oligomer capable of hydrogen or electrostatic bonding to the hydrophilic polymer. The composition also includes a backing member. Active ingredients, such as a whitening agent, may be included. The composition finds utility as an oral dressing, for example, a tooth whitening composition that is applied to the teeth in need of whitening. The composition can be designed to be removed when the degree of whitening has been achieved or left in place and allowed to erode entirely. In certain embodiments, the composition is translucent. Methods for preparing and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel cosmetic compositions comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium at least a starch phosphate and at least a particular non-siliconized cationic polymer. Said association provides a fluid texture to the cosmetic compositions, and said compositions are easily rinsed away. Hair treated with said composition have a soft residue-tree feel. Said compositions are used in particular for washing and/or conditioning keratinous materials such as hair or the skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions from modified starches, such as starch ethers or oxidized starch, more particularly hydroxpropylated starch (HPS) or hydroxylethylated starch (HES) for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard capsules. The hard capsules obtained by the present invention with a conventional dipping molding process are similar to hard gelatine capsules (HGC).

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations are comprised of a thickening effective amount of a polyether urethane thickener of the formula (I):

Abstract: The invention concerns novel cosmetic compositions comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a fructan, at least a cationic polymer. Said composition provides a flow texture to cosmetic compositions, said compositions are easily rinsed. Hair treated with said composition have a soft feel free of residue. Said compositions are used for washing and/or conditioning keratinous matter such as hair or skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations are based upon vitamin F, and the vitamin F is present in the form of a complex with a cyclodextrin which includes alpha-cylodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, and gamma-cyclodextrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for application to the hair or skin which contains a conditioning polymer encapsulated in a lipid vesicle.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations, in particular shaving gels, which are suitable for shaving using a mechanical shaving device, in particular an electric shaving device, characterized by a content of

Abstract: The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C12-C26 carboxylic acid ester and a C12-C26 alcohol. The invention is useful for hair wash and hair care.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising one or more substances selected from the group of AGEs and precursors thereof. The present invention also includes methods of using cosmetic or dermatological formulations comprising AGEs and precursors thereof, for example, in inducing or intensifying the tanning the skin.

Abstract: A nanoemulsion, the oily globules of which have a number-average size of less than 100 nm, comprising a surfactant which is solid at a temperature of less than or equal to 45° C., which surfactant is chosen from esters of a fatty acid and of a sugar and ethers of a fatty alcohol and of a sugar, and at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400, the ratio by weight of the amount of oily phase to the amount of surfactant ranging from 2 to 10. The nanoemulsion may be used for cosmetics and dermatological applications, in particular for moisturizing the skin and/or mucous membranes, as well as for treating the hair, and in the ophthalmological field, as an eye lotion for treating the eyes.

Abstract: The invention relates to skin oils containing fat, containing one or more oil soluble components, one or more W/O emulsifiers with a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 2-6, preferably 5.9, one or more vesicle forming lipids and, optionally, one or more additives selected from etherical oils, antioxidants, perfumed materials, preservatives, active ingredients, UV filters, vitamins, consistency modulators and solubilizers. The invention also relates to the production and the use of said skin oil, particularly as a skin care oil, sport oil, massage oil or sun protection oil. Said skin oils can be applied on dry skin and particularly on wet skin. Said oil is self-emulsifying and spontaneously forms liposomes. Said oil also has the advantage as it can easily penetrate the skin without leaving a disturbing layer of fat thereon.

Abstract: A hair cleanser comprising is a mixture of conditioners, cooling agents, emulsifiers, humectants, pH balancing agents, preservatives, thickeners, and vitamins. The cleanser may also include astringents, emollients, fragrances, re-fatting agents and botanicals.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair conditioning formulation useful in repairing split ends comprising: (a) an amphoteric or cationic guar gum; and (b) a Necon fatty dialkyl amine salt, wherein the formulation contains natural or synthetic gums.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an alkylpolyxyloside obtained from a Guerbet alcohol having from 16 to 28 carbon atoms, as an emulsifier for the preparation of water-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition in the form of an oil-in-glycerin emulsion, with mean droplet size below one micron, comprising a continuous glycerin phase, at least one vegetable oil comprising an internal phase, at least one emulsifying stabilizer, and at least one bioactive compount comprising at least one hydrophobic, moiety within its structure, wherein the composition facilitates stratum-corneum penetration and dermal penetration of said bioactive compound.