Abstract: The invention relates to fatty skin oils containing at least one oil-soluble constituent, at least one O/W-emulsifier having and HLB value of between 2 and 6, preferably between 2 and 5, 9, and optionally at least one additive selected from ethereal oils, antioxidants, scented substances, preservatives, active ingredients, UV filters, vitamins, thickeners, and solubilisers. The invention also relates to the production of said oils and the use of the same as skin oils, especially as skin care oils, sport oils, massage oils or sun oils. Said skin oils can be applied to dry skin and especially lo wet skin, having a self-emulsifying action and the advantages related thereto, soaking easily into the skin without leaving an unwanted greasy film.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions containing carbohydrate derivatives for enhancing the skin barrier function. The invention further concerns a cosmetic treatment method for enhancing the skin barrier function by applying on the skin compositions comprising carbohydrate derivatives.

Abstract: Preparations comprising at least one acylated amino acid in an amount of from 2 to 50% by weight and an alk(en)yl oligoglycoside in an amount of from 50 to 98% by weight, based on the total weight of the combined acylated amino acid and alk(en)yl oligoglycoside, are described. Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions containing said preparations are also described along with methods of producing foam and stabilizing foam produced by surfactant compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a revitalizing active complex for the skin and cosmetic products produced thereby. Said active complex for the skin consists of between 0.5 and 9 wt. % of creatine or a creatine derivative, between 0.1 and 40 wt. % of water-soluble glycogen, between 0.1 and 10 wt. % of a phospholipid, and between 0.1 and 5 wt. % of a cosmetically acceptable gel, water making up the remainder of the 100 wt. %, said mixture of creatine, glycogen and phospholipid being homogeneously distributed in the aqueous gel.

Abstract: A method of compatibilizing an anionic polymeric rheology modifier with cationic ingredients, which comprises complexing a cationic ingredient with an anionic complexing agent before combining the complexed cationic ingredient with an anionic rheology modifier. A composition comprising an anionic polymeric rheology modifier and a complexed cationic ingredient and a personal care or a household composition containing an anionic rheology modifier and a cationic ingredient complexed with an anionic complexing agent.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for conditioning the skin and reversing the effects of aging on the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from the compounds of formulas (Ia) and (Ib), to the physiologically compatible slats of compounds of formulas (Ia) and (Ib), and to the stereoisomeric forms of the compounds of formulas (Ia) and (Ib), whereby R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the meanings cited in Claim Nr. 1. The compounds are used for producing a cosmetic formulation. The compounds are, for example, advantageously used for protecting cells, proteins and/or biomembranes of the human skin, for protecting the microflora of the human skin, for stabilizing the skin barrier, and/or for ameliorating effects of surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed are aerosol hair spray compositions which comprise a first and a second silicone-grafted copolymer, wherein the copolymers exhibit a dichotomous viscosity behavior which results in superior hold and excellent hair feel benefits, and a method of styling hair comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of the above composition. The aerosol hair spray compositions comprise: (A) from about 0.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. at least one modified polysaccharide which (a) has both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. has amphiphilic character, and is thus dispersible both in water and in oil, and which (b) has no thickening properties, and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers. and also optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active substances.

Abstract: An external composition containing a silicone-modified polysaccharide compound and a low viscosity silicone oil and/or powder component, which is useful for covering rough surfaces on a skin.

Abstract: A composition containing an alkylpolysaccharide, a polyethylene glycol ether of a fatty alcohol, and an oil, useful for makeup removal. Related methods of use and articles of manufacture.

Abstract: An emulsifier mixture for use in a wax-based opacifier composition is comprised of: (a) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) a fatty acid partial glyceride and optionally (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a) and optionally (c) to (b) is between 6:1 and 3:1 and wherein the composition is free from anionic surfactants.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic treatment composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least a starch betainate of formula (I), wherein: St represents a polymeric starch structure, and at least a detergent surfactant, the total amount of detergent being higher than 3 wt. % relative to the composition total weight. The invention also concerns a cosmetic treatment method for keratinous matter and use for washing skin and hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations comprising

Abstract: A block-structure copolymer consisting of a hydrophilic saccharide segment and at least a biodegradable hydrophobic segment of general formula (I), 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for external application enhancing the skin absorption of the active components infused in the composition, more specifically relates to an external application having enhanced skin permeability of the active components by using protease stabilized by &bgr;-1,3-glucan branched with &bgr;-1,6-linkage as an agent for enhancing the skin permeability to weaken the wall properties of the corneous layer.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising

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: A hair-care composition comprising an anti-dandruff effective amount of anti-microbial oligoaminosaccharide comprising at least about 50%, preferably at least about 80% by weight of oligoaminosacharides having from 1 to 50 monomer units. The invention also relates to the use of the anti-microbial oligoaminosaccharide in a hair-care composition for providing anti-dandruff activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self-foaming shaving composition in the form of a lotion. The shaving composition comprises water, a water dispersible surface active agent capable of forming a lather, a volatile self-foaming agent, and a water soluble thickening agent wherein the composition is in the form of a self-foaming lotion having an elastic modulus (G′) of about 100 to about 1000 Pascals, preferably about 200 to about 900 Pa, most preferably about 400 to about 800 Pa (measured with a rheometer at frequency 1 Hz, oscillatory stress range 0.01-1.0 Pa, temperature 5° C., Gap 1000 &mgr;m). The present invention is also directed to an improved shaving method in which a shaving composition of the present invention is applied to an area of skin, then said area is shaved, preferably with a wet razor.

Abstract: A material with controlled chemical structure includes at least a biodegradable polymer material and a polysaccharide with linear, branched or crosslinked skeleton. The material is obtained by controlled functionalizing of at least a molecule of the biodegradable polymer or one of its derivatives by covalent grafting directly at its polymeric structure, of at least a molecule of the polysaccharide. A vector preferably in the form of particles obtained from the material and its use as biological vector are also disclosed.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising at least one heteropolymer; fibers; and at least one compound chosen from at least one polysaccharide resin and at least one copolymer film former chosen from di-block, tri-block, multi-block, and radial copolymers; and methods for dispersing fibers in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-emulsifying formulations based on an active ingredient component and a formulation base with a lipid component and with a binder component and to the use of this formulation as dosage form in the life science sector. The invention also describes a process for producing self-emulsifying formulations by mixing the formulation components to form a plastic mixture and, where appropriate, to manufacture the formulations as dosage form advantageously by use of melt extrusion. The formulations spontaneously form emulsions in water or aqueous media.

Abstract: Disclosed are propylene glycol hyaluronate esters having a limiting viscosity of 14-35 dL/g and an esterification degree of 10-90% as well as skin conditioning methods, moisturizing methods and emulsifying methods using said propylene glycol hyaluronate esters. Propylene glycol hyaluronate esters of the present invention are compounds showing excellent viscosity stability in low-pH systems and cation-containing systems and also showing high emulsifiability, hydration power, moisturizing effect and liposome stabilizing effect.

Abstract: The invention is derived from the identification of mutations in the GJB6 gene, responsible for Clouston's syndrome. The symptomatology of said syndrome suggests that the GJB6 coding for connexin 30 (Cx-30), is most probably involved also in other types of alopecia with genetic susceptibility, in particular non-pathological. Therefore, the invention concerns the GJB6 gene sequence bearing at least one of the mutations 31 (G>A) and 263 (C>T), responsible for Clouston's syndrome, and the use of constructs comprising the GJB6 gene, both for preparing pharmaceutical compositions for treating Clouston's syndrome and/or certain disorders of the body hair system, and for screening molecules likely to have a beneficial effect in the treatment of alopecia. The invention also concerns methods for diagnosing Clouston's syndrome.

Abstract: A nongermicidal composition which comprises an aqueous solution of an organic polymer, wherein the solution when applied to a substrate prevents the growth of microorganisms.

Abstract: This invention relates to skin pore tighteners each of which comprises, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the following formula:

Abstract: A composition which has a thickened fluid form comprises: (i) a first (shear gel) phase comprising at least one polymer which is capable of forming a gel, which polymer is present in the composition as a shear gel (i.e., a multiplicity of separate gel particles which have been formed by subjecting the polymer to shear while gel formation takes place); and (ii) a second (encapsulated) phase which is in the form of particles or droplets which comprise a hair benefit agent and are entrapped by the gel matrix of at least a proportion of the gel particles. The composition may allow enhanced delivery of the encapsulated phase.

Abstract: A composition is provided, wherein the composition comprises a water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer, a blend of a hydrophilic polymer and a complementary oligomer capable of hydrogen bonding to the hydrophilic polymer. The composition also includes a second water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer that provides for a phase separating film forming composition. 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, and removed when the degree of whitening has been achieved. In certain embodiments, the composition is translucent. Methods for preparing and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to multiple emulsions comprising a primary emulsion in an external phase, and comprising a principle water phase and a principle oil phase, the multiple emulsion containing no more than about 1% of an emulsifier having an HLB of about 16 to about 20.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium,

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cosmetic composition for treating keratin materials, comprising at least one hydrophobin, and also to processes for cosmetically treating keratin materials.

Abstract: The hairdressing cosmetic preparation of the present invention is characterized by comprising a heat-gelling polymer which becomes to gel upon heating. The gelling temperature of the heat-gelling polymer is preferably 60° C. or higher. Preferable heat-gelling polymer is polysaccharides such as &bgr;-1,3-glucan, &bgr;-1,3-xylan, curdlan and the like. The hair dressing preparation of the present invention, due to using such heat-gelling polymer, can give excellent hairdressing effect and hair-setting power when hair applied with the hairdressing preparation is treated with heating.

Abstract: Disclosed are shampoo compositions that provide a superior combination of anti-dandruff efficacy and conditioning, and a method of cleansing and conditioning the hair comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of said compositions. The anti-dandruff and conditioning shampoos comprise: (A) from about 5% to about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an anionic surfactant; (B) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of a non-volatile conditioning agent; (C) from about 0.1% to about 4%, by weight of the composition, of an anti-dandruff particulate; (D) from about 0.02% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic guar derivative; (i) wherein said cationic guar derivative has a molecular weight from about 50,000 to about 700,000; and (ii) wherein said cationic guar derivative has a charge density from about 0.05 meq/g to about 1.0 meq/g; and (E) water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, between at least 0.5% and 8.0% by weight thickener system comprised of at least two emulsifiers, each emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight and wherein each emulsifier is comprised of at least one hydrophobic group and at least one hydrophilic group. The composition is useful as a presurgical scrub replacement, a lotion or other hand preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to the identification of genes linked to hair loss and the retardation of hair growth. In one embodiment, the invention relates to the identification of a gene, a mutation of which plays a role in the onset of a nonsyndromic alopecia, such as hytrichosis simplex of the scalp (HSS). More particularly, it relates to the corneodesmosin (CDSN) gene, which encodes the protein known as corneodesmosin.

Abstract: A compositions for external use comprising succinoglucan and a water-swelling clay mineral, which is useful particularly as cosmetics. The composition can give a novel feeling upon use which satisfies the diversified requirements by consumers and is excellent in long-term stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions containing oligonucleotides suitable for administration to humans and other mammals.

Abstract: Cosmetic or personal care compositions comprise from 0.01% to 10% by weight of a hair styling polymer comprising one or more hydrophobic groups, from 0.001% to 10% by weight of an optionally substituted cyclodextrin and a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier. The cyclodextrin complexes with the hydrophobic groups to increase the solubility of the hair styling polymer in the composition. The cyclodextrin thus allows the formulation of compositions with relatively higher water contents.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved shampoo compositions having from about from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, at least about 0.1 weight percent of anti-dandruff particles, at least about 0.05 weight percent of a cationic polysaccharide polymer having a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 10,000,000 and a charge density from about 1.4 meq/gm to about 7.0 meq/gm, and at least about 20.0 weight percent of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition that allows for the suspension of beads of differing sizes is disclosed. This cosmetic composition will allow the beads to remain suspended but is not too viscous to destroy or significantly reduce the desired qualities in the cosmetic composition, e.g., body gel. This includes the primary ingredients of a carbomer solution (with a neutralizing agent) and a gum solution. Optional ingredients can include, but are not limited to, a surfactant, a chemical to lower the freezing point, a preservative, a fragrance, and hair and skin treatment additives. The beads are preferably formed from a wide variety of shell materials that house a core oil. The aesthetic qualities of this cosmetic composition are very pleasing in addition to the performance provided by the suspended beads.

Abstract: A skin moisturizing composition comprising water, a skin moisturizer, a water soluble hydroxyalkylcellulose polymer and additives is free of fats and oils. The composition derives substantial water-barrier properties from the water soluble hydroxyalkylcellulose polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation dyeing process for human keratin fibres, which comprises applying to the fibres a dye composition (A) containing, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and optionally one or more couplers; developing the colour in alkaline, neutral or acidic medium using an oxidizing composition (B) containing an oxidizing agent, at least one of the compositions (A) and (B) also containing an effective amount of at least one cationic amphiphilic polymer chosen from quaternized celluloses modified with groups containing at least one fatty chain, chosen from alkyl, arylalkyl and alkylaryl groups containing at least 8 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof, and quaternized hydroxyethylcelluloses modified with groups containing at least one fatty chain, chosen from alkyl, arylalkyl and alkylaryl groups containing at least 8 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof; the compositions (A) and (B) being mixed together immediately before use or applied one after the ot

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of oilgomers and polymers capable of rendering insoluble drugs soluble, protecting unstable drugs, and facilitating the delivery of drugs to their site of action. This invention further relates to processes for the preparation of such oilgomers and polymers, and to compositions containing them.

Abstract: The solid, form-stable gel for hair treatment contains an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic base; from 0.5 to less than 2 percent by weight of a carrageenan or a mixture of carrageenans and at least one carrageenan-amount-reducing additive selected from the group consisting of hair fixing polymers, amphiphilic associative thickeners, monoalcohols with 1 to 5 carbon atoms and polyalcohols with 2 to 5 carbon atoms. The carrageenan or mixture of carrageenans and the at least one additive are contained in the gel in respective amounts so that the gel is solid and form-stable, i.e. has a resistance of at least 0.15 N to a compressive force applied at 2000 and 65% relative humidity by means of an 8 mm diameter cylindrical piston that is depressed at a rate of 0.5 mm/s until a compression depth of 1 mm is reached after which the piston is removed at a rate of 0.5 mm/s.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic use of at least a starch betainate for treating keratinous matter, in particular keratinous fibres and the skin, comprising said starch betainate combined with at least an agent beneficial for keratinous matter. The invention also concerns a cosmetic treatment method and a use of said composition, in particular as after-shampoo and hairstyling lotion.

Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising

Abstract: A composition for use in bleaching hair in combination with a liquid peroxide based oxidizing agent, said composition comprising an effective amount of at least one persulfate salt dispersed in a silicone oil base and a method for bleaching hair with said composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns cosmetic compositions containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, as thickening system: (A) at least a non-ionic associative polyurethane and (B) at least a non-ionic polymer comprising at least a fatty chain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition for applying to the dry hair prior to shampooing, comprising: (a) a conditioning oil which is in liquid form at 25° C.; and (b) a nonionic surfactant in an amount which provides phase inversion when the composition is in contact with an abundant amount of water.