Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which contains at least one N-acyl-amino acid surfactant, a betaine surfactant, an N-methyl-N-acylglucamine, said N-methyl-N-acylglucamine having a C16-C20-acyl group, and further contains a solvent and optionally one or more additives. The invention also relates to a method for producing the composition. The invention further relates to the use of the composition for the treatment or care of skin or hair, or for use as a shampoo, face cleaner, liquid cleaner or shower gel.

Abstract: A method for forming a large particle complex comprising the steps of combining a hydrolyzed corn starch polymer, a starch/cellulose polymer, a hydrogenated phospholipid, and gum arabic in a cosmetically acceptable carrier to form a premix composition; heating said premix to about 85° C. for about 15 minutes; and cooling the composition to room temperature. The particle complex is useful as a component of a sprayable composition which provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning as a leave-on treatment for human hair.

Abstract: Provided is an ophthalmic composition containing cyclosporine as an active ingredient and including polyethoxylated castor oil or polyethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil, and a method of preparing the same. Particularly, the ophthalmic composition is prepared as a nanoemulsion having a particle diameter of 100 nm or less simply by mixing and stirring an oil phase and an aqueous phase without using a high speed stirring or shearing machine, so that it is very physiochemically stable and storable for a long time. In addition, the ophthalmic composition causes no irritation to eyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an alkyl glycoside or of a mixture of at least two alkyl glycosides as agent intended for inhibiting microbial growth, in particular in a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food composition.

Abstract: Described are hair fixative compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an ethylene acrylic acid co-polymer, and optionally a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions for hair, comprising a surfactant, a silicone, and a methylcellulose that gels at 45 C or less, wherein personal care composition is substantially free of cationic polymers selected from cationic cellulose derivatives, cationic guar derivatives, cationic methacrylamido polymers, polyquaternium-6, or polyquaternium-7.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for improved treatment and prevention of an inflammatory skin disorder or a sign and/or symptom associated with the skin disorder are described. The methods involve topical application to the skin a combination of a therapeutically effective amount of an ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist, such as brimonidine, and a therapeutically effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, such as diclofenac.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising: a personal care composition comprising a particle complex consisting of a hydrolyzed corn starch, a starch/cellulose polymer, a hydrogenated phospholipid, and gum arabic; and an aqueous carrier. The personal care composition is suitable for delivery as a sprayable composition which provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning as a leave-on treatment. The present invention is also directed to a method for forming a particle complex wherein the complex provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning benefits when applied to hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of microemulsions, containing (a) at least one alkyl(oligo)glycoside, (b) at least one co-surfactant different from (a), (c) at least one water-insoluble organic oil component, (d) at least one wax, and (e) water, to produce cleaning agents, and aqueous hand dishwashing detergents, containing anionic and amphoteric surfactants and, in amounts from 0.2 to 10 wt % relative to the total weight of the hand dishwashing detergents, a microemulsion according to the description in claim 1, and cosmetic cleaning agents, containing A) a microemulsion according to the description in claim 1, B) anionic surfactants, C) cationic polymers, D) optionally additional surfactants, E) optionally cosmetic additives, and F) water.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: a) at least one copolymer A of allyl methacrylate with one or more monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid esters and methacrylic acid esters, b) at least one polymeric quaternary ammonium compound from the group of quaternized celluloses, is particularly suitable for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier a) at least one copolymer (A) of allyl methacrylate with one or more monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid esters and methacrylic acid esters, b) at least one polymeric quaternary ammonium compound (B) from the group of vinylpyrrolidone copolymers, is provided for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers.

Abstract: A process of protecting a vehicle wheel or hub is provided that includes the application to the vehicle wheel or hub of a composition. The composition includes a water soluble polymeric film former, a plasticizer and a carrier that solubilizes or suspends the film former and the plasticizer. After allowing the composition to dry to form a coating, the coating is exposed to debris contaminants. The coating and the debris contaminants are then removed. The coating is readily removed by water washing alone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin cleanser composition capable of providing an excellent frictional resistance feeling during rinsing and capable of giving an excellent silky feeling with moisturization to the skin after drying, and to a method for producing the composition. The skin cleanser composition contains a cat ionized hydroxypropyl cellulose (A) and a surfactant (B), and the cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose (A) has an anhydroglucose-derived main chain, and has a degree of substitution with cationized ethyleneoxy group of from 0.01 to 3.0 and a degree of substitution with propyleneoxy group of from 0.01 to 2.9.

Abstract: A depilatory composition which is an emulsion of hydrophobic particles in a continuous aqueous phase wherein the aqueous phase—includes at least one depilatory agent and the hydrophobic particles includes a vinyl polymer derivative and a polysaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a batch method for impregnating a nonporous polymer pharmaceutical carrier with an active substance, characterized in that said method includes the following consecutive steps: a) mixing the active substance and the nonporous polymer pharmaceutical carrier, the pharmaceutical carrier being in a solid form and insoluble in supercritical CO2 and not being non-crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone; b) performing a step of molecular diffusion in the absence of water by contacting, in a static mode without agitation, the mixture obtained in step a) with supercritical CO2 at a pressure of 80 to 170 bars, at a temperature of 31 to 90° C. for 1 to 6 hours; c) recovering the polymer pharmaceutical carrier impregnated with the active substance obtained in step b), the impregnated pharmaceutical carrier being nonporous and being in a solid form and the active substance being in an amorphous form, the method being implemented in the absence of an additional solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair fixative composition comprising a canonically modified hydrolysed starch and especially canonically modified hydrolysed starches, hydrolysed to the extend of having a dextrose equivalent of 1 to 6.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising cooling active and copolymer comprising acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, wherein the weight ratio of the amount of the cooling active to the amount of the copolymer is in the range from 1:5 to 100:1. The copolymer improves deposition of the cooling active during topical application of the product to skin.

Abstract: A leave-on type hair cosmetic composition having the following two layers A and B: Layer A of an oil layer containing the following component (a) in an amount of 0.5-40% by mass in the hair cosmetic composition, (a) a highly polymerized silicone selected from dimethicone and dimethiconol and having a number average degree of polymerization of 1,000-20,000; and Layer B of a water layer containing the following components (b) and (c), (b) a water-soluble polymeric thickening agent, and (c) water.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including dihydroxyalkyl substituted polygalactomannan, and the optional further substitution of such with cationic and/or hydrophobic moieties. Method of making such compositions is also disclosed as well as the use of such compositions in industrial applications, fabric laundering, and personal and household care.

Abstract: A personal care composition includes a surfactant, a water soluble cationic polymer, a hydrophobic benefit agent, and a hydrophobic cationic polyethylene polymer.

Abstract: Because of the formation of disulfide bridges with mucus glycoproteins, the mucoadhesive properties of polymeric compounds can be significantly improved by the covalent attachment of thiol substructures to them. By the transformation of free thiol groups on such polymers in disulfides with mercaptonicotinamides or mercaptopyridoxins these thiol groups become comparatively more reactive resulting in significantly improved mucoadhesive properties. Furthermore, polymers exhibiting disulfide partial structures with mercaptonicotinamides or mercaptopyridoxins do not need to be protected against oxidation. In addition, they show comparatively higher permeation enhancing properties.

Abstract: Hair care and styling compositions that can provide shine, frizz control and temporary styling benefits. More specifically, it relates to hair treatment compositions that comprise of viscoelastic particles in an aqueous carrier or a mixture of water with organic or silicone carrier.

Abstract: A cationized glycerolated cellulose which, when blended in a hair cosmetic, is able to impart excellent smoothness and its long-lasting feeling at the time of rinsing and to impart a moist feeling and softness to the hair after drying and, when blended in a skin cleanser, is able to impart an excellent moisturizing feeling after drying; a surfactant composition containing the same; and a hair cosmetic composition and a skin cleanser composition each containing the surfactant composition, are provided. [1] A cationized glycerolated cellulose having a specified structure, which has a main chain derived from an anhydroglucose, wherein a degree of substitution of a cationized alkylene oxy group per the anhydroglucose unit is from 0.01 to 0.18, and a degree of substitution of a glycerol group per the anhydroglucose unit is from 0.5. to 5.

Abstract: A composition for enhancing fluid viscosity including a mixture of at least one cationic or cationizable polymer and at least one anionic or anionizable (hydrolysable) polymer. The composition has a zeta potential at 25° C. in the range of 0.5 to 100 mV or ?0.5 to ?100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or ?1 to ?60 mV, or is a precursor convertible at a temperature of 100 to 250° C. to the composition having a zeta potential at 25° C. of 0.5 to 100 mV or ?0.5 to ?100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or ?1 to ?60 mV. Typically the compositions exhibit salt tolerance and interaction of both polymers at very high temperatures (>300° F.) such that the system exhibits an increase of viscosity at extreme temperatures. The compositions are useful for hydraulic fracturing, enhanced oil recovery, subterranean acidization, personal care as well as home and industrial cleaners.

Abstract: The inventive compositions for topical application are characterized in that they comprises one or several hyaluronate fragments in the form of a main principle whose molecular weight ranges from 50 000 and 750 000 Da and a retinoid if necessary.

Abstract: Composition in the form of a gel containing at least 35% by weight of water, at least one foaming surfactant chosen from nonionic or amphoteric surfactants, and at least one superabsorbent polymer. The superabsorbent polymer helps to thicken the composition without affecting its cosmetic properties.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: a) at least one copolymer A of allyl methacrylate with one or more monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid esters and methacrylic acid esters, b) at least one polymeric quaternary ammonium compound from the group of quaternized celluloses, is particularly suitable for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers.

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

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

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

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous hair cleansing composition, including the following components (A) to (D) and water, in which the aqueous hair cleansing composition has a pH of from 2 to 5 when diluted 20-fold: (A) an anionic surfactant; (B) a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose having a main chain derived from an anhydroglucose, and having a degree of substitution with cationized ethyleneoxy groups of from 0.01 to 2.9 and a degree of substitution with propyleneoxy groups of from 0.1 to 4.0; (C) an organic solvent selected from (C1) and (C2): (Cl) an aromatic alcohol; and (C2) a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of from 200 to 1,000; and (D) a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: An agent is provided for treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, comprising (a) a cellulose with a cationic structural unit and (b) a copolymer comprising a structural unit of formula (A1), a structural unit of formula (A2) and a structural unit of formula (A3), in which R1, R3 and R7 mutually independently denote a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 denotes a (C1 to C4) alkyl group, R4 denotes a hydroxy-(C2 to C6)-alkyl group, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for coating keratinous fibres of the emulsion type, comprising: —an aqueous phase, —at least one wax, and —an emulsifying system comprising: i) at least one anionic surfactant in the salt form, ii) at least one cationic counterion, and iii) at least one basic amino acid, in which the total content of basic amino acid(s) and the total content of anionic surfactant(s) in the salt form are such that the ratio by weight of the basic amino acid(s) to the anionic surfactant(s) in the salt form is greater than or equal to 0.05. The present invention also relates to a method for coating keratinous fibres.

Abstract: Powdery compositions which contain, based on their weight, (a) about 5 to 100% wt. % of at least one powdery compound which is effective as a hair cosmetic agent, (b) 0 to about 25% wt. % of at least one powdery solid as a filler which differs (a) and (c), (c) 0 to about 95% wt. % of at least one auxiliary that is different from (a) and (b) and is selected from emulsifiers and thickeners and the mixtures thereof, with the proviso that about 0.4 g of the powdery composition dissolves in 100 ml water at 35° C. within not more than 5 minutes when mixed in a tumble mixer at 101 revolutions per minute.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a process for hair treatment comprising the step of applying onto hair composition comprising a cationic polymer and an oil, wherein the hair comprises damaged hair and optionally virgin hair, and the cationic polymer is a double modified cationic guar comprising cationic modifying groups, preferably comprising a group of formula —N+Me3, and non ionic modifying groups being C3-C22 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of glycosaminoglycan esters, whose alcohol groups are partly esterified with lipoic acid or with lipoic acid and formic acid, in hair are treatments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic cleaning agent including in a cosmetically acceptable carrier a) at least one anionic surfactant, b) at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant of the following formula (I), in which—R denotes a straight-chain or branched, saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated alkyl or alkenyl residue having 8 to 24 carbon atoms, and—R1 and R2 independently of one another denote the groups —(CH2)n—COOX, —(CH2)n—O—(CH2)n—COOX or —(CH2)n—OH, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4 and X is an alkali, an alkaline-earth, an ammonium or an alkanolamine ion, c) at least one silicone of the following formula (II), in which—the residue R denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 C atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 C atoms or a hydroxyl group,—x denotes a number from 1 to 100,—y denotes a number from 1 to 20, and—a and b independently of one another denote numbers from 0 to 50, and d) at least one cationic polymer selected from quaternized cellulose derivatives.

Abstract: A hairstyle holding composition formed of natural or naturally derived ingredients, the composition comprising a hairstyle holding resin, wherein the hairstyle holding resin consists essentially of a low viscosity levan, wherein the levan produces a low intrinsic viscosity dispersion in water having particle sizes in the range of from about 50 to about 200 nm, and wherein the composition further includes at least one natural or naturally derived additive, wherein the at least one additive is selected from the group consisting of natural oils, natural antimicrobial substances, a natural fragrance, a natural emulsifier, a natural viscosity controller and a natural liquefied or gaseous form hydrocarbon to serve as a propellant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sterile preparation which can be implanted on or in organic tissues, comprising: a natural or modified globin material which is insoluble at physiological pH and/or a material obtainable from globin which has been modified to be soluble at physiological pH, the said materials being biocompatible and biodegradable in the organism; an agent selected from natural or synthetic polymeric adhesive agents, polymeric tissue enhancement or filling agents, more particularly an agent based on crosslinked hyaluronic acid or on polylactic acid, and a polymeric wound cicatrization agent, specifically oxidized cellulose; with the provisos that, if the preparation comprises the said material obtainable from globin modified so as to be at least partly soluble, the said polymeric adhesive agent, if present, is not hyaluronic acid or carboxymethylcellulose and the said polymeric enhancement or filling agent, if present, is an agent based on crosslinked hyaluronic acid, and that, if the preparation com

Abstract: The present specification provides for an oxidative hair treatment agent. The agent includes, in a cosmetic carrier, a combination of at least one oxidizing agent and at least one modified starch. The modified starch is modified by propylene oxide, has an average molecular weight between 50 and 2500 kiloDaltons (kDa), and has a propylene oxide content between 0.1 and 20.0 weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the modified starch.

Abstract: A hybrid polyurea encapsulate formulation obtained by mixing a starch/fragrance emulsion with a polyurea capsule suspension is provided as is a method of using the formulation in a personal care product, a beauty care product, a fabric care product, a home care product, a personal hygiene product, an oral care product and a method for releasing an encapsulated fragrance by moisture, shear, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the use of nonionic hydrophobically modified polysaccharides in personal care and household care compositions. More specifically, but not by way of limitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to the use of hydrophobically-modified cellulose ethers, such as hydrophobically-modified hydroxyethylcellulose (HMHEC) polymers in personal care and household care compositions. These compositions show pronounced syneresis in aqueous solutions or in the presence of surfactants, including nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants such as lauryl sulfate (LS) and lauryl ether sulfate (LES). It is also contemplated that the surfactants used in the compositions be sulfate free and/or multi-tailed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new cosmetic product for treating keratinous materials, particularly hair, to the method for preparing the cosmetic product, and to a cosmetic method for the care of keratinous material using these compositions.

Abstract: A method for styling hair comprising the steps of placing said hair in a desired configuration and applying a composition to said hair, said composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, (b) solvent-propellant mixture or solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients. Also provided is a method of making polymer.

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents. Such encapsulated benefit agents eliminate or minimize one or more of the drawbacks of current encapsulated benefit agents and thus provide formulators with additional perfume delivery opportunities.

Abstract: A composition comprising a) a surfactant comprising an anionic surfactant; b) at least 8 weight % of the composition of a C12-18 fatty alcohol, and c) water. A cleansing method includes applying the composition to skin or hair and washing, and optionally rinsing with water.

Abstract: A method for forming a large particle complex comprising the steps of combining a hydrolyzed corn starch polymer, a starch/cellulose polymer, a hydrogenated phospholipid, and gum arabic in a cosmetically acceptable carrier to form a premix composition; heating said premix to about 85° C. for about 15 minutes; and cooling the composition to room temperature. The particle complex is useful as a component of a sprayable composition which provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning as a leave-on treatment for human hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising: a personal care composition comprising a particle complex consisting of a hydrolyzed corn starch, a starch/cellulose polymer, a hydrogenated phospholipid, and gum arabic; and an aqueous carrier. The personal care composition is suitable for delivery as a sprayable composition which provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning as a leave-on treatment. The present invention is also directed to a method for forming a particle complex wherein the complex provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning benefits when applied to hair.

Abstract: Provided are microemulsions comprising: (a) at least one alkyl (oligo)glycoside, (b) at least one cosurfactant different from (a), (c) at least one non-water-soluble organic oil component, (d) at least one moisturizing agent, (e) and water. These microemulsions may be used for producing cleaning compositions and also cosmetic cleaning compositions, comprising: (A) any microemulsion provided herein, (B) one or more anionic surfactants, (C) one or more cationic polymers; (D) optionally further surfactants; (E) optionally cosmetic additives, and (F) water.

Abstract: A process for producing anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or cationic derivatized polysaccharide products which demonstrate high clarity in surfactant-based compositions. The polysaccharide polymer is reacted for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature in the presence of water, caustic, and at least one surfactant. The polysaccharide polymer may optionally be reacted with an oxidizing agent, hydrolytic or proteolytic enzymes, molecular weight reducing agents and a cationizing agent and nonionic agent. The formed derivatized polysaccharide has a lower clarity in water than in an aqueous surfactant system. The derivatized polysaccharide product can be used in personal care and or household care products.