Abstract: Renewable, non-volatile cleaning compositions incorporating ethyl ester solvents are disclosed. Preferred compositions employ non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents. All-purpose cleaning compositions incorporating the non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents, further include an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant, an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant, and water. Preferably the compositions are free of anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants and/or co-solvents. The invention also discloses methods employing the non-volatile solvent all-purpose cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one non-nitrogenous zinc salt and at least one starch, in a weight ratio of the amount of starch to the amount of zinc element ranging from 0.01 to 20. Another subject of the invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, using such a composition, and to the use of such a composition, preferably in the form of a leave-on care product, for conditioning keratin fibres and for protecting their artificial colour from fading.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising: i) an oligosaccharide comprising 3 to 7 sugar units in which the linkage group between the sugar units is an a 1-4 link; and ii) an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: i) an acrylic group having a side-chain with at least 4 carbons (eg n-butyl acrylate or 2-ethylhexyl acrylate) and; ii) a short side-chain acrylic such as methyl acrylate. the weight ratio of short side chain acrylic group ii) to the acrylic group i).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to heat treated xanthan gums, which have improved solution viscosity over other xanthan gums heat-treated under the same processing conditions while maintaining the improved ease of use and the short, non-stringy gel texture of heat treated xanthan gums. Such high solution viscosity xanthan gums are suitable in a variety of applications, including cosmetic and personal care compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shampoo composition and methods of using the same, the composition including an ethylenediamine disuccinic acid chelant, a detersive surfactant, a cationic conditioning polymer, and a carrier.

Abstract: Cosmetic agents for temporary deformation of keratinic fibers containing, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one starch modified with propylene oxide and having an average molecular weight (weight average) of from 50 to 2500 kDa, the agents enabling a hairstyle with strong hold and high flexibility. Starches modified with propylene oxide are based on renewable raw materials. In this way, effective styling products for hair are provided without having to use raw materials based on fossil fuels.

Abstract: A hair care product to be used for protection and care of long hair when shampooing, and a method of using the same, wherein the product comprises the following constituents:—sorbitol, as a moisture preserving and a softening agent, in an amount of from 4 to 12% by weight; a thickener, such as guar flour, cellulose containing substances and/or gum arabicum, acting as an anti-static, film forming and surfactant agent, and as a conditioning agent, in an amount of from 1 to 5% by weight, silk protein and/or a degraded product thereof, as an anti-static, softening and antifoam agent in an amount of from 0.5 to 8% by weight, a film-forming, caring and re-moisturizing agent such as algae extract in an amount of from 1 to 2% by weight, a pH controlling and re-sealing agent, sealing agent, such as citric acid, vinegar, or similar, in an amount which gives the product a pH of about 4.4, and the remaining amount being water and optional additives, such as perfume, essential oils and similar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a non-washing cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium chosen from aqueous/alcoholic and alcoholic mediums, at least one ionic fixing polymer, at least one ester of polyethylene glycol and of fatty acid, and at least one thickening agent. Also disclosed herein is a process for the shaping and/or the form retention of a hairstyle comprising applying this cosmetic composition to the hair.

Abstract: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.

Abstract: Provided is a technology that enables setting of a durable hairstyle and moreover, enables easy resetting of a hairstyle. A hairstyling agent composition having a hydrophobic silica and a dispersing liquid for dispersing the hydrophobic silica therein.

Abstract: A method includes administering a cosmetically or dermopharmaceutically effective quantity of exopolysaccharide of a bacterial strain isolated from Pseudoalteromonas sp. with deposit number CNCM I-4150 to at least one of skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails for the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes, hair and/or nails, and cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions including the exopolysaccharide. In particular, the method and composition are suited to treatment of the aging of skin and for the treatment and/or care of disorders, conditions and/or diseases which are a result of a lack or decrease in hydration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (i) one or more cationic polymers, at least one cationic polymer being a dimethyldiallylammonium chloride homopolymer, (ii) two or more than two cationic surfactants, (iii) one or more polysaccharide thickeners, (iv) one or more polyols with a molecular weight of less than 1000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair cosmetic capable of giving good finger combability and manageability with no oily feeling to the hair treated therewith and dried, and to a method for producing the hair cosmetic. The hair cosmetic contains a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose (A), an oil (B) of which the amount of dissolution in 100 g of water at 20° C. is from 0 to 1 g, and a surfactant (C), wherein 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 2.9 and a degree of substitution with propyleneoxy group of from 0.1 to 4.0, and the production method is for producing the hair cosmetic.

Abstract: Methods and cosmetic compositions are disclosed for applying a desired shape to keratin fibers, preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair, improving color retention of artificially colored hair, and improving the aesthetic appearance of hair. Methods for using cosmetic compositions according to the invention are silica sol-gel compositions comprising a homogeneous dispersion of (a) epoxysilane-functionalized silica particles; (b) a cosmetic particulate such as PTFE; and (c) a polysaccharide, such as chitosan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair treatment composition capable of imparting good finger combability, body and manageability to the hair treated therewith and dried, and to a method for producing the composition. The hair treatment composition contains a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose (A) and at least one treating agent (B) selected from a hair-coloring dye, an oxidizing agent, an alkali agent and a keratin-reducing agent.

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

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one glycosaminoglycan chosen from hyaluronic acid; water; optionally, at least one auxiliary ingredient; and optionally, at least one volatile solvent.

Abstract: A personal care composition suitable for use as a non-aerosol shave composition comprising an anti-irritation agent; a lathering surfactant; a carrier comprising water; and optional adjunct ingredients such as lubricants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a graft copolymer including a polysaccharide as a main chain and a phosphorylcholine analogous group-containing monomer as a side chain, and a composition for skin and hair care including the copolymer as an active ingredient. The graft copolymer according to the present invention exhibits more improved moisturizing capacity and better biocompatibility than the existing polysaccharide-based graft copolymer by introducing a phosphorylcholine analogous group-containing compound, and accordingly, the composition for hair and skin care including the same also has improved moisturizing capacity, protection capacity of damaged hair, skin affinity, a skin barrier function, and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a replacement for petroleum jelly as a base for products which is suitable for most any application for which petroleum jelly can be used. The jelly is a glycerine based jelly composition comprising; vegetable derived glycerine and an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier can be any known and/or commercially available glucoside containing emulsifier. Other suitable emulsifiers together with glycerine and essential or vegetable based oils with or without inorganic fillers may also be added to the jelly to impart fragrance, color, UVA and UVB sun protection factor(s), immuno-enhancing aromatherapeutics, as well as free radical scavenging constituents. In addition, temperature stabilizers and stiffening agents such as waxes and other inorganic fillers including silica and clays may also be added during manufacture as required. The glycerine is preferably present in the range of 50-95%.

Abstract: A thickening system for personal care formulations including methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose provides efficient thickening power in applications areas such as shampoo and styling gels. In addition to providing thickening, the methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose derived polymers also provide foam stability to shampoos and improved high humidity curl retention to hair gel compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: —from 2% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more fatty-chain alkoxysilanes of formula (I) below: R1Si(OR2)3 in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, comprising from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and —one or more non-siliceous fatty substances. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition, and to the use of the said composition for cosmetic treatment of the hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to heat treated xanthan gums, which have improved solution viscosity over other xanthan gums heat-treated under the same processing conditions while maintaining the improved ease of use and the short, non-stringy gel texture of heat treated xanthan gums. Such high solution viscosity xanthan gums are suitable in a variety of applications, including cosmetic and personal care compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising:—at least 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more fatty-chain alkoxy silanes of formula (I) below: R1Si(OR2)3 (I) in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, comprising from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and—one or more cationic polymers. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition. This composition can be used in particular for haircare, and especially facilitates the conditioning of the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: at least 0.1% by weight of one or more fatty-chain alkoxysilanes of formula (I) below: R1Si(OR2)3 (I) in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, comprising from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and one or more surfactant(s) chosen from cationic surfactants and nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition, and also to the use of the said composition for haircare and skincare.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: —at least 0.1% by weight of one or more fatty-chain alkoxysilanes of formula (I): R1Si(OR2)3; in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, comprising from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and—one or more first surfactants chosen from anionic surfactants, and—one or more second surfactants chosen from nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and zwitterionic surfactants. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition. This composition can be used in particular for haircare and skincare.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition which includes a soap and/or a non-soap surfactant, a hair modification active and/or skin enhancing agent, and at least one silicone and/or mineral oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of amine and quaternary ammonium compounds for protecting hair color of artificially colored hair with respect to the washing, according to general structure R1-A-R2—B Wherein R1, A, R2 and B are defined in the claims and in the specification or —R2-A-R1 Wherein R1, A, R2 have the above meaning.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and a least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active.

Abstract: A personal or household care product includes cationic, nonionic or cationic/nonionic derivatized polysaccharide in combination with a phosphate ester surfactant. The derivatized polysaccharide polymer is formed by reacting the polysaccharide ester surfactant 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.

Abstract: A hair treatment agent having advantageous properties is provided. The hair treatment agent contains, based on weight of the agent, 0.00001 to ?0.05% by weight of at least one oligopeptide having at least one amino acid sequence Glu-Glu-Glu (formula (A)), wherein the amino group may be present in a free or protonated manner, and the carboxy groups may be present in a free or deprotonated manner.

Abstract: This invention provides a cleaning composition comprising a certain amount or more of an acylamino acid type surfactant, and further a non-ionic surfactant and a betaine-type ampholytic surfactant, which has a sufficient viscosity and exerts excellent conditioning effects.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a conditioning composition additive for use on keratin substrates in order to provide immediate as well as long lasting benefits to the keratin substrate in conditioning systems, such as leave-on and rinse off conditioners, for hair and skin, or for imparting greater water resistance to such personal care compositions as sunscreens or cosmetics. The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) also relates to a conditioning composition containing the conditioning composition additive and a method of applying the conditioning composition additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cellulose acetates and methods of use thereof. One embodiment of the present invention provides a drilling fluid having a base fluid and a viscosifier having a substituted cellulose acetate having a polar substituent that comprises an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a nonmetal selected from the group of sulfur, phosphorus, boron, and chlorine; where the nonmetal is present in at least about 0.01% by weight of the substituted cellulose acetate.

Abstract: An emulsifying composition, characterised in that it contains by weight, excluding impurities, (i) 1 to 98% by weight of a mixture of alkyl glycosides R1O(G1)g1(G2)g2(G3)g3(G4)g4(G5)g5, (ii) 1 to 90% by weight of a mixture of alcohol esters R2OZ, (iii) 1 to 90% of an alcohol R3OH, and (iv) 4 to 90% of a mixture of alkyl glycoside esters R4O(X1)x1(Z)z1(X2)x2(Z)z2(X3)x3(Z)z3(X4)x4(Z)z4(X5)x5(Z)z5, is disclosed In accordance with the composition, R1 is a hydrocarbon radical, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, having 10 to 22 carbon atoms. G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 are identical or different residues of -oses selected from glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose, ribose, xylose and arabinose, g1, g2, g3, g4 and g5 being equal to 0 or 1, the sum of g1, g2, g3, g4 and g5 being at least equal to 1. The composition has emulsifying capacity in the presence of electrolytes or in the case of paraffin-based emulsions.

Abstract: A powder composition containing at least one fat-soluble vitamin dispersed in a matrix of a natural polysaccharide gum or a mixture of gums having an emulsifying capacity and/or a protein or a mixture of proteins having an emulsifying capacity. The fat-soluble vitamin in the powder compositions is in the form of droplets having an average diameter in the range of about 70 to about 200 nm. Tablets, beverages and beverage concentrates, foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals containing the powder composition can be made.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(ii); (iii) at least one direct dye; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (d) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (e) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of a personal care article that is a porous dissolvable solid substrate. The porous dissolvable solid substrate has a surface resident coating comprising the starch perfume complex that can provide a consumer benefit.

Abstract: To provide a hair styling cosmetic composition which is excellent in hair styling property and hair restyling property, even though having a low viscosity, and is excellent in non-stickiness, smoothness, and light finish of the hair. A hair styling cosmetic composition comprising (a) one or more substances being solid at room temperature (25° C.) selected from among (a1) a sugar alcohol, (a2) a sugar, (a3) a polyalkylene glycol polymer, and (a4) an inorganic salt, in an amount of from 0.1 to 20 by mass, (b) a sugar derivative and/or a sugar alcohol derivative being liquid at room temperature in an amount of from 0.1 to 25 by mass, (c) one or more film-forming polymers selected from among acrylic and vinylic film-forming polymers (but excepting ampholytic polymers) and urethanic polymers, in an amount of from 0.1 to 12 by mass, and (d) an aqueous solvent, wherein the viscosity of the system is at most 10,000 mPa·s (at 25° C. with B-type viscometer).

Abstract: The present invention is related to aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one cationic starch polymer and at least one additional cationic polymer selected from the ones with monosaccharide units. Conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for treating hair are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions for treating hair are also disclosed.

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: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising starch derived cationic polymer and at least one sorbitan surfactant. Accordingly, present invention is on an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres especially for human hair comprising starch derived cationic polymer, preferably an oxidized starch derived cationic polymer and at least one sorbitan surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one amino acid surfactant, and a cationic polymer. Accordingly, the object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising at least one amino acid surfactant 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 starch derived cationic polymer, especially oxidized starch derived cationic polymer.

Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods are provided for conditioning, revitalizing, volumizing or increasing the natural pigmentation of the hair, including hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, mustache and beard, promoting healthy growth, and treating and preventing loss, thinning or miniaturization of hair due to aging, various genetic, pathological, radiation, chemotherapy, chemical treatment, environmental or other reasons.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation that contains (a) at least one surfactant selected from anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion and (c) at least one cationic polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one polyacid; (b) at least one amino compound chosen from alkyl monoamines, alkoxylated polyamines, alkoxylated monoamines, polyamines and mixtures thereof; and (c) cosmetically acceptable carrier. The present disclosure also relates to a method of sealing the surface of a keratinous substrate using such compositions, including inhibiting loss of hair color. The compositions of the present disclosure may further comprise an auxiliary ingredient.

Abstract: A personal care composition includes a structured cleansing phase and a benefit phase, the structured cleansing phase having a structuring system that includes an associative polymer and a non-associative polymer. Methods are also provided to increase stability and enhance the deposition of benefit agents.

Abstract: A structured aqueous detergent composition comprising modified cellulose and surfactant characterized in that the composition comprises: a) 0.2 to 10 wt %, preferably 0.4 to 7 wt %, anionic surfactant or zwitterionic surfactant or mixtures thereof, b) 0.5 to 5 wt %, preferably 1 to 2 wt %, dispersed modified cellulose biopolymer, wherein the modification consists of the cellulose having its C6 primary alcohols oxidized to carboxyl moieties (acid/COOH—) on 10 to 70% of the glucose units and substantially all the remainder of the C6 positions occupied by unmodified primary alcohols, c) 0 to 10 wt % non-surfactant electrolyte; d) 0 to 15 wt % other conventional detergent composition additives e) balance water. The invention also provides a method to manufacture the composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cationically and hydrophobically modified polygalactomannan having repeating units with a D-mannosyl to D-galactosyl residue ratio of at least 5 to 1 and to compositions containing same. A portion of the hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups situated on the mannosyl and galactosyl residues of the galactomannan are replaced with a hydrophobic substituent and a cationic substituent.