Abstract: A personal care composition having synergistic rheological properties and aesthetic and functional gel at low solids blends comprising a blend of (a) a terpolymer of polyvinylpyrrolidone, acrylic acid and laurylmethacrylate; and (b) a copolymer of acrylates and steareth-20 methacrylate.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel detergent and conditioning hair care compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic polymer and a mixture of at least one amine silicone and of at least one grafted silicone polymer comprising one polysiloxane portion and one portion constituted by one non-silicone-modified organic chain, one of the two portions constituting the primary polymer chain, the other being grafted on the primary chain. These compositions have improved hairstyling effect. The invention is useful for hair washing, care and styling.

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: An aerosol device comprising a container containing an aerosol composition comprising a liquid phase (or fluid) containing at least one fixing material in a suitable solvent, a propellant, and a means for distributing the aerosol composition, the fixing material having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of greater than or equal to 30° C., the fixing material comprising at least one anionic grafted silicone polymer having a polysiloxane skeleton grafted with at least one anionic hydrocarbon radical, and the device being suitable for obtaining a wetting power of greater than or equal to 30 mg/s. The invention also relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, in which a composition comprising a fixing material having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of greater than or equal to 30° C., this fixing material comprising at least one anionic grafted silicone polymer, is applied to the fibers by means of a suitable device in order to obtain a wetting power of greater than or equal to 30 mg/s.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.2% to about 5% of an anionic polymer; (b) from about 0.2% to about 5% of a cationic polymer; (c) from about 0.2% to about 5% of an amphoteric polymer; and (d) a solvent; whereein the total of components (a), (b), and (c) is from about 0.6 to about 15%, and wherein the level of the component comprised at the lowest level among components (a), (b), and (c) is at least about 5% of that of the component comprised at the highest level among components (a), (b), and (c).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low VOC, non-aerosol hair cosmetic compositions, which contain nonionically modified starches. The starch may be additionally hydrolyzed, particularly enzymatically hydrolyzed. Further, the starch may be modified using ionic substituents. Use of such starches is novel and advantageous in that they provide a clear solution with a low viscosity, and good pump spray characteristics. Further, the resultant composition provides a clear film which is not tacky, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: A block copolymer for hair styling compositions includes hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks which allow for optimization of desirable characteristics of the hair styling composition, such as flow onto the hair, prevention of curl droop, style retention at high humidity, tack, hardness, resistance to flaking, restylability, volumizing, and washability from the hair. The copolymer includes a polyacrylate backbone of hydrophobic blocks, with hydrophilic acrylate side chains. The copolymer is suitable for the formulation of a number personal care, household, hair care, skin care and other formulation. The copolymer is suited to incorporation into low VOC hydro-alcoholic hair styling compositions to meet reduced VOC, regulations.

Abstract: The hair treatment compositions for imparting volume to hair each contain from 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of one or more terpolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam and a basic acryl amide monomer and from 0.05 to 10 percent by weight of one or more cation-active hair-care substance. The composition provides a long-lasting volumizing effect to hair treated with it. It is especially effective on damaged hair and provides good combability without loading the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a application system for coating, in particular, for making up, keratin fibers, having a reservoir containing a composition for coating, in particular, for making up keratin fibers, in particular, the eyelashes, a removable closure means designed to close the reservoir and an applicator member for applying the composition to the fibers, wherein the coating composition has an aqueous medium and a film-forming polyurethane in the form of solid particles dispersed in the aqueous medium, the composition having a viscosity, measured at 25° C., at a shear rate of 200 s−1, ranging from 5 Pa·s to 18 Pa·s, and wherein the composition is free of wax.

Abstract: Novel cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions comprising, in a cosmetically and/or dermatologically acceptable vehicle, i) a cinnamic acid derivative, in particular 2-ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate, and ii) at least one polyamino polymer, and the use of these compositions in the cosmetic and/or dermatological fields. These compositions are particularly photostable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological for the treatment of keratinous materials, particularly hair, comprising in a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium at least a grafted silicone polymer with a polysiloxane skeleton grafted by organic non-silicone monomers and at least an aqueous dispersion of insoluble particles of nonionic or cationic polymer. The composition is particularly useful for rinsed products or as non rinsed products for washing hair, hair care, hair conditioning, hair dressing or hair setting.

Abstract: A composition for use as a post-foaming shaving gel, for example, comprising about 3% to about 20% by weight of the composition of a surfactant system, about 0.05% to about 10% by weight of the composition of poly(ethylene oxide) and polyvinylpyrrolidone, in a combined amount, wherein the poly(ethylene oxide) and the polyvinylpyrrolidone are present in a weight ratio of about 1:10 to about 10:1, and about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a post-foaming agent.

Abstract: A shampoo composition having at least one detersive surfactant, a suspending particulate agent, and a cationic deposition polymer, wherein at least about 5% by weight of the cationic deposition polymer is adsorbed on the suspended particulate agent is described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low volatile organic compound aerosol hair cosmetic compositions which contain nonionically derivatized starches optionally hydrolyzed and/or ionically modified, about 5-55% propellant, up to 50% solvent, and water. Such compositions provide a clear solution with a low viscosity, good spray caracteristics, a clear, non-tacky film, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: Detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant and (B) at least one aminated silicone having an amine number greater than or equal to 0.4 meq/g, the amphoteric surfactant/anionic surfactant ratio by weight being greater than or equal to 0.2. The use of detergent and conditioning compostions for cleaning and for caring of the hair or the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for topical application to the skin are in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion and comprise (a) continuous oil phase comprising a mixture of volatile silicone and non-volatile silicone; (b) discontinuous aqueous phase; and (c) willow bark extract.

Abstract: The use of at least 0.5% by weight water as an additive in a hairspray composition for the purpose of inducing or enhancing autophobic behavior in the hairspray composition.

Abstract: Water-based, hair care products containing homogeneous terpolymers having both hair styling and conditioning properties is described.

Abstract: The gel and the thickened hair treatment composition contain a combination of (A) at least one terpolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam and a basic acrylamide monomer, and (B) a gel-forming ingredient selected from the group consisting of gel formers which increase, or at most decrease by about 40%, a viscosity of an aqueous composition containing them when the at least one terpolymer is added to the aqueous composition. The preferred gel formers are acrylic acid polymers, xanthan gum and hydroxyalkylcellulose compounds.

Abstract: W1-O-W2 emulsions are disclosed in which the W1/O emulsion comprises an internal aqueous phase containing a benefit agent and an oil phase surrounding it, and, around this is found an external isotropic aqueous phase. It is critical that the external surfactant phase not comprise an amido containing anionic. It is also critical that oil be not greater than 50% unsaturated and not be a volatile silicone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low VOC, non-aerosol, polyacrylic acid containing hair cosmetic compositions which contain nonionically derivatized starches, particularly those derivatized by alkylene oxides. The derivatized starch may be hydrolyzed, particularly enzymatically hydrolyzed by at least one endo-enzyme. In addition, the starch may be cationically modified with a low degree of substitution. Use of such starches is novel and advantageous in that they are compatible with polyacrylic acid, providing a clear, solution with a stable viscosity. Further, the resultant composition provides a clear film which is not tacky, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous cationic hydrogel of, by weight, 1-50% of a crosslinked cationic copolymer of 5-95% vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and 5-95% 3-dimethylaminopropyl(meth)acrylamide (DMAPMA) monomers, a crosslinking agent in an amount of 0.05-1% of said monomers, and water is described. The hydrogel has a pH of about 10 and a Brookfield viscosity of about 650 (Model DV-II+, RV spindle #3, speed 10 rpm); it can increase its viscosity by up to 40× at a pH of 3-9 and absorb up to 200× its weight of water. The hydrogel also can effectively condition hair even in the presence of an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibers, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin substances: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said substances; (b) at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit; as well as to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair, using this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, which comprise dispersed water insoluble, polymer latex particles, wherein the polymer latex particles have a selected glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about −20° C. and about 10° C. The shampoo compositions will generally contain one or more compatible surfactants, one or more optional materials, and a water or water-containing carrier as an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low volatile organic compound aerosol hair cosmetic compositions which contain nonionically derivatized starches optionally hydrolyzed and/or ionically modified. Such compositions provide a clear solution with a low viscosity, good spray characteristics, a clear, non-tacky film, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, and which contain latex polymer particles, water-soluble cationic polymer as a latex deposition aid, organic oil as a latex deposition aid, and typically one or more surfactants, an aqueous carrier and one or more optional ingredients. The organic oil is a hydrocarbon oil or fatty ester, and is present in an amount effective to enhance deposition of the latex polymer particles onto hair in the presence of cationic polymer.

Abstract: A cosmetic make-up composition suitable for use as a mascara or the like and which is in the form of an emulsion comprising an insoluble polymeric material in an aqueous emulsion; and lipophilic oil components including a polyvinylpyrrolidone hexadecane copolymer. The compositions exhibit improved wear and water resistance and are removable with soap and water.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic formulation containing a cationic bipolymer and a polyvinylpyrrolidone/viny acetate copolymer in a weight ratio from 1:10 to 1:50.

Abstract: Cosmetic foaming compositions and hair mousse compositions employ a foaming agent comprising a mixture of first and second nonionic surfactants and having a total HLB as measured by the Griffin method of at least 12. The first nonionic surfactant is selected from defined polyoxyethylene alkyl ether surfactants, polyoxyethylene alkenyl ether surfactants, polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene ether surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and the second nonionic surfactant is selected from defined polyoxyethylene long chain alkyl fatty acid or benzene ether surfactants, polyoxyethylene ether surfactants, polyoxypropylene ether surfactants, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition containing a cationic polymer and an acrylic terpolymer, and use of this composition for the treatment of keratinous material. The present application relates to cosmetic compositions containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one cationic polymer and an acrylic terpolymer, as well as to the use of these compositions for treating keratinous material. The acrylic terpolymer comprises: a) about 20 to 70% by weight of a carboxylic acid containing &agr;, &bgr;-monoethylenic unsaturation; b) about 20 to 80% by weight of a non-surfactant monomer containing monoethylenic unsaturation, which is different from a), and c) about 0.5 to 60% by weight of a nonionic urethane monomer which is the product of reaction of a monohydric nonionic surfactant with a monoisocyanate containing monoethylenic unsaturation.

Abstract: Lotion compositions for applying topically to skin include a barrier-forming polymer mixture and an anti-microbial agent. The polymer dries on skin to form a barrier which prevents pathogens, solvents and petrochemicals from penetrating into the skin. The barrier is resistant to being washed off for at least several hours, during which time the antibacterial agent effectively kills a broad spectrum of bacteria within seconds after contact.

Abstract: A homogeneous terpolymer of random monomer distribution containing (a) from abut 32 to about 90% of an N-vinyl lactam, (b) from about 0.5 to about 20% of a mono- or di-functional polysiloxane and (c) from about 5 to about 48% of quaternized or non-quaternized dimethylaminoalkyl-acrylate, methacrylate, acrylamide or methacrylamide combined to form a 100% terpolymer having an excess of vinyl lactam moiety with respect to (c); which terpolymer is useful in a personal care applications, particularly as a hair fixative and conditioner where colorless and clear film forming properties of the terpolymer provides a superior silky, lustrous appearance to the hair without altering hair color or shade, particularly without alteration to dyed or bleached hair.

Abstract: Aqueous preparations comprising a) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a copolymer based on N-vinylcaprolactam, N-vinylpyrrolidone and N-vinylimidazole and b) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of at least one polyoxyethylene C6-C15-monoalkyl ether, and their use in cosmetic formulations are described.

Abstract: A cosmetically active oil-in-water (o/w) or water-in-oil (w/o) emulsion, for topical applications comprising (a) the reaction product of a non-aqueous, heterogeneous polymerization of a liquid reaction mixture containing between about 5 and about 70%, preferably 10-40%, by weight, of N-vinylamide monomer in an oil solvent, a free radical initiator, between about 0.1 and about 2.5% by weight of a crosslinking agent and optionally a surfactant, (b) water sufficient to form said emulsion, (c) a cosmetically active hair and/or skin treating chemical or chemical composition and optionally (d) a surfactant.

Abstract: A composition comprising: an organic chemical having a chemical group having a dipole moment of at least about 1.5 Debyes and a chemical linker selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, an ethoxylated polyhydric alcohol, a polyvinyl pyrrolidone and a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of about 600 to about 10,000, wherein the molar ratio of organic chemical to chemical linker is about 4:1 to 1:4.