Abstract: A composition for washing keratin materials combines in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least dialkyldiallylammonium; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer made from a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; of a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl-(meth)acrylamide; of a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.

Abstract: A shower gel formulation having a clear appearance is described which suspends insoluble particles, water insoluble liquids or bubbles and contains an acrylate copolymer, an anionic surfactant, a cationic polymer and, optionally, an amphoteric surfactant. The method of use of the clear shower gel is also described.

Abstract: A method for producing a cellular immune response in a vertebrate subject comprising administering to the vertebrate subject a vaccine composition comprising a protein particle antigen and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention refers to a cosmetic gel product containing acrylates and to a method for manufacturing the said product. The gel comprises 0.01-80% by weight of a film-forming agent on the basis of an acrylate copolymer or acrylate derivate which agent is emulsifiable with water, 0.01-90% by weight of an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent or a volatile silicone derivate, both of which are not miscible with water and are emulsifiable with water-based ingredients and/or with ingredients on the basis of organic solvents in the presence of an emulsifier.

Abstract: The aqueous hair treatment gel contains a combination of at least one itaconic acid monoester/acrylate copolymer and at least one non-ionic, anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric hair-fixing polymer. The itaconic acid monoester has a formula CH2═C(COOR1)CH2COOR2, wherein one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen and the other represents —(CH2CH2O)x—R3, x is a number between 1 to 100 and R3 is an alkyl group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms. The aqueous hair treatment gel has a pH of greater than 7 and a viscosity of greater than 500 mPa.s, as measured at 25° C.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of caring for or making up keratinous fibers, in particular as a mascara composition for the eyelashes or for the hair.

Abstract: A tropical composition is provided. The topical composition can be prepared by diluting a topical composition precursor with water and adding additional components, if desired. The topical composition precursor can be prepared by melt processing a hydrophobic polymer composition that includes repeating pyrrolidone/alkylene groups wherein the alkylene groups contain at least 10 carbon atoms, and a hydrophilic polymer composition including repeating carboxylic groups and/or repeating hydroxyl groups. A topical composition precursor and methods for manufacturing and using a topical composition are provided by the invention.

Abstract: A tropical composition is provided. The topical composition can be prepared by diluting a topical composition precursor with water and adding additional components, if desired. The topical composition precursor can be prepared by melt processing a hydrophobic polymer composition that includes repeating pyrrolidone/alkylene groups wherein the alkylene groups contain at least 10 carbon atoms, and a hydrophilic polymer composition including repeating carboxylic groups and/or repeating hydroxyl groups. A topical composition precursor and methods for manufacturing and using a topical composition are provided by the invention.

Abstract: A solid composition for topical application comprising, in an aqueous phase, a gelling system comprising (i) gellan gum, (ii) at least one other hydrocolloid chosen from the group formed by xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, agar-agar, carrageenans, alginates, carob gum, guar gum, gum arabic, karaya gum, gum tragacanth, ghatti gum, pectins, gelatin, caseinates and hydroxypropylguar, and (iii) at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to free-radically polymerizable, siloxane-containing urethane (meth)acrylates which comprise, in incorporated form, a) at least one compound which contains at least one active hydrogen atom and at least one free-radically polymerizable &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated double bond per molecule, b) at least one diisocyanate, c) at least one compound which contains two active hydrogen atoms per molecules, d) at least one compound which contains at least one active hydrogen atom and at least one siloxane group per molecule, to water-soluble or water-dispersible polymers which comprise these urethane (meth)acrylates in copolymerized form, to the use of these polymers, and to cosmetic compositions which comprise these polymers.

Abstract: A composition, in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, is characterized in that it contains at least one amphiphilic polymer or copolymer of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid bearing hydrophobic grafts chosen from hydrocarbon-based radicals containing from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, oxyalkylenated hydrocarbon-based radicals comprising a hydrocarbon-based group containing from 6 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one oxyalkylene unit, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An aerosol device comprising a container containing an aerosol composition, comprising, on the one hand, a liquid phase (or fluid) containing at least one fixing material in a suitable solvent and, on the other hand, 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 40° C., the fixing material comprising at least one polymer containing vinyllactam units, and the device being suitable for obtaining a wetting power of greater than or equal to 40 mg/s. The invention also relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, in which a composition comprising a fixing material having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of greater than or equal to 40° C., this fixing material comprising at least one polymer containing vinyllactam units, is applied to the fibres by means of a suitable device in order to obtain a wetting power of greater than or equal to 40 mg/s.

Abstract: A reshapable hair styling composition comprising at least one (meth)acrylic copolymer comprising: (a) units derived from at least one monomer chosen from (meth)acrylate esters of branched and straight chain alkyl alcohols, (b) units derived from at least one monomer chosen from (meth)acrylate esters of saturated and unsaturated cyclic alcohols containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, (c) optionally units derived from at least one monomer chosen from hydrophilic monomers, and (d) optionally units derived from at least one monomer other than (a), (b), and (c) monomers, wherein said at least one (meth)acrylic copolymer comprises units derived from at least four different monomers and wherein said composition provides a reshapable effect.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising at least a superabsorbent (co)polymer. The resulting composition exhibits remarkable skin cleansing scrub activity and has no abrasive effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair styling composition containing at least one active ingredient for the treatment of dandruff and/or seborrheic dermatitis; at least one thickening agent; and at least one a hair styling resin. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hair styling composition is in the form of a gel that suspends the active ingredient. The present invention also provides a method of treating hair or scalp using the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation, which contains an immunosuppressive active agent in dissolved form in a starch capsule, or hard or soft gelatin capsule which has been coated with one or several polymer films. The invention further relates to a process for the production of the pharmaceutical preparation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hairstyling composition, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (1) at least a polymer (A) selected such that the film obtained by drying a mixture of said polymer (A) with ethanol or water, at room temperature and a relative moisture content of 50%, has a mechanical profile defined by at least (i) an ultimate elongation rate (&egr;r) not less than 300%; (ii) a creep at 300 seconds (R300) not less than 45%; and (iii) when the creep at 300 seconds ranges between 45 and 60% the elongation is less than 1300%; (2) at least a non-ionic film forming polymer (B), different from polymer (A). The invention also concerns a hairstyling of hair-fixing method using said composition and its use for formulating hairstyling products such as lacquers, sprays or foams, for hairstyling or hair-fixing.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming polymer and at least one water-superabsorbent polymer in the form of water-swelled particles, the mean size of which is at least about 0.5 mm. Procedures for making-up a keratinous material comprising applying the composition onto the keratinous material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sprayable or vaporizable cosmetic composition, in particular in the form of an aerosol, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium, at least one fixing and/or conditioning polymer and at least one alkyl acrylate/alkyl methacrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to use at least one lipid extract obtained from the fruit seeds of the mirabelle tree as an agent for preparing a cosmetic product for locally active (topical) use for skin and hair, lips, mucous membranes and/or appendages of the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic hair composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one thickener, at least one fixing polymer, and at least one pulverulent material. The at least one thickener comprises at least one compound chosen from: (i) natural polymers, and modified natural polymers chosen from xanthan gums, scleroglucan gums, gellan gums, rhamsan gums, alginates, maltodextrins, starches and their derivatives, karaya gums, carob flours, modified and unmodified guar gums and derivatives thereof, and celluloses and derivatives thereof; (ii) crosslinked copolymers of at least one acid chosen from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, (iii) crosslinked thickening polyacrylamides and (iv) associative polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one fatty chain. The at least one fixing polymer is a non-crosslinked polymer. The at least one pulverulent material is formed from at least one non-lamellar insoluble material.

Abstract: A cosmetic-use polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 5.0·103-1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibers, comprising a cationic polymer, an anionic polymer and an aqueous polyurethane dispersion. The invention also relates to a process for coating keratin fibers which consists in applying the composition to the keratin fibers. The composition leads rapidly to a uniform make-up result which has good properties of coating, lengthening and curling the eyelashes, as well as good staying power.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions in the form of pump sprays and pump foams that are free from propellant gases comprise at least one cationic and at least one anionic polymer having methacrylic and ethyl units.

Abstract: Hairsetting compositions comprise as film-formers copolymers based on tert-butyl acrylate or tert-butyl methacrylate having a K value of from 10 to 50 which are obtainable by free-radical polymerization of A) from 30 to 72% by weight of tert-butyl acrylate or tert-butyl methacrylate or a mixture thereof as monomer A, B) from 10 to 28% by weight of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid or a mixture thereof as monomer B, and C) from 0 to 60% by weight of a free-radically copolymerizable monomer or of a free-radically copolymerizable monomer mixture as monomers C, where at least one of the monomers C produces a homopolymer having a glass transition temperature of less than 30° C., the carboxyl groups of the copolymers being partially or completely neutralized.

Abstract: Cosmetic or personal care compositions, such as for styling hair, comprise a thermoplastic elastomer which is a block copolymer comprising a core polymer having a backbone comprising at least a proportion of C—C bonds and two or more flanking polymers. Each flanking polymer is covalently bound to an end of the core polymer and the copolymer is soluble at a level of at least 1% by weight in water at 25° C. The compositions comprise a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one anionic associative polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one ester derived from a fatty alcohol and a carboxylic acid; and at least one additional anionic associative polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one ester derived from an alkoxylated fatty alcohol and a carboxylic acid, wherein the fatty chain of the alkoxylated fatty alcohol comprises more than 18 carbon atoms, and processes for providing physical stability to at least one non-solid composition comprising the same, and for making up, caring for or treating at least one keratinous material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact hair spray product comprising a hair spray concentrate with a viscosity that confers good sprayability, at least one hair-strengthening polymer, an alcoholic solvent for the hair-strengthening polymer, at least one organic solvent additive capable of reducing the viscosity of the concentrate and increasing the vapor pressure of the concentrate and optionally a drying-retarding solvent additive, a pressure-tight and, for the concentrate, diffusion-proof container and a fine-spray pump with a cylinder region made of a material that is resistant to swelling by the organic solvent additive, with a maximum pump lift of 0.12 mL and with pilot pressure buildup.

Abstract: The present invention is a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, and other hair care products to effectively deliver a broad range of active agents and sensory markers, such as fragrances or cooling agents onto the hair. The system also prolongs the release rate of the active agents or sensory markers over an extended period of time, or provides heat triggered release of the active agents and yields a high impact fragrance “burst” upon blow drying the hair or other types of heat treatment. The controlled delivery system of the present invention is a nano-particle, having an average particle diameter of from about 0.01 microns to about 10 microns. The nano-particle comprises hydrophobic polymers and co-polymers, cationic charge boosters in conjunction with cationic surface-active conditioning agents that assist in adhering the particles onto hair.

Abstract: A gel depilatory composition obtainable by mixing (a) a keratin reducing compound, (b) a hydrophilic high molecular compound having an ionic group, (c) a crosslinking agent and (d) water and has a high effect on the removal of body hairs and is decreased in odor peculiar to chemicals.

Abstract: A cosmetic consists of a cosmetic raw material in the form of an emulsion of silicone or organic oil containing crosslinked particles mixed with other cosmetic raw materials. Its touch on fingers and skin is good, spreading and feel during use are good, and it can also prevent unruly hair, stray hair, and tangling of hair, so hair can easily be arranged. It imparts a fresh, dry feeling without any stickiness. The cosmetic raw material consists of the silicone or organic oil emulsion containing crosslinked particles with a mean particle diameter of 0.05 to 100 &mgr;m. Crosslinking is obtained by an hydrosilylation of liquid crosslinkable compositions consisting of (A) organic compounds with at least two aliphatic unsaturated bonds per molecule, (B) silicon containing organic compounds with at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms in each molecule, and (C) hydrosilylation reaction catalysts.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved oil and water emulsions and improved oil and water emulsification systems.

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: 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: A selected thickener-rheology modifier system comprising the combination of a hydrophobically, modified alkali-soluble thickener and a polysaccharide hydrocolloid or gum or polyalkylene glycol, preferably with a surfactant and more preferably with boric acid is especially useful in personal care compositions such as hair care and skin care compositions.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent and at least one combination of two polyurethane polyethers. Processes and devices for bleaching using the aforesaid compositions.

Abstract: A composition for treating keratinous materials, particularly human hair, is disclosed, The composition is packaged in an aerosol device and forms a lacquer at the outlet of the device. Said composition contains (a) at least one silicone graft polymer including a polysiloxane portion and a portion consisting of a non-silicone organic chain, where one of said portions forms the main polymeric chain while the other is grafted onto said main chain; (b) at least 30 wt % of water, (c) at least one propellant; and (d) an organic solvent in an amount of 0-25 wt %; the above percentages by weight being based on the total weight of the composition in the aerosol. Such aqueous lacquers are useful for fixing and/or styling and/or conditioning hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising at least one film-forming polymer, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer has, at the polymer concentration of the composition, a mechanical profile, measured in an aqueous-alcoholic medium comprising 20% by volume of ethanol, defined by at least: (i) an attachment angle &agr; of greater than 47°, and (ii) if &agr; is greater than or equal to 90°, a maximum detachment force Fmax<5 newtons.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating keratinous material, particularly human hair, including a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium containing at least one silicone-grafted polymer with a polysiloxane portion and a portion consisting of a non-silicone organic chain, wherein one of the two portions constitutes the main polymeric chain while the other is grafted onto said main chain, and at least one copolymer with a polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene linear block as the repetitive units, as well as the uses thereof, are disclosed. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as rinsable or non-rinsable products for washing and conditioning hair, hair setting or hair styling.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (1) at least one film-forming polymer (A), wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said polymer (A) with ethanol or water, at room temperature and at a relative humidity of 50%, has a mechanical profile defined by at least: (i) a degree of elongation at break (&egr;r) of greater than or equal to 300%; (ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R300) of greater than or equal to 45%; and (iii) if the recovery at 300 seconds (R300) is from 45% to 60%, then the elongation at break is less than or equal to 1300%; and (2) at least one crosslinked thickening polymer (B) comprising at least one (meth)acrylic acid monomeric, wherein said at least one polymer (B) is present in the composition in an amount ranging from at least 0.6% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous or hydro-alcoholic cosmetic composition containing an aqueous dispersion of film forming polymer insoluble particles and a non-amino &agr;,&ohgr,-disilanol silicone emulsion. The invention also concerns a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials using said compositions.

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 present invention relates to polymers, polyureas and water-soluble or water-dispersible polymeric salts, a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition which comprises at least one such polymer, and to the use of the polymers.

Abstract: A composition for nails, skin and hair in the form of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion is provided. The composition comprises: (a) at least one copolymer comprising (i) about 10 to 85 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of C4 to C18 straight and/or branched chain alkyl alcohol, (ii) about 10 to 70 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) an aqueous carrier, solvent, or vehicle component. When used in hair applications, the inventive composition is not a reshapable composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymeric salt, to a cosmetic or pharmacuetical composition which comprises at least one such polymeric salt, and to the use of the polymeric salts.

Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is the use, in and for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions, of a grafted copolymer, the skeleton (S) of which is composed of a hydrophilic copolymer, with a glass transition temperature Tg greater than 25° C., obtained by radical polymerization or by polycondensation, comprising, on the chain of the skeleton (S), at least one graft composed of a hydrophobic macromonomer (M) with a glass transition temperature T'g of less than 25° C., as well as the cosmetic or dermatological compositions employed.

Abstract: An aqueous non-aerosol hair styling composition having 55% or less VOC content, said composition comprising (i) a water soluble or dispersable fixative polymer of about 10 to about 1000 Kilo Daltons and in an amount ranging from 1% to 40% by weight of the composition; (ii) a neutralizing agent in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 10% by weight and selected from the group consisting of 2-amino, 2-methyl, 1-propanol, dimethyl stearamine, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide; (iii) a surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 5% by weight and selected from the group consisting of sodium dioctyl sulfo succinate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, cocoamidopropyl betaine, and sodium laureth sulfate; (iv) a salt ranging from 0.01% to 10% by weight and selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, and magnesium acetate; (v) an alcohol ranging from 10% to 90% by weight; and (vi) water ranging from 10% to 90% by weight.