Abstract: A concentrate cleaning composition includes water, glycerine, and at least one alkyl polyglycoside. The water may be present in an amount of greater than about 65% by weight. Glycerine may be present in an amount between about 0.05% and about 8% by weight of the cleaning composition. The at least one alkyl polyglycoside may be present in an amount of between about 1% and about 25% by weight of the cleaning composition.

Abstract: Agents for treating fibers containing keratin containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one cross-linked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II); and (b) at least one non-cross-linked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (III) and at least one structural unit of the formula (IV), said agents being suitable for temporarily deforming hair and for conditioning hair, in particular in the form of a hair cream or a hair gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic polymer beads having very low residual monomer content as well as to their use in hair care preparations in particular as styling agent.

Abstract: Novel ampholytic ter-polymers comprising at least an ethylenically unsaturated cationic monomer, a monomer containing a carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid group and diallyamine or derivative are claimed. Further, the ter-polymers may be used in personal care or personal washing compositions optionally in the presence of conditioning agents such as silicone, fatty amines, fatty amine oxides and fatty quaternaries and/or various benefit agents. The ter-polymer compositions are especially useful in the treatment of keratin-containing substrates. Keratin substrates include, but are not limited to, animal and human hair, skin and nails.

Abstract: The disclosure provides styling cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium predominantly comprising water, at least one pseudo-block polymer, cosmetic treatment processes for shaping and/or holding the hairstyle employing the cosmetic compositions and also to uses of the cosmetic compositions for obtaining shaping of the hair that is persistent over time and shaping of the hair that is moisture-resistant.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin and an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer; a cationic polymer; and a least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active, provided that the personal care composition contains less than 0.09 wt % of silicone, and preferably is substantially free of silicone.

Abstract: Utilisation of (meth)acrylic comb copolymers with side chains of the hydroxy and alkoxy polyalkylene glycol type in which are present both ethylene oxide and propylene oxide links. These copolymers give a styling effect and an elimination of rinsing. The invention also relates to a cosmetic formulation containing such structures as well as a hair treatment process based on this formulation.

Abstract: Cleansing compositions include a mixture of alkyl ether carboxylic acids and/or salts thereof, each having a structure according to formula (1): R1—O—(CH2CH2O)n—CH2—COOM??(1) where R1 is an alkyl group having 4 to 22 carbon atoms, n is a number of from 0 to 20, and M is a hydrogen atom, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, or organic ammonium. The mixture includes alkyl ether carboxylic acids and/or salts having at least two different alkyl groups R1, an average carbon number of alkyl groups R1 of alkyl ether carboxylic acids and/or salts in the mixture is from 10.8 to 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic polyurethaneurea copolymer composition comprising a solvent, a polyurethaneurea and a copolymer, said polyurethaneurea being obtainable by reacting a single polyisocyanate component containing at least 75 mol % of IPDI, at least one polymeric polyol component, at least one hydrophilizing component and a single diamine component containing at least 75 mol % of IPDA, and said copolymer being obtainable by reaction of at least one monomer including acrylate groups with at least one further monomer. The invention further provides for the use of the cosmetic composition in cosmetics and a method for shaping hairstyles using the cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A monomer compound that contains at least one polymerizable functional group per molecule, and at least one bicycloheptyl-, bicycloheptenyl-, or branched (C5-C42)alkyl-polyether radical per molecule, wherein the bicycloheptyl- or bicycloheptenyl-polyether radical may optionally be substituted on one or more of the ring carbon atoms by one or two (C1-C6)alkyl groups per ring carbon atom is useful in making polymers, particularly pH responsive polymers.

Abstract: Agents for treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: at least one anionic setting copolymer encompassing at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II) and at least one structural unit of formula (III), in which R1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R3 denotes a branched (C1 to C20) alkyl group, a branched (C2 to C6) hydroxyalkyl group, or a *-(CH2CH2O)n—R6 group where R6=branched (C1 to C20) alkyl and n=1 to 30, R4 and R5 denote a hydrogen atom, or one of the two residues denotes a hydrogen atom and the other a methyl group, are suitable for temporary reshaping of hair and for imparting shine, in particular as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.

Abstract: A skin engaging shaving aid member suitable for use in a shaving device, said skin engaging shaving aid member comprising a thermally resilient sensate such as N-substituted menthanecarboxamide.

Abstract: Hair care compositions including from about 0.005% to about 5% apigenin; from about 0.15% to about 12% of a solubilizing agent, wherein the solubilizing agent comprises an amine functional group; and at least about 20 weight percent of an aqueous carrier, where the composition has a pH ranging from about 3 to about 10, and methods of making the same are provided. These hair care compositions can be applied to any area of the scalp or hair where healthier hair appearance is desired.

Abstract: The invention provides skin protecting and penetrating, easy-to-administer base and active agent-containing compositions, such as those including hydrocortisone, for treating the skin of mammals for different dermatologic disorders. This is effected by topically administering effective amounts of the compositions thereto in forms that address the skin and mucosa of the mouth and lips, and the rest of the body. Additionally, an optional flavoring addition to these products affords significantly better tasting, and less bitter, compositions, allowing a more pleasant experience and better compliance by patients. The compositions include a unique formulation of FANCOL VB, Natunola Castor 1023, Finsolv TN, bees wax and, optionally, one or a plurality of plant or plant seed oils, fatty alcohols, fats and flavorings, in desirable weight percents thereof, in various forms, and preferably in a form of a solid roll-on stick in a variety of sizes and of a jar or pot.

Abstract: The invention relates to microencapsulated colorant granules consisting of a core (A) and a shell (B), whereby the core (A) has a diameter of between 1 and 1000 micrometer and comprises a) a colorant (I), b) microcrystalline cellulose, c) a polyol; and whereby the shell (B) has a thickness of between 1 to 500 micrometer and comprises d) a polymer selected from the group consisting of polycarboxylic acids, vinyl polymers, styrene-(meth)acrylic copolymers, cellulose and cellulose derivatives. The invention further relates to cleansing compositions, such as hand soaps, containing said microencapsulated colorant granules.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-staged acrylic based core-shell polymers comprising a linear core polymer and at least one subsequently polymerized shell polymers is crosslinked. The core-shell polymers surprisingly provide desirable rheological, clarity, and aesthetic properties in aqueous surfactant containing compositions, particularly at low pH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier system for fragrances, to the production thereof and to the use of the carrier system in laundry and cosmetic formulations. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a microcapsule comprising a core of hydrophobic material composed of at least one fragrance or perfume and a microcapsule shell obtainable by the suspension polymerization of the following monomers: (a) one or more C1-C24-alkyl ester(s) of (meth)acrylic acid (monomer A), (b) one or more bi- or polyfunctional monomers (monomer B) and (c) optionally, one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomers (monomer C), wherein the shear rate for the preparation of the emulsion lies in the range of from 150 to 500 rpm and the stirring time for the preparation of the emulsion lies in the range of from 15 min to 180 min.

Abstract: Provided is a water based liquid makeup cosmetic which is filled in an applicator for a liquid cosmetic equipped with a brush-like coating part to be suitably used for making up, particularly a water based liquid makeup cosmetic which is suited for making up around eyes, and in order to obtain the cosmetic, assumed is a formation comprising at least a tabular pigment, a pigment dispersant, a coating film-forming agent, 0.001 to 0.5 mass % of a surfactant and water and further comprising a spherical powder. According to the formation for a water based liquid makeup cosmetic, obtained is a water based liquid makeup cosmetic which makes it easy to rehomogenize (redisperse) the cosmetic by slightly shaking even after turned into an uneven state with standing still during storage and which makes fine lines liable to be drawn and is excellent in a water resistant fixing performance.

Abstract: A cosmetically acceptable composition comprising from about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent, based on polymer solids, of a water-soluble ampholyte polymer comprising: from at least 1 to as much as 95 weight percent of the nonionic monomer acrylamide; from at least 5 to as much as 80 weight percent of the cationic monomer dimethyldiallylammonium chloride; from at least 1 to as much as 75 weight percent of the anionic monomer acrylic acid, is disclosed. The application of these polymers to a keratinous substance is also disclosed. In addition, a method of treating a keratinous substance comprising applying a cosmetically acceptable composition comprising from about 0.

Abstract: Utilisation of (meth)acrylic comb copolymers with side chains of the hydroxy and alkoxy polyalkylene glycol type in which are present both ethylene oxide and propylene oxide links. These copolymers give a styling effect and an elimination of rinsing. The invention also relates to a cosmetic formulation containing such structures as well as a hair treatment process based on this formulation.

Abstract: The present invention is an agent for treating keratinous fibers, particularly human hair, comprising: (a) at least one glyceryl acrylates/acrylates copolymer; (b) at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer; and (c) at least one ester oil. The agent may additionally comprise a polyol such as glycerin. The agent is best suited for temporarily deforming hairs into a desired shape or style and for the general caring of hair.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a composition for keratin fibers especially for human hair comprising glycylglycine and/or its derivatives, an aromatic sulphonic acid and/or its salts and an anionic polymer for improving cosmetic properties of hair such as volume, body, elasticity and curl retention.

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 cleaning composition includes water, glycerine, at least one alkyl polyglycoside and a surface modification polymer. The surface modification polymer acts to provides for initial cleaning or pretreatment of the hard surface and provides a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of cleanings. The composition has an alkaline pH of from about 8 to 10.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel ethylenic copolymers comprising from 10% to 80% by weight, of at least one monomer of polyethylene glycol (meth)acrylate type, from 20% to 90% by weight, of at least one anionic monomer, and from 0% to 70% by weight, at least one additional nonionic hydrophilic monomer. The disclosure also relates to a composition, such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the copolymers and to a method of using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel ethylenic copolymers comprising from 10% to 80% by weight, of at least one monomer of polyethylene glycol (meth)acrylate type, from 20% to 90% by weight, of at least one anionic monomer, and from 0% to 70% by weight, at least one additional nonionic hydrophilic monomer. The disclosure also relates to a composition, such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the copolymers and to a method of using the same.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising, as thickeners and suspending agents, crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylates containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive consisting essentially of a random copolymers 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 C1-C6 side chain acrylic group ii) to the acrylic group iii) is from 1.9:98.1 to 4.0:96.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic emulsion polymers as well as to their use in hair care preparations such as in particular in hair styling preparations.

Abstract: Hair was coated with polymer-containing fluid and then hot pressed to form a composite of hair and a polymer film imprinted with a nanopattern. Polychromatic light incident on the nanopattern is diffracted into dispersed colored light.

Abstract: Cosmetic powders which contain an N-mono long chain acyl basic amino acid and a particular ?-aminolactam derivative are superior in spreadability on the skin and affinity to the skin upon application, and the lightness and moisture of the skin after application, as well as safety.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium, a cucurbic acid compound of formula (I) in which R1 represents a radical COOR3, where R3 denotes H or a C1-C4 alkyl radical, which is optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups; R2 represents a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and a copolymer of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid and hydroxylated C2-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate. Application to the care and make-up of keratin materials.

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: The present invention relates to a block polymeric material. Typically the block polymer comprises units capable of having an average cationic charge density of about 15 or less, preferably 5 or less, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 5, even more preferably from about 0.05 to about 2.77, even more preferably from about 0.1 to about 2.75, most preferably from about 0.75 to about 2.25 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for personal care products such as soaps and shampoos. The compositions have increased effectiveness for preventing re-deposition of grease during hand and body washing. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for eyelashes such as a mascara, comprising: at least one anionic surfactant including 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol in combination with a C16-C24 fatty acid; and at least one film-forming polymer present in the form of particles dispersed in an aqueous phase, wherein the weight ratio of the amount of 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol in combination with the C16-C24 fatty acid/the amount of the film forming polymer is 0.01 to 0.3, preferably 0.05 to 0.2, and more preferably 0.1 to 0.15.

Abstract: A hair styling method including: (A) increasing the number of intersections of hair fibers, thereby enhancing the volume of the hair; and (B) applying an aerosol hair cosmetic composition capable of forming a film having a film strength, as measured by a film strength evaluation method, of 800 gf/cm2 or greater.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a composition for hair cleansing and conditioning, including at least one anionic surfactant, at least one cationic hair conditioning agent, and an acrylate-based polymer capable of thickening and stabilizing the composition, wherein the composition is essentially free of sulfate-based surfactant and silicone-based hair conditioning agent. In addition, the invention also comprises a method of cleansing and conditioning hair by providing a composition having at least one anionic surfactant, at least one cationic hair conditioning agent, and an acrylate-based polymer capable of thickening and stabilizing the composition, applying the composition to treat the hair of a user and rinsing the treated hair with sufficient amount of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use and application of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising: a) at least a monomer compound of general formula i: in which R1 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl or ethyl group; R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6, which are identical or different, are linear or branched C1-C6, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl groups; m is an integer from 0 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; Z represents a —C(O)O— or —C(O)NH— group or an oxygen atom; A represents a (CH2)p group, p being an integer from 1 to 6; B represents a linear or branched C2-C12, polymethylene chain optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or heterogroups, and optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl or amino groups; X, which are identical or different, represent counterions; and (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer carrying a functional acidic group which is copolymerizable with (a) and which is capable of being ionized in the application medium; (c) optionally at least one monomer compo

Abstract: A personal care composition which is preferably a post-foaming gel, comprising one or more oligomers derived from metathesis of unsaturated polyol esters; a water dispersible surface active agent, and a carrier comprising water.

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: Personal care compositions, methods for making and uses thereof include an aqueous viscoelastic composition and a personal care active ingredient. The viscoelastic composition includes at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophobically-modified polymers with low molecular weights.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: a cationic surfactant; a high melting point fatty compound; a deposition polymer having specific monomers; and an aqueous carrier; wherein the mole % of the cationic surfactant to a sum of the cationic surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound is from about 20% to about 60%. The composition of the present invention provides improved friction reduction on wet hair, while providing improved deposition of cationic surfactant, fatty compounds, and/or silicone compounds.

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 relates to the use of acrylate copolymers, which provide excellent water resistance to personal care products without the undesirable waxy, greasy or heavy feel. Further, these acrylate copolymers are easy for manufacturers to use as they can be easily incorporated into the water phase without special processing.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble and/or water-swellable anionic polymers which are obtainable by free radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated, anionic monomers in an aqueous medium in the presence of at leas one stabilizer, the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least one water-soluble polymer of the groups consisting of (a) graft polymers of vinyl acetate and/or vinyl propionate on (i) polyethylene glycols or (ii) polyethylene glycols or polypropylene glycols blocked at one or both terminal groups with alkyd carboxyl or amino groups, polyalkylene glycols, polyalkylene glycols blocked at one or both terminal groups with alkyl carboxy or amino groups and (b) water-soluble copolymers of (b1) nonionic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, (b2) cationic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and if appropriate (b3) anionic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, the fraction of the interpolymerized cationic monomers being greater than that of the anionic monomers, as a

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a hair styling composition, characterized in that it comprises: (i) one or more cationic fixing polymers, and (ii) one or more (meth)acrylic thickening polymers other than the fixing polymer or polymers (i), and (iii) from 5 to 27% by weight of water, with respect to the total weight of the cosmetic composition, (iv) from 70 to 90% by weight of one or more C1 to C6 alcohols, with respect to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A complex including a polymer and a surfactant formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing: (A) acid functional monomers at least partially neutralized with one or more amines according to one or more of formulas (I) through (IV): R1—NR2R3??(I) R1—N+R2R3R7X???(II) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—NR2R3??(III) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—N+R2R3R7X???(IV) wherein R1 and R4 are independently a C8-C24 group; R2, R3 and R5 are independently H or a C1-C6 group, or where R2 and R3 combine to form an anelled ring of from 4 to 12 carbon atoms in length optionally containing hetero atoms; R6 is C1-C24 group, R7 is H or a C1-C12 group, and X is a halide, a sulfate or a sulfonate; (B) one or more cationic monomers; and optionally (C) one or more other monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers, which comprises, in copolymerized form, between 25 and 80% by weight of tert-butyl(meth)acrylate, 2 to 60% by weight of hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate, 10 to 40% by weight of an anionic or anionogenic, free-radically polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated compound which is or comprises methacrylic acid, and, if appropriate, up to 30% by weight of a further free-radically polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated compound. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of such copolymers in cosmetic preparations, and to such cosmetic preparations per se.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a deodorant composition comprising a physiologically acceptable water-in-oil emulsion carrier comprising at least one antiperspirant ingredient and at least one semicrystalline polymer having a melting point greater than or equal to 30° C. The disclosure further relates to the use of cosmetic products for topical application to humans, such as deodorant products, and to methods of treating human perspiration and body odors associated with human perspiration. This composition may be in the form of a cosmetic cream having a very pleasant texture on application to the skin.

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.