Abstract: The invention concerns the use in a cosmetic composition of at least a poly-aminoacid of general formula (I) in which X is —O—, —S— or —NR3; R1 represents in particular a hydrogen atom or a C1-C40 alkyl radical; R2 represents in particular a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl radical; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical; R4 represents a hydrogen atom or a radical such as NH2, OH, SH, —CHOHCH3, —CONH2; n is a number greater than 1 such that the poly-aminoacid derivative molecular weight ranges between 200 and 200000.

Abstract: Ethanol soluble or dispersible polyetheramide polymers that have a percent elongation to break of less than 100%. The polymers are formed from a reaction mixture comprising at least one or more poly(alkyleneoxy) diamines and one or more diacids. The reaction mixture can optionally include one or more aliphatic diamines in addition to the one or more poly(alkyleneoxy) diamines. The polyetheramide polymers have application in personal care compositions such as hair fixative compositions, for example, hair spray formulations.

Abstract: A hair conditioner composition is provided with a) from about 1 to about 99 wt % of water, b) at least about 0.05 wt % of a cationic polymer wherein the cationic polymer has a mean average molecular weight (Mw) from about 2,000 to about 10,000,000 Dalton, and the cationic polymer has a cationic degree of substitution (DS) greater than 0.25 to about 3.0, and c) at least one hair conditioner active ingredient, wherein the active hair conditioner ingredient is selected from the group consisting of perfumes, emollients, moisturizing agents, humectants, sunscreen actives, beauty aids, anti-oxidant agent, antimicrobial agent, additional conditioning agent, depositing agent, tanning agent, rejuvenating agent, medicaments agent, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The hair treatment composition for providing a flexible long-lasting hair fixing contains a combination of at least three film-forming, hair-fixing polymers. This hair treatment composition contains at least one amphoteric polymer, at least one anionic polymer and at least one nonionic vinyl lactam homopolymer or copolymer. The at least one amphotenc polymer is formed from at least one monomer, which has at least one neutralized or non-neutmlized acid group, and from at least one other monomer, which has at least one neutralized or non-neutralized amine group. The anionic polymer is built up from at least one radically polymerizable ethylenicaily unsaturated carboxylic acid, such as acrylic or methacrylic acid.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one crosslinked methacrylic acid/C1-C4 alkyl acrylate copolymer, at least one oil chosen from synthetic oils, C3-C14 acid esters comprising in total less than 20 carbon atoms, and plant oils with a palmitoleic acid content of greater than or equal to 0.2% by weight of the oil. These compositions can be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

Abstract: A composition containing an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase, at least one emulsifier with an HLB value ranging from 1 to 8, at least one organic powder, and, in the oily phase at least one semicrystalline polymer with organic structure that is solid at room temperature and that has a melting point of less than 70° C., the said polymer comprising a) a polymer skeleton and b) at least one crystallizable organic side chain and/or at least one crystallizable organic sequence forming part of the said polymer skeleton, the polymer having a number-average molecular weight of greater than 2,000. This composition can especially constitute a cosmetic cream, having a very pleasant texture when applied to the skin, or a stick, especially a makeup-removing stick.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one diblock copolymer, as well as to the use of the said diblock copolymer as a modifier of properties of cosmetic compositions, more preferably of compositions for the skin and/or the hair. The diblock copolymer comprises two blocks, block A and block B, wherein block A is a polycationic block and block B is a neutral block.

Abstract: Lidocaine analogs, latex particle-analog conjugates, and methods of making and using the same. The analogs have the formula: wherein Z comprises a nucleophilic group and optionally a protecting group; L is a linker; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 are each independently H, a protecting group, or C1 to C6 alkyls, provided that R1 and R3 may form a six membered ring with the nitrogen and carbon atom to which R1 and R3 are attached; R6 and R7 are each independently H or C1 to C20 alkyls; and including salts thereof. The analogs are immobilized on latex particles and prepared for use in assays for lidocaine.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits for caring for, treating, conditioning or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one silicone compound comprising at least one carboxylic acid group compound and at least one amine compound comprising at least two amino groups, wherein the amino groups are identical or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, process for preparation and use of a novel hair dyeing composition in the personal care industry. The composition when used in the dyeing process for hair results in a permanent coloration to the hair and improves manageability of the hair and minimizes damage from dyeing process. The use of a cationic compound based upon meadowfoam seed oil provides unexpected penetration of the hair by the dye, unexpected oxidative stability in the dye compositions, and unexpected color deposition to the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidizing composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers and more particularly the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: at least one oxidizing agent chosen from the group formed by hydrogen peroxide and compounds capable of producing hydrogen peroxide by hydrolysis, or mixtures thereof, at least one copolymer (b) based on 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid and acrylamide, and at least one polymer (c) chosen from crosslinked 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid homopolymers or amphiphilic copolymers consisting of at least one sequence of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid units and at least one unit comprising a hydrophobic portion. The invention also relates to the dyeing, permanent-waving, bleaching and stripping processes and devices using the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating keratin substances, in particular the hair, containing a combination of a cationic ampholytic polymer and an anionic benefit agent as well as to uses thereof. In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention comprises about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of a cationic ampholytic polymer; and about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of an anionic benefit agent.

Abstract: A linear poly-?-amino-acid derivative has at least glutamic or aspartic or serinic repeating units and additionally having a functional group at one or both ends of the polymer backbone and/or only a single functional group as a side group on the polymer backbone, the said functional end group and/or side group being other than alcohol. The said functional derivative is useful for the modification of biologically active materials.

Abstract: Cationic polyurethanes and polyureas formed from (a) at least one diisocyanate or reaction product thereof with one or more compounds containing two or more active hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (b) at least one diol, primary or secondary amino alcohol, primary or secondary diamine or primary or secondary triamine each with one or more tertiary, quaternary or protonated tertiary amine nitrogen atoms and having a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. and an amine number of from 50 to 200, based on the non-quaternized or -protonated compounds, or other salts of these polyurethanes and polyureas, are useful as ingredients of cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: This invention provides improved polyamides comprising a positive patch for contacting the phosphate backbone or major groove of a DNA molecule. As such, the improved polyamides are capable of inhibiting the function or binding of a DNA-binding protein to a DNA molecule. The improved polyamide provides for more efficient function of the polyamide.

Abstract: A soap-free self-foaming shave gel composition is disclosed which maintains superior performance attributes while avoiding the harshness and drying associated with soap-based and other ionic shave preparations. The composition is a non-ionic shave gel composition which comprises water, a water-insoluble fatty alcohol, a non-ionic emulsifier, a volatile self-foaming agent, and a non-volatile paraffinic hydrocarbon fluid.

Abstract: Novel “two-in-one” detergent compositions comprised of at least one water soluble silicone agent, at least one cationic conditioning agent, and a detergent. These compositions are suitable for use in shampoos, baths, and shower gels. Also described is a novel delivery system for depositing benefit agents into and onto the skin, nails, and/or hair comprised of at least one water soluble silicone and at least one cationic conditioning agent.

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 core polymer and/or at least one of the flanking polymers is a copolymer derived from two or more monomers. The compositions comprise a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: The invention concerns the cosmetic use of polyguanidines or of their physiologically acceptable salts for or in a composition for the protection and/or care of keratinous fibres, as well as cosmetic compositions containing polyguanidines. The invention also concerns a novel family of polyguanidines.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably in the form of a nail polish, comprising a primary film former and one or more high-molecular weight polyurethanes.

Abstract: This invention relates to cosmetic applications for topical applications to the human skin. In particular, it relates to anhydrous cosmetic and dermatological compositions, with the capacity for self-warming or self-heating upon application. The self-warming or self-heating cosmetic compositions of the present invention comprise: (i) from about 0.1 to about 99% by weight of an anhydrous skin care preparation; and (ii) from about 0.01 to about 99% by weight of a heating agent selected from polyvinyl amine, polyalkyleneamine or polyalkyleneimine.

Abstract: Hair-setting compositions comprising

Abstract: A hydrophilic or hydrophobic polyurethane containing on average per molecule at least one olefinically unsaturated structural unit selected from the group consisting of pendant, internal, and terminal, acyclic and cyclic terpene units; graft copolymers of the polyurethane with olefinically unsaturated monomers, processes for preparing the polyurethane and the graft copolymers, and their use for preparing coating materials, adhesives, and sealing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a hair pre-treatment anti-penetration composition comprising an efficient amount of at least one oxyethylenated copolymer.

Abstract: This patent pertains to the use of anionic polyurethanes in a solubilized state which contribute to enhanced aesthetics to skin care compositions. The polyurethanes may be used alone or in combination with another polymer, particularly acrylate and methacrylate polymers.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel anionic polyurethanes with elastic property, that is having an instantaneous elastic recovery ranging between 5% and 100% consisting essentially (a1) of anionic units derived from at least a monomer or polymer compound with sulphonic and/or phosphonic acid function and having at least two functions reactive to labile hydrogen, optionally (a2) non-ionic units derived from at least a non-ionic monomer or polymer compound having at least two functions reactive to labile hydrogen, and (b) units derived from at least a diisocyanate, provided that at least one type of the units (a1) and (a2) is derived from a polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) measured by differential enthalpy analysis, less than 10° C. and that said sequences with Tg less than 10° C. represent 20 to 90% of the total weight of the polyurethane. The invention also concerns cosmetic compositions containing the novel anionic polyurethanes with elastic property.

Abstract: Personal care compositions that provide improved cleansing and anti-dandruff efficacy. These compositions have from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, from about 0.1 to about 4 weight percent of an anti-dandruff agent, from about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent of a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide with an ethylenediamine core, and at least about 20 weight percent water.

Abstract: Personal care compositions, particularly hair care products, include a polymer mixture made from (A) a derivatized polymer of maleic anhydride having defined repeat units of a monomer (e.g. &agr;-olefin) maleic anhydride alkyl half-ester or full acid, maleamic acid and maleimide, and (B) a compound or polymer having a carboxylic acid functionality. These compositions exhibit excellent high humidity curl retention properties, as well as an advantageous blend of toughness and cohesiveness, and a strong affinity to natural fibers such as keratin-based fibers, e.g. hair, skin, or textiles, such as cotton or wool; and they are also water-soluble and water-resistant.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising a cationic copolymer with a molecular weight in the range of 30,000 to 300,000 and a high molecular weight alcohol, for example at least one C20-C40 alcohol, and the use of said aqueous compositions to prepare cosmetic eye-care formulations, for example mascara or eyeliner, are described. The eye-care formulations give outstanding shine as well as durability to rub-off to the cosmetic eye-care compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable, in particular mascara,cosmetic composition comprising at least one volatile solvent and at least one polymer chosen from polymers of following formula (I): 1 in which n denotes a number of amide units, such that the number of ester groups represents from 10% to 50% of the total number of ester and amide groups; R1 is, in each case, independently an alkyl or alkenyl group having at least 4 carbon atoms; R2 independently represents, in each case, a C4 to C42 hydrocarbonaceous group, provided that 50% of the R2 groups represent a C30 to C42 hydrocarbonaceous group; R3 independently represents, in each case, an organic group provided with at least 2 carbon atoms, with hydrogen atoms and optionally with one or more oxygen or nitrogen atoms; and R4 independently represents, in each case, a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C10 alkyl group or a direct bond to R3 or another R4, so that the nitrogen atom to which both R3 and R4 are bonded forms part of a heterocyclic

Abstract: A composition for coating keratin fibers, in particular, eyelashes, including a dispersion of surface-stabilized polymer particles in a liquid fatty phase, the composition comprising at least 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of the polymer particles and the composition having a viscosity, measured at 25° C., at a shear rate of 200 s−1, ranging from 2 Pa·s to 17 Pa·s; a process for coating keratin fibers, which includes applying the composition to the keratin fibers; and a composition making it possible to obtain a coating for keratin fibers which withstands rubbing.

Abstract: Substantially anhydrous compositions having a viscosity greater than 1000 centipoise are prepared by combining a polar solvent with a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid polymers and polyacrylamides. These compositions are particularly suited for topical use to deliver beneficial agents to the skin of a user. Being anhydrous, the compositions are particularly well suited to effectuate the delivery of beneficial agents that are unstable over time in aqueous systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an emulsion, especially a cosmetic emulsion, containing an aqueous phase and a liquid fatty phase, one dispersed in the other, said liquid fatty phase being structured with at least one non-siloxane-based polyamide resin, and wherein said emulsion further contains at least one alkylene-oxide-containing emulsion stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes and a process for preparing them. These polyester polyurethanes contain units corresponding to the following formulae (I) and (II): The polyester polyurethanes according to the present invention form pseudolatices and may be utilized as film-forming resin in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Use of a mascara composition comprising at least one structuring polymer chosen from polymers of following formula (I): 1 in which n denotes a number of amide units, such that the number of ester groups represents from 10% to 50% of the total number of ester and amide groups; R1 is, in each case, independently an alkyl or alkenyl group having at least 4 carbon atoms; R2 independently represents, in each case, a C4 to C42 hydrocarbonaceous group, provided that 50% of the R2 groups represent a C30 to C42 hydrocarbonaceous group; R3 independently represents, in each case, an organic group provided with at least 2 carbon atoms, with hydrogen atoms and optionally with one or more oxygen or nitrogen atoms; and R4 independently represents, in each case, a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C10 alkyl group or a direct bond to R3 or another R4, so that the nitrogen atom to which both R3 and R4 are bonded forms part of a heterocyclic structure defined by R4-N-R3, with at least 50% of the R4 groups representing a hydrogen at

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing fibers and an associative polyurethane useful for example as a care or makeup composition for keratin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble amphiphilic cationic associative polyurethanes of formula R—X—(P)n[L-(Y)m]r-L′-(P′)p—X′—R′, the molecule comprising at least one protonated or quaternized amine functional group and at least one hydrophobic group. The invention also relates to the use of these polyurethanes as thickeners or gelling agents in cosmetic compositions for topical application.

Abstract: A reshapable hair styling composition comprising, in a cosmetic vehicle appropriate for hair, at least one dispersion comprising at least one polyurethane in a water and/or solvent medium, said at least one polyurethane being obtained by reacting:

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that is suitable for topical application to the skin, comprising an aqueous phase, a fatty phase, a dispersion of tensioning polymer particles that exhibit a retraction of isolated stratum corneum of 1.5% when tested at 30° C., at a relative humidity of 40%, and at a concentration of 7% in water, and at least one ionic amphiphilic polymer.

Abstract: A skin cleansing composition of the present invention contains an anionic surfactant at 5 to 40 wt %, a cationic polymer at 0.5 to 20 wt % and at least one skin-residual substance selected among cosmetic powders and liquid oils, and mixtures at 0.1 to 20 wt %. The skin cleansing composition has skin cleansing ability to wash away soils off the skin, and also has ability to allow the powder or oil to remain on the skin after washing and impart a cosmetic effect to the skin with the residual substance.

Abstract: There is provided a method and composition for improving the water resistance, shine, gloss, surface smoothening, and/or film-forming attributes in various personal care, hair care and cosmetic products. The composition has a novel polyurethane polyesterpolyquat. Preferably, the polyurethane polyesterpolyquat is incorporated into a shampoo, hair conditioner, mascara, color cosmetic, body wash, liquid soap, hair color, nail care and/or skin care composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for controlling the growth of hair by topically applying to a human or non-human mammal a polyamine or a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, the polyamine having formula (I) wherein: R1-R6 may be the same or different and are hydrogen, alkyl, hydrocarbyl aryl, hydrocarbyl aryl alkyl, cycloalkyl, or any of the foregoing wherein the alkyl chain is interrupted by at least one etheric oxygen atom with the proviso that R1 and R6 may not both be hydrogen; N1, N2, N3 and N4 are nitrogen atoms capable of protonation at physiological pHs; a and b may be the same or different and are integers from 0 to 6; A, B and C may be the same or different and are integers from 0 to 6; A, B and C may be the same or different and are bridging groups of variable length, including unsubstituted heterocyclic bridging groups which incorporate as a hetero atom therein said N1 or N4; and further wherein said A, B, C are selected such that they effectively maintain th

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium containing a fatty phase:

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic preparations containing polyetherurethane thickening agents according to formula (I), in which R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another represent linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl groups with between 6 and 22 carbon atoms, x, y, z independently of one another represent numbers from 1 to 10 and k, m and n independently of one another represent numbers between 10 and 200. The invention also relates to the use of said preparations for cleansing the skin and hair and for skin and hair care.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations are comprised of a thickening effective amount of a polyether urethane thickener of the formula (I):

Abstract: The invention provides decorative cosmetic and dermatological compositions comprising at least one copolymer obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of

Abstract: Rinse-off personal care compositions comprising a perfume polymeric particle, which is useful as a delivery system for a perfume raw material (“PRM”), methods for making such personal care compositions and methods of treating substrates, such as skin and/or hair with such personal care compositions are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable, in particular cosmetic, composition comprising at least one liquid fatty phase comprising at least one volatile solvent, the liquid fatty phase begin structured by at least one polymer with a weight-average molecular mass of less than or equal to 100 000, comprising a) a polymer backbone having hydrocarbonaceous repeat units provided with at least one heteroatom and b) optionally functionalized pendant and/or end fatty chains having from 6 to 120 carbon atoms which are bonded to these units, the liquid fatty phase and the polymer forming a physiologically acceptable medium. This composition is provided in particular in the form of a stick of lipstick, the application of which results in a notable glossy and transfer-free layer with good hold over time.

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 invention concerns a foam-like cosmetic hair composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a thickening polymer with an aminoplast-ether skeleton. The invention also concerns its use for making a hair formulation such as hair care products, hair conditioning products or hair fixing and/or hair styling products.