Abstract: The present invention is a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in hair, skin, and fabric care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, lotions, creams, liquid laundry detergents, fabric softener, and other hair, skin, and fabric care products to effectively deliver a broad range of active agents and sensory markers onto the hair, skin, and fabric. 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, ironing the fabric, or other types of heat treatment. The controlled delivery system of the present invention is a nano-sphere, having an average sphere diameter of from about 0.01 microns to about 10 microns.

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 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: The invention relates to novel detergent compositions, in particular hair compositions, containing in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a washing base, at least one cationic polymer and at least one anionic polycondensate containing at least one polyurethane and/or polyurea sequence, the polycondensate being water-soluble.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for durable non-permanent shaping of at least one keratinous fiber or for durable retention of a non-permanent shape of at least one keratinous fiber comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides, and heating the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: Detergent composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one washing base, at least one water-insoluble silicone and at least one amphoteric polymer comprising from 1 to 20 mol % of at least one monomeric unit chosen from (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylamide types having at least one fatty chain, the fatty chain having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. These compositions may possess improved cosmetic properties, in particular the sleeking of the hair. The compositions can be used for cleaning, care and styling of the hair.

Abstract: A hair treatment agent composition characteristically comprising a specific hydrophobically modified polyether urethane and cationic surfactant.

Abstract: Cosmetic and/or therapeutic film former compositions for a topical use and for optional delivery of active ingredients to the skin are provided. More particularly, film forming compositions are provided, containing 1 to 50 wt % polyurethane, preferably polyurethane-1; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %, cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate; wherein the film forming composition forms a uniform mist when discharged from a spray bottle or pump sprayer. A method for applying a film forming composition to an individual's skin is also provided including spraying the film forming composition onto the skin, wherein the film forming composition contains 1 to 50 wt % polyurethane; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %, cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate; and wherein the film forming composition forms a uniform mist when sprayed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating keratin substances, in particular human hair, comprising a grafted silicone polymer with a non-silicone organic skeleton with at least one monomer containing at least one polysiloxane and at least one crosslinked or non-crosslinked thickening polymer or copolymer of methacrylamide or a methacrylamide derivative.

Abstract: A structured, solid composition that contains at least one colorant, a liquid oil phase, and a gellant, wherein the gellant is a tertiary amide-terminated polyamide resin (ATPA) of the formula (1): wherein, n designates a number of repeating units such that terminal amide groups constitute from 10% to 50% of the total amide groups; R1 at each occurrence is independently selected from a C1-22 hydrocarbon group; R2 at each occurrence is independently selected from a C2-42 hydrocarbon group; R3 at each occurrence is independently selected from an organic group containing at least two carbon atoms in addition to hydrogen atoms, and optionally containing one or more oxygen and nitrogen atoms; and R3a at each occurrence is independently selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl and a direct bond to R3 or another R3a such that the N atom to which R3 and R3a are both bonded is part of a heterocyclic structure defined in part by R3a—N—R3, the composition being in the form of a solid; the liquid

Abstract: A cosmetic composition pressurized as an aerosol in the presence of a propellant and forming a mousse, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one associative polyurethane and at least one anionic polymer, and to the use of an associative polyurethane in order to improve the properties of mousses based on anionic polymer and propellant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-crosslinkable cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (a) at least one compound comprising at least two functions containing labile hydrogen, and (b) at least one compound comprising at least two blocked isocyanate functions, which can be unblocked by heating, the average functionality of the system, that is to say the total number of functions containing labile hydrogen and of blocked isocyanate functions relative to the total number of molecules of compounds (a) and (b), being strictly greater than 2, and also to a process for coating keratin substrates using such a composition.

Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water, a cleansing surfactant, preferably an anionic surfactant, a dispersed non-volatile, water-insoluble, oily conditioning agent, the average D3,2 droplet size of which is in the range from 0.4 to 10 &mgr;m, and a cationic polymer.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for durable non-permanent shaping of at least one keratinous fiber or for durable retention of a non-permanent shape of at least one keratinous fiber comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides substituted with at least one C1 to C22 carbon chain, and heating the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbamate group modified polyurethanes and a process for preparing carbamate group modified polyurethanes comprising reacting a polyurethane polymer with an alkylating or an acylating agent. The invention also relates to cosmetic or personal care compositions comprising (i) a styling polymer comprising a carbamate group modified polyurethane and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific amphoteric starch and at least one cationic conditioner. This combination can provide cosmetic properties such as smoothness, lightness, and suppleness without certain cosmetic effects considered undesirable. These compositions can be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

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: Processes for treatment of at least one condition chosen from seborrhoea of the skin and scalp, disorders associated with seborrhoea, and disorders associated with microorganisms of the genus Propionibacterium comprising applying to an area in need of said treatment at least one compound chosen from certain polyamino acid derivatives. Processes for the manufacture of a composition for treatment of at least one condition chosen from seborrhoea of the skin and scalp, disorders associated with seborrhoea, and disorders associated with microorganisms of the genus Propionibacterium, said process comprising including in said composition at least one certain polyamino acid derivative. Anti-seborrhoeic and anti-acne compositions comprising at least one certain polyamino acid derivative.

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Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing an acidic aqueous medium and at least one crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid) polymer neutralized to at least 90%. The composition contains, distributed randomly: (a) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of units of formula (1); and in which X+ denotes a cation or a mixture of cations, it being possible for at most 10 mol % of the cations X+ to be protons H+; (b) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of crosslinking units originating from at least one monomer having at least two olefinic double bonds; the proportions by weight being defined with respect to the total weight of the polymer. The invention also relates to the use of this composition in the cosmetic treatment of keratinous substances, in particular of the skin, hair and mucous membranes, and in particular to a non-therapeutic process for depigmentation of the skin.

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 method of conditioning and oxidatively dyeing human hair includes applying an oxidative hair dyeing composition to the human hair in order to dye the human hair and, simultaneously or subsequently to the applying of the oxidative hair dyeing composition, applying a particular hair conditioning composition to the hair. This hair conditioning composition has a pH value of from 3.4 to 3.9, which corresponds to an isoelectric point of the human hair, and contains from 0.001 to 2.5% by weight of a cationic polymer, an optional pH buffer and preferably additional conditioning ingredients, such as a cationic surfactant and/or a fatty alcohol.

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: The invention concerns an ammonia-free composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, comprising an oxidant compound, coloring agent precursors and a non-volatile odorless alkalizing agent characterized in that it further comprises: a quaternized copolymer of dimethyldiallyl ammonium and acrylic acid; a quaternized silicone; an acrylic-itaconic copolymer esterified with one or several fatty alcohol's, optionally polyoxyethylenated.

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 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: 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: Hair spray compositions containing a carboxylated polyurethane resin, and having a low volatile organic content, are disclosed. The compositions have a low viscosity, and can be applied as a pump spray or as an aerosol, to hold the hair and impart excellent hair set retention properties. The hair spray compositions can be used with a curling iron or a blow dryer to style the hair.

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: A mousse forming hair treatment composition, which is a cleansing and conditioning composition and is totally free of anionic surfactants, wherein said composition consists essentially of: (a) a foamable concentrate consisting essentially of n-methyl glucamide with a chain length of C12-C14 as the nonionic surfactant; (b) an aqueous carrier; (c)an aerosol propellant; (d) a thinner selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol; and (e) an anionic styling polymer.

Abstract: 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 zwitterionic compounds, specifically alkylmidopropyl dimethyl betaines provide unexpected penetration of the hair by the dye, unexpected oxidative stability in the dye compopsitions, and unexpected color deposition to the hair.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a composition in the form of an inverted latex, comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase, at least one emulsifier of water-in-oil (W/O) type, at least one emulsifier of oil-in-water (O/W) type, from 20% to 70% by weight, and preferably from 25% to 45% by weight, of a branched or crosslinked anionic polyelectrolyte based on a monomer possessing a strongly acidic function, characterized in that a) an aqueous solution containing the monomers and the optional additives and adjusted beforehand to a pH below 4 is emulsified in an oil phase in the presence of one or more emulsifiers of water-in-oil type, b) the polymerization reaction is initiated by introducing a free-radical initiator into the emulsion formed in a), after which the reaction is left to proceed, c) when the polymerization reaction is complete, one or more emulsifiers of oil-in-water type are introduced at a temperature below 50° C.

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: Mild hair conditioning compositions comprise by weight: (a) from about 0.5% to about 5.0% of an amidoamine or mixture of amidoamines having the following general formula: R1CONH (CH2)mN(R2)2 wherein R1 is a residue of C11 to C24 fatty acids, R2 is a C1 to C4 alkyl, and m is an integer from 1 to 4; (b) from about 0.05% to about 2.0% of an acid or mixture of acids; (c) from about 0.1% to about 15% of a fatty compound selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty alcohol derivatives, fatty acid derivatives, and mixtures thereof; (d) water; and (e) optionally from about 0.05% to 5.0% of a detersive surfactant; wherein the compositions have a pH of from about 4.5 to about 6 or a mole ratio of from about 1:0.3 to about 1:1.0 of components (a) to (b), and wherein the compositions are substantially free of quaternary ammonium compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethanes of a water-dispersible polyurethane prepolymer having terminal isocyanate groups and a primary or secondary amine having at least one ionogenic or ionic group, and to the salts thereof. The novel polyurethanes can be used as auxiliaries in cosmetology and pharmacy and, in particular, as hair lacquers having enhanced ease of washoff.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alkyl allyl amine monomers and their use as a polymerizate in a low VOC hair spray formulation. The hair spray formulation preferably includes a polymerizate of an alkyl allyl amine monomer, preferably an alkyl diallyl amine monomer alone or in combination with other known monomers. The hair spray formulation preferentially satisfies low VOC requirements while maintaining characteristics desired in a hair fixative product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising (A) at least one amide derivative having a specified formula; and (B) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of (B-1) polyhydric alcohols, (B-2) vegetable extracts and (B-3) organic acids or salts thereof. The compositions can enhance the water-retaining ability of the horny layer and have excellent effects for improving skin roughness and preventing the formation of wrinkles.

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: Cosmetic and/or dermatalogoical compositions comprising, in a cosmetically and/or dermatologically acceptable vehicle, i) a dibenzoylmethane derivative, in particular 4-tert-butyl-4′-methoxydibenzoylmethane, and ii) at least one polyamino polymer. These compositions are particularly photostable.

Abstract: Processes for treatment of at least one condition chosen from seborrhoea of the skin and scalp, disorders associated with seborrhoea, and disorders associated with microorganisms of the genus Propionibacterium comprising applying to an area in need of said treatment at least one compound chosen from certain polyamino acid derivatives. Processes for the manufacture of a composition for treatment of at least one condition chosen from seborrhoea of the skin and scalp, disorders associated with seborrhoea, and disorders associated with microorganisms of the genus Propionibacterium, said process comprising including in said composition at least one certain polyamino acid derivative. Anti-seborrhoeic and anti-acne compositions comprising at least one certain polyamino acid derivative.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition based on nonionic surfactants and cationic or amphoteric substantive polymers and its use as a dyeing or bleaching vehicle. The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) 14 to 50% of a mixture of nonionic surfactants chosen from oxyethylenated and/or oxypropylenated and/or polyglycerolated fatty alcohols which are linear or branched, the mixture comprising at least one surfactant A whose HLB in the sense used by Griffin is not less than 14, present at a weight concentration [A], and a nonionic surfactant B whose HLB value in the sense used by Griffin is not less than 1 and is less than 10, present in a weight quantity [B], more than one half of the nonionic surfactants present satisfying the inequality: 0.5≦R≦1.

Abstract: A dermatologic preparation which is reduced in side effects, has excellent percutaneous absorbability, and contains as the active ingredient an unsaturated fatty acid, which is a triglyceride represented by general formula(1), wherein one or two R1, R2, and R3 each represents a residue of a long-chain unsaturated fatty acid and the remainder represent(s) residue(s) of a medium-chain fatty acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two-part system useful for treating proteinaceous substrates. The two-part system has a first part comprising a water-soluble/dispersible reactive polyimido compound and a second part comprising a nucleophilic catalytic agent. The polyimido compounds may be selected from the group consisting of polysuccinimide compounds, polyglutimide compounds, and copolymers of thereof. The polyimido compound may also comprise a functionalizing moiety that provides functionality to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates; and a water-solubilizing/dispersing moiety that provides water-solubility and/or water-dispersibility to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: wherein: n, y, and z are each independently integers ranging from 1 to 100,000; R1 through R6, and R8 are each independently H, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aminoalkyl; or R4 and R5 together form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic 5 to 6 membered ring wherein the substituents are selected from C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or aminoalkyl; R7 is H or SR1, or S—R7 in the above formula together form an isothiouronium salt or Bunte salt; X is a linking group; and D is a chromophore that absorbs visible light; hair dye compositions containing the polymeric compound; and a method for dyeing hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific amphoteric starch and at least one cationic conditioner. This combination can provide cosmetic properties such as smoothness, lightness, and suppleness without certain cosmetic effects considered undesirable. These compositions can be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-soluble/dispersible reactive functionalized imido and polyimido compounds, wherein the polyimido compounds may be selected from the group consisting of polysuccinimide compounds, polyglutimide compounds, and copolymers of thereof. The polyimido compound comprises a functionalizing moiety F that provides functionality to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates; and a water-solubilizing/dispersing moiety that provides water-solubility and/or water-dispersibility to the polyimido compound and is preferably derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates. The invention also pertains to a proteinaceous substrate to which the imido or polyimido compound has been covalently bonded and to a method for treating a proteinaceous substrate with the imido or polyimido compound.

Abstract: Oil-in-water nanoemulsions comprising oil globules with an average size of less than 150 nm and comprising at least one oil, at least one amphiphilc lipid, and at least one cationic polymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block. Processes comprising such oil-in-water nanoemulsions.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-soluble/dispersible reactive imido and polyimido compounds, wherein the polyimido compounds may be selected from the group consisting of polysuccinimide compounds, polyglutimide compounds, and copolymers of thereof. The polyimido compounds comprise a water-solubilizing/dispersing moiety that provides water-solubility and/or water-dispersibility to the polyimido compound and preferably is derived from a nucleophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, and carboxylates. The present invention also pertains to a proteinaceous substrate to which the imido or polyimido compound has been covalently bonded and to a method for treating a proteinaceous substrate with the imido or polyimido compound.

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

Abstract: A mousse-forming cleansing shampoo composition having improved conditioning performance comprising: