Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, particularly for hair care, and to a method for cosmetically treating keratin material, particularly the hair, using the compounds of Formula (I), where: —n=1, 2, 3, or 4; —R1, R?1, R2, and R?2 are H, —OH, —NRR?, or a C1-C18 carbon group capable of containing one or more heteroatoms selected from among O, S, and N; and —Z is a multivalent carbon radical optionally substitutable and/or interruptible by specific groupings, it being understood that said radical Z includes at least one heteroatom selected from among N, O, and S.

Abstract: As a novel compound which is excellent in odor quality and has an odor of a very clear and strong woody note, the invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (1):

Abstract: Present invention relates to a dyeing composition for hair with improved dyeing and conditioning properties of hair. The object of the present invention an aqueous composition for dyeing hair based on at least one oxidizing agent and at least one hair dye and comprising a polyhydroxy carboxylic acid as a chelating agent. The compositions of the present invention are aqueous compositions and comprise at least 40%, more preferably 50%, most preferably 60% and in particular 70% by weight water, calculated to total of the composition.

Abstract: Provided is an all natural composition including naturally-obtained plant extracts.

Abstract: An emollient represented by the formula: wherein: R1 is CH3(CH2)m and may be interrupted with at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of amine, ether, ester, amide, sulfur, sulfur monoxide, sulfer dioxide, sulfamate, hydroxy, or mixtures thereof; and m=6-16 n=0 or 1 R2=H or CH3; and R3=CO(CH)2COOH or CO(CH2)2COOH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising: one or more polyol ethers containing one or more aromatic groups, one or more non-aromatic and non-etherified C4-C10 diols, and one or more hygroscopic water-soluble salts in a total content of at least 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the said cosmetic composition. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibres, and also to a use employing the said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition, containing the following Components (A) to (E): (A) benzyl alcohol, from 0.1 to 2% by mass; (B) dipropylene glycol, from 0.5 to 20% by mass; (C) malic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the malic acid; and (D) lactic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the lactic acid; and (E) a nonionic surfactant at 2% by mass or less, wherein a Component (E)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 0 to 5, and wherein a Component (B)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 1 to 50.

Abstract: Conventional hair cosmetic materials have difficulty in achieving both high improvement effects on damaged hair and excellent sensation upon use. The present invention provides an oil-based hair cosmetic material to realize hair cosmetics having both high improvement effects on damaged hair and excellent sensation upon use, and a production method of the same.

Abstract: A mild to the skin, foaming detergent composition comprising: a) 1 to 20 wt % sophorolipid biosurfactant, b) 1 to 20 wt % of anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of glycinate, sulphosuccinate, and mixtures thereof, c) 0 to 10 wt % foam boosting surfactant, d) 0 to 2 wt % additional electrolyte, e) 0 to 10 wt % additional additives, f) 40 to 98 wt % water. The anionic surfactant is preferably disodium laureth-3-sulphosuccinate. The electrolyte may be sodium chloride, the foam boosting surfactant may be olivamidopropyl betaine and the additional additives may be silicones, polymers, structurants, thickeners or pH adjusters. A preferred additive is a dispersed modified cellulose biopolymer as structurant. The composition is suitable for personal wash, shower gel and shampoo formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lamellar oil-in-glycol gel comprising (a) at least one glycol, (b) at least one fatty alcohol, (c) at least one cationic surfactant and optionally (d) at least one benefit agent, said lamellar gel capable of providing enhanced mass and promoting the permeation of the benefit agent through a keratinous substrate such as the skin, hair and fingernails, providing both deep and superficial treatment thereof.

Abstract: Methods of cleansing skin comprise the steps of contacting the skin with a cleansing compositions comprising a fatty ester in combination with a lipid, and either rinsing the composition from the skin with water or wiping the composition from the skin with a dry or damp substrate. The cleansing compositions can comprise at least 8%, by weight of the composition, of fatty ester and/or further comprise a nonionic surfactant and less than about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an alcohol solvent such as ethanol, isopropanol, or mixtures thereof. The methods and compositions provide skin cleansing and hydration benefits.

Abstract: The invention provides pre-blended mixtures of specific naturally sourced liquid materials of defined viscosity structured with naturally sourced high melting point materials.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one hydroxy compound; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto the keratinous substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from amino alcohol compounds and alkoxylated amine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from alkyl amine compounds and polyamine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The invention provides pre-blended mixtures of specific hydrocarbon liquids of defined viscosity structured with high melting point materials.

Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin, preferably facial skin, is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a hydrophobic protective composition to an area of skin, preferably facial skin, on which unwanted hair is growing, the hydrophobic protective composition being capable of reducing the penetration of thioglycolic acid by at least 45%, as measured using the Franz Cell Method; (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the hydrophobic protective composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions of lightening the color of hair that has been recently contacted with a relaxing or straightening composition, the method comprising combining a bleach composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent selected from the group consisting of persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, their salts and mixtures thereof, and at least one rheology-modifying agent, with a developer composition comprising hydrogen peroxide and a cosmetically acceptable carrier in order to form a lightening composition, wherein the pH of the lightening composition is from about 2 to about 7; applying the lightening composition onto the hair; leaving the lightening composition on the hair for a time period sufficient to achieve an increase of 1 to 4 in the tone height of the hair; and rinsing the hair with water.

Abstract: The present invention provides kits and methods for treating hair on the scalp comprising non-toxic compositions providing beneficial effects on hair without employing high temperatures, free radical initiators or rinsing hair after applying the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides divinyl ether derivatives capable of releasing in a controlled manner at least one active aldehyde and/or ketone into the surrounding environment. The invention relates to the use of these divinyl ether derivatives as perfuming or flavoring ingredients, as well as to the perfuming compositions and consumer articles containing them.

Abstract: Hair colourant formulations fall into three main categories designated permanent, semi-permanent and temporary. Permanent hair colourant formulations are oxidative dye systems and generally contain paraphenylene diamine (PPD) and resorcinol, both of which have been shown to cause sensitisation and mutagenicity. Furthermore, severe oxidising conditions are required which in themselves cause skin irritation and sensitization as well as hair fibre damage. The inventive method addresses the aforementioned disadvantages by providing a method of colouring hair fibres, the method comprising the step of applying a hair colour composition, the hair colour composition comprising: (a) (+)-Catechin, (?)-catechin, (+)-epicatechin, (?)-epicatechin or mixtures thereof; (b) A hydrogen peroxide generator or hydrogen peroxide; and (c) A peroxidase and; wherein the composition has a pH of 4.5 to 7.0, preferably less than or equal to 6.0.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an oxidizing composition for keratin fibers especially for human hair with improved lightening effect and therefore, improved colouring and bleaching effects are easily achieved of the compositions applied after mixing with the said composition. Present inventors have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent and additionally at least one alkalizing agent, at least one carbonate source and at least one urea derivative delivers an improved and homogeneous lightening performance and leaves hair in an improved cosmetically acceptable conditioned status.

Abstract: The present invention comprises cosmetic compositions and methods for retarding hair growth comprising a combination of an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor, an anti-angiogenic active and an anti-inflammatory.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for treating scalp hair. The compositions include fluorinated (but not perfluorinated), non-polymeric compounds in a suitable excipient to provide beneficial effects on hair.

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: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one arylated silicone. Conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions. It has surprisingly been found out that a composition comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one arylated silicone gives hair shine, and hair treated with such a composition looks attractive and has its natural excellent shine, volume and body, elasticity, smoothness and it is easily manageable. Accordingly, the present invention is on a conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one arylated silicone.

Abstract: The present invention provides kits and methods for treating hair on the scalp comprising non-toxic compositions providing beneficial effects on hair without employing high temperatures, free radical initiators or rinsing hair after applying the compositions.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (e.g., non-toxic and/or edible features) spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, wherein the liquid is non-toxic and/or edible. The article may contain, for example, a food or other consumer product, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilizing composition comprising (a) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one merocyanine derivative having an absorption maximum of 350 to 400 nm, and (b) at least one UV filter selected from benzotriazole derivatives; and optionally (c) at least one excited state quencher; for the protection of body care and household products against the deleterious effects of light, heat and oxygen.

Abstract: Compounds and methods of using of compounds or mixtures thereof, as fragrance and/or flavoring material or as fragrance and/or flavoring material mixture, new fragrance and/or flavoring material mixtures, new perfumed and/or flavored articles, and new, particularly advantageous compounds and mixtures to be used are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for drug delivery suitable for promoting the transmucosal absorption of drugs, especially drugs with poor intrinsic bioavailability, such as peptides, proteins, vaccines, and nucleic acids. The delivery system of this invention preferably comprises fatty acid esters and their hydrophilic derivatives that associate with water and other polar solvents to form reverse micelles that are physically stabilized in the presence of gastrointestinal fluid, water, and other hydrophilic solvents. Such stable reverse micelles are formed by suitable mixtures of polymeric or non-polymeric compounds with amphiphiles. Micelles made using these methods undergo phase transformation more slowly resulting in delayed drug release profiles and sustained absorption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition including, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (a) at least 30% by weight of an anhydrous gel having a viscosity of at least 180 000 cP-s at 25° C. which includes at least one oil and at least one copolymer of styrene and at least one olefin other than styrene; (b) at least one specific glycerol diester; and (c) optionally at most 10% by weight of wax(es), the composition exhibiting a phase shift ? between its elastic modulus (G?) and its viscous modulus (G?) of less than 45° at a frequency of 30 to 50 Hz. It also relates to a cosmetic method for caring for or making up the lips, including the topical application to the lips of the abovementioned composition.

Abstract: It is intended to provide an epithelium improving agent which improves the epithelial functions of various organs and, therefore, is usable in growing melanin-pigmented hair, relieving inflammatory symptoms in gingivitis and paradentitis, treating and relieving cold syndrome and bronchial asthma and, moreover, restoring sexual sensibility. An epithelium improving agent which comprises coenzyme Q10, cysteine, vitamins A, C and E and a skin extract of a rabbit inoculated with a vaccinia virus as the main components. In the case of treating gingivitis, paradentitis, cold syndrome and bronchial asthma, loratadine is further added. To an epithelium improving agent which is to be used in stimulating hair growth or restoring sexual sensibility, liquid paraffin and a hydrophilic ointment is further added to give a cream. Thus, the above problem can be solved.

Abstract: The aqueous hair cleansing agent of the present invention contains components (A), (B), (C), and (D) below: (A) a sulfate type anionic surfactant represented by the general formula (1) below R1O(CH2CH2O)nSO3M??(1); (B) a polyoxypropylene alkyl ether type nonionic surfactant represented by the general formula (2) below R2O(CH2CH(CH3)O)mH??(2); (C) a monoalkyl glyceryl ether or monoalkenyl glyceryl ether type nonionic surfactant having an alkyl group or alkenyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms; and (D) an alkylhydroxysulfobetaine type amphoteric surfactant represented by the general formula (3) below the mass ratio of components (B) and (D) being (B)/(D) =3/2 to 1/4.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzylidene compounds comprising phosphono-groups for the protecting of human and animal hair and skin from UV radiation. The UV filters of the present invention represent oil-soluble substances which advantageously absorb in the UV-A and UV-B region.

Abstract: Materials with high levels of unsaponifiable matter, such as extracts from plants, produce hydrolysates with unique properties. Properties that are sought in traditional saponification of natural oils are a result of low levels of unsaponifiables. These properties include high levels of aqueous surfactant activity, water-solubility or ready water-dispersability, activity as foaming agents, and the like. An objective of traditional saponification processes is to increase the water-solubility and surfactant activity of naturally occurring materials. It has been found that the application of a hydrolysis process to materials, particularly materials with a high level of unsaponifiables (e.g., at least 6 weight percent of the material), produces a product with properties significantly different from those products resulting from the conventional saponification of materials with less than 6 weight percent of unsaponifiables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance composition comprising a mixture of diastereomers of 2-isobutyl-4-methyl-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, which comprises more than 95 wt. % of the optically inactive cis-racemate and less than 5 wt. % of the optically inactive trans-racemate. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a perfumed product or article as well as perfumed or aromatized articles comprising the fragrance compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as a preserving agent, in particular in cosmetic or dermatological composition, of at least one compound of formula (I): in which:—X represents ?O or —OH;—R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl;—R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl or an ethyl;—R3 represents a C1-C12, saturated or unsaturated, linear hydrocarbon-based radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group (OH); with the exclusion of the compound of formula (I) in which X represents ?O, R1=methyl, R2=H and R3=—(CH2)6—CH3. The invention also relates to certain novel compounds and to the cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising same.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least two amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring use of handwashing agents to determine compliance with hand hygiene guidelines. A handwashing agent is provided with a detectable, volatile compound, such as odors, which is then rubbed onto a subject's hands using the subject's handwashing technique. After the handwashing event, the subject's hand is then exposed to an detector (such as a badge), which includes a sensor capable of detecting the volatile compound, and an indicator that communicates detection of the volatile compound, indicating use of the handwashing agent and hand hygiene compliance.

Abstract: There is provided a method for enhancing a chroma of hair which comprises the steps of shampooing the hair with a water-based shampoo containing (A) 5 to 20% by weight of an anionic surfactant, (B) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a water-insoluble modified silicone containing at least one of an amino group and a quaternary ammonium group in a molecule thereof, and (C) a water-soluble salt in an amount capable of allowing the component (B) to be present in a solubilized state; applying a water-based conditioner containing a higher alcohol having 12 to 28 carbon atoms and a cationic surfactant at a molar ratio of 1:1 to 10:1 to the shampooed hair; and rinsing the hair. The method is capable of allowing an inherent color of hair, a dull color of damaged hair or a color of hair dyed by coloring to look clearer or more vivid, or maintaining a clearness of the color of hair.

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.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application characterized by rheological properties which render the carrier or composition semi-solid at rest and a liquid upon application of shear forces thereto. The composition or carrier are prepared by mixing 1-25 percent of a solidifying agent and 75-99 percent of a hydrophobic solvent, by weight, wherein at least one of them has therapeutic or cosmetic benefits, in the presence or absence of a biologically active substance.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising a trichogenic material and an anti-dandruff agent.

Abstract: Compositions for effectively delivering a water-soluble active material to a surface comprise: (a) from about 1% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a dialkyl quaternary ammonium compound having the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are independently C12 to C20 saturated alkyl chains; Y is wherein R4 is ethyl or isopropyl; R3 and R5 are independently methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, or hydroxypropyl; m is 1, 2, or 3; n is 1 or 2; p is 0 or 1; and X? is a suitable anion; (b) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble active material having a ClogP of less than about 2.0; and (c) at least about 60%, by weight of the composition, of water; wherein the compositions contain vesicles having a vesicle permeability index of less than about 1.3.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a cationically modified cellulose ether, wherein the cellulose ether comprises from 0.5 to 4 moles of an ether substituent per mole of anhydroglucose repeat unit and the cellulose ether further substituted with a cationic substituent of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently are CH3 or C2H5, R4 is CH2—CHOH—CH2 or CH2CH2, Az? is an anion, and z is 1, 2 or 3, and the cellulose ether comprises from 1.15 to 1.44 percent of cationic nitrogen, based on the total weight of the cellulose ether. The cationically modified cellulose ethers which comprise from 6,000 to 15,000 anhydroglucose repeat units are novel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a use of one, two, three or more certain polyols for enhancing the cooling effect of a cooling substance. It further relates to a cooling mixture comprising a cooling effect enhancing polyol and a cooling substance consisting of one or more physiologically cooling compounds and optionally further compounds having a further enhancing effect on the cooling effect of the substance, too. Moreover the invention relates to a method for producing a corresponding cooling mixture and a method for generating an enhanced cooling effect of a cooling substance on the skin or a mucous membrane.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate for preserving cosmetic products which includes a combination of carboxylic component being sodium benzoate and an alcohol component being a mixture of phenoxy ethanol and benzyl alcohol, in a water, where the combination is greater than 45% by weight of the liquid concentrate.

Abstract: Human sebum mimetics and methods for producing human sebum mimetics are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a human sebum mimetic comprises a wax ester derived from interesterification of refined botanical oil comprising palmitoleic acid and refined jojoba oil, a phytosterol, phytosqualene, and/or phytosteryl macadamiate. Method for producing a human sebum mimetic comprises mixing refined macadamia oil and refined jojoba oil, interesterifying the refined macadamia oil and the refined jojoba oil, adding a phytosterol, adding phytosteryl macadamiate, and adding phytosqualene after the interesterifying.