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, and phytosqualene.

Abstract: Disclosed are metal organic frameworks that adsorb nitric oxide, NO-loaded metal organic frameworks, methods of preparing the NO-loaded metal organic frameworks, methods of releasing the nitric oxide into a solution or into air, and uses of the metal organic frameworks.

Abstract: Described is a new cooling agent represented by Structure I and compositions with known coolers having cooling properties and the application of Structure I in foodstuffs and chewing gum:

Abstract: The invention relates to methods useful in studying or modulating skin or hair pigmentation and to the use of plant extracts in compositions as well as to methods comprising the topical use of such compositions to reduce or to enhance skin or hair pigmentation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical skin care composition containing a safe and effective amount of a skin care active comprising agmatine, and its salt; a safe and effective amount of a first additional skin care active selected from the group consisting of BHT or BHA, hexamidine, cetyl pyridinium chloride, green tea catechins, phytosterols, ursolic acid, compounds derived from plant extracts, their salts and derivatives; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the agmatine composition. The present invention also relates to methods of using such agmatine compositions to regulate hair growth and the condition of mammalian skin. Said methods generally comprise the step of topically applying the composition to the skin of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of such compositions.

Abstract: At least one compound that increases the level of glutathione (GSH) in the melanocytes of hair follicles, and admixtures thereof with other active agents selected from among active agents for combating desquamative conditions of the scalp, plant extracts having propigmenting activity and active agents that slow hair loss and/or promote hair regrowth, are useful for preventing and/or limiting and/or stopping the development of canities.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a mixture comprising at least one isostearamide, at least one glycerol ester and water, and also to the use of these compositions as thickeners or shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, body cleaning compositions or skin cleaning compositions or for producing shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, body cleaning compositions or skin cleaning compositions.

Abstract: Compositions and methods using fusion peptides comprising multi-functional solubility tags are provided. The multi-functional peptidic solubility tags facilitates more efficient fusion peptide production, easier downstream processing of the fusion peptide, and may be used to provide functional surface properties when coupled to a target material.

Abstract: A shampoo composition comprising: a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants, by weight of said shampoo composition; b) a dispersed solid crystalline gel network phase comprising: i) a first component comprising at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty acids by weight of said shampoo composition; ii) a second component comprising at least about 0.05% of one or more additional fatty amphiphiles by weight of said shampoo composition; iii) water; and c) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of said shampoo composition; wherein said first component is combined with said second component in the ratio of 10:1 to about 1:5 to form said solid crystalline gel network phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-dandruff shampoo comprising: a) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an anti-dandruff zinc salt; b) from 2 to 16 wt. % of an alkyl sulphate and/or an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant; and, c) from 1 to 10 wt. % of a fatty acyl isethionate product which product comprises 40 to 80 wt. % fatty acyl isethionate and 15 to 50 wt. % free fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt and to the use of the fatty acyl isethionate product to provide a conditioning benefit to hair treated with an anti-dandruff shampoo comprising anti-dandruff zinc salts.

Abstract: A hair treatment accessory for use with a hair styling apparatus includes a substrate base for mounting to a hair styling apparatus and a treatment agent disposed on the substrate base. The treatment agent is applied to one of the hair or skin of a subject during use of the hair styling apparatus. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. The treatment agent may include a conditioning oil. The conditioning oil may include ARGAN oil with or without silicon. The substrate base may include an irregular surface dimensioned to assist in retention of the treatment agent on the substrate base. The irregular surface may include open cells or channels. The irregular surface may be formed through a sintering process.

Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods are provided for conditioning, revitalizing, volumizing or increasing the natural pigmentation of the hair, including hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, mustache and beard, promoting healthy growth, and treating and preventing loss, thinning or miniaturization of hair due to aging, various genetic, pathological, radiation, chemotherapy, chemical treatment, environmental or other reasons.

Abstract: 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds, process for their preparation, their use as pro-fragrances, and washing and cleaning compositions, fabric softeners and cosmetics comprising them, and a process for prolonging the odor perception of such compositions.

Abstract: A saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful as an emulsifier. Emulsions prepared with the saccharide siloxane copolymer are useful in personal care products.

Abstract: An emulsion contains a saccharide siloxane copolymer as an emulsifier. The emulsion is useful in formulating personal care products.

Abstract: At least one compound selected from among coumarin and/or derivative thereof, butylated hydroxyanisole, ethoxyquine and mixtures thereof, and admixtures thereof with other active agents selected from among active agents for combating desquamative conditions of the scalp, plant extracts having propigmenting activity and active agents that slow hair loss and/or promote hair regrowth, are useful for preventing and/or limiting and/or stopping the development of canities.

Abstract: A method of straightening hair comprising the steps of applying to the hair on at least two successive occasions a composition comprising a titanium complex selected from the group consisting of citrate, oxalate and tartrate or the metal alkali salt of these. The complex is preferably titanium citrate or sodium titanium citrate. The composition may further comprise a silicone.

Abstract: An aerated hair styling gel delivery system comprises a hair styling gel with entrained air stably packaged in and delivered from a bag-on-valve dispensing package. The hair gel remains lighter in density than hair styling gels packaged in conventional plastic cosmetic tubes or tubs.

Abstract: A method to treat propolis includes conducting at least a first extraction of raw propolis with an aqueous solvent to obtain an aqueous extract having first properties. A second extraction may be performed with an alcohol solvent on the filtration residues obtained after the first extraction. A third extraction may be performed with an oil solvent on the filtration residues obtained after the second extraction. The method applies to the production of extracts of propolis for use in the manufacture of hygiene, care, cosmetic products, food products and food supplements.

Abstract: Benefit agent delivery compositions, compositions, packaged products and displays comprising such benefit agent delivery compositions, and processes for making and using such benefit agent delivery compositions, compositions, packaged products and displays. Such compositions have improved deposition and retention properties that may impart improved benefit characteristics to a composition and/or situs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel polyurethanes comprising cationic units, of diisocyanates and of nonionic units derived from polyolefins comprising at least 10 mol % of units comprising at least one residual carbon-carbon double bond. The present disclosure also relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polyurethanes, and also to a cosmetic treatment process, for example for shaping and/or holding the hair, comprising the application of such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cationic nanoparticles, methods to make them, and the use of compositions containing said nanoparticles in personal care compositions or formulations. The nanoparticles are useful in personal care applications and impart antimicrobial properties to home and personal care products containing them. These cationic nanoparticles also contribute useful conditioning properties to hair-care and skin-care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shampoo composition comprising a minced polygalactomannan hydrocolloid(s) in combination with a water soluble silicone compound.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein: n=0, 1, 2, 3, and R=C2-C6 linear and branched alkyl, alkenyl and cycloalkyl substituents are interesting flavour or fragrance ingredients having herbal-green aspects.

Abstract: Diester tertiary amines and quats and their methods of synthesis are disclosed. Also disclosed are personal care compositions comprising the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: Provided is a hair frizziness reducing agent containing a lower alcohol and water, having a viscosity of from 1 to 90,000 mPa·s and used by leaving, after application to the scalp, the agent as is without washing it away.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of steviol and/or isosteviol, or a salt, ester, a diester, or an ether thereof as depicted in formula (I), formula (I): R1 wherein R1 is hydrogen (H) or a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group non substituted or substituted with up to 3 hydroxyl-, alkoxy-, amino-, alkylamino- or dialkylamino-groups, R2 is independently a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group, —O—C1-C8 alkyl group, —OH group, a —O—C(O)—C1-C8 alkyl, or, —COO(C1-C8 alkyl) group, R3 is independently CH2, O, or CH—(C1-C7 alkyl), wherein the enhancement of the appearance of hair is selected from the group consisting of: restoring hair color and delaying the onset of greyness in hair, lessening hair loss, restoring hair growth after the onset of baldness has occurred, increasing the thickness of hair, counteracting age-associated hair thinning, preventing premature hair loss, or delaying the onset or severity of age-associated hair loss and thinning, maintaining of the natural hair col

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: An odor-reducing composition for counteracting malodour in which the composition includes an odor reducing material of the type phenyl ethyl methyl ether, Cyprisate, Camonal and paracresyl methyl ether and a method for counteracting malodour employing such a composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of mitigating the effects of exposure to oxidizing agents, chlorinating and/or brominating agents on biological and/or synthetic fibers, by treating the body and/or clothing fibers with an effective amount of a composition comprising compounds of formula A. Also disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of formula A, for use in treating biological and/or synthetic fibers to mitigate the effects of exposure to chlorinating and/or brominating agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oily base for a cosmetic comprising an ester compound made from a multivalent alcohol and a fatty acid, characterized in that the ester compound is made from dipentaerythritol and at least one fatty acid selected from the group consisting of fatty acids having 5 to 16 carbon atoms and a molar ratio of a dipentaerythritol residue to a fatty acid residue having 5 to 16 carbon atoms in the ester compound is 1.0:3.0 to 1.0:6.0. The aforesaid oily base for a cosmetic has proper oily feeling with moistness, no uncomfortable sticky feeling, excellent safety to the skin and adhesion to the skin, excellent gloss-holding ability after application to the skin, and excellent compatibility with various oil agents. In addition, upon blending the ester compound in various cosmetics, the cosmetics also have proper emollient property.

Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a fragrance oil core, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.

Abstract: Topical compositions are provided in which active compounds for topical delivery through the stratum corneum are complexed with nanospheres of a triblock copolymer having an A-B-A structure wherein each A end block is a water-soluble, hydrophilic and non-toxic polymer or oligomer; and the hydrophobic middle B block is a hydrophobic polymer or oligomer with the same or different repeating units having the structure according to formula:(I) wherein X is —C—R—C— or —C—; Z is between 2 and about 100, inclusive; R1 is CH?CH or (CH2), wherein n is from 0 to 18, inclusive; R2 is selected from hydrogen and straight and branched alkyl, alkoxy, alkylaryl and alkoxyaryl groups containing up to 18 carbon atoms; and R is selected from a bond or straight and branched alkyl, alkoxy, alkylaryl and alkoxyaryl groups containing up to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method of treating hair comprising the following steps: i) applying to the hair a composition comprising a group III or group IV metal salt or combination thereof; ii) followed by washing the hair.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for the hair, packaged in an aerosol device, comprising polyols in high concentration together with anionic fixing polymers. It further relates to a cosmetic method for the hair comprising the application of this composition to the hair, and to its use for imparting a waxy effect to the hair.

Abstract: Aqueous hair treatment compositions which comprise a mono C14-C22 trimethylammonium surfactant, a di-(C20-C24) imidazoline quaternary surfactant, and a mono C12-C22 alkyl hydroxyethyl dimethylammonium surfactant provide improved hair conditioning benefits.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the topical application of the malonamide ACAT inhibitors described by Formula I. Other aspects of the invention are directed to topical formulations of these diamides, their use to treat sebaceous gland disorders and their use to alleviate oily skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel quaternary ammonium compounds of the esterquat type, to a method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof in formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gelled water-in-oil microemulsion for hair treatment comprising: (a) an oil phase comprising: (i) a first oily component which is one or more glyceride fatty esters, and (ii) a second oily component which is one or more hydrocarbon oils of average carbon chain length less than 20 carbon atoms; (b) a hydrophilic phase comprising: (i) water, (ii) a nonionic emulsifier which is an ethoxylated alcohol having an HLB of at least 6, and (iii) preferably, a hair styling agent or hair conditioning agent, and (c) a gelling agent.

Abstract: A description is given of the use of phenolic antioxidants of formulae (1) and/or (2) and/or (3) for stabilizing body-care and household products.

Abstract: Described are methods of treating and preventing conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers. Also provided herein are methods of screening for agents useful in treating such conditions, and animal models of conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising a highly branched surfactant as the primary surfactant. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising greater than about 25% of a highly branched surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel quaternary ammonium compounds of the esterquat type, to a method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof in formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents giving a very high degree of hold without impairing its flexibility and humidity resistance.

Abstract: 3- and 4-Methyl-4-dodecenal, a method of their production and fragrance and flavor compositions comprising at least one of them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer which has, in incorporated form, a) 5 to 50% by weight of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated monomer of the formula I ?where R1 and X1 are defined herein, b) 25 to 90% by weight an N-vinylamide and/or N-vinyllactam, c) 0.5 to 30% by weight of a compound having a free-radically polymerizable, ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated double bond and a cationogenic and/or cationic group per molecule, and d) 0 to 30% by weight of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated monomer of the formula II ?where R3, X2, and R4 are defined herein, and the salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin preparation composition for external use with an excellent antibacterial effect, and more specifically, to a skin preparation composition for external use with excellent antibacterial and antifungal effects against bacteria and mold, comprising a first composition containing citric acid as an active ingredient and a second composition containing trisodium phosphate as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising, as film-forming agent, an aliphatic polyurethane based on dialkyl tartrate diol in a mixture of organic solvents and cosmetically acceptable ingredients.

Abstract: A free-flowing surfactant composition comprising at least one anionic surface-active agent, an alkanolamide, an electrolyte, and water is described. In particular, the composition is a surfactant composition that has free-flowing non-Newtonian shear thinning properties and the ability to suspend components and is stable under at least one freeze/thaw cycle.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for keratinous fibers. The composition includes at least: an oily phase formed at least of isododecane, and at least 4% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one oil of volatility that is less than that of isododecane; at least 9% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of active material including at least one liposoluble film-forming polymer; and a particulate phase containing at least one compound selected from pigments, nacres, fillers, and waxes.