Abstract: A post-application expanding composition for application to hair fibers of the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes is provided. The composition comprises at least one surfactant, a solvent for the surfactant, and a volatile agent in an amount that will cause the surfactant and solvent to interact and foam on the hair fibers thereby producing an expanded composition. The composition further contains a film-forming agent in an amount effective to form a film which when set fixes at least a portion of the expanded composition in its expanded state. The volatile agent is solubilized in the composition, and is further dispersed throughout the composition in nanometer size droplets or generated in situ on the hair fibers or immediately prior to application thereto so that the composition is storable in a non-pressurized container.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to cleansing products for cleansing the skin and hair. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to liquid cleansing compositions that have a sufficient viscosity to maintain particles suspended in the cleanser, but that may also be used with suitable dispensers, such as pump foam dispensers, to generate foam.

Abstract: The present invention provides a post-application expanding composition for application to keratin fibers, preferably hair, more preferably the hair of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, and most preferably the eyelashes. The composition comprises one or more surfactants, a solvent for the surfactant(s), a volatile agent, a film forming agent and, optionally, a colorant, preferably a pigment. The present invention also provides a method for imparting a volumizing effect to hair of the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes by applying thereto the post-expanding composition of the invention.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, (A) at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one group chosen from sulfate, sulfonate and phosphate, (B) at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant other than the at least one anionic surfactant of (A), (C) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, (D) at least one alkylpolyglycoside nonionic surfactant, (E) at least one cationic polymer with a cationic charge density of greater than or equal to 4 meq./g, and (F) at least one beneficial agent other than the at least one cationic polymer of (E), wherein the sulfate, sulfonate or phosphate anionic surfactant/amphoteric surfactant weight ratio is in a range from 0.1 to 2. Also disclosed are uses of said composition for cleansing and caring for the hair or the skin.

Abstract: Provided are methods of cleansing dyed hair comprising applying to dyed hair a composition comprising anionic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer capable of binding surfactant thereto.

Abstract: A cleansing article having a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid therein, the substrate being impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a hydroxy mixed ether.

Abstract: A hair and/or scalp treatment composition comprising an amino-oxo-indole-ylidene compound of general formula (I): (I) formula should be here in which: R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each, independently, hydrogen or a monovalent organic group selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkylenearyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocyclyl.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a low molecular weight, non-crosslinked, linear acrylic copolymer and at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and combinations of two or more thereof, and methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, which stably includes disintegrable particles and is excellent in feeling upon use. A gel cosmetic composition, which has a pH of 4 to 9 and includes the following components (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E): (A) disintegrable particles obtainable binding water-insoluble primary particles by use of a water-soluble binder; (B) 15% to 70% by weight of polyol; (C) a thickening polymer compound having a carboxy group; (D) less than 1% by weight of water-soluble salts; and (E) water.

Abstract: The invention provides a rinse off hair treatment composition comprising a salt. The composition is for lengthening and straightening hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up keratin fibres, in stick form, which can be applied dry: (i) which is in the form of an emulsion comprising a fatty phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, the said fatty phase comprising at least one wax, (ii) which has a solids content of between 45% and 55% by weight relative to the total weight of the said composition, and (iii) which has a shear hardness of between 375 g/m and 5000 g/m, the said shear hardness being measured at 20° C. on a cylindrical stick using a rigid tungsten wire 250 ?m in diameter, by advancing the wire relative to the stick at a rate of 100 mm/minute. A process for coating keratin fibres comprising at least one step of applying this composition to the said keratin fibres and a device for using a composition in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care liquid cleansing compositions comprising bacterially produced microfibrous cellulose (MFC) suspending polymers which have not previously been used in personal care compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the conditioning of keratinous fibers comprising applying to dry or wet fibers, a cosmetic composition comprising at least one entity chosen from lysine-derived compounds of formula (I), and the salts and/or solvates thereof. The disclosure also relates to a cosmetic composition for conditioning keratinous fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one entity chosen from lysine-derived compounds of formula (I) and the salts and/or solvates thereof and at least one cosmetic adjuvant. The disclosure also relates to a mixture of at least one entity chosen from lysine-derived compounds of formula (I) and the salts and/or solvents thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaving package. The shaving package includes a spray dispenser and a shaving formulation encapsulated in the spray dispenser. The shaving formulation includes an active ingredient and a plurality of inactive ingredients. The active ingredient includes an antiseptic agent. The plurality of inactive ingredients is selected from the group consisting of water, a surfactant, a salt, an acidifying agent, an antimicrobial preservative, a humectant, a chelating agent, a polycationic polymer, a peptide complex, a protein hydrolyzate composition, and a moisturizing agent. Further the spray dispenser includes a container for encapsulating the shaving formulation, a dispensing nozzle assembly coupled to the container and a pumping mechanism configured in the container and operatively coupled to the dispensing nozzle assembly. The dispensing nozzle assembly includes a discharge nozzle. The pumping mechanism is capable of pumping the shaving formulation out of the container through the discharge nozzle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soothing lotion, which cleanses, moisturizes and protects the skin and controls odor from feces and urine on skin. The invention also relates to a cloth comprising said lotion.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising low molecular weight polymeric materials and surfactants having reduced irritation associated therewith, methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic and/or amphoteric surfactant, the methods comprising combining a low molecular weight polymeric material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising low molecular weight polymeric materials and surfactants having reduced irritation associated therewith, methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic and/or amphoteric surfactant, the methods comprising combining a low molecular weight polymeric material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil droplets studded by particulate material, the mean diameter (D3.2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns, and hair treatment composition obtainable by the process of: (i) forming a pre-mix of a dispersion of studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil studded by particulate material; the mean diameter (D3,2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns (ii) forming a further base formulation (iii) adding the resulting dispersion to the base formulation; and in which the pre-mix comprises less than 0.5 wt % of free surfactant.

Abstract: Composition containing at least one silicone with quaternary ammonium groups and at least one liquid fatty alcohol. Method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous materials, in particular hair. The compositions preferably are transparent and have a melting texture. Hair treated with these compositions is shiny, feels soft and is free of residues.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of keratin fibers comprising applying a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds to keratin fibers previously dyed. Also disclosed is a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of dyed keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers, after dyeing, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying to the fibers at least one dye composition (A), optionally in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for period of time that is sufficient to develop the color, and applying a composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound as defined herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of keratin fibers comprising applying a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds to keratin fibers previously dyed. Also disclosed is a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of dyed keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers, after dyeing, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying to the fibers at least one dye composition (A), optionally in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for period of time that is sufficient to develop the color, and applying a composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound as defined herein.

Abstract: Non-pressurized shaving compositions are described that provide a warm/hot sensation during use as the result of an exothermic redox reaction. The compositions are post-foaming via nascent gas release in situ due to the generation of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide induced foam is maintained for several minutes after the compositions are dispensed, whereby the compositions are capable of providing both a warm sensation and sustained lather, a balance which heretofore has been a significant challenge.

Abstract: A base composition comprising a fatty acid and an organic base to form at least partially a fatty acid organic soap is suitable for preparing a skin care composition by addition of relatively cold water.

Abstract: Assembly and method for making up and/or caring for keratin material, the assembly containing: at least one composition containing platelet-shaped particles, at least one nonionic surfactant and/or at least one ionic surfactant and/or at least one polymeric surfactant, or at least one fatty-phase rheological agent, and at least one applicator having an application member and a vibrating source for making the application member vibrate.

Abstract: An aqueous and/or aqueous alcoholic leave-in composition to reduce the time to dry wet hair containing (a) at least one wetting agent having a Draves wetting value of 100 seconds of less selected in an amount sufficient to enhance the hydrophobicity of hair thereby causing water to dewet the hair, and optionally (b) at least one volatile selected from the group consisting of alcohols, dimethicone, trimethicone, and cyclomethicone and a method of shortening the time to dry wet hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polypropylene glycol(3) myristyl ether as preferably the sole viscosity regulator, care active ingredient and solubilizer in aqueous surface-active formulations, preferably having a water content of at least 75% by weight. The present invention further provides aqueous surface-active formulations comprising at least 0.5% by weight, preferably at least 2% by weight, of polypropylene glycol(3) myristyl ether, at least 5% by weight, preferably at least 10% by weight, of at least one surfactant and at least 75% by weight, preferably at least 85% by weight, of water and liquid body cleansing compositions, in particular shower baths and hair shampoos, comprising such an aqueous surface-active formulation.

Abstract: A skin cleansing composition contains, in addition to water, the following ingredients (A) to (D): (A) a polyoxyethylene alkylether sulfate, (B) an ether carboxylic acid-type surfactant, (C) an alkyl polyglycoside, and (D) one or more of a higher fatty acid and a higher alcohol. A total amount of the ingredients (A), (B) and (C) ranges from 5 to 30 wt % based on the whole composition, with the ingredient (A) amounting to from 20 to 80 wt %, the ingredient (B) amounting to from 7 to 70 wt %, and the ingredient (C) amounting to from 7 to 70 wt %, the amount of the ingredient (D) ranges from 0.3 to 3 wt % based on the whole composition. A pH of the composition ranges from 4.5 to 7 when diluted to 5 wt % by weight with deionized water. The skin cleansing composition can produce abundant foam of fine and smooth quality without an increase in foam viscosity, and therefore, allows the body to be washed with comfort.

Abstract: An aqueous pearlescent concentrate, containing a pearlizing agent, an anionic surfactant, and a cationic component, having increased opacity and is useful in modifying the appearance of aqueous liquid compositions, particularly personal care compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel polymer that can impart a moisturized feeling to the hair and skin after use.

Abstract: Derivatized polysaccharide polymers that contain a fructan polymer substrate bearing one or more cationic substituent groups are useful in home and fabric care applications, in oilfield applications, and in emulsion polymerization applications.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil droplets studded by particulate material, the mean diameter (D3.2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns, and a hair treatment composition obtainable by the process of: (i) forming a pre-mix of a dispersion of studded particles, the studded particles comprising liquid hydrophobic oil studded by particulate material; the mean diameter (D3,2) of the studded particles being from 0.01 to 100 microns (ii) forming a further base formulation (iii) adding the resulting dispersion to the base formulation; and in which the pre-mix comprises less than 0.5 wt % of free surfactant.

Abstract: Detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant and (B) at least one aminated silicone having an amine number greater than or equal to 0.4 meq/g, the amphoteric surfactant/anionic surfactant ratio by weight being greater than or equal to 0.2. The use of detergent and conditioning compositions for cleaning and for caring of the hair or the skin.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for imparting shine onto hair. The compositions provide a water resistant and non-transferable protective barrier on the substrate which protects the hair from adverse conditions and imparts shine. The composition contains at least one polyamine, at least one acid, at least one water-insoluble ingredient, at least one shine agent, solvent and optionally at least one auxiliary ingredient. The methods for imparting shine onto hair involve applying the composition of the disclosure onto hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition, in particular for the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: solid particles containing at least 10 wt. % of carbonate calcium; at least a conditioning agent selected among: (i) cationic surfactants selected among quaternary esters, quaternary diammonium except those derived from diamino-propane, imidazolium and amides, (ii) cationic silicones, and (iii) cationic polymers whereof the cationic charge density is not more than 7 meq/g and, preferably not less than 0.05 meq/g.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat activated, methods, and kits for caring for, treating or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one compound comprising at least two quaternary ammonium groups; and at least one compound comprising at least one C5 to C7 saccharide unit substituted with at least one amino group; and heating the at least one keratinous fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed relates to a method for improving a conversion rate of oil soluble unsaturated lipids into water-soluble lipids and, more particularly, to a method for improving a conversion rate of oil soluble unsaturated lipids into water-soluble lipids that forms an unsaturated lipid-chloride derivative having an increased reaction activity by using a pyridine-thionyl chloride as a catalyst, not directly causing a reaction between the unsaturated lipids and amino acids, or that applies an emulsifier to cause a reaction between the unsaturated lipids and amino acids so as to minimize the size of lipid particles to a nano-size of less than 50 nm, thus improving the reaction conversion rate to more than 99%.

Abstract: A cleansing or a surface-conditioning composition comprising a mixture of (i) and (ii) in water: i) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, zwitterionic, cationic, and mixtures thereof; and ii) a hydrophobic benefit agent in a particulate form having a mean particle size in the range of 1-1,000 micron, and a specific gravity of ?1, not encapsulated within a film or a capsule-like enclosure, the particulate hydrophobic benefit agent comprising: a) a physically-modified form of the hydrophobic benefit agent; and b) a deposition-aid material bonded to the surface of the physically-modified benefit agent material, wherein the bonding between the two said materials is achieved prior to addition to i), wherein said deposition-aid material is not a surfactant having a weight average molecular weight of less than 5,000 Dalton.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair treatment composition comprising one or more alkaloids derivable from plants of the Sophora genus (Sophora alkaloids), characterised in that at least 95% by weight of the total Sophora alkaloids present in the composition are tetracyclic quinolizidine alkaloids of the general structural formula (I): in which X is O or a lone pair. The invention also provides the use of the above composition for the treatment of the hair fibre, especially hair fibres which are damaged.

Abstract: A hair and/or scalp treatment composition comprising an amino-oxo-indole-ylidene compound of general formula (I): (I) formula should be here in which: R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each, independently, hydrogen or a monovalent organic group selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkylenearyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocyclyl.

Abstract: A liquid or flowable cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of anionic and nonionic surfactants and that show a substantial increase in viscosity upon dilution with water. The cleansing composition also contains water soluble EO/PO block copolymer(s).

Abstract: A cosmetically acceptable medium containing a component and an aqueous gel that includes water and: (a) a cationic polymer; (b) an anionic surfactant having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, where the amount of the anionic surfactant is less than the amount of the cationic polymer; (c) an amphoteric surfactant, where the amount of the amphoteric surfactant is less than the amount of the cationic polymer; and (d) optionally a long chain amine oxide, where the amount of said long chain amine oxide is less than the amount of the cationic polymer. The component is selected from a cationic surfactant, a conditioning agent, a synthetic amphoteric polymer, a synthetic ampholytic polymer, a synthetic non-ionic polymer, an amino acid, a protein, an oxidizing agent, a hair dye, dyes, pigments, a fragrance, one or more vitamins, and mixtures thereof. The cosmetically acceptable medium can be used to treat keratin-based substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a hair styling composition for keratin fibres especially for hair. The object of the present invention is an aerosol composition for keratin fibres especially for hair based on an aqueous, aqueous-alcoholic or alcoholic medium comprising at least one natural starch and at least one propellant. Compositions according to present invention can furthermore comprise at least one film forming polymer, one or more surfactant, UV filter and direct hair dye.

Abstract: Composition preferably useful for coating the eyelashes containing an aqueous phase and an emulsifying system which has, as the main surfactant system, at least one surfactant chosen from: the combination of at least one C16-C30 fatty acid and of at least one basic amino acid, at least one glutamic acid compound and/or one of its salts, at least one sarcosine compound of formula: CH3—N(R)—CH2—COOH in which R is an acyl group O?CR?, R? being a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon chain comprising from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, a glycine compound and/or a salt of the compound, and their mixtures.

Abstract: Novel cleansing compositions and methods for making same are described. Preferred embodiments provide compositions comprising an aqueous acrylate copolymer emulsion; an anionic surfactant; and an amphoteric surfactant. Amphoteric surfactants useful herein include betaine surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent sheet-like cleansing agent obtained by preparing a composition that contains: (a) a water-soluble high molecular weight compound having a film forming ability; (b) an alkali salt of a fatty acid; and (c) a compound expressed by General Formula (I) below, General Formula (I) (where R is a C4-C34 alkyl group or C4-C34 alkenyl group, at least one of X1 and X2 is —CH2COOM and the other is a hydrogen atom, where M is an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, ammonium, a lower alkanolamine cation, a lower alkylamine cation, or a basic amino acid cation), and uniformly mixing and dissolving (a), (b), and (c) to prepare an undiluted solution in which a ratio of expansion (volume after mixing and dissolution/volume before mixing and dissolution) caused by bubbles generated during the mixing and dissolution is not greater than 1.6, and performing film-formation from the undiluted solution.

Abstract: Stable preparations containing omega-3 fatty acid as an effective ingredient are disclosed. Further, uses of omega-3 fatty acid in preventing or alleviating skin aging, moisturizing skin, improving skin roughness, restoring or strengthening skin barrier function, improving skin elasticity, recovering or preventing skin damage induced by UV are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for topically treating skin conditions consists essentially of a mixture of an amount of tricarboxylic acid, an amount of glycolic acid, and alcohol as the remainder of the composition. A method for treating skin conditions includes the steps of topically applying an effective amount of the composition to an area of skin affected with a condition; leaving the composition so applied for a predetermined amount of time; rinsing the composition so applied from the affected area of skin; and so applying, leaving, and rinsing the composition at a predetermined rate to improve the condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that reduces age related symptoms and provides increased energy and activity levels.

Abstract: What is described herein is a synergistic matrix composite for making a stable microemulsion in water of an active ingredient comprising a first matrix composition including by wt. (a) 5-30% of a C8-C18 N-alkyl pyrrolidone, (b) optionally, 5-60% of a water insoluble organic solvent soluble therein, (c) 30-70% of a non-ionic emulsifier, and (d) 1-15% of an EO/PO/EO copolymer, and, (e) optionally, 1-5% of a surface active buffering agent, e.g. a branched alkyl ethoxylated phosphate ester, a second matrix composition comprising a polar polymeric material, e.g. polyethylene glycol, and/or a neutralized derivatized vegetable oil, e.g. maleated linseed oil, which composite is capable of loading a higher amount of said active than either composition alone.