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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface that contains apertures of a certain size and frequency, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: This invention relates to the composition of a multi-purpose shaving composition; designed to work with electric shaving devices and manual razors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin external preparation containing stratum corneum intercellular lipids, ceramide, and having a hexagonal gel structure. More particularly, the skin external preparation having the hexagonal gel structure contains, as stratum corneum intercellular lipid components, ceramide and cholesterol or its derivative and/or fatty acid, and as an emulsifying agent, sorbitan stearate, sucrose cocoate or a mixture thereof. The hexagonal gel structure of the external preparation is in the same form as a lamellar structure formed by stratum corneum intercellular lipids on the actual skin, and this lamellar structure plays a very important role in skin protection and moisturizing functions, and thus provides very useful effects for skin showing a damaged skin barrier function in various skin diseases or various skin types.

Abstract: Novel cleansing compositions and methods for making same are described. Preferred embodiments provide compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, an alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyol, and a surfactant. Preferred alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyols among those useful herein may include ethoxylated and/or propoxylated methyl glucoside polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a leave on companion animal composition having a composition having a Total Lather Volume of from about 300 ml to about 700 ml, IL1? of from about 0 pg/ml to about 7000 pg/ml, and Friction Coefficient of from about 1.2 to about 2.0.

Abstract: The present invention is a polymer-containing cosmetic hair shampoo comprising one or more pregelatinized, crosslinked starch derivatives. Preferably, the hair care agent further comprises one or more polymers. In one embodiment, the polymer includes cationic polymers. In another embodiment, the polymer includes nonionic, amphoteric, or anionic polymers.

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

Abstract: A process for enhancing skin, mucous membranes and textile compatibility with an anionic surfactant composition involving: (a) providing an anionic surfactant composition; (b) providing an acid selected from the group consisting of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, an ester of a hydroxycarboxylic acid with an ethoxylated alcohol, and mixtures thereof; and (c) mixing (a) and (b).

Abstract: The field of the present invention relates to improved cosmeceuticals capable of stimulating the growth of hair, e.g., natural eyelashes, in a human subject. More specifically, the present invention relates to delivery devices that provide for effective, targeted application of a therapeutically effective amount of the improved cosmeceuticals. Importantly, the targeted application helps to limit and/or eliminate concerns about the cosmeceutical active ingredient effecting unintended areas of the body.

Abstract: A composition for washing a keratinous substance comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium, at least one linear block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block, with the exception of block copolymers of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, block copolymers comprising urethane units and block copolymers comprising siloxane units, at least one polymer chosen from cationic and amphoteric polymers, and at least one anionic surface-active agent in combination with at least one additional surface-active agent chosen from nonionic surface-active agents and amphoteric surface-active agents, and a method for washing keratinous substances, for example, keratinous fibers using said composition.

Abstract: A composition for coating a keratinous fiber comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one volatile solvent and a nonvolatile fraction comprising: at least one polymer capable of adhering to a keratinous material; particles which are solid at 25° C. comprising at least one first material chosen from crystalline and semicrystalline materials which are solid at 25° C. and have at least one of a first order phase transition, a melting transition and a combustion transition, greater than 100° C.; wherein the first solid particles are present in the composition in an amount such that the volume fraction of the solid particles is greater than or equal to 50% of the total volume of the nonvolatile fraction of the composition. The composition makes it possible to obtain good curling of keratinous fibers, such as eyelashes.

Abstract: A composition for coating keratinous fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium comprising at least one volatile solvent, a nonvolatile fraction comprising: a) at least one polymer capable of adhering to the keratinous fibers, b) particles which are solid at 25° C. chosen from: i) solid particles of a crystalline or semicrystalline material, ii) solid particles of an amorphous material, iii) solid particles of at least one wax having a hardness of greater than or equal to 6.5 MPa iv) and mixtures thereof. The solid particles are present in the composition in an amount such that the volume fraction of the solid particles is less than or equal to 50% of the total volume of the said nonvolatile fraction. The composition can make it possible to obtain good curling of keratinous fibers, such as eyelashes.

Abstract: Hair washing compositions are disclosed which comprise cleansing surfactant, water, first and second cationic polymers having at pH7 a charge density from 0.2 to 1 meq/gm and from 1.3 to 3 meq/gm respectively, and droplets of a water-insoluble conditioning oil of diameter 4 micrometres or less. The compositions provide cleansing with conditioning and low friction and ease of combing for wet and dry hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C4–C6 carboxylic acid ester and a C12–C26 alcohol. The invention is useful for hair wash and hair care.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous substances, preferably keratinous fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one anionic or nonionic, amphiphilic linear block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block, with the exception of block copolymers of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, block copolymers comprising urethane units and block copolymers comprising siloxane units, at least one nonvolatile silicone, and at least one anionic surface-active agent in combination with at least one nonionic and/or amphoteric surface-active agent, and to the use of such a composition for washing keratinous substances.

Abstract: This invention provides aqueous shampoo compositions comprising, in addition to water, an anionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, and emulsified cationic particles of silicone.

Abstract: Provided are methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, the methods comprising combining a hydrophobically-modified 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: Novel compositions such as detergent and conditioning cosmetic compositions, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one other surfactant chosen from amphoteric, nonionic and cationic surfactants and at least one polysaccharide chosen from starch hydrolyzates and nonionic and anionic fructans, as well as their use for cleaning and caring for the hair.

Abstract: A composition for coating keratinous fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one volatile solvent and a nonvolatile fraction comprising: at least one polymer capable of adhering to the keratinous fibers, first solid particles comprising a first at least one amorphous material which is solid at 25° C. exhibiting a glass transition (Tg) greater than or equal to 60° C., the first solid particles being present in the composition in an amount such that the volume fraction of the first solid particles is greater than or equal to 50% of the total volume of the nonvolatile fraction of the composition. The composition makes it possible to obtain good curling of keratinous fibers, such as eyelashes.

Abstract: The use, as a pre- or post-treatment of a process for bleaching keratin fibres, such as human hair, of a composition comprising at least one particular aminosilicone as defined herein. Processes for bleaching keratin fibres, such as hair, comprising a pre- or post-treatment with a composition comprising at least one particular aminosilicone as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant composition containing a composition containing a diol derivative (I) and a surfactant: wherein R1 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 4 to 22 carbons, R2 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms and one of R3 and R4 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 4 to 22 carbon atoms and derived from R1 and the other is a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions suited to use as hair shampoos, and particularly those developed with a view to the treatment of a hair borne infestation, or of a skin disease of the scalp in addition to the primary purpose of hair cleaning and conditioning. In a first aspect of the invention there is provided a substantially non-aqueous liquid shampoo composition comprising at least one detergent, at least one active agent incompatible with water, an organic bulking agent and shampoo excipients, said organic bulking agent being miscible with water and miscible with said at least one detergent and shampoo excipients. It has been surprisingly found that replacing an aqueous bulking agent such as water with an organic compound which is compatible with active agents insoluble in water but which itself is miscible with water and miscible with detergents can produce a cosmetically and aesthetically acceptable non-aqueous liquid shampoo, particularly one having acceptable foaming characteristics.

Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 3.5 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer; and c) from about 1 percent to about 25 percent of a nonionic surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 25:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 4 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 1 percent to about 30 percent of an amphoteric surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to less than about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer is about 3:1 to about 40:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: An antimicrobial solution is provided for use in the cleaning of dentures and toothbrushes, as well as, for use as an oral mouthwash and/or a general disinfectant. The primary active ingredients of the present invention include an approximately 4.5% solution of hydrogen peroxide as an antibacterial agent and sodium lauryl sulfate as a cleansing agent. The present invention is mixed and maintained in liquid form. Additional ingredients are included to ensure the activation of the various antibacterial or cleansing agents. The present invention overcomes the problems with presently available denture cleansers because it does not require the use of hot, warm, or even cold water to activate the cleansing agent.

Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 1 percent to about 8 percent of an anionic surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 20:1 and wherein the composition is substantially free of non-ionic surfactants. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reducing composition for the permanent deformation of the hair comprising an N-substituted formamidinesulphinic acid derivative as reducing agent and to a process for the permanent deformation of the hair employing this reducing composition.

Abstract: Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of an ethoxy sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. It has been found desirable to utilize a mixture of a Mid-Chain alkyl ethoxy sulfosuccinate and a Long-Chain alkyl ethoxy sulfosuccinate wherein the Long-Chain component is present in the composition at a level from about 0.1% to about 6% based on the total weight of the Mid-Chain component.

Abstract: A rinse-off composition comprising in percent by weight 0.10–10.00 of a dispersion of bismuth oxychloride 3.50–90.00 of a surfactant, 0.001–0.050 of a dye, 3.00–15.00 of an emollient and 10.00–80.00 of water; said dispersion of bismuth oxychloride containing bismuth oxychloride platelet particles having a lateral width of 5–25 microns and a thickness of 20–200 nm, said platelet particles being substantially covered a liquid vehicle and said liquid vehicle being present in an amount sufficient to maintain a stable dispersion and to provide for facile resuspension.

Abstract: The invention provides acidic cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical agents comprising at least one copolymer obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more further olefinically unsaturated, noncationic comonomers, C) optionally, one or more olefinically unsaturated, cationic comonomers, D) optionally, one or more silicon-containing component(s), E) optionally, one or more fluorine-containing component(s), F) optionally, one or more macromonomers, G) the copolymerization taking place if desired in the presence of at least one polymeric additive, H) with the proviso that component A) is copolymerized with at least one component selected from one of the groups D) to G).

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

Abstract: A non-sticky moisturizing cosmetic composition containing a relatively high level of a humectant, such as glycerol or sorbitol, and a polymeric wetting agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are shampoo compositions that provide a superior combination of anti-dandruff efficacy and conditioning, and a method of cleansing and conditioning the hair comprising applying to the hair and scalp an amount of said compositions. The anti-dandruff and conditioning shampoos comprise: (A) from about 5% to about 50%, by weight, of an anionic surfactant; (B) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight, of a non-volatile conditioning agent; (C) from about 0.1% to about 4%, by weight, of an anti-dandruff agent; (D) from about 0.02% to about 5%, by weight, of at least one cationic polymer; and (E) water. The compositions (A) have a bioavailability/coverage index value, as defined herein, of at least about 1.25; (B) have a first conditioning index value, as defined herein, of less than or equal to about 1.0; (C) have a second conditioning index value, as defined herein, of at least about 1.5; and (D) have a minimal inhibitory concentration index value, as defined herein, of at least about 0.125.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface that contains apertures of a certain size and frequency, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising an ionic compound and a polyionic polymer. The invention more specifically relates to an improved formulation thereof, further comprising a copolymer. The improved formulation avoids phase-separation of colloidal particles comprising the ionic compound and the polyionic polymer. The formulation comprises a copolymer comprising two moieties A and B, wherein moiety A is polyionic in the pH conditions of the formulation, and moiety B is neutral in the pH conditions of the formulation.

Abstract: A hair cleansing composition comprises the following ingredients (A) to (D): (A) an anionic surfactant having a sulfate group, (B) a cationic guar gum, (C) an organic acid selected from a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a dicarboxylic acid or an aromatic carboxylic acid, and (D) a salt; and has a pH of from 1 to 4 when diluted 20-fold by weight with water. The hair cleansing composition has good foamability and high-lubricity foam quality upon washing and smooth touch upon rinsing, and is excellent in the luster and softness of hair after drying and also superb in stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for depositing a polymer onto a surface, by applying an aqueous composition, preferably an aqueous composition, onto said surface. The invention also relates to a method for making the composition. The composition comprise a block copolymer, comprising at least two blocks A and B, wherein block A is a polyionic block and block B is a neutral block.

Abstract: A flexible applicator for applying an oil-in-water emulsion comprises: (1) an allantoin-containing oil-in-water emulsion; and (2) a flexible element that adsorbs or absorbs the emulsion such that the emulsion is applied to the skin of a patient on whom the flexible applicator is placed. The allantoin-containing emulsion, containing allantoin and an emulsifier, has improved stability coming from the adjustment of the pH to a range of 3.0 to 6.0; preferably, the pH is in the range of 4.5 to about 5.8. The lower pH preserves the stability of the allantoin and the functionality of the emulsifier system is maintained. The emulsifier system can be a nonionic emulsifier or an anionic emulsifier plus beeswax. The acid used to adjust the pH can be an organic acid or an inorganic acid. The emulsion can further comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, chelating agents, preservatives, emollients, solvents, and fragrance.

Abstract: Cosmetic or personal care compositions, such as for styling hair, comprise a thermoplastic elastomer which is a block copolymer comprising a core polymer having a backbone comprising at least a proportion of C—C bonds and two or more flanking polymers. Each flanking polymer is covalently bound to an end of the core polymer and the core polymer and/or at least one of the flanking polymers is a copolymer derived from two or more monomers. The compositions comprise a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: A UV-protective composition comprising a water-soluble polyaminoamide containing 1,3-diimine groups, wherein the polyaminoamide containing 1,3-diimine groups absorbs ultraviolet light radiation having a wavelength of about 200 nm to about 420 nm, and methods of treating substrates with the UV-protective polyaminoamide containing 1,3-diimine groups.

Abstract: The present invention is provide compositions for blending in hair treating agents which can prepare hair conditioners, hair colorings, waving agents, finishing agents, additives that increase the feeling effects, aromatic material dispersants, refreshers or thickening agents used on preparing hair treating agents easily and by lower cost. Further the present invention provides hair treating agents which are excellent in the features of hair treating agents such as moist feel, slippery feel, rustle feeling, wet look, luster, smooth feel, soft feel, suppleness, good feel, slightly oily feel, bounce, smoothness, less damage of hair, no hardness and no squeak and smooth combing, and which are excellent in functionalities such as easy appliance, well spread, thickening ability and gelling ability of hair colorings, decolorizing ability of decolorizing agents, setting ability of finishing agents, and dispersibility and dissolving ability to aromatic materials and azulenes by containing alcohols.

Abstract: A wiping article is provided which includes an effervescent cleanser composition held within a pouch formed from a first and second substrate sheet. At least one of the substrate sheets must be water permeable. The effervescent composition is an intimate mixture of an acid material such as citric acid and an alkaline material such as sodium bicarbonate. Water contact causes the combination to effervesce. A dry surfactant such as sodium cocoyl isethionate in contact with the water and effervescing carbon dioxide results in a highly pleasant sudsing system. Skin benefit agents may be included within the composition. The effervescent action may improve deposition of the skin benefit agents onto the skin.

Abstract: An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the pH of the composition is from about 5.0 to about 6.0. The composition can further comprise an acidic anionic polymer. A preferred acidic anionic polymer is a carboxypolymethylene polymer. The composition can further comprise a carbohydrate polymer such as galactoarabinan, polygalactose or polyarabinose. The composition can additionally comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, an antioxidant component, an emollient component, a chelator, a solvent component, or a preservative component. The composition is useful as a skin protectant.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the use of botanical extract compositions, which contain ingredients with self-preserving properties for use in cosmetic or dermatological compositions.

Abstract: Wash-active cosmetic or dermatological formulations comprising sodium PEG-7 olive oil carboxylate with an active content of 0.01 to 1.8% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, in addition to other auxiliaries, active compounds and additives, provide cosmetic cleansing compositions having desirable properties.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic cleaning product, comprising a foamable, aqueous cleaning preparation comprising one or more nonionic surfactants and one or more anionic surfactants, and a pumpfoamer comprising a storage container and a pump mechanism in the form of a closure and having a riser tube for foaming the cleaning preparation present in the storage container. The present invention also includes a method of cleansing the skin or hair by applying the cleansing product to the skin or hair through the use of the pumpfoamer.

Abstract: An aqueous formulations including, a) at least one anionic surfactant; and b) at least one cationic surfactant, wherein a) to b) are present in said formulation in a ratio of a) to b) effective for generating a yield point is provided. The aqueous formulations may further include at least one co-surfactant, auxiliaries and/or additives.

Abstract: An external preparation characterized by comprising, as selected from gallic acid derivatives of the following formula (I), 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of conditioning a keratinous material comprising applying a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid or a salt thereof corresponding to the formula (I) or (II):