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 effective amount of said compositions. The anti-dandruff and conditioning shampoos comprise: (A) from about 5% to about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an anionic surfactant; (B) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of a non-volatile conditioning agent; (C) from about 0.1% to about 4%, by weight of the composition, of an anti-dandruff particulate; (D) from about 0.02% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of at least one cationic polymer; (E) from 0.005% to about 1.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition having effects suitable for sensitive skin, dry skin, roughening skin or skin with atopic dermatitis is provided.

Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water an anionic cleansing surfactant, a cationic polymer, and a monoalkyl quaternary ammonium compound in which the alkyl chain length is C8 to C14.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent and at least one combination of two polyurethane polyethers. Processes and devices for bleaching using the aforesaid compositions.

Abstract: Combinations of:

Abstract: A shampoo composition comprising an active ingredient and multilamellar vesicles, characterised in that the multilamellar vesicles consist essentially of anionic surfactant and a sterol.

Abstract: A composition containing at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution; at least one amphoteric surfactant; at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; at least one suspending agent present in an amount effective for maintaining a stable composition; and a lipophilic ingredient. The invention also relates to a delivery system for lipophilic ingredients containing the above components, and an aqueous phase, wherein the organic phospholipid, amphoteric surfactant, and nonionic surfactant are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow the lipophilic ingredient to be incorporated into the system. A method of treating akeratinous substance is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition containing at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution; at least one amphoteric surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; and a water-insoluble polymer comprising at least one aromatic monomeric residue, wherein said aromatic monomeric residue comprises at least one aromatic unit substituted with at least one hydroxyl group. The invention also relates to a delivery system for water-insoluble ingredients containing the above components, and an aqueous phase, wherein the organic phospholipid, amphoteric surfactant, and nonionic surfactant are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow the water-insoluble polymer to be incorporated into the system. A method of treating a keratinous substance is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.2% to about 5% of an anionic polymer; (b) from about 0.2% to about 5% of a cationic polymer; (c) from about 0.2% to about 5% of an amphoteric polymer; and (d) a solvent; whereein the total of components (a), (b), and (c) is from about 0.6 to about 15%, and wherein the level of the component comprised at the lowest level among components (a), (b), and (c) is at least about 5% of that of the component comprised at the highest level among components (a), (b), and (c).

Abstract: A conditioning shampoo comprising a conditioning agent, a primary surfactant, and arabinogalactan, wherein the arabinogalactan suspends the conditioning agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymeric salt, to a cosmetic or pharmacuetical composition which comprises at least one such polymeric salt, and to the use of the polymeric salts.

Abstract: The present invention teaches liquid sunscreen compositions in which level of surfactant is higher than level at which the sunscreen component(s) are still soluble in the surfactant in which they are used; and which comprise minimal levels of cationic polymer. Combination of cationic polymer (especially preferred surfactants and at minimum levels) and minimal levels of sunscreen lead to compositions with minimal levels of deposition and minimal SPF. Further, the compositions also maintain good lather.

Abstract: A composition formulated from a primary anionic surfactant; optionally a secondary surfactant and/or a resin; and a nitrogen-containing compound of the structural formula: 1

Abstract: An aqueous non-aerosol hair styling composition having 55% or less VOC content, said composition comprising (i) a water soluble or dispersable fixative polymer of about 10 to about 1000 Kilo Daltons and in an amount ranging from 1% to 40% by weight of the composition; (ii) a neutralizing agent in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 10% by weight and selected from the group consisting of 2-amino, 2-methyl, 1-propanol, dimethyl stearamine, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide; (iii) a surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 5% by weight and selected from the group consisting of sodium dioctyl sulfo succinate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, cocoamidopropyl betaine, and sodium laureth sulfate; (iv) a salt ranging from 0.01% to 10% by weight and selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, and magnesium acetate; (v) an alcohol ranging from 10% to 90% by weight; and (vi) water ranging from 10% to 90% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid formulation for a baby wipe. The preferred formulation has cocamidopropyl betaine, and PEG-80 glyceryl cocoate/PEG-30 glyceryl cocoate.

Abstract: Described in the present invention are a dispersion which comprises, as a dispersoid, (a) 5 to 40 wt. % of an amphipatic lipid containing, in the molecule thereof, at least one hydroxy and amide group, and (b) 2 to 55 wt. % of a surfactant in an aqueous medium; a washing-away type cosmetic composition comprising the dispersion; and a washing-away type cosmetic composition comprising (A) 0.01 to 10 wt. % of an amphipatic lipid which contains, in the molecule thereof, at least one hydroxy and amide group and having a melting point not less than 30° C. and (B) 5 to 95 wt. % of a surfactant. The dispersion according to the present invention is useful as a component of a washing-away type cosmetic composition having both an emulsion-like or pearl-lustrous appearance and low skin irritation.

Abstract: An improved method of treating skin diseases comprises applying to the skin of a patient suffering such a skin disease an allantoin-containing composition in a therapeutically effective quantity. The allantoin-containing composition is an oil-in-water emulsion that includes allantoin and an emulsifier system that includes at least one emulsifier that is either an anionic emulsifier or a nonionic emulsifier. If the emulsifier is an anionic emulsifier, the emulsifier system can include an acidic wax such as beeswax. The nonionic emulsifiers used can include at least one nonionic emulsifier that is an ethoxylated ether or an ethoxylated ester whose carbon chain length ranges from 8 to 22 carbon atoms. Alternatively, the emulsifier system can include an acidic anionic polymer such as carboxypolymethylene and an anionic emulsifier. In another alternative, the emulsifier system can include the acidic anionic polymer and a nonionic emulsifier, or the acidic anionic polymer alone.

Abstract: A composition for the decoloration of dyed hair consists of an alkaline Composition A containing at least one reducing agent and having a pH-value between 7.5 and 12.5, and a Composition B stored separately therefrom until application, having a highly acidic pH-value of 1 to 4 and containing at least one oily or fatty substance, at least one water-soluble emulsifier and at least one perfume, being present as an emulsion. Both Compositions are admixed immediately prior to application, whereby a product with a pH-value of 2.5 to 5.0 is obtained. This product can be distributed evenly on the hair without dripping, has an agreeable smell by the perfume contained and stabilized in Composition B, and effects even decoloration of the dyed hair.

Abstract: A keratin fiber strengthening agent comprising 0.001 to 20% by weight of at least one (2S,3R)-2-acylaminoalkane-1,3-diol represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents a straight-chain alkyl group having 9 to 17 carbon atoms; and R2 represents an acyl group having 2 to 24 carbon atoms which may contain at least one hydroxy group or unsaturated bond is disclosed. A method for improving physical properties, such as breaking strength, of keratin fiber such as hair comprising applying the keratin fiber strengthening agent to keratin fiber by adhesion, coating or impregnation is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for enhancing the transmembrane penetration of benefit agents using a certain non-ionic lipid/surfactant-containing formulation as an enhancing agent, and the compositions used therein. Various active agents, such as anti-dandruff agents, hair growth agents, hair inhibitor agents, anti-acne agents, anti-aging agents, depilatory agents, and depigmentation agents, may be effectively delivered into the skin, hair follicles and sebaceous glands using the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing in an aqueous medium an alkylgalactoside uronate and an organopolysiloxane and their use in the treatment or washing of keratinous materials. The alkylgalactoside uronate is based on formula (I): R1 is a C8-C22 alkyl; with carbon carrying the hydroxyl group being linked to the endocyclic oxygen atom; R2 is hydrogen, an alkaline metal, an alkaline-earth metal or a quaternary ammonium group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular for photoprotecting the skin and/or the hair, in the form of a dispersion comprising two immiscible phases stabilized with at least one anionic surfactant chosen from the salts of fatty acids and of monovalent or polyvalent metals, of ammonium or of organic bases, a compound for screening out ultraviolet radiation, which can be adsorbed at the interface of the said immiscible phases, derived from benzylidenecamphor and comprising at least one partially or totally neutralized sulphonic acid function, a metal oxide nanopigment coated with hydrophobic hydrocarbon-based coating agents and a cationic or zwitterionic amphiphilic compound which leads, with the anionic surfactant, to the formation of a compound capable of lowering the water/liquid paraffin interface tension at 40° C. by more than 14 mN.m−1 for an anionic surfactant concentration of 0.1 mmol/100 g, by more than 26 mN.m−1 for an anionic surfactant concentration of 0.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition contains one or more polymers or copolymers, each of which is made from one or more monomers, in a cosmetic foundation. The respective monomers are selected from the group consisting of ethylenic unsaturated saccharides, ethylenic unsaturated saccharic acids, derivatives of ethylenic unsaturated saccharides and derivatives of ethylenic unsaturated saccharic acids. The unsaturated sachharides and saccharic acids are present in cyclic or open chain form.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel detergent cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one anionic surfactant chosen from 2-hydroxyalkyl ether carboxylic acid and salts thereof and at least one silicone chosen from: (i) volatile or non-volatile, linear, branched or cyclic and crosslinked or non-crosslinked polyalkylsiloxanes, polyarylsiloxanes or polyalkylarylsiloxanes; (ii) polysiloxanes comprising, in their general structure, one or more organofunctional groups chosen from: a) substituted or unsubstituted aminated groups; b) (per)fluorinated groups; c) thiol groups; d) carboxylate groups; e) hydroxylated groups; f) alkoxylated groups; g) acyloxyalkyl groups; h) amphoteric groups; i) bisulphite groups; j) hydroxyacylamino groups; k) carboxylic acid groups; l) sulphonic groups; m) sulphate or thiosulphate groups; (iii) linear polysiloxane(A)-polyoxyalkylene(B) block copolymers of (A—B)n type with n>3; (iv) grafted silicone polymers composed of a main chain not compri

Abstract: An alkaline composition for use in removal of mineral deposits and cationic polymeric buildup from hair is disclosed herein. Said composition comprises the combination of a multidentate ligand complex, an anionic polysulfonate salt and water. A synergistic combination of chelating agents is disclosed which has been found to be highly effective in removing bound minerals from hair at a slightly alkaline pH. Also disclosed is a composition for simultaneously removing bound residues and mineral deposits from hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a (a) dicarboxylated surfactant, (b) a method for its preparation and (c) application in industrial and personal care applications. The compounds of the present invention are made by reacting epoxy succinic acid and a salt of an alkyl non-ionic surfactant. The resulting compounds are quite stable and offer excellent emulsification properties.

Abstract: Provided is a hair cosmetic composition which comprises the following components (A) to (D):

Abstract: A novel hydrophilic ampholytic polymer synthesized by reacting polymerizable amino and carboxy functional ethylenically unsaturated monomers, together with a non-ionic hydrophilic monomer, to provide a polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) above about 50° C., and optionally hydrophobic monomer(s), and cross-linking monomer(s). The copolymer is precipitated from a polymerization media which includes a suitable organic solvent. The resulting copolymer is in the form of a fine powder, with submicron particle size. As such it is suitable for use as a thickener or rheology modifier in personal care formulations, such as shampoo, conditioner, and the like, as a bioadhesive, and for other pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: A creamy composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains at least one anionic emulsifier which is liquid at room temperature, and at least 5% by weight of one or more waxes relative to the total weight of the composition, and in that the oily phase is in the form of a soft paste at room temperature. The anionic emulsifier is preferably a surfactant containing a phosphate group, such as octyldecyl phosphate. The present invention also relates to the uses of the said composition in cosmetics and dermatology, in particular for caring for, treating and/or making up the skin and/or mucous membranes, and more particularly for treating wrinkles and/or fine lines of the skin and/or for treating dry skin. The invention also relates to a process for preparing this composition, characterized in that at least one step of the process is carried out using a mixer-extruder.

Abstract: An aqueous or hydroalcoholic, aerosol or non-aerosol hair styling aid or mousse composition containing a water soluble or dispersable fixative polymer in an amount from 1% to 40% by weight of the composition, a neutralizing agent in an amount from 0.1 to 10 wt %, a hydrocarbon based surfactant in an amount from 0.01% to 5% by weight, a salt from 0.01% to 10% by weight, alcohol from 10% to 90% by weight and water from 10% to 90% by weight of the composition. Additionally, aerosol compositions contain a liquified propellant gas from 5% to 60% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The use of one or more cosurfactants (surfactant B) in a mixture with one or more surfactants different from surfactant B (surfactant A) for reducing the binding of surfactant A to the surface of the skin.

Abstract: Hair conditioning shampoo compositions are provided which contain a combination of conditioning agents including emulsified silicones, cationic polymers and certain fatty acid polyesters of polyols. Suitable fatty acid polyesters are sucrose pentalaurate, sucrose tetraoleate, sucrose pentaerucate, sucrose tetraerucate, sucrose tetrastearate, sucrose pentaoleate, sucrose octaoleate, sucrose pentatallowate, sucrose trirapeate, sucrose tetrarapeate, sucrose pentarapeate, sucrose tristearate and sucrose pentastearate, and mixtures thereof. The compositions give improved hair conditioning benefits, especially to hair which has been damaged, e.g. through environmental exposure or harsh mechanical or chemical treatments such as heat styling, perming or bleaching.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition comprising at least one compound selected from N-long chain acylamino acids represented by formula (I): (wherein n represents 1 or 2; and R represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 5 to 23 carbon atoms), and salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair cleansing composition, which comprises (A) 0.01 to 20 wt. % of glycine or alanine, (B) 0.01 to 5 wt. % of an &agr;-hydroxy acid, &bgr;-hydroxy acid, 1,2-dicarboxylic acid, 1,3-dicarboxylic acid or aromatic carboxylic acid, and (C) 5 to 40 wt. % of an anionic surfactant selected from an alkylsulfuric acid salt, an alkylethersulfuric acid salt or an N-alkylamidoalkanolsulfuric acid ester salt. The hair cleansing composition is excellent in the effect of improving optical or mechanical properties of hair.

Abstract: A shampoo composition having at least one detersive surfactant, a suspending particulate agent, and a cationic deposition polymer, wherein at least about 5% by weight of the cationic deposition polymer is adsorbed on the suspended particulate agent is described.

Abstract: A rinse-off water-in-oil-in-water (W1/O/W2) multiple emulsion composition comprising:

Abstract: A composition for removing make-up from keratinous material comprised of a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed of units containing at least two different saccharide rings, each unit containing at least one hydroxyl group substituted with a saturated hydrocarbon-based alkyl chain combined with a make-up-removing system comprising at least one non-aqueous solvent and/or an oil and/or a surfactant. The polysaccharide alkyl ether preferably has a molecular weight of greater than 200,000 and is in particular a guar gum alkyl ether having a degree of substitution of about 2 to 3, in particular 2.5.

Abstract: Solid, non-detergent and non-tacky cosmetic compositions having a water absorption capacity greater than 50 mg are disclosed. Said compositions are generally provided as sticks, pencils or bars and may be used to produce a variety of solid products for make-up, for skin, scalp, hair or mucosal care and/or treatment, and for styling and/or setting keratin fibres such as hair.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion for application on a skin surface is disclosed. The emulsion comprises an oily phase and an aqueous phase. The oily phase comprises a first lipid of vegetable or animal origin. The emulsion is stabilized by containing at least one surfactant/emulsifier. The surfactant/emulsifier is substantially removed from a skin surface onto which the emulsion has been applied and from the emulsion by flushing with a liquid, thereby leaving at least a part of the oily phase on the skin. When the emulsion is diluted with tap water, which has a degree of hardness of about 18 degrees in a volume of 100 parts of water to one part of the emulsion at ambient temperature, it is separated into at least two distinct phases after standing for 24 hours at ambient temperature. The emulsion has a pH value of at least about 6 and at least about 50% w/w of the total concentration of the surfactant/emulsifier which is a fatty acid derivative.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are foamed gel air-treating compositions that have at least 50% water, between 1 and 15 percent soap surfactant, a volatile fragrance, at least 0.1 percent carbon, and a foam stabilizer. These compositions can fragrance a room as well as adsorb malodors in the room. Methods for forming these foamed gels are also disclosed.

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 compostions for cleaning and for caring of the hair or the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel detergent and conditioning compositions having at least one anionic surfactant, at least one amphoteric surfactant, at least one oil of polyolefin type, at least one cationic polymer and at least one water-soluble salt or alcohol; wherein the anionic surfactant/amphoteric surfactant weight ratio being less than or equal to 3; and to application of the compositions to clean and care for the hair or the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition comprising at least one compound selected from N-long chain acylamino acids represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: A composition that is useful for treating and/or ameliorating the diseases of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema and/or the symptoms associated therewith, and is non-stinging to the eyes is disclosed. The composition contains from about 0.5 weight percent to about 16 weight percent of at least one amphoteric surfactant; from about 1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of at least one anionic surfactant; from about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of at least one non-ionic surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to about 15 percent active ingredient selected from Undecylenamidopropylbetaine, Undecylenic Acid, and mixtures thereof. A method for treating and/or ameliorating the diseases of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema and/or the symptoms associated therewith including topically applying an effective amount of the composition to the area desired is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for topical application, comprising a liquid fatty phase and an aqueous phase, one of the phases being dispersed in the other phase, and said liquid fatty phase comprising surface-stabilized polymer particles in an amount sufficient to confer transfer-free properties to the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care or personal wash cleanser compositions comprising mixtures of short and long-chain alpha-hydroxy acid esters in order to obtain long term benefit of shorter esters while masking short term drying effect of short chain esters.

Abstract: A water in oil microemulsion peroxide composition for coloring or lightening of hair comprising 1-99% of an aqueous phase in the form of dispersed microdroplets having a droplet size of 100 to 1500 Angstroms, 0.1-75% of a continuous oil phase; and 1-65% of an organic, surface active ingredient capable of interacting with the water phase and the oil phase to cause formation of the dispersed aqueous phase microdroplets, all percentages by weight of the total composition; and a method for coloring or lightening hair using the peroxide composition, and a method for reducing the amount of time necessary to permanently color hair using the peroxide composition.

Abstract: Rinse-off liquid personal cleansing compositions comprise from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a water-soluble surfactant, and 0.5% or greater of a water-soluble oil selected from type (b) having the following formula: wherein R1 is H or C1-C4 alkyl, R4 is C1-C4alkyl, R2 is H or C1-C4 alkyl or C2-C4 alkenyl, and R3 is H or C1-C4 alkyl or C2-C4 alkenyl, n is an integer from 0 to 3 and m is an integer of from 1 to 1000, the water-insoluble oil having a number average molecular weight of from about 600 to 1000.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to lipid soluble, water insoluble cosmetic or dermatological active substances which can be included in body cleansing agents in the form of an aqueous preparation with at least 5 wt. % water soluble ionic or non-ionic surfactant content by solubilization of the active substances with a polar lipid in lipid-surfactant mixed micelles or liquid crystals or by microemulsification with a nonpolar lipid, wherein the emulsion particles have a diameter which is less than 500 nm. Said agents are also characterized by enhanced skin penetration by the active substances.