Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a vesicle composition having a continuous phase constituted of an aqueous phase, including: melting an oil phase at a temperature of equal to or higher than a melting point of the oil phase, the oil phase containing following components (A) to (D): component (A) straight chain fatty acid having 14 to 24 carbon atoms; component (B) branched fatty acid having 14 to 24 carbon atoms and having a certain structure; component (C) tertiary amine compound; and component (D) organic acid having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s), mass ratio of the component (A) and the component (B) being: (A)/(B)=70/30 to 40/60, and adding the melted oil phase to the aqueous phase while mixing thereof.

Abstract: A hair care composition having from about 0.05% to about 15% of one or more oligomers derived from unsaturated polyol esters. The hair care composition further includes a gel matrix phase. The gel matrix has from about 0.1% to about 20% of one or more high melting point fatty compounds, from about 0.1% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant system, and at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of said hair care composition. The present invention may further comprise a deposition polymer.

Abstract: A hair treatment agent having advantageous properties is provided. The hair treatment agent contains, based on weight of the agent, 0.00001 to ?0.05% by weight of at least one oligopeptide having at least one amino acid sequence Glu-Glu-Glu (formula (A)), wherein the amino group may be present in a free or protonated manner, and the carboxy groups may be present in a free or deprotonated manner.

Abstract: Agent for treating fibers containing keratin, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer having at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein; R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently oxygen or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1 to C4)-alkyl group, R7 is a C8 to C30)-alkyl group and; (b) at least one film-forming cationic and/or stabilizing cationic polymer. The invention also relates to use of agents for temporarily styling hair and for haircare, particularly as an aerosol hairspray or mousse.

Abstract: To provide a cosmetic composition and a hair wash which are excellent in metal pyrithione salt persistence after washing with a washing liquid containing a surfactant, etc. A cosmetic composition and a hair wash, which comprise a copolymer and a metal pyrithione salt, wherein the copolymer contains constituting units corresponding to a cationic vinyl monomer of a specific structure and constituting units corresponding to a nonionic vinyl monomer of a specific structure.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition comprising an oil blend, said blend comprising: (i) from 10% to 95%, by weight based on total weight, of a first oily component which is selected from coconut oil, sunflower oil, almond oil and mixtures thereof, and (ii) from 5% to 90%, by weight based on total weight, of a second oily component which is one or more hydrocarbon oils of average carbon chain length less than 20 carbon atoms.

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: Disclosed is a method of preparing a hair and scalp conditioning composition. According to the method, a hair cosmetic base and aromatic oils are aged by separate reaction processes and are blended to improve the stability of the aromatic oils. Therefore, the activities of the aromatic oils, particularly for the prevention of hair loss and dandruff, are enhanced.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair or skin conditioning compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a thickening polymer system; (b) from about 0.1% to about 8.0% of a surfactant system selected from the group consisting of cationic surfactant, nonionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a hydrophobically modified amido silicone copolyol; and (d) an aqueous carrier; wherein the composition has a transmittance of 25% or more and/or wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 1,000 cps to about 50,000 cps and Shear Thinning Index of 30 or more. The compositions are especially suitable for hair care products such as hair conditioning products for rinse-off/leave-on use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use for the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.

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: Disclosed is a method of preparing a personal care composition, comprising a step of mixing a hot oil phase and a cold aqueous phase in a high shear field to form an emulsion, wherein the mixing step is conducted by using a homogenizer having a rotating member, wherein the oil phase contains from 0 to about 50% of the aqueous carrier by weight of the oil phase, and wherein the temperature of the emulsion when formed is from about 10° C. to about 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides an additive for a hair cosmetic preparation and a hair cosmetic preparation containing the additive that can give a supple feel to the finished hair. The additive for a hair cosmetic preparation contains a graft copolymer obtainable by graft-copolymerizing a cationic water-soluble monomer and a nonionic water-soluble monomer in an aqueous solution containing either one or both of a natural polymer and a natural polymer derivative that have an OH group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a quick dispersing hair conditioning composition comprising (a) an isostearamidopropyl ethyldimethylammonium salt or a dicocodimethylammonium salt; (b) one or more fatty alcohols; (c) dimethicone; and (d) water. The hair conditioning composition of the invention has one or more advantageous properties. For example, an embodiment of the invention has a dispersion rate such that when 1.5 mL of the composition is dispersed into 400 mL of water at about 35° C. to about 40° C., the dispersion has a transmittance at 420 nm that is less than about 70% of the water at the same temperature in less than about 120 seconds.

Abstract: Peptides have been identified that bind with high affinity to dyed hair. Peptide-based hair reagents formed by coupling a dyed-hair-binding peptide to a benefit agent are described. The peptide-based hair reagents include peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants are comprised of a dyed-hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, respectively. The peptide-based hair reagents or the dyed-hair-binding peptides may also be used as a protective sealant to improve color retention of dyed hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides cosmetic compositions that form a durable film or coating on surfaces such as hair or skin. The compositions of the invention comprise one or more anionic silicones and one or more high molecular weight esters, the combination of which provides a durable film. Methods for treatment of hair and skin employing the compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for straightening hair. The composition comprises: i) 0.1 to 7.9 wt % of the total formulation of a sugar lactone; and ii) cationic surfactant of formula (1): [N(R1)(R2)(R3)(R4)]+(X)? in which R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from (a) an aliphatic group of from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, or (b) an aromatic, alkoxy, polyoxyalkylene, alkylamido, hydroxyalkyl, aryl or alkylaryl group having up to 22 carbon atoms; and X is a salt-forming anion selected from halogen, acetate, citrate, lactate, glycolate, phosphate nitrate, sulphate, and alkylsulphate.

Abstract: Hair conditioner comprising silicone and a conditioning gel phase, said phase obtainable by heating a fatty alcohol and an oil until they are molten, separately heating a cationic surfactant in water until it is dissolved/suspended, then adding the molten fatty alcohol and oil mix to the cationic surfactant before adding any remaining ingredients.

Abstract: A liquid cleansing composition comprising a glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester that provides excellent viscosity-building properties, as well as enhanced foaming properties. The glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester is preferably glyceryl caprylate/caprate, and is preferably obtained by esterifying glycerin with C8-C10 fatty acids derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. The cleansing composition also comprises one or more surfactants, and optional additives, and can be formulated into a body wash, shampoo, 2-in-1 shampoo, facial cleanser, or liquid hand soap.

Abstract: Cosmetic hair treatment agent comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one surface-active agent chosen from cationic and/or zwitterionic surfactants, and at least one acetylpyridinium derivative of formula (I) for improving the general condition of the hair, for reducing hair damage in the interior of the hair, and for increasing the elasticity of hair.

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

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

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for treating keratin fibres, and especially human keratin fibres such as the hair, which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more alkanolamines, one or more amino acids and one or more associative polymers. The present invention likewise provides methods of bleaching and/or colouring keratin fibres, and also multiple-compartment devices or kits for the implementation of these methods.

Abstract: Oil-in-water nanoemulsions comprising oil globules with an average size of less than 150 nm and comprising at least one oil, at least one amphiphilc lipid, and at least one nonionic polymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block. Processes comprising such oil-in-water nanoemulsions.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: a near-terminal branched compound according to Formula I; a cosmetically acceptable aqueous carrier; wherein the near-terminal branched compound is not comprised in a gel network.

Abstract: Composition which, in a preferred embodiment, contains, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one monosaccharide and/or disaccharide, at least one ?-hydroxy acid, and at least one ceramide compound. Uses include topical application for the treatment of keratinous substances, in particular keratinous fibres, especially the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to home and personal care compositions comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by a protein or peptide and at least one home and/or personal care ingredient. Such compositions tend to provide desirable characteristics for the care and conditioning of hair, skin and fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of, and a composition containing, at least one non-polymeric organic salt with a melting point of less than 60° C. These organic salts may be imidazolium, pyrazolium, pyridinium, pyrimidinium or tetraalkylphosphonium salts. The invention composition may be used for washing (cleaning) and/or conditioning keratin materials, and especially the hair.

Abstract: Present invention is related to conditioning composition for hair especially suited for leave-in application in water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion form. The object of the present invention is water in oil emulsion composition for hair comprising at least one oil, at least one silicone surfactant. at least one alkoxylated and hydroxylated amino silicone and water.

Abstract: Provided is a hair cosmetic composition which comprises the following components (A) to (D): (A): an organic acid, (B): an organic solvent selected from aromatic alcohols, polyols and carbonates, (C): a cationic surfactant, and (D): a higher alcohol, and water and has a pH ranging from 2 to 6. The hair cosmetic composition has excellent effects for repairing or preventing hair damage caused by coloring, permanent waving or blow drying and features good feeling upon use and luster improving effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair cosmetic composition containing the following ingredients (1) to (4): (1) petrolatum in an amount of 0.01 to 20 mass % with respect to the cosmetic composition; (2) a hydroxyalkylurea in an amount of 0.001 to 30 mass % with respect to the cosmetic composition; (3) a tertiary amine cationic surfactant and/or a quaternary ammonium salt cationic surfactant in an amount of 0.1 to 10 mass % with respect to the cosmetic composition; and (4) water. The hair cosmetic composition can finish the hair, after shampooing, with excellent smoothness, suppleness, and moistness and which is suitable for use as a rinse, a conditioner, etc.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair conditioning composition comprising an aqueous carrier, a lamellar gel phase formed from cationic surfactant and fatty material and a rheology modifier for the lamellar gel phase which comprises a fatty acid and a water-soluble, nonionic polymer of alkylene oxide of the general formula: H(OCH2CHR)nOH in which R is H, methyl, or mixtures thereof, and n has an average value of at least 150. Compositions of the invention provide a superior viscosity profile.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive emulsion in which the emulsion comprises a disperse organic solvent phase in a continuous water phase.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for hair and scalp obtained by mixing two compositions wherein the one is a water soluble powder and the other is an aqueous composition comprising at least one hair and scalp conditioning compound. The object of the present invention is a two-part composition for hair and scalp wherein first part is a substantially non-aqueous composition comprising at least one water soluble salt with an endothermic dissolving enthalpy of 5 kJ/mol or more and a second part is an aqueous composition comprising at least one hair conditioning compound.

Abstract: Provided is a hair cosmetic composition containing Components (A) to (C), and having a pH (at 25° C.) of from 1 to 5.5 when diluted to 20 times its weight with water: (A) a cationic surfactant, or a tertiary amine represented by the formula (1): (wherein, at least one of R1 to R3 represents a C8-23 aliphatic hydrocarbon and the remainder represents H, C1-6 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, or benzyl, R4 represents a C1-6 alkylene, A represents —CONH— or —NHCO—, and a stands for 0 or 1), (B) a C8-30 aliphatic alcohol, and (C) toluenesulfonic acid or salt thereof. The hair cosmetic composition is excellent in the effect of restoring the flyaway or waved hair, which has appeared as a result of accumulation of damage due to hair coloring or the like, to its former state before damage and can give the hair good flexibility and smoothness during use of it.

Abstract: A leave-on hair cosmetic composition, which contains the following components (A) and (B): (A) an organic C2-8 dicarboxylic acid or salt thereof, and (B) at least one or more of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of aromatic alcohols, N-alkylpyrrolidones, alkylene carbonates, polypropylene glycols, lactones and cyclic ketones, wherein the organic solvent has a ClogP of from ?2 to 3; and wherein the cosmetic composition has a pH of from 2 to 5 at 25° C. when diluted to 20 times its weight with water and has a buffering capacity of 0.001 gram equivalent/L or greater but less than 0.2 gram equivalent/L. A hair quality improving method which comprises treating the hair with the hair cosmetic composition. This hair cosmetic composition provides benefits such as enhancement of luster, manageability, pliability and elasticity of dry hair to which it is applied, such as hair dehydrated and damaged by coloring, permanent waving, or repetitive excessive blow drying.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions in the form of a deformable solid comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one type of hollow particle, at least one starch chosen from modified and unmodified starches, and at least one cationic surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one cationic surfactant to at least one starch is greater than or equal to 0.3.

Abstract: The invention discloses quaternary ante-iso acids useful as additives in personal care products. Various quaternary derivatives of ante-sio acids are described, and examples of their use in personal care composition are presented.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition containing very little water from which a hair conditioner can be easily produced by diluting with water, and a low energy production method thereof. A hair conditioning composition including (a) 10 to 90% by mass of specifically structured higher alcohols and/or derivatives thereof, (b) 5 to 35% by mass of cationic surfactant, and (c) a polyhydric alcohol and/or polyethylene glycol having a melting point of 70° C. or less, wherein the melting point of a gel which is formed from (a) and (b) in the composition is 70° C. or less, the water content is 10% by mass or less, and the molar ratio of (a) to (b) is 2.5 or more to less than 6.0. Also, a low energy method of producing a hair conditioner by melting the hair conditioning composition under heating at the temperature of the melting point of gel or more to 70° C. or less, and diluting it with water in an amount of 3 to 15 times by mass.

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

Abstract: Composition containing, in an aqueous medium: from 0.1% to 20% by weight of one or more volatile linear alkanes, from 0.5% to 25% by weight of one or more silicones having a viscosity of greater than or equal to 20 000 mm2/s, one or more non-silicone fatty substances, in a weight ratio of non-silicone fatty substance(s)/silicone(s) having a viscosity of greater than or equal to 20 000 mm2/s of less than or equal to 5. Use thereof for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, preferably keratin fibres such as the hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and kits for selectively depositing a treatment agent on hair without depositing the treatment agent on the skin. The method involves sequentially treating the hair with a cationic compound selected from cationic peptides, cationic proteins, cationic polymers, cationic dyes, cationic pigments, or mixtures of these. in a composition with a pH from about 3 to about 6, followed by treatment with an anionic treatment compound selected from anionic particles, polymers, proteins, peptides, dyes, or mixtures of these in a composition with a pH of from about 5.5 to about 12. By this method, the treatment agent becomes deposited on the hair; however, any skin that is also contacted by the treatment compositions remains substantially untreated.

Abstract: A hair building solid comprising a coating, wherein the coating facilitates the formation of a dipolar electrostatic charge on the surface of the coated solid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for treating keratin fibres, and especially human keratin fibres such as the hair, which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more alkanolamines, one or more amino acids and one or more associative polymers. The present invention likewise provides methods of bleaching and/or colouring keratin fibres, and also multiple-compartment devices or kits for the implementation of these methods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.2% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant which is a salt of: (i) primary, secondary, and tertiary amines wherein the amines have one long alkyl or alkenyl group of from about 20 to about 24 carbon atoms; and (ii) acids such as 1-glutamic acid and lactic acid; (b) from about 1% to about 15% of a high melting point fatty compound; (c) from about 0.00005% to about 0.5% of a direct dye; and (d) an aqueous carrier. The composition of the present invention provide coloring benefits especially color enhancing and/or preventing color fade of colored hair, while providing improved conditioning benefits.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition where a linear, block ethylenic copolymer is dissolved in a physiologically acceptable medium, wherein the linear, block ethylenic copolymer improves the hold of hair lacquer, increases the adhesion of a nail varnish and improves the hold and adhesion of makeup.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition of a linear, block ethylenic copolymer dissolved in a physiologically acceptable medium where the linear, block ethylenic copolymer includes at least two blocks having different glass transition temperatures, Tg; and one of the blocks is a copolymer of different monomers chosen from acrylates and/or methacrylates.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for inhibiting color fading in color-treated keratinous fibers, which method includes treating the keratinous fibers with a color-fade inhibiting-effective effective amount of a monoalkyl quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also provides a method for enhancing the intensity of color in color-treated keratinous fibers, which method includes treating the keratinous fibers with a color intensity enhancing effective amount of an alkyl a quaternary ammonium salt. Additionally provided are products for inhibiting the fading of color and increasing the intensity of color in color-treated keratinous fibers.