Abstract: Disclosed are hair conditioning compositions comprising a water-insoluble high molecular weight oily compound having a molecular weight of at least about 800, specific gravity of at least about 0.9, is in a liquid form at 25° C. and has formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3 and A4 are independently alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylaryl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyl, alkoxyalkyl, acyl, acylalkyl, and alkylacyloxyl group having C1 to about C30 or the formula —(CH2)n—O—OCR wherein R is from C1 to about C30 of branched or straight chain alkyl or alkenyl and n is an integer from 1 to about 30; and a carrier.

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: 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 surfactant system capable of structuring a non-aqueous liquid composition, wherein the surfactant system comprises at least about 5% of a structuring particle. The surfactant system preferably further comprises a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. A well dispersed mixture of a non-aqueous liquid, for example, a nonionic surfactant, and at least about 25%, by weight of the surfactant system results in the mixture having a yield of at least about 2.0 Pa when measured at 20 sec−1 and 25° C. Moreover, the surfactant system should exhibit a peak when measured by SAXS x-ray diffraction, wherein the peak's center is between about the 1.5 to 2.5 v positions on the 2 theta axis. The structuring particles are most preferably structuring particles of sulfate and linear alkyl benzene sulfonate. Also provide is a method of making the structuring particle.

Abstract: This invention relates a hair cosmetic composition, which comprises (A) glycine or alanine, (B) an &agr;-hydroxy acid, &bgr;-hydroxy acid, 1,2-dicarboxylic acid, 1,3-dicarboxylic acid or aromatic carboxylic acid, and (C) a cationic surfactant. The hair cosmetic composition is excellent in the effect of improving optical or mechanical properties of hair.

Abstract: A composition containing at least one retinoid and at least one histidine derivative. The histidine derivative improves the stability of the retinoid in the composition. The composition may be used to treat skin and/or hair.

Abstract: The product for hair treatment includes a transparent pressure-resistant aerosol container and a device for making foam from an effective-ingredient containing composition contained in the aerosol container. The effective-ingredient containing composition contained in the transparent aerosol container has two clearly distinguishable liquid phases with a sharply distinct phase boundary. The two liquid phases consist of a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase. The hydrophilic phase includes water or a solvent system containing water and a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one cationic or cationically-active hair care ingredient and at least one organic or inorganic salt. The hydrophobic phase contains a water-insoluble, liquefied propellant gas and at least one water-insoluble, hydrophobic, oily or fatty substance dissolved in the liquefied propellant gas.

Abstract: An aqueous conditioning shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water: i) at least one surfactant chosen from anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants or mixtures thereof: ii) emulsified particles of an insoluble, nonvolatile silicone; iii) a soluble cationic hair conditioning polymer having a cationic charge density of about +3.0 meq/gram or less, in which the emulsified particles of insoluble, nonvolatile silicone are incorporated into the shampoo composition as a preformed aqueous emulsion having an average silicone particle size in the emulsion and in the shampoo composition of from 2 to 30 microns.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel lipid composition for use in cosmetics capable of increasing moisture-keeping ability or barrier function of the stratum corneum, protecting the skin and improving dry or rough skin, and to products which use the same, such as cosmetics and medicaments. Particularly, it relates to a lipid composition which comprises at least one component (A) selected from the group consisting of a 2-acylaminoalkane-1,3-diol and optically active compounds thereof, at least one component (B) selected from the group consisting of a 2-acylaminoalkane-1,3-diol in which at least one of the &agr;-position and &bgr;-position of the acyl group is substituted with hydroxyl group and optically active compounds thereof and at least one component (C) selected from sterols, wherein the components (A), (B) and (C) are mixed at a ratio that constructs a liquid crystal structure, and to products which contain the lipid composition, such as cosmetics and medicaments.

Abstract: A composition is described for cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical treatment of the outermost layers of the epidermis by topical application to the skin. The preparation comprises a relatively high amount of phospholipids that applies a thin monomolecular layer to the skin, permitting natural hydration. The chemical composition of the phospholipids provides antioxidant protection and natural sun-blocking effects. All natural oils are incorporated into the phospholipid phase. Since no synthetic emulsifiers or harsh alcohols are used in the composition, it is non-irritating to the skin. Moreover, the cosmetics of the present invention exhibit both good emulsion stability and storage stability while providing a good skin feel.

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: 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: 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 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: Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific amphoteric starch and at least one cationic conditioner. This combination can provide cosmetic properties such as smoothness, lightness, and suppleness without certain cosmetic effects considered undesirable. These compositions can be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

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 cationic polymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block. Processes comprising such oil-in-water nanoemulsions.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous hair styling aid comprising a volatile silicone selected from cyclic silicones having the general formula (I): [(CH3)2Si—O—]n  (I) wherein n=3-7, and short chain linear silicones having the general formula (II): (CH3)3Si—O—[Si(CH3)2O]nSi(CH3)3  (II) wherein n=1-7; together with hairstyling polymer, surfactant and at least 5% water.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel detergent cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one anionic hydroxyalkyl ether carboxylic acid surfactant and at least one cationic galactomannan gum.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition which comprises an aqueous solution or an aqueous dispersion of at least one quatenary ammonium salt (A) represented by the general formula (I), (2) or (3): wherein Ra represents an organic group containing 6 to 32 carbon atoms, Rb and Rc are the same or different and each represents an organic group containing 1 to 32 carbon atoms, Rd represents an organic group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and Q− represents an amoni acid anion;  wherein X1 represents an ester group; R5 represents an alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group and R6 represents an alkylene, alkenylene or hydroxyalkylene group, the sum of carbon atoms contained in R5 and R6 being 6 to 32, R7 and R8 are the same or different and each represents a group of the formula R5—X1—R6—, an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R9 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a hydro

Abstract: Hair conditioning shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 0.05% to about 50% by weight of a primary anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyhydrophilic anionic surfactants comprising at least one carboxy group and at least two hydrophilic groups, amino acid anionic surfactants, and salts and mixtures thereof; (b) from about 0.001M to about 0.5M of a polyvalent metal cation; (c) from about 0.05% to about 20% by weight of a cationic conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of cationic surfactant, cationic polymer, and mixtures thereof; (d) an additional detersive anionic surfactant comprising alkyl sulfate or alkyl ether sulfate; and (e) an aqueous carrier wherein components (a), (b), (c) and (d) are capable of forming a coacervate.

Abstract: The present invention relates an opaque conditioner which comprises a monoalkyl quat from C16 to higher Carbon chain lengths (preferably C16 to C22) and a dialkyl quat from C16 to higher Carbon chain lengths (preferably C16 to C18). Also included is an amount of fatty alcohol necessary to opacify the conditioner. The monoalkyl quat is necessary in a ratio to the dialkyl quat of about not less than 2:1. The fatty alcohol is present in an amount from about 1% to about 4%.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous hair styling aid comprising a volatile silicone selected from cyclic silicones having the general formula (I):

Abstract: A 2-in-1 conditioning shampoo includes an anionic surfactant and a cationic hair conditioning agent. The cationic hair conditioning agent is a fatty aliphatic quaternary ammonium compound having ester linkages. The cationic hair conditioning agent can be prepared by reacting an alkanol amine with a fatty acid or fatty acid ester having an aliphatic group of from about 11 to about 24 carbon atoms and thereafter quaternizing the resulting esteramine with an alkylating agent.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for mending split ends of keratinous fibers, particularly human hair. The compositions of the present invention contain guar, a betaine based polyurethane surfactant and a silicone polyurethane.

Abstract: Hair conditioning formulations containing a particular combination of cationic surfactants, have improved hair care benefits while maintaining excellent in-use characteristics. The compositions contain a first cationic surfactant such as cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, stearyl trimethyl ammonium chloride and behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride. A second hydrophilically substituted cationic surfactant such as cocamidopropyl-N-2-hydroxyethylcarbamoylmethyldimethylammonium chloride, and a lipid material such as cetyl alcohol. Although formulations of the invention are based principally on cationic surfactant, and generally contain no anionic or amphoteric surfactant, they provide an acceptable level of cleaning and lathering whilst still conveying the wet slippy feel desired by consumers in connection with conventional hair conditioners.

Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds corresponding to the formula in which R1 denotes a C1-C31, preferably C9-C25, hydrocarbon-comprising radical, in particular a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, C1-C31, preferably C9-C25, alkyl radical which can be substituted by one or more optionally esterified hydroxyls; and OR2 denotes a cholesteryl radical; the said compounds being in the form of a pure enantiomer or in the form of a mixture of isomers. The invention also relates to their process of preparation and to their use, in particular for the treatment and care of the skin, hair, nails and eyelashes, in cosmetics or in dermatology.

Abstract: A method of imparting improved conditioning properties to hair comprising treating the hair with a conditioning composition comprising a silicone compound having at least one quaternary ammonium moiety and ethoxylated monoalkyl quat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to leave-on hair styling compositions comprising from greater than 0.5% to about 5% of a water soluble, non-polymeric mineral salt, from about 0.05% to about 0.5% of a lipophilic material, from about 0.01% to about 0.5% of a surfactant, and an aqueous carrier. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, anionic surfactants, and nonionic surfactants having the formula or R1R2R3Z→O, and mixtures thereof. The compositions comprise less than 0.01% cationic surfactant, less than about 0.2% of a chemical protein modifying agent, less than 0.01% formate, sorbate, salicylate and carbonate compounds, and less than about 0.2% of a polymer having a solubility parameter of from about 8.5 to about 12.0 (cal/cm3)½. Further, the composition has a hair friction index of at least 1.07.

Abstract: The invention relates to opaque hair conditioner compositions that have a lamellar dispersion in the internal aqueous phase and which are water in oil emulsions that comprise: a) about 40 to 95% aqueous phase comprising (i) water and (ii) a cationic surfactant, capable of forming lamellar dispersion, present at about 0.1 to about 10% of the aqueous phase; b) about 0.5 to about 30% oil, comprising a volatile silicone compound, a nonvolatile silicone compound, a volatile hydrocarbon compound, a nonvolatile hydrocarbon compound, or a mixture thereof; c) about 0.1 to about 20% silicone surfactant; and d) optionally di-long chain alkyl amines having C10 to C22 carbon chains, long chain fatty alcohols having C10 to C22 carbon chains, or ethoxylated fatty alcohols.

Abstract: Cosmetic foaming compositions and hair mousse compositions employ a foaming agent comprising a mixture of first and second nonionic surfactants and having a total HLB as measured by the Griffin method of at least 12. The first nonionic surfactant is selected from defined polyoxyethylene alkyl ether surfactants, polyoxyethylene alkenyl ether surfactants, polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene ether surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and the second nonionic surfactant is selected from defined polyoxyethylene long chain alkyl fatty acid or benzene ether surfactants, polyoxyethylene ether surfactants, polyoxypropylene ether surfactants, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Hair styling agents, and aqueous base hair care compositions containing them, wherein the hair styling agent comprises a water-insoluble hair styling polymer with a volatile, water-insoluble diluent. The water-insoluble hair styling polymer consists essentially of hydrophobic monomer units. These compositions are particularly useful for application to the hair in the form of a rinse-off hair care composition comprising the hair styling agent and an aqueous carrier providing a gel-like rheology.

Abstract: A self-foaming composition in the form of a post-foaming, pressurizable oil-in-water emulsion comprising: (A) at least 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of a fatty phase comprising at least one cosmetic oil, (B) a gelling system comprising at least one emulsifying polymer which is selected from the group consisting of: (1) crosslinked homopolymers formed from at least one cationic or anionic monomer containing ethylenic unsaturation selected from the group consisting of ammonium (meth)acrylate; 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid as well as its salts, dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylates, dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylamide and its quaternary salts or acids, wherein the crosslinking agent which forms the crosslinking contains ethylenic polyunsaturation, and (2) crosslinked copolymers formed from at least one cationic or anionic monomer containing ethylenic unsaturation, from at least one nonionic comonomer and from a crosslinking agent containing ethylenic polyunsaturation;

Abstract: A method of imparting improved conditioning properties to hair comprising treating the hair with a conditioning composition comprising a silicone compound having at least one quaternary ammonium moiety and ethoxylated monoalkyl quat.

Abstract: In an emulsion cosmetic composition for application to skin containing water and at least one surfactant, the improvement wherein the composition also contains a water soluble, protein polysaccharide complex (“PPC”) having a net positive or negative charge, which is the reaction product of at least one protein and at least one anionic polysaccharide.

Abstract: A microemulsion is prepared containing: a mixture of (1) nitrogenous compounds, (2) from 10-5% by weight of an alkyl or alkenyl phosphoric ester surfactant, the alkyl and alkenyl groups of which contain less than 12 carbon atoms per group and the ester surfactant containing from 1 to 10 alkoxy radicals, (3) from 3 to 20% by weight of at least one cosurfactant, (4) a vegetable oil, an animal oil or a fatty acid and (5) a plasticizer. The microemulsion having a viscosity at 5° C. less than or equal to 200 mPa·sec and is stable at a temperature of −10° C. to +50° C. Further, the microemulsion is useful as a biodegradation accelerator.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous conditioning shampoo compositions containing a surfactant component in a shampoo with a particulate insoluble, dispersed, nonvolatile conditioning agent having a dual particle size range, suspending agent and a deposition polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair cuticle caring method or volume enhancing method, which comprises treating hair with a composition containing (A) a cationic surfactant and (B) an organic acid or salt thereof in a combination to give, when an aqueous solution containing 1 mM of each of the components is formed, 40 mN/m or less as the surface tension of the aqueous solution at 27±0.5° C. By the application of the above-described composition, the lift-up of the hair cuticle can be suppressed, the volume can be enhanced softly, moisturized but stickiness-free feeling is imparted and styling ease is improved.