Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, based on the finished composition, a) 40 to 60% by weight of at least one quaternary compound according to formula (1) wherein R1 is an unbranched or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 12 to 36 carbon atoms, a group R5CONH(CH2)n— or a group R5COO(CH2)n—, where R5 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 12 to 36 carbon atoms and n is a number from 1 to 8, and R2, R3 and R4 are independently identical or and are a —CH3, CH3CH2—, CH2CH2CH2—, CH2CH2CH2CH2—, —CH2CH2OH, or —CH2CH(OH)CH2OH group, and X? is an anion, and b) 15 to 25% by weight of at least one glycerol monoester selected from the group consisting of glycerol monoester of a C12-24 fatty acid, and c) 25 to 35% by weight of a mixture of fatty alcohols.

Abstract: An antimicrobially effective composition includes a) at least 0.15% by weight of bispyridinium alkane, b) at least 3.5% by weight of humectant and c) water. Upon dilution with water, the composition produces a solution with an osmolality of from 230 to 350 mOsmol/kg and is free from surfactant. It is used as an antiseptic and is suitable for use in a method for the disinfection of injured or uninjured skin of a human being or animal, preference being given to use in the case of newborns, in particular those born prematurely.

Abstract: A particle including at least one aliphatic polymer having anti-microbially active quaternary ammonium groups chemically bound thereto, is provided. The particle may be used to inhibit populations of microorganisms and biofilms. Also provided are methods for the preparation of such particles and uses thereof for the inhibition of microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: at least 0.1% by weight of one or more fatty-chain alkoxysilanes of formula (I) below: R1Si(OR2)3 (I) in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, comprising from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and one or more surfactant(s) chosen from cationic surfactants and nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition, and also to the use of the said composition for haircare and skincare.

Abstract: An aqueous conditioning shampoo composition comprising an anionic cleansing surfactant and a gel network comprising: (i) a fatty material selected from C12-C22 fatty alcohol, C12-C22 fatty acid, C12-C22 fatty amide or mixtures thereof and (ii) hydrophobic particulates having a melting point of greater than that of the fatty material.

Abstract: There is provided a method for enhancing a chroma of hair which comprises the steps of shampooing the hair with a water-based shampoo containing (A) 5 to 20% by weight of an anionic surfactant, (B) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a water-insoluble modified silicone containing at least one of an amino group and a quaternary ammonium group in a molecule thereof, and (C) a water-soluble salt in an amount capable of allowing the component (B) to be present in a solubilized state; applying a water-based conditioner containing a higher alcohol having 12 to 28 carbon atoms and a cationic surfactant at a molar ratio of 1:1 to 10:1 to the shampooed hair; and rinsing the hair. The method is capable of allowing an inherent color of hair, a dull color of damaged hair or a color of hair dyed by coloring to look clearer or more vivid, or maintaining a clearness of the color of hair.

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 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: Compositions are disclosed comprising novel fluorinated cationic alcohols in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The fluorinated compounds alter a surface property of the hair to provide hair conditioning, for example. In embodiments, the compounds have improved water solubility and deposition properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that can be used as an adjunct to regular shampooing and conditioning products, wherein the disclosed compositions provide a means for repairing and restoring keratin-containing fibers to their original condition.

Abstract: The present invention presents a hair cosmetic composition, which contains (A) equal to or higher than 0.01 mass % and equal to or lower than 20 mass % of a quaternary ammonium or its salt; (B) equal to or higher than 0.01 mass % and equal to or lower than to 20 mass % of ether-type tertiary amine or its salt; (C) equal to or higher than 0.005 mass % and equal to or lower than 6 mass % of branched aliphatic acid or its salt; and (D) equal to or higher than 0.05 mass % and equal to or lower than 10 mass % of aromatic sulfonate and water, in which the mass ratio of the component (C) and the component (D) being (C)/(D) is 0.05 to 1.

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 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: Compositions are disclosed comprising novel fluorinated cationic alcohols in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The fluorinated compounds alter a surface property of the hair to provide hair conditioning, for example. In embodiments, the compounds have improved water solubility and deposition properties.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants, by weight of the shampoo composition; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising, by weight of the shampoo composition, (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty amphiphiles; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; and (c) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of the shampoo composition. A process for preparing a shampoo composition comprises the steps of: (a) combining a fatty amphiphile, a secondary surfactant, and water at a temperature sufficient to allow partitioning of the secondary surfactant and the water into the fatty amphiphile to form a pre-mix; (b) cooling the pre-mix below the chain melt temperature of the fatty amphiphile to form a gel network; (c) adding the gel network to one or more detersive surfactants and an aqueous carrier to form a shampoo composition.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants, by weight of the shampoo composition; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising, by weight of the shampoo composition, (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty alcohols; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; and (c) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of the shampoo composition; and, wherein the dispersed gel network phase has a melt transition temperature of at least about 38° C.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising: (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty amphiphiles; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; (c) at least about 0.05% of a galactomannan polymer derivative with a net positive charge and having a mannose to galactose ratio of greater than 2:1 on a monomer to monomer basis, wherein the galactomannan polymer derivative has: (i) a molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 10,000,000; and (ii) a cationic charge density from about 0.7 meq/g to about 7 meq/g; and (d) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier; all by weight of the shampoo composition.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants, by weight of the shampoo composition; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising, by weight of the shampoo composition, (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty amphiphiles; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; and (c) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of the shampoo composition. A process for preparing a shampoo composition comprises the steps of: (a) combining a fatty amphiphile, a secondary surfactant, and water at a temperature sufficient to allow partitioning of the secondary surfactant and the water into the fatty amphiphile to form a pre-mix; (b) cooling the pre-mix below the chain melt temperature of the fatty amphiphile to form a gel network; (c) adding the gel network to one or more detersive surfactants and an aqueous carrier to form a shampoo composition.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants, by weight of the shampoo composition; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising, by weight of the shampoo composition, (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty amphiphiles; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; and (c) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of the shampoo composition. A process for preparing a shampoo composition comprises the steps of: (a) combining a fatty amphiphile, a secondary surfactant, and water at a temperature sufficient to allow partitioning of the secondary surfactant and the water into the fatty amphiphile to form a pre-mix; (b) cooling the pre-mix below the chain melt temperature of the fatty amphiphile to form a gel network; (c) adding the gel network to one or more detersive surfactants and an aqueous carrier to form a shampoo composition.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising: (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty amphiphiles; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; (c) at least about 0.05% of a galactomannan polymer derivative with a net positive charge and having a mannose to galactose ratio of greater than 2:1 on a monomer to monomer basis, wherein the galactomannan polymer derivative has: (i) a molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 10,000,000; and (ii) a cationic charge density from about 0.7 meq/g to about 7 meq/g; and (d) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier; all by weight of the shampoo composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition in a container comprising at least one inner bag and an outer container, wherein the outer container encloses the inner bag and is filled with a propellant compressing the inner bag, and a valve mechanism attached to the inner bag moveable between an open position, in which a composition stored in the inner bag is allowed to be discharged by the pressure of the compressed gas in foam form, and a closed position, in which the composition is not allowed to be discharged, wherein the composition within the inner bag comprises 0.1 to 5% by weight of a cationic surfactant (A), 0.1 to 10% by weight of a fatty alcohol (B), and 0.1 to 10% by weight of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed comprising novel fluorinated cationic alcohols in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The fluorinated compounds alter a surface property of the hair to provide hair conditioning, for example. In embodiments, the compounds have improved water solubility and deposition properties.

Abstract: Use of long carbon chain quaternary ammonium salt phosphoric acid ester of formula (I) as conditioner for hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair cosmetic composition contains (A) a di-long-chain cationic surfactant represented by formula (1); (B) an ethylene oxide adduct of 1,2-alkanediol represented by formula (2) and/or an N-acyl-N-methylmonoethanolamide represented by formula (3); and (C) a hydrophobicized alkyl cellulose represented by formula (4) and/or a cationic polymer represented by formula (5), and (D) water (chemical formulas not shown). The hair cosmetic composition has remarkably high safety and excellent stability. In addition, the composition exhibits excellent spreadability over hair upon application thereof and can finish hair with suppleness and less stickiness. Also, even when the composition has a low base material content, a lamellar liquid crystal structure can be formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant; (b) a high melting point fatty compound; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the cationic surfactant, the high melting point fatty compound, and the aqueous carrier form a gel matrix; wherein the composition has from about 90% to about 100% of a conversion rate of the high melting point fatty compound to the gel matrix; and wherein the composition has a yield point of about 33Pa or more. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing of hair conditioning composition. The compositions of the present invention, and the compositions made by the method of the present invention, provide improved conditioning benefits, especially, improved wet conditioning benefits after rinsing and improved dry conditioning, while maintaining wet conditioning benefit before rinsing.

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.

Abstract: A non-lathering personal care article in the form of a porous dissolvable solid structure, comprising: from about 0% to about 10% ionic surfactant; from about 1% to about 60% of a non-surfactant cosmetic active; from about 15% to about 70% polymeric structurant, wherein the polymeric structurant has a weighted average molecular weight of from about 40,000 to about 500,000; and from about 1% to about 30% plasticizer. The article has a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3.

Abstract: Conditioning composition comprising a quaternary conditioning surfactant, an acid neutralized amidoamine surfactant of general formula: R1-C(O)-NH-R2-N(R3)(R4) wherein R1 is a fatty acid chain with from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkylene group containing from one to 4 carbon atoms and R3 and R4 are, independently, an alkyl group having from one to four carbon atoms and from 0.45 to 4% wt. of the composition lactic acid.

Abstract: A basic facial and body treatment cosmetic formulation is a combination of a cationic emulsifying agent, an oil soluble liquid polymer and a naturally occurring lactate buffer system. The basic formulation is a starter system that can be specialized to skin moisturizers, skin lighteners, skin pigmenting agents, sunscreens, antioxidants, line reducing products, wrinkle reducing products, anti-cellulite products, pharmaceuticals and the like.

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: Hair treatment agents include polyquaternium-72 and at least one amine and/or cationized amine, in particular an amidoamine and/or a cationized amidoamine.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed comprising novel fluorinated cationic alcohols in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The fluorinated compounds alter a surface property of the hair to provide hair conditioning, for example. In embodiments, the compounds have improved water solubility and deposition properties.

Abstract: Process for utilizing the disinfectant composition as a virucidal agent. The disinfectant composition includes: (a) an amine and/or quaternary ammonium salt of the general formula: where R1 is C6-8-alkyl, R2 is benzyl or C6-18-alkyl, R3 is C1-18-alkyl or —[(CH2)2—O]nR6 where n=1-20, R4 and R5 independently of one another are C1-4-alkyl, R6 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, and A? is a monovalent anion or one equivalent of a polyvalent anion of an inorganic or organic acid; and (b) at least one alkanolamine of the general formula: where n and, if present, m and o independently of one another have the value 2 or 3, and x and y independently of one another have the value 0 or 1, or a corresponding salt; in the mass ratio of (a) to ( )b) of 20:1 to 1:20.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition comprising a cationic surfactant, triglyceride oil, and an anti dandruff agent.

Abstract: A personal care composition and a method of using personal care compositions which results in increased fragrance retention when such compositions are applied to a keratin surface including hair and skin. The personal care compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, one or more fragrances, and a personal care acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair cosmetic composition contains (A) a di-long-chain cationic surfactant represented by formula (1); (B) an ethylene oxide adduct of 1,2-alkanediol represented by formula (2), and/or an N-acyl-N-methylmonoethanolamide represented by formula (3); and (C) water, wherein the number (?1) of the carbon atoms that form RaCO of the di-long-chain cationic surfactant represented by formula (1) and the number (?2) of the carbon atoms that form each of RbCHCH2 of the ethylene oxide adduct of 1,2-alkanediol represented by formula (2) and RcCO of the N-acyl-N-methylmonoethanolamide represented by formula (3) satisfy the relationship: (?2?2)??1?(?2+2) (chemical formulas not shown). The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention has remarkably high safety and excellent stability. Also, even when the composition has a low base material content, a lamellar liquid crystal structure can be formed.

Abstract: A detergent composition, which imparts smoothness in finger-combing in rinsing after washing and smoothness, silky texture and non-stiffness to hair after application and drying is provided. The detergent composition comprises a copolymer having no cross-linking units and comprising constituting units corresponding to a cationic vinyl monomer (A) and constituting units corresponding to a specific vinyl monomer (B) having a hydroxyl group or an amide group, wherein the proportion of the constituting units corresponding to the cationic vinyl monomer (A) is from 25 to 45 mol % based on the entire constituting units constituting the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair cosmetic composition contains (A) a di-long-chain cationic surfactant represented by formula (1); (B) an ethylene oxide adduct of 1,2-alkanediol represented by formula (2) and/or an N-acyl-N-methylmonoethanolamide represented by formula (3); and (C) a hydrophobicized alkyl cellulose represented by formula (4) and/or a cationic polymer represented by formula (5), and (D) water (chemical formulas not shown). The hair cosmetic composition has remarkably high safety and excellent stability. In addition, the composition exhibits excellent spreadability over hair upon application thereof and can finish hair with suppleness and less stickiness. Also, even when the composition has a low base material content, a lamellar liquid crystal structure can be formed.

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: Disclosed are compositions that can be used as an adjunct to regular shampooing and conditioning products, wherein the disclosed compositions provide a means for repairing and restoring keratin-containing fibers to their original condition.

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 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 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: (1) The invention provides a composition for hair that imparts to the hair such properties as moist feeling, the feel of smoothness, thick-film touch, and ease of combing. These properties are long lasting and do not disappear after repeated brushing. Furthermore, neither in a moist state during washing, nor in a dry state, the hair produces the feel of unpleasant touch. The hair treated with the composition of the invention does to become sticky after drying. (2) The shampoo compositions of the invention demonstrate superb foamability and washability. The feel of smoothness and ease of combing are not lost even after the repeated hair wash. The composition of the invention comprises a specific block copolymer of polyorganosiloxane and polyoxyalkylene used in the amount of 0.01 to 10 mass %.

Abstract: Method for smoothing fibers containing keratin, in particular human hair. Fibers are subjected to a thermal treatment and to a treatment with an agent containing at least one conditioning compound selected from cationic polymers, quaternary ammonium compounds, silicones and protein hydrolyzates. The invention also relates to the use of an agent containing at least one of the conditioning compounds concerned in said method for smoothing fibers containing keratin. The inventive method achieves an excellent, uniform smoothing of the fibers, which are also conditioned.

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: 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: 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 relates to cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions for the treatment of keratin containing substrates, comprising synergistic mixtures of modified starch polymers with defined molecular weights and cationic charges in a cosmetically acceptable medium. The synergistic mixtures of modified starches employed to manufacture compositions according to the present invention exhibit significant benefits over the existing modified starches employed according to the state-of-the-art in the treatment of keratin-containing substrates like human or animal hair, skin and nails. Another aspect of the present invention is the stabilization of the modified starch solutions used to manufacture the cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions according to the present invention against the growth of micro-organisms without traditional preservatives.