Abstract: A body wash composition includes sunscreen or UV screen materials. The body wash composition is formulated so that it may be applied during normal hygiene activities, such as washing. However, the composition applies an effective level of sunscreen or UV screen material to the body such that the sunscreen or UV screen continues to provide effective solar protection even after rinsing or washing of the human body. Further, the material is a non-greasy, easy to apply material that may be used during showering activities in a manner similar to using a bar soap or cleanser. The composition includes a variety of materials that assist in the processing and storage of the body wash. Effective amounts of solar protective material include octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, and titanium dioxide. Testing shows that the product provides a solar protective level of at least approximately 14 even after multiple rinsings. Further embodiments have achieved a solar protective level of at least approximately 17.

Abstract: Self-heating non-aerosol shave products are provided. In some implementations, the shave product includes a non-ionic emulsifier system, for example, including one or more fatty alcohol ethoxylates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for the care of keratin materials and which comprises, in an aqueous medium: at least one silicone, at least one mono- or diester of a fatty acid and of ethylene glycol or of polyethylene glycol, and at least one ester of a C8 to C14 fatty acid and of an oxyethylenated sorbitan comprising from 2 to 10 oxyethylene units. The present disclosure also relates to a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials using the composition.

Abstract: A gelled cleaning composition is provided that includes a standard temperature and pressure (STP) liquid oil or STP malleable wax present from 0.1 to 9.9 total weight percent. An emulsifier is present from 0.01 to 10 total weight percent, along with an alkylene glycol present from 0.002 to 11 total weight percent. A microemulsion is present in the composition from 0.2 to 15 total weight percent. Water forms a majority of the composition such that the composition is monophasic for at least 4 months storage at 20° Celsius. The composition is well suited for use in a process to remove a lipophilic substance from hands or an inanimate substrate by applying the composition and after allow sufficient time for the substance to be softened or solubilized, removing the composition and at least a portion of the substance. Silicone gaskets, as well as other cured resins and paints are readily removed.

Abstract: A personal care composition suitable for use as a non-aerosol shave composition comprising an anti-irritation agent; a lathering surfactant; a carrier comprising water; and optional adjunct ingredients such as lubricants.

Abstract: Provided are: an oil composition for cosmetics which is readily miscible with a makeup stain and can rinse out freshly through washing with water without leaving oily feeling, regardless of whether the skin is wet or not, and excels in safety and temporal stability; and a cleansing cosmetic containing the oil composition for cosmetics. The oil composition for cosmetics contains 1 to 30 percent by weight of a medium-chain polyglycerol monoalkyl ether; 1 to 30 percent by weight of a long-chain polyglycerol monoalkyl ether; and 40 to 98 percent by weight of at least one oily ingredient selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, ester oils, and triglycerols.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition, containing the following Components (A) to (E): (A) benzyl alcohol, from 0.1 to 2% by mass; (B) dipropylene glycol, from 0.5 to 20% by mass; (C) malic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the malic acid; and (D) lactic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the lactic acid; and (E) a nonionic surfactant at 2% by mass or less, wherein a Component (E)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 0 to 5, and wherein a Component (B)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 1 to 50.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing an ester of fatty acid and of polyethylene glycol, an additional surfactant chosen from esters of C16-C22 fatty acid and of sorbitan and esters of C16-C22 fatty acid and of glycerol, a polycondensate of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide consisting of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol blocks, and a hydroxylated diphenylmethane derivative. The composition has good stability, in particular after 24 hours at 55° C. Application in caring for and making up keratinous substances.

Abstract: A thick cleaning composition, comprising a long-chain fatty acyl acidic amino acid ester; a fatty compound of fatty acid, fatty alcohol, fatty alcohol ether or polyol fatty acid ester; a surfactant; a solvent composed of water, lower alcohol, polyol and polyol ether; and further comprising a beautifying and cleaning adjuvant for skin, eyes, teeth and hair. The cleaning composition can achieve satisfactory thick appearance when used for cleaning skin and hair, and maintain stable viscosity at different temperatures. In use, the composition can be easily daubed, and foams quickly with good foaming quality.

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: The invention relates to compositions and methods for drug delivery suitable for promoting the transmucosal absorption of drugs, especially drugs with poor intrinsic bioavailability, such as peptides, proteins, vaccines, and nucleic acids. The delivery system of this invention preferably comprises fatty acid esters and their hydrophilic derivatives that associate with water and other polar solvents to form reverse micelles that are physically stabilized in the presence of gastrointestinal fluid, water, and other hydrophilic solvents. Such stable reverse micelles are formed by suitable mixtures of polymeric or non-polymeric compounds with amphiphiles. Micelles made using these methods undergo phase transformation more slowly resulting in delayed drug release profiles and sustained absorption.

Abstract: A method for delivering active ingredients to a wet substrate from a flexible, three-dimensional, water-absorbent substrate material comprised of a web of substantially water-insoluble fibers into which is infused a solid anhydrous composition having a melting point of from about 45° C. to about 55° C. said anhydrous composition comprising (i) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of cationic quaternary surfactants, anionic surfactants or nonionic surfactants or one multi-lamellar liquid crystal emulsifier system, (ii) at least one fatty alcohol, (iii) at least one emollient selected from the group consisting of cosmetically-acceptable oils, esters and liquid triglycerides, (iv) at least one active ingredient and (v) optionally, a solid cleansing agent having a melting point from about 50° C. to about 70° C. Preferred active ingredients are skincare and haircare actives, including emollients, humectants, conditioning agents, sunscreens and sunblocks, and artificial tanning agents.

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: Drugs which are difficult to solubilize in water, and especially those which otherwise cause pain on injection, can be readily formulated and typically administered with substantially less pain when solubilized in synergistic, aqueous micellar preparations of poloxamers. Such preparations may also be prepared with less, or without, co-solvents.

Abstract: A topical administration carrier composition including water, glycerin and polysorbate, suitable for use in formulations with active ingredient compositions containing active ingredients such as minoxidil that are susceptible to systemic penetration, and solvents that are susceptible to evaporative loss, when the active ingredient composition is topically applied to the body. The carrier formulation retards the evaporative losses of the solvent component(s) and systemic migration losses of the active ingredient composition, to provide sustained topical action, in relation to formulations lacking the carrier composition of the invention.

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: 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: Shampoo compositions comprising at least one surfactant; a silicone oil having an internal phase viscosity of less than about 50,000 cst, wherein said silicone oil is present as a preformed microemulsion of particles having an average particle size of less than about 0.15 microns, a cationic deposition polymer; an aqueous carrier and optionally a stabilizing agent provide a substantially clear shampoo composition, which provides superior conditioning to hair and/or skin while also providing excellent storage stability and high optical transparency or translucency.

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: The present invention relates to hair compositions comprising at least one lecithin, at least one amphoteric surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one film forming polymer, and at least one cationic polymer. The compositions are preferably used to maintain hair's natural shape and/or its curl definition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oily base for a cosmetic comprising an ester compound made from a multivalent alcohol and a fatty acid, characterized in that the ester compound is made from pentaerythritol and isononanoic acid and a molar ratio of a pentaerythritol residue and an isononanoic acid residue in the ester compound is 1.0:2.3 to 1.0:4.0. The oily base for a cosmetic of the present invention has proper oily feeling with moistness, no sticky feeling, excellent adhesion to the skin and safety to the skin, and excellent compatibility with oil agents, among others, silicone oil. Furthermore, upon blending the present oily base in a cosmetic, besides having proper emollient property and moisturizing property, the cosmetic exhibits smooth feeling on use, excellent adhesion to the skin and safety to the skin, excellent cosmetic effect-holding ability, and storage stability.

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; (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 invention relates to a cosmetic preparation that contains (a) at least one surfactant selected from anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion and (c) at least one cationic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: To provide a method that efficiently produces a silicone oil composition in which cross-linked silicone particles uniformly dispersed in amino-modified silicone oil. This invention is a method of producing a silicone oil composition, characterized by removing water after mixing an aqueous suspension of cross-linked silicone particles having an average particle diameter in the range of 0.1 to 500 ?m with an aqueous emulsion of an amino-modified silicone oil having an average emulsion particle diameter in the range of 0.05 to 100 ?m.

Abstract: The inventive compositions comprise in a deionized water base, a composition comprising: a preservative, a chelating agent; one or more moisturizer and hydrolyzed keratin protein; an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of citric acid and a vitamin E salt; and an emulsifier-water trap selected from the group consisting of cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate; and PEG-40 castor oil. The composition, which is in liquid form, may be applied in the form of a spray or mist by dipping the affected area in the liquid or by pouring a small amount of the liquid onto the hair or body to be treated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair treatment compositions and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to hair treatment compositions comprising lipids and creatine. The hair treatment compositions of the present invention may be used to improve the tensile properties of hair, such as hair elasticity and strength.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, inter alia, shampoos, conditioners, and restoratives that are effective in preventing further damage to keratin-containing fibers damaged by exposure to oxidative dyeing catalysts, mechanical damage, exposure to UV and visible radiation, and the like.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition, containing the following Components (A) to (E): (A) benzyl alcohol, from 0.1 to 2% by mass; (B) dipropylene glycol, from 0.5 to 20% by mass; (C) malic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the malic acid; and (D) lactic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the lactic acid; and (E) a nonionic surfactant at 2% by mass or less, wherein a Component (E)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 0 to 5, and wherein a Component (B)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 1 to 50.

Abstract: Provided is a hair-treatment composition containing an amphoteric surfactant having a structure represented by general formula (1) below, and a sugar nonionic surfactant. In general formula (1), R1 represents an alkyl group the carbon number of which is 6 to 20; R2 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a hydroxyethyl group; R3 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a —CH2COOH group; and n is an integer from 1 to 3.

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: A hair cosmetic composition, containing the following Components (A) to (D): (A) benzyl alcohol, from 0.1 to 2% by mass; (B) dipropylene glycol, from 0.5 to 20% by mass; (C) malic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the malic acid; and (D) lactic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the lactic acid; and optionally containing a surfactant (E) at a concentration of 2% by mass or less and at a Component (E)/Component (A) mass ratio falling within a range of from 0 to 5.

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 invention relates to a hair smoothing agent characterized by a content of sodium silicate.

Abstract: Non-pressurized shaving compositions are described that provide a warm/hot sensation during use as the result of an exothermic redox reaction. The compositions are post-foaming via nascent gas release in situ due to the generation of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide induced foam is maintained for several minutes after the compositions are dispensed, whereby the compositions are capable of providing both a warm sensation and sustained lather, a balance which heretofore has been a significant challenge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a production method that can easily produce an O/W emulsion composition without using a special cooling apparatus and be economical. The production method of an O/W emulsion composition comprising: emulsifying, at 70° C. or higher, an oil phase with a portion of a water phase to prepare an emulsified part, wherein the oil phase comprises (A) a nonionic surfactant, (B) a linear higher alcohol that has 16 or more carbon atoms and can form an ?-gel in water with the nonionic surfactant, and (C) an oil component, and the water phase comprises (D) water; mixing the remaining main water phase at 10 to 35° C. with the emulsified part while being stirred, to cool the emulsified part with continuous stirring to the lower temperature limit, or lower, of a temperature range wherein the oil phase forms an ?-gel in the water phase; and then stopping the stirring.

Abstract: An emulsified composition for hair, which contains a nonionic surfactant that is a solid at normal temperature and has a Krafft point of at least 40° C., an oil component, and water, and which has an average emulsified particle size of 0.5 ?m or less, provides long-lasting luster. Further, an emulsified composition for hair, which is an water-in-oil emulsified composition and which contains the following two types of oil phase as the oil phase, improves the feel of hair immediately after use: 1) an oil phase with an average particle size of 0.5 ?m or less, formed with a nonionic surfactant that is a solid at normal temperature and has a Krafft point of at least 40° C., and 2) an oil phase with an average particle size of 0.5 to 100 ?m, formed with a surfactant and/or an alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer.

Abstract: A topical administration carrier composition including water, glycerin and polysorbate, suitable for use with compositions containing active ingredients such as minoxidil that are susceptible to volatilization and transdermal penetration in application to the body. The carrier formulation retards the evaporative and systemic migration losses of the active ingredient composition, to provide sustained topical action, in relation to formulations lacking the components of the inventive composition.

Abstract: Volumizing compositions, including shampoos, which provide volume, body, fullness, movement and/or stylability benefits to the hair are disclosed. The compositions contain a waxy material selected from natural waxes of animal or plant origin, alkyl-modified dimethicones, copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone and long chain alpha-olefins, synthetic wax/highly branched polyalpha olefin polymers and mixtures thereof. The compositions are substantially free of materials which form an oily coating on the hair, such as dimethicone gums, oils, triglycerides, petrolatums, unsaturated fatty acids, oils, C18-C28 mono-long chain alkyl quaternary ammonium materials, and combinations of those materials. Shampoo compositions and the method of providing volume to the hair, utilizing the defined waxy materials, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A topical administration carrier composition including water, glycerin and polysorbate, suitable for use in formulations with active ingredient compositions containing active ingredients such as minoxidil that are susceptible to systemic penetration, and solvents that are susceptible to evaporative loss, when the active ingredient composition is topically applied to the body. The carrier formulation retards the evaporative losses of the solvent component(s) and systemic migration losses of the active ingredient composition, to provide sustained topical action, in relation to formulations lacking the carrier composition of the invention.

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: The present invention provides a surfactant product in the form of a solid comprising a surfactant, sodium carbonate and cream of tartar.