Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for semi-permanent straightening and permanent shaping hair, especially human hair, for improved and milder semi-permanent straightening and permanent shaping. It is found out that when commonly used permanent shaping reducing composition is mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the permanent shaping effect of the composition is improved, homogeneous shaping of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair is maintained and hair may be semi-permanently straightened before such process.

Abstract: Compositions, products, systems, kits, and methods of perming hair may include a first-product (perming lotion) that contains cysteamine and cysteine, such that the first-product is used to break preexisting disulfide bonds in hair, and then a second-product may be applied directly over (on top of) the first-product to neutralize the effects of the first-product without first rinsing the hair to remove the first-product, so that disulfide bonds in the hair may form to set the treated hair into a desired shape with desired curls, waves, texture, and/or style. Various on-the-rod, off-the-rod, and/or perm tools may be used to maintain the hair in the desired shape until the first-product and the second-product have finished acting on the hair and/or on each other. The Compositions, products, systems, kits, and methods of perming hair are vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate surfactant free, use minimal water, and are without thioglycolic acid.

Abstract: The application describes a cosmetic method for the chemical treatment of keratinic fibers, in which i. a cosmetic composition is applied as a pretreatment agent to keratinic fibers, and ii. the keratinic fibers are subjected to a chemical treatment with an oxidizing agent and/or a reducing agent within a period of from about 5 seconds to about 24 hours after step i., wherein the cosmetic composition, based on its total weight, comprises from about 0.01 to about 4.00% by weight of a polyorganosiloxane of the formula (I) The damage to the keratinic fibers due to the oxidizing and/or reducing agents can be reduced by using the special pretreatment agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to keratin treatment compositions and methods, and more specifically, compositions comprising up to 60% olefinic compounds and at least one unactivated double bond, the composition comprising fatty acid esters of polyhydric alcohols. The present invention is configured to be easily incorporated into bleaching processes, coloring processes, perming processes, shampoos, conditioners and/or styling products. The purpose of the invention is to provide a composition and method that will improve the overall health of keratins, in particular, texture, body, shine and strength.

Abstract: A method for modifying an aperture in a component, a system for modifying flow through a component, and a turbine component are disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having at least one aperture having an electrically-conductive surface, providing a deposition device including an ESD torch, the ESD torch including an aperture penetrating electrode including a conductive material, inserting the aperture penetrating electrode at least partially into the aperture, and generating an arc between the aperture penetrating electrode and the electrically-conductive surface to deposit electrode material within the aperture. The system includes the ESD torch removably supported in an electrode holder. The turbine component includes at least one aperture having an electrospark deposited material along an electrically-conductive surface, the electrospark deposited material providing modified fluid flow through the turbine component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for reshaping keratin fibers, preferably the hair, having a specific range of a pH and including at least one specific active compound in an amount of 8% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition according to the present invention is preferably a cosmetic composition, for keratin fibers, such as hair, and can be used for a process for reshaping the keratin fibers with heat. The process according to the present invention can be used to deform or reshape keratin fibers, preferably hair, and can provide the keratin fibers with sufficient reshaping efficiency such as strong wave intensity of the curled keratin fibers and excellent hair conditioning effects (less damage to the keratin fibers), in a relatively short period of time as compared to a conventional process which uses a reducing agent and an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Methods and kits for treating hair or preventing damage in the relaxing of hair are disclosed herein. Hair that is damaged during a relaxing treatment with hydroxide-containing relaxing agents, can be treated with formulations containing one or more active agents. The active agent formulations can be applied simultaneously with the hair relaxing formulation, or optionally applied immediately following application of the relaxing formulation, to reduce damage and breakage. Use of the active agent formulation along with a relaxing treatment can be used to control the level of curl achieved or retained in the relaxed hair, as compared to the natural amount of curl in the untreated hair.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement for a human, the supplement having a chelate comprised of an N-acetyl-L-cysteine ligand bonded to zinc to form a chelate ring. A method of treating a human for one or more of oxidative stress, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease, ADHD, bipolar, schizophrenia, autism, dementia, and HIV in a human comprising administering an effective amount of a composition having N-acetyl-L-cysteine in a chelate formation with zinc. A compound having a chelate formulation with zinc being chelated by an N-acetyl-L-cysteine ligand.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to composition for straightening or relaxing hair containing: (a) at least one hydroxide-containing active ingredient; (b) at least one polyhydric alcohol having 4 or more carbon atoms and two hydroxyl groups; (c) optionally, at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 8 to about 20; (d) optionally, at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant; and (e) remainder, to 100%, of a cosmetically suitable medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which is oxidatively effective on keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, and which, besides at least one oxidizing agent, comprises an active ingredient combination of (a) a selected cationic polymer, (b) at least one mono- or di(C.sub.8- to C.sub.30)-alkylammonium salt and (c) at least one quaternary ammonium compound which carries at least one selected group on the quaternized nitrogen atom, and to a method of reshaping keratin-containing fibers, in which this composition is used, and to the use of this composition for fixing in the course of hair reshaping. The reshaping is improved through these compositions and the fiber receives excellent care and structure retention.

Abstract: The affinity of collagen for the skin and its persistence on the skin are improved without destroying the triple helical structure inherent in collagen to thereby improve its ability to retain the moisture of the skin and increase the amount of bound water when such collagen is used as a skin cosmetic. The collagen can thereby exert its moisture retention effect more effectively. A cosmetic base includes an aqueous solution of a liposome that is surface-modified with water-soluble collagen having a triple helical structure.

Abstract: The current invention comprises methods and compositions for straightening hair. Using embodiments of the current invention, curly hair can be effectively and safely straightened by a method that is milder and less damaging than the current art and does not employ ingredients such as formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde that are considered noxious and raise significant toxicological concerns. In one or more embodiments of the invention, a low concentration of sodium hydroxide (˜0.5-0.6%) is applied prior to the application of an oil (preferably a vegetable oil), followed by treatment with a flat iron, or similar, heated to ˜180-200° C. In one or more alternative embodiments of the invention, the sodium hydroxide and oil-containing compositions are combined and applied to the hair in a single step.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement for a human, the supplement having a chelate comprised of an N-acetyl-L-cysteine ligand bonded to a metal to form a chelate ring. A method for preparing a chelate comprised of N-acetyl-L-cysteine ligand and a metal having the steps of: dissolving an amount of N-acetyl-L-cysteine in an aqueous solution, adding a metal to the aqueous solution, stifling and heating the aqueous solution, and removing the solvent under reduced pressure. A method of treating a human for one or more of oxidative stress, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease, ADHD, bipolar, schizophrenia, autism, dementia, and HIV in a human comprising administering an effective amount of a composition having N-acetyl-L-cysteine in a chelate formation with a metal. A compound having a chelate formulation with a metal being chelated by an N-acetyl-L-cysteine ligand.

Abstract: A hair straightening and/or hair relaxing method comprising: applying a hair care composition to hair, wherein the composition comprises a sugar, a buffering agent and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and wherein, where the composition is heated to a temperature of at least 100° C., the composition comprises from about 6% to about 20% reducing sugar; hair drying; providing a hair straightening appliance at a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 280° C. and mechanically straightening the hair with the appliance.

Abstract: Described is a hair smoothing agent comprising a water-soluble alkali metal silicates. Also described is a concentrate comprising a water-soluble alkali metal silicate that can be added to a cosmetically acceptable medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising a step in which a non-detergent cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, an amount of greater than or equal to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more water-soluble inorganic calcium salts, is applied to the said keratin fibers, and a step of rinsing the said keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one non-nitrogenous zinc salt and at least one starch, in a weight ratio of the amount of starch to the amount of zinc element ranging from 0.01 to 20. Another subject of the invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, using such a composition, and to the use of such a composition, preferably in the form of a leave-on care product, for conditioning keratin fibers and for protecting their artificial color from fading.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one non-nitrogenous zinc salt and at least one amino silicone, in a weight ratio of the amount of amino silicone(s) to the amount of zinc element ranging from 0.01 to 5, preferably from 0.2 to 3. Another subject of the invention relates to a treatment process for keratin fibers, using such a composition, and the use of such a composition, preferably in the form of a leave-in care product, for conditioning keratin fibers and protecting the artificial color thereof against fading.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating straightened keratin fibres, in which a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid in its acid or salified form, the pH being greater than 8, is applied to the straightened keratin fibres.

Abstract: Hair care composition comprising a metal pyrithione and a pearliser system characterized by a bismuth oxychloride component.

Abstract: Test methods for assessing irritation of portions of skin are provided. The method may include irritating a portion of skin by contacting the portion of skin with a chemical irritant; irritating the portion of skin by physical irritation; and assessing erythema or dryness of the portion of skin after irritating the steps. Alternatively, the method may include irritating a portion of skin with a chemical irritant; irritating the portion of skin by physical irritation; treating the irritated portion of skin by wiping the irritated portion of skin with a test sample; and assessing erythema or dryness of the portion of skin after the wiping step. A method of irritating a portion of skin to assess one of erythema and dryness may include irritating a portion of skin with a chemical irritant and irritating the portion of skin by physical irritation.

Abstract: An improved aqueous human hair relaxer composition is disclosed that contains effective amounts of active human hair straightening ingredients and excipients, and having a pH value of about 12 to about 14, whose improvement comprises the incorporation of a dissolved or dispersed discoloration-inhibiting effective amount of alpha-hydroxy-C1-C6 sulfinate of Formula I, below, where R1, R2 and M substituents are defined within. A method of using such a composition to straighten human hair without the discoloration to grey or white hair that normally accompanies relaxation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair care composition comprising from 0.001 wt % to 20 wt % of the total composition of a titanium salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-molding permanent agent and a method for proceeding free-rod and free-band type permanent, more particularly to a self-molding permanent agent comprising (a) a reducing composition containing a reducing agent reducing a disulfide bond of cystine on the hair and a molding stimulant spontaneously molding to fix a hair design; (b) a molding composition inducing to mold after reacting with the molding stimulant; and (c) a softening composition releasing the action of a molding stimulant, and a method for pressing a free-rod and free-band type permanent, which overcomes a disadvantage in the conventional method for pressing a permanent that needs to wear a curling device such as rods for a permanent (perm rod) or rubber band and improves to apply a wave set without a hair-curling device for a short time, since it has a self-molding feature.

Abstract: Provided herein are thickened compositions produced upon assembling a first sub-formulation having a hydroxide, and at least one second sub -formulation having an alkaline material, wherein at least one sub-formulation is thickened by lightly-to moderately-crosslinked PVP. Unlike other compositions not having the lightly-to moderately-crosslinked PVP, those described herein maintain or even build viscosity when the first and second sub -formulations are blended. The compositions may be utilized in the formulation of personal care and performance chemicals, such as hair relaxers, hair straighteners, depilators, degreasers, paint strippers, and cleaners. Methods for enhancing product handling and performance are also described.

Abstract: A process for reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair comprising: (a) providing a composition for reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (iv) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the composition in (a) from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a conditioning agent; (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (f) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (g) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerosol foam composition for styling and conditioning keratin fibres especially human hair. The composition improves hair styling with excellent hold and especially conditions hair with excellent shine, combability, volume and body and also excellent elasticity. The inventors of the present invention have found out surprisingly that an aqueous composition based on at least one hair styling polymer selected from anionic, non-ionic, cationic and/or amphoteric or zwitterionic ones which additionally comprises at least one oil or oily compound, at least one fatty acid soap, at least one emulsifier and at least one propellant shows excellent styling and conditioning benefits and has an appearance like a whipped cream which has not been known in the cosmetic market prior to the present invention.

Abstract: The inventors disclose hair relaxing and/or straightening compositions, methods of making hair relaxing compositions, kits containing hair relaxing compositions, methods of straightening hair with hair relaxing compositions, and hair relaxed and/or straightened by hair relaxing compositions and/or methods.

Abstract: A hair shaping topical composition comprising materials that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that affect tertiary structure (breaking of disulfide) bonds in human hair, and that bring about changes in secondary structure of hair proteins. The intensity of the radiation is controlled and sufficient to cause or facilitate altering of protein structure. The invention includes methods of using such topical compositions. Testing indicates that the hair reshaping is permanent and there is no damage to hair of the type characteristic of chemical treatments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a relaxer gel activator composition, which includes a carbomer and guanidine carbonate as an alkaline neutralizing agent therefor, and a method for producing the relaxer gel activator. In some embodiments, the relaxer gel activator composition includes at least one conditioning agent, which may be PEG-2 dimeadowfoamamidoethylmonium methosulfate. The present invention also provides methods and kits for relaxing hair fibers using the relaxer gel activator of the invention.

Abstract: A composition and method of use therefor that allows for permanent straightening or curl of human hair that is not irritating to the skin, that does not have an obnoxious odor, that is significantly less damaging to hair, that allows for the immediate shampooing of hair thereafter and that provides for re-treatment of the hair without additional damage, primarily using urea and high temperatures to break and reform disulfide bonds as a means to allow for the penetration of low molecular weight proteins into the shaft of the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a metal ion imprinted polymer which can selectively separate heavy metal ions, comprising: (a) reacting a metal salt and a monomer to make a monomer containing a metal ion group; (b) mixing the monomer containing the metal ion group, a cross-linker and an initiator in a solvent; (c) suspension polymerizing or emulsion polymerizing the obtained mixture to obtain a metal ion imprinted polymer containing a metal ion; and (d) removing the imprinted metal ion from said metal ion imprinted polymer.

Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) from about greater than 0% to about 50% of at least one protein denaturant; and (iii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and(e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to composition for straightening or relaxing hair containing: (a) at least one hydroxide-containing active ingredient; (b) at least one polyhydric alcohol having 4 or more carbon atoms and two hydroxyl groups; (c) optionally, at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 8 to about 20; (d) optionally, at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant; and (e) remainder, to 100%, of a cosmetically suitable medium.

Abstract: A novel hair treatment formula and method of making and using that reduces hair loss and extends the life of existing hair. The treatment cleanses the hair and scalp of excessive oils, wastes, waxes, dirts, dust, trace minerals, and toxins due to medications, stress, hormones, trauma, poor diet, and the like. The treatment also effectively removes foreign materials from the hair that can interfere with other products being used to perm, dye, condition or straighten the hair.

Abstract: Methods and kits for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratin fibers, and methods and kits for re-waving keratin fibers comprising applying to keratin fibers a pretreatment composition comprising at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols, sulfites, and derivatives thereof, applying to the pretreated keratin fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound, and heating the keratin fibers.

Abstract: A two-stage treatment process suitable for the permanent deformation and/or shaping of keratinous substances and, in particular, the hair includes the application of a reducing composition containing, in addition to a reducing agent, an organic absorbing agent followed, after an optional rinsing, by the application of a neutralizing composition and by the rinsing of the keratinous substances thus treated.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition, in particular for the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: solid particles containing at least 10 wt. % of carbonate calcium; at least a conditioning agent selected among: (i) cationic surfactants selected among quaternary esters, quaternary diammonium except those derived from diamino-propane, imidazolium and amides, (ii) cationic silicones, and (iii) cationic polymers whereof the cationic charge density is not more than 7 meq/g and, preferably not less than 0.05 meq/g.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions, and in particular hairstyling gels, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one fixing film-forming polymer chosen from branched block copolymers comprising, as principal monomers, at least one C1-20 alkyl acrylate and/or at least one N-mono- or N,N-di(C2-12 alkyl)(meth)acrylamide, and acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, (b) at least one thickening agent chosen from homopolymers and copolymers based on (meth)acrylic acid, which are crosslinked or noncrosslinked, and (c) at least one cothickening agent chosen from noncellulosic thickening polymers different from (b).

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols, sulfites, and derivatives thereof, and heating the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of organomodified metallic nanoparticles preferably bearing at their surface a self-assembled monolayer of organosulphur compounds. A preferred use is in suspension form for dyeing and/or treating human keratin fibers. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing and/or treating human keratin fibers, by the application to the keratin fibers of such a suspension, and also to compositions used to perform such a process. The invention includes the colouring and/or treating of human keratin fibers, in particular the hair, with the invention suspension. Compositions of the nanoparticles with cosmetic active principles, and uses thereof, also are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one-step permanent cosmetic composition that comprises 1.0 to 5.5 wt. % of a reducing agent; 0.1 to 9.5 wt. % of an alkaline agent; 0.1 to 7.0 wt. % of a catalyst; 1.0 to 15.0 wt. % of an alcohol; and distilled water or ion exchange water for the residual percentage by weight, using a solvent having an alkalinity (representing a consumption of 0.01 N HCl for 1 mL of a test sample) of 1.0 to 4.6 and having a pH value of less than 9.6; and also a one-step permanent cosmetic composition that comprises 1.0 to 5.5 wt. % of a reducing agent; 0.1 to 9.5 wt. % of an alkaline agent; 0.1 to 7.0 wt. % of a catalyst; 1.0 to 15.0 wt. % of an alcohol and additionally 1.0 to 4.5 wt. % of a viscosity enhancing agent; and distilled water or ion exchange water for the residual percentage by weight, using a solvent having an alkalinity (representing a consumption of 0.01 N HCl for 1 mL of a test sample) of 1.0 to 4.6 and having a pH value of less than 9.6.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reducing composition for the permanent deformation of the hair comprising an N-substituted formamidinesulphinic acid derivative as reducing agent and to a process for the permanent deformation of the hair employing this reducing composition.

Abstract: Colouring composition, method for obtaining and using same for colouring skin and/or keratin matters.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic or topical composition for use on the human body having a phosphate compound in an amount effective to inhibit corrosion of metallic containers containing the composition. Preferably, such a cosmetic or topical composition has sodium hydrogen phosphates and/or sodium polyphosphates in an amount about 0.05 wt % to about 1.5 wt % based on the total weight of the finished composition.

Abstract: A hair dye and hair-dyeing methods using the hair dye are provided. The hair dye comprises, as essential ingredients, (i) a formulation primarily composed of a dye component-including indican derived from indigo plants and (ii) a formulation primarily composed of a ?-glucosidase enzyme component. Hair is first mordanted with a dye mordant such as aluminum, iron and the like, and then secondly the prepared hair dye is uniformly applied to the hair either directly or as a mixture of the dye and a proper amount of water. Upon completion of the hair-dyeing, hair is rinsed with water and is finished by drying.

Abstract: A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one multivalent metal hydroxide and at least one cation exchange composition. The invention is also drawn to a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers.

Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water: i) at least one cleansing surfactant; ii) a cationic deposition polymer, and iii) a silicone component consisting of a blend of: (a) emulsified particles of an insoluble silicone, in which the emulsified particles of insoluble 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 0.15 to 30 microns, and (b) microemulsified particles of an insoluble silicone, in which the microemulsified particles of insoluble silicone are incorporated into the shampoo composition as a preformed aqueous microemulsion having an average-silicone particle size in the microemulsion and in the shampoo composition of less than 0.10 microns.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected nucleophilic compound having the formula R—(Nu—Pr)m where R is a functional group, Nu is a nucleophile, and Pr is a phosphorus-containing protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 6. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected nucleophilic compound and an activating mechanism. The protected nucleophilic compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, laundry care compositions, deodorant compositions, skin care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, and animal care compositions.