Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for treating and conditioning keratinous substrates, comprising a silane compound; hydrophobic silica aerogel particles; a first organic acid; a cationic surfactant chosen from fatty dialkylamines; a second organic acid; a fatty alcohol; water; and optionally, a silicone compound other than the silane compound. Also disclosed are methods for treating and conditioning keratinous substrates using the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cleansing compositions that are free of sulfate-based surfactants and free of sodium chloride. The cleansing compositions include: (a) one or more non-sulfate anionic surfactants; one or more amphoteric surfactants; one or more nonionic surfactants; (d) one or more hydrophobically modified poly(meth)acrylates; one or more silicones; and water. The cleansing compositions are particularly useful for cleansing hair and providing conditioning benefits to the hair.

Abstract: A hair treatment compositions including about 20 wt. % or more of a polyol; about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a monoalcohol having 1 to 10 carbons; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of silicone; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a cationic polymer; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a cationic surfactant; about 0.1 to about 15 wt. % of a fatty alcohol; and about 10 wt. % or less of water, wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a product for care of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, comprising a bag (pouch) comprising at least one sealed chamber, wherein the sealed chamber comprises at least one wall of one water-soluble film, and a conditioner composition which is in the sealed chamber of the bag (pouch) wherein the conditioner composition contains, based on its total weight (iia) from about 0 to about 20 wt % water and (iib) at least one fatty ingredient from the group of C8-C30 fatty alcohols and C8-C30 fatty acid triglycerides.

Abstract: The present invention is on a cosmetic composition for improving color brilliance and wash fastness of artificially-colored keratin fibers. The effect is achieved by the combination of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid esters, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid and/or its salts, and amodimethicone microemulsion. A process for treating keratin fibers, a use of the composition and well as a kit-of-parts is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-colouring composition for treating keratin fibres comprising an aqueous dispersion of particles of hybrid hydrophobic acrylic film-forming polymer and a linear block silicone copolymer, and also to a method for treating keratin fibres using such a composition. The composition makes it possible to obtain a coating which is persistent towards shampooing operations, which leaves the treated fibres individualized, with an improved cosmetic feel and a provision of mass and volume.

Abstract: Provided is a cleansing composition of acyl amino acid, showing good foamability and good lather retention effect, which is rinsed off quickly and affords superior skin texture after drying. A cleansing composition containing the following components (A), (B) and (C), wherein a weight ratio of (A)/(B) is 0.2-5 and a weight ratio of ((A)+(B))/(C) is 2.5-10.0: (A) N-lauroylglycine or a salt thereof (B) N-myristoylglycine or a salt thereof (C) N-acyl acidic amino acid having an acyl group having 8-24 carbon atoms, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The methods employ alkaline earth metal salts that act as a mordant (a fixing agent) with hair dye and salts of hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids, which act as chelators. Methods are described wherein the alkaline earth metal salts or the salts of hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids are used in a pre-color treatment (a treatment to the hair prior to artificial coloring), used as part of a coloring composition, and used in a post-color treatment (a treatment to the hair after artificial coloring).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The methods employ salts of hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids. The salts of the hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids are incorporated into a pre-color treatment composition (a composition applied to the hair prior to coloring the hair) or added directly to the coloring composition (in-color treatment composition). The salts add alkalinity to the coloring process. Hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids are incorporated into a post-color treatment composition (a composition applied to the hair after coloring the hair). The salts and the acids act as chelators, fixing the dye molecules to the hair, thereby imparting color fading resistance to the hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The methods employ alkaline earth metal salts that act as a mordant (a fixing agent) with the dye and hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids, which act as chelators. The artificially colored hair is treated with a post-color treatment composition comprising one or more alkaline earth metal salts and one or more hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids. Also, the one or more alkaline earth metal salts may be incorporated into a coloring composition for coloring the hair (in-color treatment composition) and a subsequent post-color treatment composition comprising one or more hydroxy-polycarboxylic acids can be applied to the hair.

Abstract: Compositions are provided and described herein which include cosmetic and hair conditioning compositions having a mixture of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine and behenamidopropyl dimethylamine. Also provided are methods for conditioning hair using such mixtures.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii) an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or being anionic, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) cationic surfactant; (d) an active material selected from fragrances, vitamins, sunscreens and cooling agents; and iii) a cationic deposition polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substantive emulsion and methods for its use comprising 40 to 45% by weight of water, 25 to 30% by weight of a combination of octocrylene, avobenzone, octisalate, homosalate, and oxybenzone, and 3 to 5% by weight of a combination of VP eicosene copolymer, acrylates/C12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, and acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, wherein the emulsion has a sun protection factor of at least 50, and wherein the emulsion is very water resistant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, such as a food and pharmaceutical agent, which comprises dihomo-?-linolenic acid, and which has the effect of preventing or treating skin diseases; a composition such as a food and pharmaceutical agent which comprises dihomo-?-linolenic acid and which has the effect of preventing or treating skin diseases; and a composition which comprises dihomo-?-linolenic acid and which has the effect of preventing or treating diseases related to increased mast cell count.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of silane and siloxane bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1), wherein n is a number from 1 to 4; if n=1, X is *-L-Sil; or a radical of formula (11?), L is a linker selected from a radical of formula (2); R1, R2, R3 independently from each other are C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; R4, R5, R6 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; b is a number from 0 to 30; c is a number from 0 to 6; and d is a number from 0 to 1; p is a number from 1 to 250; q is a number from 0 to 250; and Sil, Sil1 and Sil2 independently from each other are a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; if n=2, X is a bivalent radical of formula (1a); or (1b); x is a number from 2 to 250; y is a number from 0 to 250; and z is a number from 1 to 50; if n=3, X is a trivalent radical containing a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; If n=4, X is a tetravalent radical of formula (1c); and A is a radical of form

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair treatment agents containing a synergistic combination of selected fatty acid amides and oil bodies selected from ester oils and vegetable oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair treatment agents including a synergistic combination of selected fatty acid amides and further selected hydroxycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol based UV-filters as well as to topical compositions comprising such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters to enhance the solubility of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in cosmetic oils.

Abstract: Materials with high levels of unsaponifiable matter, such as extracts from plants, produce hydrolysates with unique properties. The application of a hydrolysis process to materials, particularly materials with a high level of unsaponifiables (e.g., at least 6 weight percent of the material), produces a product with properties significantly different from those products resulting from the conventional saponification of materials with less than 6 weight percent of unsaponifiables. The hydrolysates of the present invention are substantive, resisting both physical and aqueous-based removal from skin and hair, exhibit a unique surfactant property, and are not foaming agents with water. Hydrolysates according to the present invention may be used to enhance the performance of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of generic formula (I) in which: R1 and R2 represent: OH, a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl radical a C1-C6 alkoxy radical, a halogen, or OCOR3; R3 represents: a C1-C24 alkyl radical a C12-C24 alkenyl radical comprising at least one unsaturation; R4 represents: COR5, a glucide substituted or not by one or more acetyl radical(s); R5 represents: a C10-C24 alkyl radical or a C12-C24 alkenyl radical comprising at least one unsaturation; R6 and R7 represent:—simultaneously a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, or—when R6 represents a hydrogen atom, R7 represents a C1-C6 alkyl radical or a phenyl substituted or not by one or more C1-C3 alkoxy radical(s) or one or more halogen(s) or—R6 and R7 are bonded together and form a C3-C6 cycloalkyl, and pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable salts.

Abstract: A bioactive composition and method of using the composition is provided having anti-aging, antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite pigment comprising a substrate, said substrate being at least in part covered by at least one layer comprising at least one solid organic UV filter. The composite pigment can be prepared by a method comprising a step of subjecting a substrate, at least one solid organic UV filter, and optionally at least one solid inorganic UV filter, at least one additional UV filter and/or at least one coloring pigment, to a mechanochemical fusion process such as a hybridizer process. The composite pigment can be advantageously used as a component for a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic, includes: a composite powder containing titanium oxide and 4-tert-butyl-4-methoxybenzoylmethane and having an average particle diameter of less than 1 ?m; and sorbitan fatty acid ester represented by the following Formula (I): wherein, in Formula (I), R1 to R4 each independently represent —(CH2)nCOOH, —(CH2)nOH, —R5, or —OR6; R5 represents an aliphatic group having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms; R6 represents an acyl group having from 10 to 22 carbon atoms; n represents 0 or an integer from 1 to 29; and at least one of R1 to R4 represents —OR6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition intended for protecting the skin and/or hair against ultraviolet radiation, characterized by the fact that it comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable support containing at least one aqueous phase, at least: (a) a photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation; (b) at least one gelling starch that is not modified by a chemical or physical process; and (c) polyamide particles, in particular polyamide PA-12 or polyamide PA-6 particles.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods of treating or preventing the effects of irradiation in a human or non-human animal using carotenoid compounds, preferably diadinoxanthin, diatoxanthin and/or fucoxanthin as well as photoprotective compositions and their use to prepare photoprotective or photoprotected products.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents combining improved care effects, in particular improved combability, softness and shine of the hair, with a viscosity stability over wide temperature ranges include—relative to their weight—0.1 to 20 wt. % of at least one UV filter and 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one compound of the general formula (I), in which n and m independently of one another denote integers between 5 and 40, with the proviso that n+m?38; a and b independently of one another denote integers between 1 and 10; R and R? are selected independently of one another from —H and —CH3; X? is a physiologically acceptable anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological preparation, comprising: a) one or more chemical light protection filters selected from the group consisting of 2,4,6-Trianilino-p-(carbo-2?-ethylhexyl-1?oxy)-1,3,5-triazine (ethylhexyl triazon), 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propane-1,3-dion (butyl methoxydibenzoyl-methane), bisoctyloxyphenol-methoxyphenyl-triazine (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) and 2-[-4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]benzoic acid hexylester (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate); and/or one or more light protection filters selected from the group consisting of superficially treated, or untreated, pigments of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide; b) at least one ester of a C8-C16-fatty acid and isoamyl alcohol.

Abstract: A method for forming a large particle complex comprising the steps of combining a hydrolyzed corn starch polymer, a starch/cellulose polymer, a hydrogenated phospholipid, and gum arabic in a cosmetically acceptable carrier to form a premix composition; heating said premix to about 85° C. for about 15 minutes; and cooling the composition to room temperature. The particle complex is useful as a component of a sprayable composition which provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning as a leave-on treatment for human hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising: a personal care composition comprising a particle complex consisting of a hydrolyzed corn starch, a starch/cellulose polymer, a hydrogenated phospholipid, and gum arabic; and an aqueous carrier. The personal care composition is suitable for delivery as a sprayable composition which provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning as a leave-on treatment. The present invention is also directed to a method for forming a particle complex wherein the complex provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning benefits when applied to hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium: at least one agent for protecting keratin fibers; at least one aromatic alcohol; and at least one aromatic carboxylic acid or a salt thereof. Also disclosed herein is a method for protecting keratin fibers against the action of atmospheric agents comprising applying the composition above to fibers. Further disclosed herein is a method for the post-treatment of an oxidation dyeing or of a direct dyeing operation on keratin fibers comprising applying the composition described above to the fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition that contains a rinse-off composition which deposits at least 0.5 ?g/cm2 of shiny particles on the skin. Preferably, the shiny particles are hydrophobically modified interference pigments. The inventors have found that hydrophobically modifying the particles significantly improves the deposition of the particles on skin from rinsable compositions.

Abstract: A microcapsule comprising A) a core containing a hydrophobic liquid or wax, B) a polymeric shell comprising a) a polymer formed from a monomer mixture containing: i) 1 to 95% by weight of a hydrophobic mono functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, ii) 5 to 99% by weight of a polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and iii) 0 to 60% by weight of other mono functional monomer, and b) a further hydrophobic polymer which is insoluble in the hydrophobic liquid or wax. The invention includes a process for the manufacture of particles and the use of particles in articles, such as fabrics, and coating compositions, especially for textiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a use of a composition comprising at least one naturally derived poly(lactic acid) film-forming polymer and a carrier for styling mammalian hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of a multifunctional hair color protector, p-methoxy cinnamidoproyl dimethyl behenyl ammonium chloride of Formula I and the compositions containing the same for hair care.

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: The present invention relates to particulate UV protection agents which are obtainable by hydrothermal treatment of a particulate metal oxide and subsequent application of a manganese oxide coating, and to the preparation and use thereof. The present invention furthermore relates to novel compositions, in particular for topical application, which are intended, in particular, for light protection of the skin and/or hair against UV radiation and free-radical-induced stress, and to the use thereof in the above-mentioned cosmetic application.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol based UV-filters as well as to topical compositions comprising such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters to enhance the solubility of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in cosmetic oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoprotective composition for topical use containing an association of baicalin or an extract containing same with at least one system filtering UVA radiation. The invention particularly relates to the field of cosmetics and/or beauty products. The present invention also relates to the cosmetic, non-therapeutic, use of baicalin, or an extract containing same, in association with at least one system filtering UVA radiation comprising at least one bis-resorcinyl triazine for protecting the skin and/or lips and/or hair against solar radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sunscreen composition. It is an object of the present invention to provide high SPF photo-protective sunscreen compositions while ensuring prolonged efficacy of the UV-A sunscreen used therein while using relatively low amounts of sunscreen agents thereby keeping costs low.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair.

Abstract: Protein preparations containing biologically active compounds and the application of the protein preparations obtained, particularly as a component of medicinal and cosmetic preparations as protective substances or in the regeneration of cells and tissues of the human organism, and which can comprise a component of culture media for dermal or hepatic tissues, or for stem cells destined for use in the regeneration of cells and tissues in the human organism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic for hair in which smooth combability without a frictional sensation during cleansing and applying to hair, namely during wetting, the aforementioned effects are not lost by a rinsing operation, smooth combability during and after drying the hair is exhibited, a moisturizing feeling on touch is exhibited without stickiness, and a flexible styling sensation is provided to the hair. A co-modified organopolysiloxane having both a specified hydrophilic group and a siloxane dendron structure-containing group is blended in a cosmetic for hair as an essential component.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; (c) at least one volatile solvent; and (d) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair styling composition and methods of using the composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) an aqueous dispersion containing: (i) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (iii) water; and (b) at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention provides skin protecting and penetrating, easy-to-administer base and active agent-containing compositions, such as those including hydrocortisone, for treating the skin of mammals for different dermatologic disorders. This is effected by topically administering effective amounts of the compositions thereto in forms that address the skin and mucosa of the mouth and lips, and the rest of the body. Additionally, an optional flavoring addition to these products affords significantly better tasting, and less bitter, compositions, allowing a more pleasant experience and better compliance by patients. The compositions include a unique formulation of FANCOL VB, Natunola Castor 1023, Finsolv TN, bees wax and, optionally, one or a plurality of plant or plant seed oils, fatty alcohols, fats and flavorings, in desirable weight percents thereof, in various forms, and preferably in a form of a solid roll-on stick in a variety of sizes and of a jar or pot.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following General Formula (1) is presented. Wherein, in the above General Formula (1), A is a single bond or —C?C— group.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to specific (poly-)glycerol partial esters with at least one carboxylic acid and one polyfunctional carboxylic acid, and to the use thereof as emulsifier and to formulations comprising partial esters of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conditioner in the form of an optically non-transparent dispersion containing at least one cationic surfactant, a micro emulsion containing bl) at least one alkyl glycoside and/or an alkyl oligoglycoside, b2) at least one cosurfactant which does not fall under the definition of bl), b3) an organic oil phase, and b4) water, at least one fatty alcohol, optionally further surfactants and optionally further cosmetic additives, wherein the sum of all the surfactants present in the conditioner makes up a proportion of at most 10 wt % of the conditioner. The invention also relates to the use and production thereof.

Abstract: Polymers are described comprising a) one or more of the recurring structural units of the formula (1) where R1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and A is C1-C8 alkylene, and Q+ is H+, NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++ or ? Al+++, and the neutralization degree of the structural units of formula (1) is 50 to 100 mol-%, and b) one or more of the recurring structural units of the formula (2) where R1 and A are R1 and A from formula (1) and X+ is [HNR5R6R7]+, where R5, R6 and R7 can independently from each other be hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, simple or polyunsaturated alkenylene group with 2 to 22 carbon atoms, a C6-C22-alkylamidopropyl group, a linear monohydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkyl group with 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one of the groups R5, R6 and R7 is not hydrogen.