Abstract: Benzylidene substituted 2,4-pentanedione compounds without having phenolic hydroxyl group(s) are found to provide photostability to otherwise photosensitive compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising about 2-3% w/w of a combination of glyceryl stearate, arachidyl alcohol, PEG-100 stearate, and arachidyl glucoside.

Abstract: This inventive thickener or gellant for oil materials is characterized by comprising (A) an high molecular weight organopolysiloxane that has a polyglycerol structure-containing hydrophilic group Q and that is represented by the following structural formula (1): R3-q(R11)qSi—O—(SiR112—O)n1—(SiR11Q-O)n2—(SiR11L-O)n3—Si(R)11)qR3-q wherein R11 is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group or a hydrogen atom; L is a chain organosiloxane group, n1, n2, and n3 are numbers in the ranges 200?n1?1000, 0?n2?20, and 0?n3?50; R is a group selected from L and Q; q is an integer in the range from 0 to 3; wherein when n2=0, q is an integer in the range from 1 to 3 and at least one R is Q. The thickener or gellant exhibits an excellent compatibility with a variety of oil systems.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions having a keto-enol UV absorber, such as avobenzone, stabilized from forming iron complexes. The stabilization is provided by a chelating polymer derived from at least one monomer having lactam or carboxylic acid functionality. In one embodiment, the compositions are sunscreens that resist staining fabrics when washed in hard water. In another embodiment, the compositions also comprise one or more iron-containing adjuvants, such as colorants, dyes, and pigments. By stabilizing the UV absorber, cosmetics can be formulated that impart broad-spectrum UV-A protection to the user. Additional ingredients can be added to the formulation, like other UV absorbers (for even broader UV-A and UV-B protection), moisturizers, actives, conditioning agents, and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: The invention relates to specific 1,3-dioxan-5-one compounds, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof as dyes or as fluorescent emitters for organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) or for organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (OLECs), and to corresponding electronic devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a non-washing cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium chosen from aqueous/alcoholic and alcoholic mediums, at least one ionic fixing polymer, at least one ester of polyethylene glycol and of fatty acid, and at least one thickening agent. Also disclosed herein is a process for the shaping and/or the form retention of a hairstyle comprising applying this cosmetic composition to the hair.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to establish means for reliably incorporating a poorly soluble UV-absorbing agent into a hair cosmetic composition, to thereby provide a hair cosmetic composition which has excellent effect of preventing UV-hair damage and which exhibits favorable sensation in use thereof. Specifically, the object can be attained through provision of a hair cosmetic composition including the following ingredients (1) and (2): (1) a polyoxy(lower alkylene) addition compound represented by formula (I): wherein R represents a phytosterol residue or a phytostanol residue; m is a number from 0 to 100; and n is a number from 5 to 100, and (2) a UV-absorbing agent having a triazine group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous cleansing composition comprising at least three anionic surfactants and a non-ionic surfactant providing exceptionally good colour stability for artificially coloured human hair. The object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising three anionic surfactants and a non-ionic surfactant wherein it is substantially free of amphoteric surfactants and the total surfactant concentration is in the range of 4 to 50% by weight calculated to the total of the composition. Further object of the present invention is a process for treating hair wherein hair is artificially coloured with a composition comprising at least one hair dye and rinsed off and optionally washed with a cleansing composition and rinsed off and optionally dried or left to dry and hair is washed with the cleansing composition of the present invention and dried or left to dry.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a leave-in conditioning composition for hair which provides hair improved combability, manageability, body, elasticity and natural softness. The object of the present invention is an aqueous composition for conditioning human hair comprising at least one lipophilic compound, at least one surfactant as a solubilizer at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 3% by weight calculated to the total of the composition and a cationic or an amphoteric polymer with a cationic change density of at least 1.0 meq/g with the condition that the composition is substantially free of organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable vector and polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane comprises a group that includes a sterically hindered amine.

Abstract: Compositions comprising sun-care actives and self adapting polymers are disclosed. Self adapting polymers align themselves with the hydrophilic group pointing to the surface during application thus delivering an aesthetically pleasing surface to the consumers with a pleasant after feel. These polymers then rearrange upon contact with water so that the hydrophobic groups now point to the surface which then increases the water resistance of the formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable vector and polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane comprises a group that includes a sterically hindered amine, and a polyalkoxyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1) for stabilizing UV-sensitive active ingredients like dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: Materials with high levels of unsaponifiable matter, such as extracts from plants, produce hydrolysates with unique properties. Properties that are sought in traditional saponification of natural oils are a result of low levels of unsaponifiables. These properties include high levels of aqueous surfactant activity, water-solubility or ready water-dispersability, activity as foaming agents, and the like. An objective of traditional saponification processes is to increase the water-solubility and surfactant activity of naturally occurring materials. It has been found that 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.

Abstract: A compound applying to skin and a method making the same comprises certain proportions for following first components: Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone, Squalane, and Titanium Dioxide. Second components, third components, and fourth components with specific proportions as claimed are timely added in the first components. Sequentially mixing, heating, and dissolving the afore components would bring about the compound that keeps skin from sun exposure and provides functions of moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, spots clearing, blushers, anti-acnes, and whitening.

Abstract: A composition for the prevention or inhibition of free radical-induced effect on the skin and/or hair comprises at least three antioxidant agents selected from the group consisting of ginkgo extract, emblica extract, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, pine bark extract, and rosemary extract.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions including a discontinuous oil phase containing an ultraviolet radiation-absorbing polymer stabilized in a continuous aqueous phase, an oil-gelling polymer, and which are substantially free of non-polymeric ultraviolet radiation-absorbers.

Abstract: The present invention is related to aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one cationic starch polymer and at least one additional cationic polymer selected from the ones with monosaccharide units. Conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions.

Abstract: Present invention is related to a conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one cationic and/or cationizable surfactant of amido amine type, at least one aminated silicone and at least one fatty acid lower alcohol ester.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one amino acid surfactant, and a cationic polymer. Accordingly, the object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising at least one amino acid surfactant of the following structure wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl chain with 7 to 17 C atoms, R2 is H or a methyl, R3 is H, COO? M+, CH2COO? M or COOH, n is 0 to 2, X is COO? or SO3? and M is independent from each other H, sodium or potassium, and starch derived cationic polymer, especially oxidized starch derived cationic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising starch derived cationic polymer and at least one sorbitan surfactant. Accordingly, present invention is on an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres especially for human hair comprising starch derived cationic polymer, preferably an oxidized starch derived cationic polymer and at least one sorbitan surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-protective composition that has a synergistic combination of at least one sunscreen agent and at least one carotenoid, which results in a composition with an increased SPF compared to a composition without the synergistic combination. Preferably, the composition also has at least one of the following additional components: emulsifier, emollient, skin-feel additive, moisturizing agent, film former/waterproofing agent, pH adjuster/chelating agent, preservative, or any combinations thereof.

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: A method of photoprotecting a keratinous substrate comprising applying a composition onto the keratinous substrate, the composition comprising at least one phenolic compound chosen environmental at least one ortho-diphenol, at least one phenolic compound having a carboxylic acid moiety, and mixtures thereof, —a compound chosen from at least one pelyarn!ne, at least one water solvable metal salt, and mixtures thereof; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The present disclosure also relates to photoprotective compositions for application onto hair and skin, the compositions comprising at least one phenolic compound chosen from at least one ortho-diphenol, at least one phenolic compound having a carboxylic acid moiety, and mixtures thereof; a compound chosen from at least one polyamine, at least one water soluble metal salt, and mixtures thereof; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilizing composition comprising (a) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one merocyanine derivative having an absorption maximum of 350 to 400 nm, and (b) at least one UV filter selected from benzotriazole derivatives; and optionally (c) at least one excited state quencher; for the protection of body care and household products against the deleterious effects of light, heat and oxygen.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to silicone based cosmetic compositions comprising at least at least one silicone amine, at least one anionic silicone and a cosmetically acceptable carrier such as water and other components. The compositions are useful for treating keratinous substrates such as hair, for example, for styling, conditioning and/or improving the manageability of hair. The present disclosure also relates to silicone based hair coloring compositions comprising at least one silicone amine, at least one anionic silicone, at least one colorant, a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and optionally, at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions are useful for coloring hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns preparations, particularly cosmetic or pharmaceutical/dermatological preparations, containing phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid (i.e. 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid) neutralised with basic amino acids such as arginine, lysine, ornithine and histidine so that the pH of the preparation can be at or below 7.0 without incurring crystallization of the phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of steviol and/or isosteviol, or a salt, ester, a diester, or an ether thereof as depicted in formula (I), formula (I): R1 wherein R1 is hydrogen (H) or a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group non substituted or substituted with up to 3 hydroxyl-, alkoxy-, amino-, alkylamino- or dialkylamino-groups, R2 is independently a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group, —O—C1-C8 alkyl group, —OH group, a —O—C(O)—C1-C8 alkyl, or, —COO(C1-C8 alkyl) group, R3 is independently CH2, O, or CH—(C1-C7 alkyl), wherein the enhancement of the appearance of hair is selected from the group consisting of: restoring hair color and delaying the onset of greyness in hair, lessening hair loss, restoring hair growth after the onset of baldness has occurred, increasing the thickness of hair, counteracting age-associated hair thinning, preventing premature hair loss, or delaying the onset or severity of age-associated hair loss and thinning, maintaining of the natural hair col

Abstract: A conditioning composition for hair comprises at least one compound according to general structure R1-A-R2—B wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group with 8 to 24 C atoms, R2 is a straight or branched alkyl group with 1 to 4 C atoms, A is a group selected from O, and B is selected from wherein R3 and R4 are independently (i) H or (ii) an alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, hydroxyl alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms and di hydroxyl alkyl with 2 to 4 C atoms, R5, R6, or R7 are independently from group (ii) and R7 may additionally be —R2-A-R1 wherein X is chloride, bromide, methosulfate and a silicone compound with plurality of quaternary ammonium groups in its molecule.

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: Nonaerosol/atomizer pumps or aerosol dispensers comprise (A) a reservoir confining at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition suited for UV-photoprotecting the skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV radiation, the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition comprising (1) a UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-sunscreen and (2) an SPF-enhancing amount of generally spherical silica microparticles, formulated into (3) a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable carrier therefor, and (B) at least one agent for pressurizing the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition into a spray of fine sunscreen particles.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods of treating or preventing the effects of irradiation in a human or non-human animal using sarcinaxanthin and related compounds (particularly its glycosides) as well as photoprotective compositions and their use to prepare photoprotective or photoprotected products.

Abstract: A description is given of the use of phenolic antioxidants of formulae (1) and/or (2) and/or (3) for stabilizing body-care and household products.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ether alkyl amine or alkyl ether alkyl quaternary amine and at least one compound selected from fatty acid fatty alcohol esters and arylated silicones.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a hair styling composition for keratin fibres especially for hair comprising at least one film forming polymer and at least one dipeptide.

Abstract: The present invention is related to aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one silicone compound with multiple quaternary ammonium groups in its molecule and at least one additional silicone compound which is different from the former one. Conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one amino acid surfactant, and a cationic polymer. Accordingly, the object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising at least one amino acid surfactant of the following structure wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl chain with 7 to 17 C atoms, R2 is H or a methyl, R3 is H, COO?M+, CH2COO?M or COOH, n is 0 to 2, X is COO? or SO3? and M is independent from each other H, sodium or potassium, and at least one sorbitan surfactant.

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: This inventive thickener or gellant for oil materials is characterized by comprising (A) an high molecular weight organopolysiloxane that has a polyglycerol structure-containing hydrophilic group Q and that is represented by the following structural formula (1): R3-q(R11)qSi—O—(SiR112—O)n1—(SiR11Q-O)n2—(SiR11L-O)n3—Si(R)11)qR3-q wherein R11 is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group or a hydrogen atom; L is a chain organosiloxane group, n1, n2, and n3 are numbers in the ranges 200?n1?1000, 0?n2?20, and 0?n3?50; R is a group selected from L and Q; q is an integer in the range from 0 to 3; wherein when n2=0, q is an integer in the range from 1 to 3 and at least one R is Q. The thickener or gellant exhibits an excellent compatibility with a variety of oil systems.

Abstract: Linear polydimethylsiloxane-polyether copolymers with amino and/or quaternary ammonium groups, obtainable by the reaction of organopolysiloxanes functionalized with secondary aminoalkyl groups with the reaction products formed from compounds containing epoxy groups and amines, the use thereof and process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: Personal care composition having improved compatibility and providing improved sun protection are obtained by including a liquid silicone resin having greater than 50 mole percent Me3SiO1/2 and PrSiC3/2 units, where Me is methyl and Pr is propyl in the composition. If desired to enable additional compatibility of ingredients comprising the personal care composition, the liquid silicone resin can also contain PhSiO3/2 or Ph2SiO2/2 units, where Ph is phenyl, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for skin or hair which achieves an excellent UV absorption in a wide range of UV wavelength from the UV-A to the UV-B without inhibiting the effect of the alkyl ?,?-diphenylacrylate and the ?-cyano-?,?-diphenylacrylate (e.g. octocrylene) which serve to improve the photostability of dibenzoylmethane derivative. The composition for skin or hair comprises: (a) a dibenzoylmethane derivative, (b) an alkyl ?,?-diphenylacrylate and/or an ?-cyano-?,?-diphenylacrylate (e.g. octocrylene), and (c) a specific benzalmalonate derivative (e.g. di(2-ethylhexyl)-4-methoxybenzalmalonate).

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 method of photoprotecting a material against solar UV radiation by treating the material using a composition having a dispersion of photonic particles with a mean size in the range 1 ?m to 500 ?m, each having a diffracting arrangement of monodisperse nanoparticles or voids, the diffraction spectrum of the arrangement including a first order reflection peak in the wavelength range 250 nm to 400 nm, or by integrating the dispersion of photonic particles into the material.

Abstract: Peptides have been identified that bind with high affinity to hair. Peptide-based hair reagents formed by coupling a 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 at least one hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, respectively.

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: Described herein are personal care compositions for use on the skin, hair, and lips that comprise: (A) at least one metal oxide, (B) lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP, and (C) at least one vehicle selected from the group consisting of: alcohols, esters, oils, glycols, and combinations thereof. The lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP suspends the metal oxide(s) whether or not water is added. Exemplary products embraced by the invention include sunscreens, diaper rash preparations, and anti-pruritic substances in the form of a lotion, cream, ointment, or gel.

Abstract: There is provided an ultraviolet absorber having a strong absorptive capacity in the UVA range and an absorptive capacity in the UVB range to have an ultraviolet inhibitory effect in a wide range of wavelength, increasing in an ultraviolet absorptive capacity over the course of ultraviolet irradiation time in both the UVA and the UVB ranges and having an excellent solubility. An ultraviolet absorber comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound of General Formula I: (where —OA is an alkoxy group) that exhibits an ultraviolet A wave absorptive capacity which increases over time and that has an ultraviolet B wave absorptive capacity.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions and methods for making up keratinous tissue using the compositions, as well as methods of making the compositions. The compositions contain a photoluminescent polymer (PLP) which is an oligomeric polyester synthesized from a multifunctional monomer and a diol, and which has grafted thereon an amino acid or an amino acid derivative. The compositions achieve a colorizing and/or UV-protectant effect when applied to keratinous tissue.

Abstract: An aqueous, low pH structured surfactant composition, contains, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition, from about 3 parts by weight to about 40 parts by weight of one or more anionic surfactants selected from anionic phosphate ester surfactants, anionic sulfonate surfactants, and anionic carboxylate surfactants, wherein the composition exhibits a pH of less than about 5, exhibits shear-thinning viscosity, and is capable of suspending water insoluble or partially water soluble components.