Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres especially human hair with shear thickening property. Specifically, present invention is on cleansing compositions for keratin fibres, especially for human hair, based on at least one anionic surfactant, especially anionic sulphate surfactant, at a concentration of 2 to 25% by weight, and further comprising at least one amino acid surfactant, and at least one ethoxylated monoglyceride.

Abstract: Described herein is a granulated dry composition comprising at least one non-elastomeric polyorganosiloxane, agglomerated onto solid carrier particles. The granulated dry compositions can be used as a dry cleanser for keratinous substrates with high speed of absorption of body fluids together with improved sensory feel and release of care agents.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming elastomeric, anionic polyurethane, and at least one cationic polymer, as well as a method for the styling of the hair comprising applying this composition to the hair.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's stratum corneum. The disclosed treatment methods involve topical application of a novel cosmetic composition containing a combination of a cationic surfactant such as N,N,-dimethyldodecyl amine oxide (DMDAO), an anionic surfactant such as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), or monoalkyl phosphate (MAP) and a chelating agent such as ethylene diamine tetraacetate (EDTA) to stimulate a chronic increase in the replacement rate of the skin's stratum corneum by means of corneum protease activation. This chronic, low level stimulation is effective to induce repair and replacement of the stratum corneum, epidermis, and dermis of the skin and improvements in the appearance, function, and anti-aging properties of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conditioning composition for keratin fibres especially human hair comprising particular cationic cellulose polymer and a cationic or cationizable silicone compound.

Abstract: A light emitting composition including first color emitters and second color emitters. The first color emitters are configured to emit, upon exposure to an energy source, visible light at a target color in response to absorption of energy across a first band of wavelengths. The second color emitters are configured to emit, upon exposure to the energy source, visible light at the target color in response to absorption of energy across a second band of wavelengths. The light intensity observable at the target color is enhanced relative to reflected white light without emission from the first and second color emitters. The light emitting composition can be a part of a paint, an ink, a fabric, a thread, a road sign, a highway marking, an automobile, a boat, a plane, a reflector, a building product, a concrete product, an epoxy product, a jewelry product, colored contact lens, a candle product, a rubber product, a plastic product, or other colored surface.

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

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres especially human hair with excellent conditioning effects. Accordingly, first object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one foaming surfactant selected from anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric ones and at least one dipeptide. The most preferred is carnosine and is of R-alanin and L-histidine.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one hair conditioning agent and at least one dipeptide.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, two or more volatile linear alkanes, and one or more nonprotein cationic polymers, with a volatile linear alkanes/polymer(s) ratio by weight of greater than or equal to 1.2. Use in the treatment of keratinous substances, preferably keratinous fibres, such as the hair.

Abstract: Use, for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres such as the hair, of at least one volatile linear alkane and at least one liquid fatty ester of C1-30 mono- or dicarboxylic acid and of a C1-30 monohydric alcohol in an anhydrous medium, in a weight ratio of volatile linear alkane(s) to liquid fatty ester(s) of less than 5. Anhydrous composition comprising: at least one volatile linear alkane, at least one liquid fatty ester of a C1-30 mono- or dicarboxylic acid and of a C1-30 monohydric alcohol in a weight ratio of volatile linear alkane(s) to liquid fatty ester(s) of less than 5, and at least one oil selected from vegetable oils and silicone oils.

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 present invention relates to home and personal care compositions comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by a protein or peptide and at least one home and/or personal care ingredient. Such compositions tend to provide desirable characteristics for the care and conditioning of hair, skin and fabric.

Abstract: Present invention is related to conditioning composition for hair especially suited for leave-in application in water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion form. The object of the present invention is water in oil emulsion composition for hair comprising at least one oil, at least one silicone surfactant. at least one alkoxylated and hydroxylated amino silicone and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the treatment of keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, comprising at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic fixing polymer and at least one compound of the ceramide type as well as to the method of treatment using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazinic compounds of general formula (I), wherein cycle penetrating bonds display an ortho, meta or para indifferent substitution position, identical or different R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen, fluoride, chloride or bromine atom, C1 to C12 linear or branched alkyl, C1 A C18 linear or branched hydroxy, alkoxy poly(ethoxy)-alkoxy with a C1 to C4 alkyl fragment and an ethoxy number ranging from 1 to 4, amino or mono or di-alkylamino with a C1 to C4 alkyl fragment group, R3 represents a chlorine atom, a hydroxy, amino, a phenyl possibly 1 to 3 times substituted by a hydroxy radical situated at least in a para or phenyl position possibly 1 to 3 times substituted in an ortho, meta or para position by a C1 to C12 alkoxy or cyano or alkymino group with a C1 to C7 alkyl fragment in the form of active sun filters or light-protective agents and to cosmetic composition containing said compounds.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for hair and scalp obtained by mixing two compositions wherein the one is a water soluble powder and the other is an aqueous composition comprising at least one hair and scalp conditioning compound. The object of the present invention is a two-part composition for hair and scalp wherein first part is a substantially non-aqueous composition comprising at least one water soluble salt with an endothermic dissolving enthalpy of 5 kJ/mol or more and a second part is an aqueous composition comprising at least one hair conditioning compound.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least two anionic surfactants comprising at least one amide group in their molecules. The first object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising at least two anionic surfactants comprising at least one amide group in their molecules and substantially frees of alkyl sulphate and alkyl ether sulphate surfactants. The two anionic surfactants comprising at least one amide group in their molecule is preferably selected from surfactants 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. The cleansing composition comprise furthermore amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants.

Abstract: Photostable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions contain at least one dibenzoylmethane compound UV-A sunscreen and at least one merocyanine sulfone compound.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for skin and keratin fibres especially human hair with excellent conditioning effects on skin and hair. The present inventors have surprisingly found out that an aqueous cleansing composition based on at least one foaming surfactant and comprising further at least one di alkyl ether and at least one high molecular weight polyethylene glycol cleanses and condition hair and skin excellently. The object of the present invention is a cleansing composition for skin and hair comprising at least one surfactant selected from anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric ones, at least one di alkyl ether of the general structure R1—O—R2 wherein R1 and R2 are same or different saturated or unsaturated and branched or straight alkyl chain with 8 to 24 C atoms and at least one polyethyleneglycol according to the general structure H(OCH2CH2)nOH wherein n is in the range of 800 to 160,000.

Abstract: Described are hair care compositions, comprising transparent inorganic metal oxide sunscreen particles and at least one of a cosmetically acceptable surfactant, conditioning agent, styling agent, humectant, emollient, preservative, or rheology modifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photoprotective composition containing as liquid phase, an oil-in-water emulsion, emulsified with at least one dimeric surfactant comprising two surfactant units, which may be identical or different, each consisting of a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail and connected to each other, via the hydrophilic heads, by means of a spacer group, at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV rays, containing at least one mineral nanopigment based on metal oxide, and optionally at least one organic, preferably hydrosoluble or liposoluble UV-A and/or UV-B screening agent, and at least one associative polymer comprising at least one C8-40 fatty chain, and also to a process for preparing such a photoprotective composition.

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 structure (I) 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 a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention is benzilidene malonamide represented by the following formula (1) and salts thereof, an ultraviolet absorbent consisting of said new compound, and an external preparation containing this ultraviolet absorbent. The object of the present invention is to provide a new ultraviolet absorbent that is highly soluble in water, has superior absorption capacity over a wide ultraviolet wavelength range, has no absorption in the visible region, and is also highly stable and safe.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of a silicone copolymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C. colours and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair coloured and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The subject of the present invention is an aqueous composition for human hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride colours and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair coloured and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The object of the present invention is a composition for hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride. Cationic charge density of the polymer is preferably between 3 and 4 mEq/g and particularly 3.

Abstract: A method of treating hair comprising applying a hair building solid agent for use on or with one or more of hair, skin and hair building solids for altering and/or maintaining the electrostatic charge of the hair and/or skin such that it has a substantially negative polarity. The method further comprises applying hair building solids to hair before and/or during and/or after applying the hair building solid agent. The hair building solid agent is applied as a spray on to the hair and/or skin and/or hair building solid.

Abstract: The present invention is related to stabilization of color of conditioning compositions for hair on aqueous basis, suitable for use after using cleansing compositions by using at least one chelating agent and at least one UV absorbing substance.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 4-amidino benzylamine derivatives as cosmetic ingredients and to cosmetic compositions, as well as to non-therapeutic methods for the cosmetic treatment of the skin and the scalp. Said derivatives and compositions can be used as urokinase inhibitors to prevent and restore damage of the epidermal barrier. Barrier abnormalities and disruptions respectively are often the starting point of a dry skin state, of itching, of dandruff and of the perception of sensitive skin. These 4-amidino benzylamine derivatives can be used for topical skin and scalp care applications in form of creams, lotions, gels, shampoos and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ester/amido alkyl amine or alkyl ester/amido alkyl quaternary amine and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at approximately 25° C.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition for use in the treatment of skin and/or hair disorders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising an inhibitor of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, an inhibitor of farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase, or an inhibitor of one of the physiologically acceptable salts thereof and a cosmetic and/or dermatological product. The present invention finds, for example, a very advantageous use in the treatment of the effects of early ageing, in particular in terms of the skin and the hair system.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one arylated silicone. 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. It has surprisingly been found out that a composition comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one arylated silicone gives hair shine, and hair treated with such a composition looks attractive and has its natural excellent shine, volume and body, elasticity, smoothness and it is easily manageable.

Abstract: An aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres comprises at least one amino acid surfactant and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with a special viscosity. The amino acid surfactant is 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 an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz at about 25° C.

Abstract: An aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres comprises at least one amino acid surfactant and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer. The amino acid surfactant 3 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 an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz at about 25° C.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more volatile linear alkanes, at least 0.5 wt. % of one or more aminated silicones relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition, and one or more vegetable oils different from the volatile linear alkanes. Use thereof for the treatment of keratinous materials, preferably of keratin fibres such as the hair.

Abstract: The present invention is related to aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one silicone compound with at least one quaternary ammonium group in its molecule. 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. It has surprisingly been found out that a composition comprising at least one alkyl glyceryl ether and at least one silicone compound with at least one quaternary ammonium group in its molecule gives hair shine, volume and body and hair treated with such a composition looks attractive and has its natural excellent shine, volume and body, elasticity, smoothness and it is easily manageable.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least 2.5% by weight of one or more volatile linear alkanes relative to the total weight of the composition, and one or more cationic surfactants, where the volatile linear alkane(s)/cationic surfactant(s) weight ratio is less than or equal to 1.5. Use of this composition for the treatment of keratin materials, preferably the hair.

Abstract: Present invention is on an anhydrous solid conditioning and styling, composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair. The object of the present invention is a solid anhydrous composition for keratin fibres, especially for human hair, comprising at least one polyol liquid at 20° C. at a concentration 50% or more by weight and at least one fatty acid soap at a concentration of 5% or more by weight, all values calculated to total composition, wherein the composition is free of volatile organic solvents, especially C1-C4 aliphatic alcohol.

Abstract: A hair building solid comprising a coating, wherein the coating facilitates the formation of a dipolar electrostatic charge on the surface of the coated solid.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a single-phase, transparent, non-aerosol and non-aqueous leave-in conditioning composition for hair, especially for strongly damaged hair by chemical processes such as permanent shaping, oxidative colouration and bleaching. Accordingly, conditioning compositions of present invention comprise one or more cyclomethicone at a concentration of at least 50% by weight calculated to total composition, and at least one di alkyl carbonate.

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 patent application relates to cosmetic compositions comprising cationic compounds of quaternary ammonium esters derived from 2-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]ethanol type, to the use of these cationic compounds, in particular as conditioning agent, to a cosmetic treatment method, in particular a hair treatment method, employing them and to the novel cationic compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for treating keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least a protecting or conditioning agent, and further at least a cationic associative polyurethane polymer. The invention also concerns methods and devices using said composition.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and a least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an ultraviolet absorbing composition for a skin and hair, which has absorption of high absorbance in both UV-A region and UV-B region, wherein an ultraviolet absorbing compounds in the ultraviolet absorbing composition will not precipitate or turn to yellow in the process of preparing cosmetics. Moreover, the ultraviolet absorbing composition shows excellent feeling in use, and will not dye clothes easily, and may be applied to the skin and hair of a living object, and exhibits excellent capability of absorbing an ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet absorbing composition for skin and hair, which comprises the ultraviolet absorbing compound represented by formula (1) and at least one ultraviolet absorbing compound selected from the group consisting of formulae (I) to (V). (In formula (1), Y11 and Y12 each independently represents monovalent substituent.

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: Described are merocyanine derivatives of formula wherein R2 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; a cyano group; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them form a —(CH2)m— ring which is optionally interrupted by —O— or by —NR7—; R4 is a cyano group; or -Q1-R5; Q1 is —COO—; —CONH—; —CO—; —SO2—; or —CONR6—; R5 is C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl-substituted C6-C20aryl; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; R7 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; the cyclohexene radical C is not substituted or substituted by one or more C1-C5alkyl; m is from 3 to 7; n is from 2 to 4; and o is from 2 to 4.

Abstract: Extract of cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus) for use in agents for treating keratin fibers, particularly human hair, for improving the moisture in the fiber, repairing and restructuring the fibers and for protecting the fibers from oxidants and UV radiation, and for improving the color retention and color intensity when the fibers are colored hairs is disclosed.

Abstract: A delivery system for UV-protective sunscreen agents, antioxidants, skin care agents, cosmetics and the like comprising feruloylated acylglycerols (FAG) and other cinnamate-modified vegetable oils (CMVO) incorporates the agents into starch-based composites. These composites permit the use of a lower level of CMVO for comparable UV protection than if the CMVO were used alone.