Abstract: Compositions for treating skin which contain azole in combination with a lipid ingredient. The compositions attain keratinocyte differentiation and provide additional benefits. Also disclosed is a method of improving or preventing the appearance of wrinkled, flaky, aged, photodamaged skin by applying to skin a composition containing in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle an azole and a lipid ingredient.

Abstract: Cosmetics comprising a hydrophobic powder or a fluorine compound-treated powder, and a liquid perfluoro organic compound are disclosed. These cosmetics are excellent in water repellency, water resistance, sebum resistance and oil resistance, prevents cosmetic components from the removal due to sweat or sebum, shows a good spreadability on the skin and gives a desirable feel at the use, for example, a moist and refreshing feel.

Abstract: An shampoo conditioner composition which is capable of being stably encapsulated within a gelatin shell includes a concentrated surfactant, a cationic conditioner, and a carrier, and has an equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) of less than about 65%.

Abstract: A cosmetic component is produced by dispersing in water a water-soluble fiber composed of about 4 to 6 weight percent beta glucan, about 1 to 5 weight percent fat, about 80 to 94 weight percent carbohydrates and less than 8 weight percent protein. The fiber composition forms a dispersion (e.g., a first paste or gel) with the hot water, which is mixed for about 1 to 5 minutes. Following mixing, the paste is cooled and then combined with one or more stable cosmetic components to form a cosmetic product. One novel cosmetic component useful with the invention is composed of: (a) about 4.0 to about 8.0 percent water by weight; (b) about 4.5 to about 5.5 percent beta-glucan by weight; (c) less than 8.0 percent protein by weight; (d) about 2.0 to 3.0 percent ash by weight; (e) about 1.0 to about 5.0 percent fat by weight; and (f) about 80 to about 94 percent carbohydrate by weight.

Abstract: A washing composition suitable for washing keratin fibres contains at least one anionic surfactant containing one or more sulphonate groups, at least one surfactant from the family of the betaines and at least one chitosan-derived polymer, the ratio of anionic surfactant to betaine-type surfactant being greater than 0.7.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing tricholine citrate (TCC). TCC stimulates keratinocyte growth, does not inhibit keratinocyte differentiation and increases the phospholipid levels in keratinocytes. Thus, TCC provides improved conditioning, improved youthful appearance, moisturization and improvement in the appearance of photodamaged skin.

Abstract: 3-(2,2-Dimethyl-propyl)-pyridine is used to impart, improve or modify the odor properties of a variety of consumer products. In particular, it develops fruity-fresh type notes.

Abstract: Combination of pyrimidine derivatives and retinoids, as separate components, for inducing and stimulating hair growth and reducing its loss.Combination designed to induce and stimulate hair growth and reduce its loss, characterized in that it comprises in separated form:a) a component (A) containing at least one retinoid in a physiologically acceptable medium, andb) a component (B) containing at least one pyrimidine derivative in a physiologically acceptable medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dyeing composition for keratinous fibres and in particular for human keratinous fibres such as hair, comprising, in a suitable media for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor chosen from 3-methyl-para-aminophenol, 2-methyl-para-aminophenol and 2-hydroxymethyl-para-aminophenol, and their addition salts with an acid; at least one coupling agent chosen from the 2-methyl-5-aminophenols of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R is methyl, ethyl, .beta.-hydroxyethyl or .gamma.-hydroxypropyl, and their addition salts with an acid; and at least one para-phenylenediamine and/or one bis(phenylalkylenediamine) or one of their addition salts with an acid as oxidation dye precursor.

Abstract: A composition for inducing and stimulating hair growth and/or reducing hair loss comprises at least one alkylpolyglycoside and at least one compound having formula (I) in a physiologically acceptable medium. ##STR1## In compound (I) , R.sub.1 represents the group ##STR2## where in R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl. R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may also form a heterocycle with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded. The heterocycle may be an aziridinyl, azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, hexahydroazepinyl, heptamethyleneimine, octamethyleneimine, morpholine or 4-low alkylpiperazidinyl group. These heterocycles may be substituted at the carbon atoms by one to three alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy groups. R.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkylalkoxy, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, alkylarylalkyl, alkoxyarylalkyl and/or haloarylalkyl. The physiologically acceptable acid addition salts of the compound may also be used.

Abstract: An opacifier comprising an amine including at least one carbon chain of at least 16 carbon atoms or a fancy amidoamine having an alkyl group including at least about thirteen carbon atoms, and a suitable acid is disclosed. The opacifier is a salt of the long-chain amine and effectively opacifies, or pearlizes, water-based compositions, such as hair treating compositions, like shampoos, conditioners, conditioning shampoos and antidandruff shampoos; and skin treating compositions, like conditioners, moisturizers and topical medicaments.

Abstract: Preparation of a formulation for mitigating ill effects of smoking, wherein one or more of the n-6 EFAs selected from GLA, DGLA and AA, and one or more of the n-3 EFAs selected from SA, 20:4n-3, EPA, DPA or DHA are used, preferably so that the daily dose of each fatty acid is within the range 1 mg to 100g/day. The formulation may in many other purposes be used in the treatment or prevention of ageing of the skin of smokers.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin and hair for inducing, maintaining or increasing hair growth comprises a hair growth promoter chosen from glutamine derivatives and salts thereof. The composition preferably also comprises an activity enhancer which may be chosen from hair growth stimulants, penetration enhancers and cationic polymers.

Abstract: The solubilization of salicylic acid derivatives, and in particular of 5-n-octanoylsalicylic acid, is achieved by mixing the salicylic acid derivative with a vegetable oil. The obtained compositions are useful, in particular, for treating acne and ageing.

Abstract: Storage-stable, pseudoplastic free-flowing cosmetic compositions/formulations, for example shampoos, shower and exfoliating gels and hair lotions, comprise a stable and homogeneous suspension, in water, of water-insoluble particulates, and which further comprise at least one anionic surfactant, at least one nonionic or amphoteric cosurfactant and at least one electrolyte, these surfactants being present in such amounts as to impart pseudoplasticity thereto with a yield point of at least 0.2 Pa and constituting spherulites suspended within a lamellar phase.

Abstract: Use of metallic oxide nanopigments selected from titanium, zinc, cerium and zirconium or blends thereof, having an average size of less than 100 nm and preferably 5 and 50 nm, to preserve the hair's mechanical properties and especially its strength and elasticity, and protect it against external influences and especially sunlight. The quantity of metallic oxide nanopigments used in a non-rinsed cosmetic support is between 0.2 and 2% by weight. The invention also concerns cosmetic compositions for hair in the form of gel.

Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning compositions for the hair and skin containing compounds of the formula (R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)N(CHCH.sub.2 OC(O)R).sub.2 X.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or hydroxyalkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is alkyl containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or benzyl; X.sup.- is an anion; and R is alkyl and alkylene of 12 to 22 carbon atoms having 0 to 3 carbon-carbon double bonds, provided that at least 2 different chain lengths R are present and 0, 1 and 2 such double bonds are present.

Abstract: It has been found that certain combinations of substituted imidazoline-based amphoterics and quaternary ammonium compounds show markedly reduced irritation profile in addition to providing excellent cleaning detergency. Moreover, it has further been found that certain substituted imidazoline amphoteric surfactants in combination with didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DIDAC) show unexpected synergistic irritation reduction compared to that observed when the quaternary is an ADBAC type. This allows the formulation of disinfectants and sanitizers with the favored antimicrobial agent while at the same time affording the optimum reduction in irritation potential.

Abstract: A method for removing nits (e.g., lice eggs) from hair which comprises the application of a water-based enzyme composition to the hair, whereby the water-based enzyme composition is capable of causing swelling and/or biodegrading of the complex organic structure that cements nits to the hair to facilitate the subsequent physical removal of the nits from the hair.

Abstract: Alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside carbonates are obtainable by condensation of alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycosides corresponding to formula (I)R.sup.1 O--(R.sup.2 O).sub.x --[G].sub.p (I)in whichR.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-22 alkyl and/or alkenyl radical,R.sup.2 is a C.sub.2-4 alkylene radical,x is 0 or a number of 1 to 30,[G] is a sugar unit containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms andp is a number of 1 to 10,with dialkyl carbonates corresponding to formula (II)R.sup.3 O--CO--OR.sup.4 (II)in whichR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another represent C.sub.1-10 alkyl radicals,in the presence of basic catalysts.

Abstract: A composition for hair treatment comprising at least two compositions (A) and (B) that are kept separate until application and that upon mixing increase in viscosity while generating heat, wherein one composition (A) comprises an essentially anhydrous mixture of a physiologically compatible salt that generates heat when mixed with water, and at least one thickening agent, and composition (B) comprising at least one polyalcohol that is liquid at 25.degree. C. and is selected from the group consisting of polyethyleneglycol, polypropyleneglycol, glycerol and diglycerol and, optionally, additional hair conditioning. A process for hair treatment, wherein composition (B) is first mixed with water and then blended with composition (A), whereby, while generating heat, a viscous gel develops that is applied onto the hair where it provides an enhanced conditioning effect due to improved penetration at higher temperature.

Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural flavenoid aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonabrasive thickened aqueous-based personal cleansing compositions. These compositions utilize insoluble micronized cleansing particles of defined particle size that are not tactilely perceived by the user during the cleansing process, and yet which provide improved cleansing performance from the composition.

Abstract: The composition for oxidative dyeing of hair based on a combination of developer substances and coupler substances, contains as a developer substance 4,5-diamino-1-(4'-methoxybenzyl)pyrazole, 4,5-diamino-1-(4'-methylbenzyl)pyrazole, 4,5-diamino-1-(4'-chlorobenzyl)pyrazole, 4,5-diamino-1-(3'-methoxybenzyl)pyrazole, 4-amino-1-(4'-methoxy-benzyl) -5-methylaminopyrazole or 4-amino-5-(2'-hydroxyethyl)amino-1-(4'-methoxybenzyl)pyrazole.

Abstract: The present invention is a hair and body cleaning composition containing a combination of at least one predetermined nitrogen-free thickener and a surfactant mixture of alkyl ether sulfate, ethoxylated sulfosuccinic acid hemiester and alkyl ether carboxylate or alkali polyglycoside. The hair and body cleaning composition according to the invention is distinguished by excellent compatibility with skin.

Abstract: Lactobionic acid amide compositions synthesized from lactobionic acid and a mixture of primary fatty amines, which contains at least 30 percent by weight of fatty amines having a chain length of 14 to 18 carbon atoms, and their use as softening, detergent, emulsifying, foam stabilizing and/or thickening components of detergents, rinsing or cleaning agents, softeners or cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for the treatment of hair and scalp which includes a chelating agent, gellan gum, a vitamin precursor, a preservative, biotin, a vitamin derivative, .gamma.-linolenic acid, menthol, a liposome, a conditioner, a solubilizer, a conditioner/humectant, folic acid, and a poly amino sugar condensate.

Abstract: A homogeneous polymerization process is described for making substantially homogeneous terpolymers of, by weight, 55-99%, preferably 65-95% of vinyl pyrrolidone; 0.5-49%, preferably 1-25% of a quaternary amino monomer, preferably 3-methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride; and 0.5-49%, preferably 1-25%, of a hydrophobic monomer, preferably octadecyl methacrylate. The homogeneous terpolymer provides dual hair styling and conditioning functions in hair care applications.

Abstract: The invention deals with forming stable dispersions or emulsions of hydrated silica which in turn are useful in forming cosmetic compositions such as blends, powders, or sticks useful in treating the hair, skin, or nails.

Abstract: A skin-conditioning composition is disclosed which can be applied topically to improve skin cell renewal rates with low irritation levels and comprises minor proportions of a salicylic acid and a somewhat hydrophobic alpha hydroxy aliphatic acid formulated into an acidic cosmetic composition, optionally with an anti-irritant or anti-oxidant additive. Preferred acids are salicylic and lactic and appropriate compositions are also useful topical treatments for the scalp to reduce hair loss.

Abstract: A microemulsion composition comprising a microemulsifiable silicone and a volatile silicone, the microemulsion formed therewith, a means for preparing said microemulsion, and personal care products comprising said microemulsion.

Abstract: The invention is a process for hydrophilicizing a mixture of triglycerides and glycerol by ethoxylation of the mixture followed by sulfonation with sulfur trioxide and neutralization.

Abstract: Increase in the rate of hair growth, stimulation of hair follicles to produce new hair growth, prolongation of the anagen phase of the hair cycle, and conversion of vellus hair to growth as terminal hair, and treatment of alopecias due to organic dysfunction of the hair follicle is attained in mammalian skins by either oral administration or by topical application to the skin, hair and/or hair follicles of the mammal of effective amounts of a retinoid, particularly retinoic acid. The retinoid may be administered or applied alone or with other adjunctive compounds including vitamins, such as Vitamin D.sub.3, hormones, antiandrogens and/or vasodilators.

Abstract: Foaming shampoo compositions which contain no anionic surfactant and are mild to the skin and eyes are comprised of alkyl polyglycosides, betaines, and polymeric slip agents.

Abstract: A formulation and method of treatment for androgenic alopecia wherein the active ingredient is liquor carbonis detergens, in combination with spirits of camphor, castor oil, isopropyl alcohol, and optionally salicyclic acid.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin and/or hair includes, optionally in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, particles which enclose a cosmetically-effective benefit agent active at a target location accessible by application to the skin and/or hair, and which have means to bind to an organic surface at the target location. In particular, the particles are liposomes and have means for binding to microorganisms present on the skin and/or hair, for example those responsible for skin disorders, scalp irritation, and underarm and foot odor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the utilization of algae extracts obtained by extraction in liquid phase, or of at least one active substance isolated from such an extract or obtained by chemical synthesis, selected in particular among the fucols, polyfucols, diphloretols, polyphloretols, bifuhalols, polyfuhalols, phloretols, for the preparation of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food or agricultural compositions with an anti-radical activity, particularly towards the superoxide radical. The algae used are brown, green or red macroscopic algae and in particular Fucus vesiculosus.

Abstract: A method is described for making a silicone emulsion. According to the method, there is formed a mixture of water, a cyclic siloxane, optionally a nonionic surfactant, and a cationic surfactant. There is then added to the mixture a polymerization initiator which can be a silanolate or an organosilanolate. The mixture is heated and agitated, and the cyclic siloxane is allowed to polymerize until an emulsion is formed. The benefit of this emulsion polymerization method is that the rate of emulsion polymer formation is enhanced. Thus, the method provides for the production of emulsions in a new and more efficient manner. The silicone emulsion will produce an elastomeric product when water is removed under ambient conditions.

Abstract: An emulsion is made by dispersing a siloxane in water by forming a mixture of water, a cyclic siloxane, and an ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant. An organosilanolate initiator is used, and the mixture is free of other surfactants which bear a charge. The cyclic siloxane is polymerized until an emulsion is formed, and the emulsion is free of electrical charge. The emulsion is more compatible in the personal care arena.

Abstract: The process of dyeing hair includes uniformly applying to a strip of skin adjoining the hair line of the hair to be dyed a protective composition containing 27 to 50 percent by weight polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 2,700 to 7,500; 7 to 14 percent by weight hydrogenated castor oil, ethoxylated with 40 to 60 moles of ethylene oxide; 28 to 42 percent by weight glycerin and/or ethyl hexanediol and/or polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of 100 to 300; at least one standard cosmetic additive; and 0 to 18 percent by weight water; to protect the strip of the skin from coloring when dyeing or tinting hair; then treating the hair to be dyed with the hair dye; and after the treating of the hair with the hair dye, subsequently rinsing or rinsing and shampooing the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving shaving comfort by softening the hair to be shaved so as to reduce the cutting force required to cut it. The novel method comprises carrying out the following sequential steps:(a) contacting an area of hair to be shaved with a reducing agent that breaks disulfide linkages in hair;(b) contacting the area of hair treated in step (a) with a humectant and allowing it to dry or partially dry;(c) contacting the area treated in step (b) with water to hydrate the hair; and(d) shaving the hydrated hair of step (c).

Abstract: A personal care formulation which contains, as an anti-microbial agent, a compound containing the structure --C(S)--N(OR)-- or a salt or complex thereof, for example a 2:1 complex or salt of 3-hydroxy-4-methylthiazol-2(3H)thione and zinc. The personal care formulation may be an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion such as hand lotions and emollient creams, or may be shampoos and the like. The anti-microbial agent has good activity against micro-organisms together with a low toxicity.

Abstract: Carboxyl-containing polycondensation products having glass transition temperatures T.sub.G .gtoreq.20.degree. C. obtained from anhydrides of tricarboxylic or tetracarboxylic acids and diols, diamines or amino alcohols are used for cosmetic purposes, in particular as hair treatment compositions.

Abstract: A mineral or organic particle-based product comprising an indoline product, a method for preparing same, and the use thereof in cosmetics. The product is a powder consisting of mineral or organic particles smaller than 200 microns, and comprises, in and/or on the particles, an indoline product obtained by oxidative polymerization using at least one indoline.

Abstract: A composition having therapeutic and cosmetic effects is comprised of an effective concentration of methyl nicotinate in a diluent. When such a composition is topically applied the methyl nicotinate acts to increase circulation in the area of application and also acts as a pain reliever and a muscle relaxant. The composition may also contain various vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The methyl nicotinate also acts as a facilitator to promote the transdermal penetration of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients into the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic preparations which have a content of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and are hydrogen or alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, where R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are preferably hydrogen and R.sup.2 is preferably methyl,X is S or O,Y is hydrogen or up to two halogen atoms, preferably chlorine and/or bromine,Z is a single bond or the divalent radicals 0, S, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O--, --O--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --S--, --S--CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --O--,Ar is an aromatic ring system which has up to two rings and which can be substituted by up to three radicals from the group comprising fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, trifluoromethyl and trifluoromethoxy,and/or their salts.The invention furthermore relates to the use of these cosmetic preparations as antidandruff composition and deodorant cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A charge imbalanced polymer comprising:(a) about 10 to 90 mole % of polymeric units having the formulas ##STR1## where A is present in an amount of about 0.1-0.8 mole, and B is present in an amount of about 0.05-0.4 mole, and where A is 2-6 times B,where R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,n=1-6,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl,R.sub.3 is H or lower alkyl, andR.sub.4 =C.sub.12 -C.sub.24 alkyl;and(b) about 10 to 90 mole % of a polymeric diacid units having the formula: ##STR2## where R is as defined above, and (c) about 0-20 mole % of by-product salts which are the dialkylaminoalkylamine and alkylamine salts of acid units of (a) and (b).The charged imbalanced polymer described above is made by:reacting 1 mole of an anhydride compound having the formula ##STR3## where R is as defined above, with less than 1 mole of a mixture of about 0.1-0.8 mole of a compound having the formula ##STR4## where n, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined above, and about 0.05-0.

Abstract: An external skin treatment composition containing (I) vitamin A (retinol) and (II) as a stabilizer, a chelating agent/a polysaccharide, an oil, polyethylene (propylene) glycol, a hydroxy carboxylate, a neutral amino acid salt, an oil-soluble antioxidant/EDTA/a benzophenone compound, an oil-soluble antioxidant/an acid/a benzophenone compound, an inclusion compound of cyclodextrin including an antioxidant and/or an ultraviolet absorber, butanediol and/or an oil-soluble antioxidant, a water-soluble benzophenone compound, a basic amino acid and the salt thereof, an acidic amino acid and the salt thereof, a polar oil, a water-swellable clay mineral.

Abstract: A skin cleanser and conditioner composition and particularly a facial rinse that removes soap and surfactant residue from the skin and thereby prevents irritation caused by the deposition of soaps and surfactants thereon, consisting of low levels of a nonionic surfactant, low levels of an organic acid such as citric acid/sodium citrate, and a major amount of water, which composition may be in the form of a liquid or gel.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition comprising a branched fatty acids of the following formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a methyl or ethyl group, n is an integer of 4-16, and R.sup.2 is an amino, alkoxy, or glycerol group. The composition imparts excellent sensation to hair and prevents hairs from being damaged.