Abstract: The viscosity of a solvent is modified by thickening the solvent with a silicone latex. A silicone latex having a plurality of crosslinked polysiloxane particles is first prepared by mixing the siloxane polymer, a surfactant, and water; emulsifying the mixture to a gel phase; diluting the emulsion with water; adding a cure package (i.e., a catalyst, a crosslinker, or both, or a self catalytic crosslinker); and then without removing the water from the latex and after the particles of siloxane polymer in the latex have been cured, mixing the latex and solvent to thicken the solvent, forming viscous liquids, gels, and pastes. Water in the latex thickened solvent composition can be stabilized by adding a silicone polyether during mixing of the latex and the solvent.

Abstract: A composition and method of conditioning hair and imparting durable conditioning properties to the hair are disclosed. The composition contains a thiol-functional silicone, and is applied to natural unreduced hair. After applying the composition to hair, the hair can be rinsed with water or treated with a neutralizing solution. The method and composition impart unexpectedly durable hair-conditioning properties to treated hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic, hygienic or dermopharmaceutical composition characterized in that it comprises, in combination, at least one superoxide-dismutase and at least one melanin pigment. In such a composition the melanin pigment reinforces synergistically the action of the SOD against free radicals. Application especially to combating cell aging and to the protection of the skin, of the hair and of the mucosa against the harmful and unaesthetic effects caused by free radicals.

Abstract: Products derived from 2-imino-2,3-dihydro-1H-indoles resulting from the oxidative polymerization of at least one compound of formula (I) or (II) below: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen, alkyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, monoalkylaminoalkyl or dialkylaminoalkyl; R'.sub.3 and R.sub.4 denote alkyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, monoalkylaminoalkyl or dialkylaminoalkyl;R.sub.5 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, monoalkylaminoalkyl or dialkylaminoalkyl;and to the addition salts thereof with an acid, as well as to their uses in cosmetics for making up the exoskeleton and/or the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition based on hydrated lipidic lamellar phase or on liposomes and to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological composition incorporating it. The hydrated lipidic lamellar phases or the liposomes contain at least in part a derivative of labdane, or a plant extract containing it. The invention reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.

Abstract: A fibrous material including a fibrous material, urea peroxide absorbed on the fibrous material, and a bicarbonate anion containing substance absorbed on the fibrous material.

Abstract: Hair upon the scalp or eyelashes are treated with hair coloring or mascara compositions in hair or eyelash coloring methods. The hair is typically colored with a mascara brush to achieve streaking and a non-homogenous coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash. A copaiba resin and a metal containing pigment are combined to obtain the hair coloring product. The resultant product is applied to the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash to effect coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash.

Abstract: Thermally-inhibited starches and flours are used in cosmetic compositions such as skin and hair care products as emulsifiers, thickeners, and aesthetic control agents. The starch or flour is inhibited by dehydrating the starch or flour to anhydrous or substantially anhydrous and then heat treating the dehydrated starch or flour for a time and at a temperature sufficient to inhibit the starch or flour and improve its viscosity stability when dispersed in water. The dehydration may be a thermal or a non-thermal dehydration (e.g., by alcohol extraction or freeze-drying). Preferably, the pH of the starch or flour is adjusted to a neutral or above (e.g., pH 8-9.5) prior to the dehydration and heat treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to new cosmetic compositions, in particular mascaras, based on at least one film-forming polyester polymer and sugar esters. These mascaras have properties of eyelash elongation, of eyelash curving, of adhesion to the eyelash and of tolerance by the eyelash which are improved in comparison with the mascaras existing on the market.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, and more particularly one for dyeing keratin fibers, this composition containing at least one substance P antagonist in order to reduce or even eliminate the irritant effects of the dyes and/or pigments and/or dye precursors used during this dyeing. The substance P antagonist may form part of the dye composition itself or may be contained in a composition which is applied prior to the application of the dye composition.

Abstract: A hair gel composition having glitter contained therein comprising a surface active hair treatment system for moisturizing, conditioning, and lubricating the hair and scalp, and for holding stylized hair in place, in the range of 7.5% to 10.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one pH adjuster being in the range of 0.5% to 2.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; a preservative system for preserving the hair gel composition against microbial contamination being in the range of 0.40% to 2.4% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one anti-oxidant and light stabilizer for preventing oxidation of the hair gel composition being in the range of 0.02% to 0.3% by weight of the hair gel composition; a diluent in the form of water in the range of 80.0% to 95.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; and suspended particulate matter for aesthetic ornamentation of the hair being in the range of 2.0% to 5.0% by weight of the hair gel composition.

Abstract: A hair gel composition having glitter contained therein comprising a surface active hair treatment system for moisturizing, conditioning, and lubricating the hair and scalp, and for holding stylized hair in place, in the range of 7.5% to 10.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one pH adjuster being in the range of 0.5% to 2.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; a preservative system for preserving the hair gel composition against microbial contamination being in the range of 0.40% to 2.4% by weight of the hair gel composition; at least one anti-oxidant and light stabilizer for preventing oxidation of the hair gel composition being in the range of 0.02% to 0.3% by weight of the hair gel composition; a diluent in the form of water in the range of 80.0% to 95.0% by weight of the hair gel composition; and suspended particulate matter having a plurality of predetermined glitter shapes for aesthetic ornamentation of the hair being in the range of 2.0% to 5.0% by weight of the hair gel composition.

Abstract: Water soluble, cationic products useful as hair colorants or for the treatment of skin which are esters or amides formed by reaction of melanin and a quaternary salt containing a reactive amino or hydroxyl group, as well as compositions containing them and methods of using such products to color hair or treat skin are described.

Abstract: Novel 5,6-dihydroxyindole polymers, which are soluble in an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic medium and a process for the preparation of these polymers and to compositions containing these polymers, especially cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screening cosmetic composition comprising, in a mixture, 0.5 to 10% by weight of metal oxide nanopigments chosen from titanium, zinc, cerium or zirconium oxide or mixtures thereof, with a mean diameter of less than 100 nm, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of 1,4-benzenedi(3-methylidene-10-camphosulfonic) acid or one of its alkali metal, ammonium, amine, alkanolamine, Ca, Zn, Mg, Ba, Al or Zr salts, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.This composition is useful as composition for protecting the human epidermis or the hair against UV rays or as make-up.

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye composition for oxidative dyeing of hair is based on a combination of developer substance and coupler substance and contains at least one 3,4,5-triamino-pyrazole derivative compound selected from the group consisting of 1-methyl-3,4,5-triaminopyrazole, 3,5-diamino-1-methyl-4-methylaminopyrazole, 3,5-diamino-4-(2'-hydroxyethyl) amino-1-methylpyrazole and physiologically compatible, water-soluble salts of the foregoing pyrazole derivative compounds, as the developer substance. The invention also includes novel 3,4,5-triaminopyrazole derivative compounds.

Abstract: A procedure for screening a candidate substance for biological hair care activity comprises (i) microdissecting and isolating at least one viable hair follicle and the epidermal surroundings thereof, while preserving the continuity of such at least one hair follicle and the epidermal environment thereof, but removing the adipose tissue therefrom, (ii) incubating the at least one hair follicle in a nutrient medium for a given period of time, (iii) contacting the at least one incubated hair follicle with the candidate substance for biological hair care activity, and (iv) measuring a marker of the hair care activity of the candidate substance and thence evaluating the results of such measurement in comparison with a control.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use in a cosmetic composition of a hydrofluorocarbon compound with formula (I):R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--?C.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH)!--Y--R.sub.H(I)whereC.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH) represents the structures: ##STR1## R.sub.F represents a perfluorinated C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical or a mixture of perfluorinated C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radicals;R.sub.H represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl radical or a mixture of linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl radicals, an aryl radical or an aralkyl radical;n is between 0 and 4;X and Y represent ##STR2## It also concerns certain sulfoxide and sulfone compounds and cosmetic compositions including the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: A thermochromic effect pigment comprising a thermochromic liquid crystal material encapsulated with a polymer and coated with one or more inorganic metal oxides or nearly insoluble metal salts selected from Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SnO.sub.2, ZrO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2, CaO, SiO.sub.2, ZnO, MgO or BaSO.sub.4. The pigment is stable in solvent-based formulations and can be used as a colorant in the form of an aqueous suspension or as a powder in lacquer compositions, plastic compositions, dyed filter compositions, dyed glass compositions, dyed cosmetic compositions, printing ink compositions, and in hair coloring agents.

Abstract: The specification describes water soluble, cationic products useful as hair colorants or for skin care obtained by oxidative polymerization of a 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-quaternary amides or esters, as well as compositions containing the same, methods of using the same in compositions to color hair or treat skin and intermediates for producing the products.

Abstract: A method for the dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, by applying to the fibers non-rinsed dye compositions containing guar gum as sole thickening agent.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for temporarily coloring the hair is disclosed. A polymer having repeating units of{--CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.3)C?CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3 X.sup.- !--}.sub.n ;wherein n has a value of about 25 to 1,000 and X is an anion, and a metal containing pigment are combined. The resultant product is applied to the hair to effect temporary coloring of the hair.

Abstract: A process for altering the color of hair that has been dyed with dihydroxyindole comprising the steps of treating the dyed hair with an acidic solution for an effective amount of time and rinsing the treated hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an extract of Marrubium vulgare for the preparation of a cosmetic or a pharmaceutical composition, especially dermatological composition, intended in particular for promoting the pigmentation of the skin, preventing or slowing down the appearance of white hair and treating pigmentation disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cucurbitine or extracts of Cucurbitaceae pips for the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, in particular dermatological, composition having antiallergic activity, or for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions having a reduced risk of being allergenic.

Abstract: The invention is an aqueous composition for removing coloring from hair treated with semipermanent hair colorant. The composition includes a reducing agent, at least one alcohol, water and an alkaline compound. A sufficient amount of the alkaline compound is employed to maintain the pH of the composition in the range of about 9.0 to about 11.0. The invention also includes a method of removing, or bleaching, colorant from semipermanent colored hair. The method includes applying the aqueous composition to semi-permanently colored hair producing bleached hair. Lastly, the bleached hair is rinsed and shampooed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screening cosmetic composition comprising, in a mixture, 0.5 to 10% by weight of metal oxide nanopigments chosen from titanium, zinc, cerium or zirconium oxide or mixtures thereof, with a mean diameter of less than 100 nm, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of 1,4-benzenedi(3-methylidene-10-camphosulfonic) acid or one of its alkali metal, ammonium, amine, alkanolamine, Ca, Zn, Mg, Ba, Al or Zr salts, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.This composition is useful as composition for protecting the human epidermis or the hair against UV rays or as make-up.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for targeted and specific delivery of beneficial compounds, including dyes, proteins, and nucleic acids for gene therapy, to hair follicle cells using liposomes encapsulating the beneficial compound. Particularly preferred methods describe delivery of tyrosinase to the hair follicle for the purpose of improving hair color or condition, either by encapsulating the compound in liposomes, or by encapsulating a nucleic acid capable of expressing the protein in liposomes.

Abstract: A composition and a method for treating hair are disclosed. The composition improves properties such as the hand (feel), curl retention, color receptivity, color retention, shine, and strength of the hair and the compositions can be used to prevent or repair damage to hair caused by hair treating processes (e.g., hair waving and coloring). The composition is useful in a rinse-free waving process, that is, a permanent waving process in which the intermediate rinse between the reducing step (the waving step) and the oxidizing step (the neutralization step) is omitted. The composition is also useful in a coloring process and in a one-day combined rinse-free waving and coloring process. The composition contains (1) an alkaline earth metal (e.g., magnesium or calcium), zinc, or aluminum, preferably in the form of a water-soluble salt (e.g., magnesium sulfate), (2) a low molecular weight sulfur-containing material that can form disulfide bonds involving the keratin of the hair (e.g.

Abstract: A hair dye consisting of an anti-hair antibody immobilized on a high bulky coloring material. The coloring material may be a coloring substance such as an inorganic pigment, water-soluble coloring matter, or water-insoluble coloring matter, or a composite of the coloring substance and a macromolecular carrier. Since it provides a good and strong coloring capability specific to hair, the hair dye of the present invention will neither stain the skin nor cause skin irritation. Further, the touch and feel of the hair will be improved.

Abstract: The skin and hair treatment composition includes 0.5 to 2 percent by weight apple wax, 0.1 to 30 percent by weight of at least one anionic, cationic, amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactant, a solvent consisting of water, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, glycols or mixtures thereof and one or more cosmetic additives selected from the group consisting of perfume oils; opacifiers; pearlescing agents; bacterial and fungicidal ingredients; coconut fatty acid diethanolamide; buffer substances; coloring materials; solubilizers; light stabilizers; antioxidants; complexing agents and antidandruff active ingredients. Methods for obtaining the apple wax used in these compositions include extraction of depectinized apple pomace with a variety of solvents and purification and evaporation of the extract to obtain an apple wax product.

Abstract: A method for coating finely divided particles with one or more hydrophobic materials, such as waxes, in order to envelope each particle with a thin layer of material that entraps air adhering to the surface of the particle. Because of the entrapped air, the apparent density of the particles is decreased and their stability in aqueous suspensions is greatly improved. When applied to pesticides, this process produces mixtures that remain substantially in suspension for several hours after agitation, thus allowing more uniform and trouble-free application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a melanic pigment by enzymatic bioconversion, implementing a melanin precursor substrate and plant cells, characterized in that: (a) poppy (Papaver somniferum) plant cells previously cultivated are separated from their culture medium and subcultured in a culture medium with a concentration from 10 to 100 g/l; (b) the cells are ground at least partially, before or at the end of the latency time, (c) the at least partially ground cells are placed in a bioconversion medium in the presence with a melanin precursor substrate selected amoung indol, indolin, dihydroxyphenylalanin, tyramin and tyrosin; (d) the precipitated melanic pigment is collected. The invention also relates to the utilization of such resulting pigments for the preparation of cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A black horehound extract is used to prepare a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, particularly a dermatological composition, for promoting skin pigmentation, preventing or delaying the growth of grey hairs, treating pigmentary disorders, reducing triglyceride levels in fat cells, and preventing the build-up of body fat such as in cellulite. The composition may particularly be used effectively to promote skin or hair pigmentation and a reduction in the build-up of body fat such as in cellulite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition based on hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or on liposomes and to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological composition incorporating it. The hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or the liposomes contain at least in part a derivative of labdane, or a plant extract containing it. The invention reduces hair drop and promotes regrowth of hair and also prevents gray hair from appearing and provides a treatment for gray hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing in a cosmetically acceptable medium at least one nonionic surface-active agent of the family of alkyl polyglycosides and/or a polyglycerolated nonionic surface-active agent and at least one polyetherurethane, as well as a process for cosmetic treatment consisting in applying to the skin or the hair a cosmetically effective amount of this composition.

Abstract: An herbal-based oral composition for promoting darkening of human hair color upon periodic retention of the composition within the oral cavity includes an herbal mixture included at a level of from 2.5 to 15% of the total weight of the herbal mixture in a toothpaste or chewing gum base. The herbal mixture includes prepared Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, Calculus Bovis, Indigo Naturalis, Herba Ecliptae, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Pericarpium Trichosanthis, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Spina Gleditsiae, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Rhizoma Drynariae, Fructus Mori, and Halitum. The composition is found effective at darkening hair color when held in the oral cavity for a short period of time two times a day for a period of six weeks.

Abstract: Compositions comprising chemically synthesized or biosynthetic water-soluble melanin and at least one water dispersible cationic material which, when combined with the melanin, forms a composition that is suitable for use as a temporary haircolor. A process for temporarily coloring hair using those compositions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions containing cAMP salts in combination with inert carriers for preventing or restoring grayed hair to its natural color.

Abstract: The aqueous hair and body treatment composition, containing 0.001 to 0.1 percent by weight hinokitol and 0.01 to 0.1 percent by weight heliotropin, has excellent germ inhibiting or germ killing action, is well tolerated physiologically and can be used alone or in combination with additional fragrant components.

Abstract: A process for making solid colored particles by preparing a reaction solution in water comprising formaldehyde, urea, a cyclic polyamine functional triazine compound, and acid. A dye can be incorporated into the reaction solution if a color other than white is desired. Particles are formed having an average particle size between 1 and 70 microns without the need to resort to crushing to break up agglomerates. Particles made by this process provide excellent color and are easily washable from a substrate when incorporated into a washable formulation.Additionally, it has been found that the incorporation of colored microcapsules of average size of 1-70 microns where the color is located primarily on or in the shell of the microcapsule also provides excellent washable compositions when incorporated into a washable formulation.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprises in solution in an appropriate vehicle at least one polymer having 50-100% of repeating units of the .beta.-alanine type having the formula ##STR1## and 0-50% of repeating units of the acrylamide type having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or a member selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH, (iii) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.3 wherein n is 0 or a whole number from 1 to 11, ##STR4## wherein r' and r" each independently represent hydrogen or alkyl having 1-3 carbon atoms, (v) --CHOH--COOH, (vi) --CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.3 Na, ##STR5## wherein m ranges from 1 to 10, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: A composition for preventing graying of the hair and restoring grayed hair to its natural color comprises an effective amount of one member selected from the group consisting of cAMP compounds such as 8-butylthio cAMP-Na or 8-methoxy cAMP-Na and water. The composition can prevent graying of the hair and restoring grayed hair to its natural color upon application to the scalp, the effective component is very stable even in the form of compositions containing water and the composition does not cause quality deteriorations such as giving out of bad smell.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin for reducing, retarding or eliminating hair growth is provided, which comprises:i) an effective amount of an inhibitor of glutamine metabolism in mammalian skin or hair; andii) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the inhibitor.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for restoring grayed hair to its natural color comprising at least one compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, an acyl group having 5 to 15 carbon atoms derived from a monocarboxylic acid having 5 to 15 carbon atoms or an acyl group having 2 to 15 carbon atoms derived from a dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 15 carbon atoms or an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms; X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, respectively, represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen, or a mercapto group; with the proviso that when R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 and X.sub.1 are hydrogen atoms at the same time, X.sub.2 is not a halogen atom or a mercapto group, and M.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal or tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.

Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions. Also, deposit formation in irrigation systems delivering such thiocarbonates, such as drip emitters and sprinkler heads, is reduced or eliminated with minor amounts of sodium hexametaphosphate.

Abstract: Cellulosic particles, for example wood particles, stored in a pile are preserved by contacting the particles with a thiocarbonate composition.

Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions.

Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions. Also, deposit formation in irrigation systems delivering such thiocarbonates, such as drip emitters and sprinkler heads, is reduced or eliminated with minor amounts of sodium hexametaphosphate.

Abstract: The medicine comprises a neutralizing association of a sulphide with a yeast extract.