Abstract: A depilatory wax additive and process. The depilatory wax additive may modify a depilatory hard wax composition to include visual, olfactory, or skin treatment components. A depilatory wax additive may include molded hard wax component and glitter, a color modifier, a scent modifier, or a skin treatment. A preexisting hard wax composition of solid particles may be heated to a liquid. The depilatory wax additive may be added to the liquefied preexisting hard wax composition, mixed, and heated to disperse the glitter, a color modifier, a scent modifier, or a skin treatment in the wax mixture.

Abstract: A method includes depositing within a predetermined region of a target tissue with a plurality of dopant particles. The method also includes focusing a laser beam to a focal region that overlaps with at least a portion of the predetermined region. The focal region includes at least a first dopant particle of the plurality of dopant particles. The method further includes adjusting a first parameter of the laser beam to generate plasma within a plasma volume comprising the first dopant particle.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel solution and process comprising a modified solvent for providing enhanced blade edge attributes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new composition in the form of a translucent, advantageously transparent, gel, without triethanolamine, comprising at least a fatty body in the form of an oleic acid an aqueous phase; and a base or a mixture of bases. The invention also relates to compositions, advantageously cosmetic compositions, comprising said gel base, such as a shaving gel. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said gel base, a shaving method, the use of said gel base and a shaving kit.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating sexual dysfunction and enhancing sexual satisfaction using topical application of a therapeutic agent such as an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist to the nipple-areola complex are disclosed.

Abstract: Traction alopecia and other disorders related to mechanical pulling on hair are treated or prevented by administering a topical composition comprising an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist or another compound or electrical stimulation to contract the arrector pili muscle.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating sexual dysfunction and enhancing sexual satisfaction using topical application of a therapeutic agent such as an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist to the nipple-areola complex are disclosed.

Abstract: A topical application of nitric oxide may be provided by two separate containers, each containing an active component media to produce nitric oxide when combined. For example, a nitrite component media may be contained in one dispenser and an acidified component media may be contained in another dispenser. Each dispenser may dispense the respective component media as a foam. The resultant foams are combined to initiate the production of nitric oxide and the mixture of foams is applied topically to treat various skin disorders or wounds.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds for and methods of treating conditions or diseases in a subject by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of an ?-adrenergic modulator. The compounds and methods are also useful for alleviating types of pain, acute, neuropathic and chronic.

Abstract: A composition for applying to skin in need of treatment for skin barrier restoration, hydration and moisturization, the composition comprising extracts of Ampelopsis grossedentata and Albizia julibrissin. Also provided are methods for treating skin in need of skin barrier treatment, methods of treating skin to reduce the signs of aging and methods of treating skin to reduce the signs of inflammation with a composition comprising extracts of Ampelopsis grossedentata and Albizia julibrissin.

Abstract: The invention comprises an emulsifier-free, skin-conditioning, cosmetic or dermatological preparation having a granular structure, characterized by contents of fatty alcohols and wax or paraffin for use on wet skin. The preparation is characterized by a special production method, which in turn only brings about the advantageous properties of a skin conditioning.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an oxidative dyeing composition having especially mild properties to the scalp. The object of the present invention is an oxidative dyeing composition for hair comprising at least one dyestuff and avenathramide and/or its derivative.

Abstract: Compositions and therapeutic kits including an aerosol container containing a foamable composition that includes a nonsteroidal immunomodulating agent are described. The foamable composition includes a liquid hydrophobic carrier; a surface-active agent; polymeric additive; water; and a propellant.

Abstract: A composition for a medium that can discharges organic unsaturated colorant molecules that may stain is described. The composition can quickly and effectively neutralize a discoloration that results from, in particular, blood or blood-based, ink, or grease stains. The composition can remove the stain within, typically about 20-30 minutes, and can achieve color contrast of a ?E value of about 15-20 or greater. The composition can be adapted for different uses and embodied in various cleaning, stain-fighting, cosmetic, personal hygiene, or medical products.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds for and methods of treating conditions or diseases in a subject by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of an ?-adrenergic modulator. The compounds and methods are also useful for alleviating types of pain, acute, neuropathic and chronic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to foamable otic pharmaceutical compositions comprising oil-in-water emulsions which comprise an antibiotic agent and a propellant gas. The pharmaceutical compositions are administered to the ear as foam for treating ear disorders.

Abstract: A shaving aid composition is provided that includes an organic polyhalogenic agent that both promotes post application foaming and increases lubricity. The shaving aid is optionally used to deliver one or more therapeutics to the skin of a subject and is therefore operable to prevent or treat a skin condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a partly neutralized fatty amine salt where the fatty amine is having the formula where R is a hydrocarbyl group having 12-24 carbon atoms; X is H, a C1-C4 alkyl group, benzyl or —CH2CH2CH2NH2, m is 2 or 3 and n is 0-3, provided that when n is 0, then X IS —CH2CH2CH2NH2, and m is 3; and where the acid neutralizing the fatty amine has the formula R?COOH (II), where R?CO is an acyl group having 16-24 carbon atoms; and where the molar ratio between the moles of nitrogen atoms in the fatty amine and the moles of fatty acid is 5:1 to 1.25:1; as a friction modifier for a lubricating oil, especially for an internal combustion engine. The invention also relates to a lubricating oil composition comprising the partly acid neutralized product (I), and to a method for lubrication of interfacing mutually movable surfaces by bringing the surfaces into contact with the said lubricating oil.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of the skin surface with coated metal nanoparticles are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of hair removal with nanoparticles with coatings that facilitate selective removal from the skin Surface are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of hair removal with coated metal nanoparticles are disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of the skin surface with nanoparticles with coatings that facilitate selective removal from the skin surface are disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-functional, foaming male shaving product comprising of (i) a surfactant blend consisting of an alkyl isethionate and a glyceryl alkanoate, wherein the ratio, by weight of alkyl isethionate to glyceryl alkanoate is between 5:1 to 8:1, (ii) a copolymer of acrylamide and iallyldimethylammonium chloride; (iii) a combination of a yeast extract, an algae extract, an extract of Chondrus crispus, and glucosamine hydrochloride; and (iv) a continuous self-foaming agent containing a volatile hydrofluoroether.

Abstract: A depilatory cream composition comprising •a depilatory active; and, •a conditioning complex; wherein the conditioning complex comprises: •one or more of: a glycol carboxylate, a dialkyl ether of formula R1—O—R2 wherein R1 and R2, independently of one another, represent linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl groups having from 6 to 28 carbon atoms; and, an aliphatic alkyl mono-alcohol having at least 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain; •a silicone or an optionally branched alkane containing at least 12 carbon atoms; •an ethoxylated fatty alcohol and/or ethoxylated fatty ester with an HLB value of 13 or above; and, •a conditioning agent •water.

Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin, preferably facial skin, is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a hydrophobic protective composition to an area of skin, preferably facial skin, on which unwanted hair is growing, the hydrophobic protective composition comprising 20% or more, preferably 50% or more and more preferably from 75% to 99% of at least one triglyceride by weight of the hydrophobic protective composition, the or each triglyceride having the following formula: ?wherein R, R? and R? may be the same as or different from one or both of the others, wherein each of R, R? and R? is a fatty acid and wherein the or each triglyceride is solid at 25° C. (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the hydrophobic protective composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.

Abstract: This invention provides topical pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions, and uses thereof in treating a disease or condition of the hair follicle. The compositions of this invention are emulsions of an oil-in-polyol with a mean particle size of below one micron, and further comprising at least one oil, one polyol, and one stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to foamable oil-in-water emulsions containing: A) one or more emulsifiers, at least one of which is a non-ionic emulsifier, B) one or more cotensides, C) one or more oils, D) optionally, one or more polar solubilizers, E) optionally, auxiliary and additive substances, F) one or more surfactants, G) water, H) optionally, water-soluble substances, provided that the water content of the emulsion is ?70% by weight and the concentration of surfactant(s) F) is from 0.01 to less than 10% by weight, each based on the entire emulsion. The invention further relates to a method for producing the oil-water emulsions according to the invention, to foams obtained from these oil-water emulsions, to a method for producing the foams, and to the application of the oil-water emulsions according to the invention and to the foams produced therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-reversible reverse latex including: a) 25-80% by mass of a cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte (P), resulting from the polymerisation, for 100 mole percent: i)—of a molar proportion 30% and 95% of monomeric units from at least one monomer including a free, partially- or totally-salified strong acid function; and ii)—of a molar proportion >0% and <5% of at least one monomer with diethylenic or polyethylenic crosslinking; b) 0.5-10% by mass of a terpolymer of stearyl methacrylate, pentacosaethoxylated behenyl methacrylate and N,N-dimethylacrylamide, resulting from the polymerisation, for 100 mole percent: of 80-95 mole percent of stearyl methacrylate, of 2.5-10 mole percent of N,N-dimethylacrylamide, and of 2.5-10 mole percent of pentacosaethoxylated behenyl methacrylate, c) 5-40% by mass of at least one oil, and d) 0.1-40% by mass of water; method of preparing same and use thereof as a thickener.

Abstract: A process for shaving that includes the steps of moisturizing the hair, using a sealing agent for sealing the moisture inside the hair keeping the moisture in the hair while smoothing the skin to be shaved applying mineral oil to the hair and skin to create a buffer for the lubricating agent that is applied next. Then, using sufficient water to form a lather. Next, the moisture from the blade after the blade is washed with water by utilizing alcohol. In the final step of the process oil is applied to the blades to prevent contact with the atmospheric moisture and thus extending its useful life.

Abstract: The invention relates to an epilatory mixture comprising a fructan, preferably inulin. Furthermore, an epilatory composition is disclosed comprising said epilatory effective mixture. Also a method of use of said epilatory composition of the invention for the removal of unwanted hair from the skin is disclosed, as well as a method of use of said composition for carrying out an epilatory treatment which can be carried out by a professional person as well as by a non-professional person.

Abstract: An antibacterial, non-aqueous liquid hair removing composition. The composition includes a solubilizing oil effective for solubilizing the ingredients, e.g., mineral oil, and an effective antibacterial amount of an antibacterial agent, e.g., triclosan and/or benzethonium chloride. The composition further includes botanical oils and rosins, e.g., soybean oil, gum rosin, rosin esters and titanium dioxide. The composition may also include fragrances and additional bacteriocides, e.g., phenoxyethanol. The hair removal composition is applied to a person's skin, and after a sufficient amount time, removed from the person's skin with the hair entrapped therein.

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

Abstract: A user controlled, customizable topical skin care product comprising a topical skin care product, at least one separate ingredient that may be combined with said product, and a means for combining said product and said ingredient. This device allows users to customize the skin care product's product-to-ingredient ratio.

Abstract: Razors comprising a glide member comprising a low to nil level of hygroscopic components.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are provided that include an extract from a seed of the Nicotiana species, one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers to act as a diluent, dispersant or carrier for the composition, and optionally one or more cosmetic adjuvants. The tobacco seed extract is typically characterized as having a significant lipid content and, thus, finds use as an oil component in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A micro-scale heterogeneous emulsion is provided. In some examples, the micro-scale heterogeneous emulsion can include at least two internal phases and an external phase. A method of producing a micro-scale heterogeneous emulsion is also disclosed herein. A method of providing a stable, custom cosmetic composition is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising responsive particles. In one aspect, the responsive particle comprises: (1) a particle core having an interfacial surface, (2) a first polymer having a first property, and (3) a second polymer having a contrasting property. The first polymer and the second polymer are attached at different locations to the interfacial surface of the particle core. In another aspect, the responsive particle comprises: (1) a particle core having an interfacial surface, (2) at least one block co-polymer comprising a first block and a second block, wherein said first block has a first property and said second block has a second property, and (3) optionally, at least one other polymer having a third property. The block co-polymer and the optional other polymer (if present) are attached to the interfacial surface of the particle core, and at least one of the properties contrasts. The personal care compositions also comprise a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic use, by topic application on the skin of at least one protoberberine, with exception of berberine, or a vegetable extract containing it, as an active substance reducing activity of the pilosebaceous unit, preferably inhibiting activity of the pilosebaceous unit. In particular, the invention relates to cosmetic use of at least one protoberberine, with exception of berberine, or a vegetable extract containing it, as an agent reducing, preferably inhibiting the growth of hairs of the face and/or the body, and/or seborrheic activity of the sebaceous glands. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising in a dermatologically acceptable carrier, at least one protoberberine, with exception of berberine, or a vegetable extract containing protoberberines, as an active substance, which reduces, preferably inhibits the skin's pilosebaceous unit activity.

Abstract: Novel mixtures of sugar amides or sugar amines are disclosed that have improved thermal properties over the individual components. New feedstocks based on both the surfactant tail as well as the sugar head group allow for improved physical properties of sugar amide surfactant mixtures and thus improved formulatability. Furthermore, new sources of unique methyl esters from both bioengineering and or co-metathesis of fats and oils provide novel and improved sugar amide surfactant mixtures.

Abstract: A siloxane polymer base that is useful as an excipient for many variable materials that can be compounded into it. Also disclosed are a method for the preparation of such bases, and another method regarding the preparation of the base and actives.

Abstract: An antibacterial, non-aqueous liquid hair removing composition. The composition includes a solubilizing oil effective for solubilizing the ingredients, e.g., mineral oil, and an effective antibacterial amount of an antibacterial agent, e.g., triclosan and/or benzethonium chloride. The composition further includes botanical oils and rosins, e.g., soybean oil, gum rosin, rosin esters and titanium dioxide. The composition may also include fragrances and additional bacteriocides, e.g., phenoxyethanol. The hair removal composition is applied to a person's skin, and after a sufficient amount time, removed from the person's skin with the hair entrapped therein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound of formula wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-2 alkyl or alkoxyl group; each R1, R2 or R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; and X represents a CHO, COOR4 or CN group, R4 being a methyl or ethyl group; and at least one of said R, R1 or R2 represents a group containing at least one carbon atom; and it use as perfuming ingredient, for instance to impart odor notes of the floral and/or anis type.

Abstract: A packaged product and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The packaged product includes a non-aerosol container and a shaving aid composition. The container includes a pocket. The shaving aid composition is in the form of a post-foaming gel and is stored within the pocket. The container is impermeable to the shaving aid composition during a useful life of the container. The shaving aid composition has a temperature dependent characteristic that enables the shaving aid composition to be stored within the pocket at temperatures below 48° C. without causing a volume of the shaving aid composition to significantly increase during the useful life of the container. The shaving aid composition can be stored within the pocket at temperatures below 48° C. without causing the volume of the shaving aid composition to increase to a magnitude such that the pocket is inadvertently opened during the useful life of the container.

Abstract: A shaving foam wipe unit includes a package unit and at least one emollient foam wipe received in the package unit. The emollient foam wipe includes a lamellar carrier and a skin moisturizer. The skin moisturizer is disposed on a surface of the lamellar carrier or impregnated in the lamellar carrier. When the skin moisturizer of the emollient foam wipe is applied on a user's facial skin, a moisturizing layer is produced on the skin surface for producing foam. Thereby, not only that the emollient foam wipe can provide good moisturizing effect for shaving, convenience of usage, good portability and friendly to the environment are also the advantages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a hyaluronic acid derivative which comprises ureidopyrimidone units, to the said derivatives and to a cosmetic treatment method using them.

Abstract: Compositions comprising siloxane polymers are disclosed. The compositions are useful as thixotropic bases for a variety of components, such as antimicrobial agents, sterilants, medicaments, antibiotics, analgesics, essential oils, preservatives, colorants, fragrances, and the like. Methods for preparing the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of shaving the skin, in particular the facial skin of men, using a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one salicylic acid derivative of formula in which: R represents a linear, branched or cyclic, saturated aliphatic chain containing from 3 to 11 carbon atoms; an unsaturated aliphatic chain containing from 3 to 17 carbon atoms bearing one or more conjugated or nonconjugated double bonds; an aromatic nucleus linked to the carbonyl radical directly or by means of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chains containing from 2 to 7 carbon atoms; it being possible for said R groups to be substituted with one or more substituents, which may be identical or different, chosen from halogen atoms, a trifluoromethyl group, a hydroxyl group in free form or in a form esterified with an acid containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or else with a carboxyl function, which is free or esterified with a C1-C6 alcohol; R? represents a hydroxyl group or an

Abstract: The present invention relates to spray dried compositions of one or more active ingredients dispersed in a carrier of gum Arabic in admixture with a non-ionic surfactant. The compositions are particularly useful for the encapsulation of menthol and can be used to prepare chewing gums and compressed tablets.

Abstract: A polymeric material including units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that the polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a depilatory active; and a surfactant, wherein the composition has a Yield Stress of from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, and methods of use thereof.