Abstract: Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products.

Abstract: A body cosmetic for application to wetted skin after bathing, and the like, which provide high moisturizing effects, spread well to all over the body, and are easy to apply. An oil-in-water body cosmetic for application to wetted skin, which contains a water-soluble polymer and the following components (A) to (C): (A) from 20 to 50% by mass of oily ingredients containing (A1) oil that is pasty at 25° C. and (A2) polar oil that is liquid at 25° C.; (B) from 11 to 50% by mass of glycerin; and (C) from 20 to 60% by mass of water; in this body cosmetic for application to wetted skin, the content of the pasty oil (A1) is from 1 to 20% by mass, and the content of the liquid polar oil (A2) is from 1 to 20% by mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin-care product comprising at least one component selected from the group of heat shock protein from alfalfa and heat shock protein hydrolysate from alfalfa. The invention further relates to the use of shock protein from alfalfa or hydrolysate thereof for slowing down the aging of the skin and/or for rejuvenating the skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water cosmetic excellent in emulsion stability. The oil-in-water cosmetic includes (a) oil-droplet particles consisting of an oil component to be emulsified; (b) vesicle particles for stabilizing the oil-droplet particles; and (c) an aqueous phase containing water and a monohydric aliphatic alcohol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. It is preferred that the vesicle particles are formed with an amphiphilic substance which spontaneously forms vesicle particles, and that they are localized on surfaces of the oil-droplet particles. It is preferred that the amphiphilic substance be a polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil derivative represented by the following formula (I), wherein E=L+M+N+X+Y+Z, and that said E which represents the average addition mole number of ethylene oxide is 10 to 20.

Abstract: Porous resin particles are disclosed that comprise a polymer of a monomer mixture. The monomer mixture includes: a mono(meth)acrylate-based monomer in an amount of 3 wt % to 40 wt % containing: an ethylenic unsaturated group only in a (meth)acrylic acid residue; and a hydroxyl group and at least either an ether group or an ester group in an alcohol residue; another monofunctional vinyl-based monomer in an amount of 10 wt % to 69 wt % containing a single ethylenic unsaturated group; and a polyfunctional vinyl-based monomer in an amount of 30 wt % to 70 wt % containing two or more ethylenic unsaturated groups.

Abstract: Gel-based lipstick compositions are disclosed comprising an ester terminated poly(ester-amide) (ETPEA) polymeric gellant, a first wax component having a melting point above the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, a second wax compositions having a melting point equal to of below the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, optionally a silicone T-resin co-gellant, and one or more oils capable of forming a gel with the ETPEA gellant. The gel compositions are solid or semi-solid at room temperature and are capable of being molded into self-supporting sticks. The disclosed gels provide high gloss films when applied to the lips and/or provide a rheology characterized by a high viscosity over repeated shear cycles.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a bioactive cell homogenate produced from cells belonging to the MIC-1 stem cell line derived from growing deer antlers (Cervidae) deposited at the DSMZ under the accession DSM ACC2854, a method of producing and using it. The present invention also encompasses a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition containing the above-mentioned homogenate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making up the skin, including the step that consists in forming, on a deposit of a foundation composition applied to the skin, a discontinuous deposit of islets of corrective composition and/or a deposit of corrective composition including visible substances that give it an inhomogeneous appearance, said corrective composition having optical properties that locally modify the appearance of the makeup so as to create a pattern reproducing the appearance of skin relief and/or colour heterogeneities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one silicon resin comprising at least one T unit, at least one phenylated oil and at least one gelling agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions containing a polypropylsilsesquioxane, a volatile solvent, boron nitride, and silica. Also disclosed are methods for making the cosmetic compositions and applying them to keratinous tissue such as skin in order to enhance its appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of prevention of diseases caused by enveloped viruses. More particularly, this invention concerns a composition for inactivating an enveloped virus comprising at least one non phospholipid Lipid Vesicle (nPLV) able to interact with said enveloped virus and an agent that enhances the lipid exchange between said nPLV and the membrane of said enveloped virus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, including: 5-55 wt % of an oil phase; 0.025-3.75 wt % of at least one cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte resulting from the polymerization of partially or completely salified 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propanesulfonic acid, with at least one neutral monomer selected from acrylamide, (2-hydroxy ethyl)acrylate, and N,N-dialkyl arylamides. Each alkyl group includes 1-4 carbon atoms, and at least one monomer, where R is an alkyl radical including 8-20 carbon atoms and n is a number no smaller than one and no larger than twenty, in the presence of a cross-linking agent; 0.025-3.75 wt % of a galactomannan having a degree of substitution of approximately 1/3; 37.5-94.95 wt % of a cosmetically acceptable aqueous phase, the aqueous phase including 1-25 wt % of a salt, the weight ratio between the galactomannan and the cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte being 1:3 to 3:1.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a silicone elastomer particle and an aqueous dispersion of the silicone elastomer particles, which prevent generation of odor from oxygenation of nonionic surfactants. The present invention provides a silicone elastomer particle having a crosslinking structure formed by an addition reaction of a monovalent aliphatic unsaturated group bonded to a silicon atom and a hydrogen atom bonded to another silicon atom, wherein the silicone elastomer particle contains an antioxidant. Further, present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising the silicone elastomer particles, a nonionic surfactant and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one polar modified polymer and at least one tackifier, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions comprising latex film formers chosen from at least one random styrene acrylate copolymer or derivatives thereof, and at least one acrylate copolymer or derivatives thereof, in combination with at least one coalescent and/or plasticizer. Also disclosed are cosmetic compositions comprising at least one latex film forming blend comprising (1) at least one random styrene acrylate copolymer and at least one acrylate copolymer or derivative thereof, or (2) at least two random styrene acrylate copolymers. Polyurethane latex dispersions may be incorporated into the compositions. Optionally, the cosmetic compositions may additionally comprise at least one coalescent and/or plasticizer in combination with the at least one latex film forming blend.

Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods of preparing a biocompatible film for cosmetic or medical uses are disclosed. The compositions or kits contain polyvinyl acetal (PVA), siloxane and a solvent. The siloxane can have a hydrophilic group. Once the solvent content is reduced, for instance, by evaporation, the mixture of PVA and siloxane is solidified, forming a film. The compositions and kits, optionally, further include one or more of an antimicrobial agent, a pigment, an anti-inflammatory agent, an anesthetic agent or a hemostatic agent. Such a film can be used, for example, in the form of an antimicrobial sealant, a liquid bandage, body paints, scar camouflage, water-proof sun block, makeup sealer, or antimicrobial wipe or spray.

Abstract: A process for preparing emulsions of silicone gums is disclosed based on using an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer as the emulsifier. The emulsions produced by the present process are useful as coatings additives for both water-based and oil-based coatings to obtain improved slip and anti-mar properties. The emulsions may also be used in the manufacture of tires as band ply lubricants. They may also be used in personal care applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition of sol/gel type for making up and/or caring for keratin materials characterized in that it comprises the product resulting from the reaction: (a) of at least one alkoxysilane monomer or oligomer of formula (I) R1xSi(OR2)(4-x) or of formula (II) [R1y (OR2)z SiO ((4-?-?)]? in which R1 represents, independently, a nucleophilic group other than a hydroxyl, or a (Ci-C2o)alkyl group, R2 represents, independently, a (Ci-Cio)alkyl group, and (b) of an amount of water corresponding to a number of moles of water, determined according to the following equation: X?(llAlkoxysilanes×llbAlkoxy groups)/nH2o with nH2o=Number of moles of water, nAikoxysiianes=Number of moles of alkoxysilane compounds, nbAikoxy groups=Weighted mean of the number of alkoxysilane groups per alkoxysilane compound, and X is a number greater than 2. It also relates to an associated cosmetic process and an associated kit for coating keratin materials.

Abstract: Skin-protecting ointment compositions are disclosed that include a greasy material, a safe and minimally absorbed solid, and optionally, a phospholipid composition, and that exhibit reduced greasiness and tackiness relative to an otherwise identical composition lacking the safe and minimally absorbed solid and the optional phospholipid composition. Also disclosed are methods of making such skin-protecting ointment compositions. In one embodiment, the skin-protecting ointment composition comprises a safe and minimally absorbed solid, a lipid thickener, an ointment-like material, a volatile oil, and optionally a phospholipid composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one silicon resin comprising at least one T unit and at least one tackifying agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a cosmetic composition of oil-in-water type comprising: (1) hydrophobic silica aerogel particles having a specific surface area per unit of mass (SM) ranging from 500 to 1500 m2/g and a size, expressed as volume-average diameter (D[0.5]), ranging from 1 to 1500 ?m ; (2) at least one gemini surfactant of formula in which R1 and R3 denote, independently of one another, an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 25 carbon atoms; R2 denotes a spacer consisting of a linear or branched alkylene chain containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X and Y denote, independently of one another, a —(C2H4O)a—(C3H6O)bZ group; n ranges from 1 to 10 ; and (3) at least one fatty phase comprising at least one fatty substance chosen from solid fatty substances and pasty fatty substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition and method for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate, comprising at least one supramolecular polymer, at least one detackifying ingredient which is a hyperbranched functional polymer, at least one fatty phase ingredient(s), at least one light silicone fluid other than the fatty phase ingredient(s), and at least one copolymer containing a silicone resin segment and a fluid silicone segment. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one functional filler, at least one wax and at least one colorant.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black color subtractive mixture consisting of one blue pigment (ferric ammonium ferrocyanide and/or ultramarine blue), at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a very dark black color.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for capturing one or more carbonyl compounds B resulting from the reaction between one or more compounds constituting sebum and ozone on the surface of a material or in a material, characterized in that one or more compounds A having one or more nucleophilic functions FA forming in situ on the surface of said material or in said material a layer capturing said compound(s) B is (are) applied to the surface of said material. The invention also relates to the cosmetic use of one or more compounds A having one or more nucleophilic functions FA capable of reacting with one or more carbonyl compounds B resulting from the reaction between one or more compounds constituting sebum and ozone, as a soothing agent, said compound(s) with nucleophilic functions(s) being intended for preventing and/or treating discomforting reactions of keratin materials induced by the carbonyl compounds B.

Abstract: A multiphase personal care composition that comprises a structured surfactant phase and an oil continuous benefit phase. The structured surfactant phase comprises from about 5% to about 30% of a mixture of lathering surfactants, a lamellar inducing agent and a cationic polymer. The oil continuous benefit phase comprises a hydrocarbon based benefit material and a low HLB emulsifier. The low HLB emulsifier comprises an unsaturated monoglyceryl ester having from about 14 to about 30 carbon atoms. The oil continuous benefit phase comprises a ratio of said hydrocarbon based benefit materials to said low HLB emulsifier comprising from about 30:1 to about 200:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair care and personal care compositions which contain an acrylic copolymer which is polymerized in the presence of at least two different classes of crosslinking monomers. The polymer functions both as a fixative/film former and a thickening agent for hair styling and personal care compositions in which it is contained. The copolymer exhibits advantageous fixative, film forming and rheological gel properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and methods for its use capable of treating pruritus comprising a combination of one or more of an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Silybum marianum extract, glycerin, and a mixture comprising cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide/steric acid/Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols.

Abstract: A composition is provided to apply to the skin, hair, or external mucosa of a human or animal, and a method for using the composition. The composition includes for example a composition for application to skin, hair or external mucosa comprising: a) dispersed submicron particles of hydrophobic agent(s) having average particle size from 100 nm to 999 nm; b) an aqueous-solvent fluid; and c) rheological modifying agent(s); wherein the aqueous-solvent fluid is 10% to 95% wt. of one or more water miscible solvent(s), 4.99% to 89.99% wt. water, and 0.01% to 10% wt. of the rheological modifying agent(s); and wherein the hydrophobic agents comprise 0.01 to 70% wt. of the skin, hair or mucosal composition; and wherein the composition is substantially surfactant-free.

Abstract: Compositions for reducing the appearance of wrinkles, reducing the effects of aging and/or improving the appearance of skin. The composition may include at least one fluorinated perfluorocarbon; stem cells from at least one plant species; and at least one peptide complex that reduces release of acetylcholine. Other embodied compositions include at least one collagen stimulating peptide; at least one anti-inflammatory compound; and at least one skin tightening agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one non-sensitizing pressure sensitive adhesive that is the polycondensate of a silanol endblocked polydimethylsiloxane and a silicate resin; at least one copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and a long chain alpha olefin; at least one montmorillonite mineral; and at least one volatile solvent; and a related methods and kits.

Abstract: A composition article, which may be applied to human, includes a non-oil thermoplastic gelatinous elastomer composition, which is formed into a composite by heating with a substrate material. The gelatinous elastomer includes a hydrogenated styrene/isoprene/butadiene block copolymer, at least one polymer or copolymer of the group poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-isoprene), poly(styrene-isoprene-styrene), poly(styrene-isoprene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene), poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) or poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene), and a non-oil plasticizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a make-up and/or care composition for keratin materials comprising a liquid fatty phase comprising i) at least one vinyl polymer comprising at least one carbosiloxane dendrimer-derived unit, and ii) at least one olefin copolymer. Also disclosed herein is a method for making up keratin materials comprising applying a composition of the present disclosure to the keratin materials. Further disclosed herein is a method for producing a make-up having at least one of improved color fastness, improved matte staying power, and/or improved transfer resistance, the method comprising applying a composition of the present disclosure to the keratin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a water-in-oil emulsion comprising hydrophobically modified particles, amino functionalized silicone and water; the cosmetic composition further comprising a viscosity modifying agent and optical light modifying agent. The invention further relates to a method of modifying the optical appearance of skin comprising the step of applying to the skin the cosmetic composition of the invention.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to emulsions including a water-in-oil emulsion containing an oil-soluble polar modified polymer and polylysine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (1) at least one silicone elastomer blend, (2) at least one film-forming polymer chosen from polyalkylsilsesquioxane resins, (3) at least one siloxane resin, (4) at least one polymeric filler, and (5) at least one mineral filler. Also disclosed herein are methods for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate, such as the skin, comprising applying said compositions to the keratinous substrate.

Abstract: Novel gradient copolymers including at least two different and specifically selected monomers, and cosmetic or skin-care compositions including same. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for make-up or the care of keratin materials, in particular the skin of the body or of the face, the nails, the hair and/or the eyelashes, comprising the application of a cosmetic composition as defined above on said materials.

Abstract: An emulsion composition comprising: an aqueous component, a non-ionic block copolymer, and an oil wherein the copolymer comprises at least 10% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A delivery vehicle including a mixture of: a) an effective amount of an expander activatable by a wetting agent and, b) a treatment agent. The expander and treatment agent intermingled and compressed so as to form a substantially solid delivery vehicle. The solid delivery vehicle, on exposure to a volume of wetting agent forms a predetermined volume of a paste containing the treatment agent; and the volume of paste is adapted for delivery of the treatment agent.

Abstract: A cyclical dosage topical administration skin care one week's treatment of continuity complex active components and active booster serum active components effects anti-aging characteristics without adverse effects, caused by increasing dosage as shown when active ingredients are increased.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising water, a methylcellulose that gels at 45C or less, and at least one one hair fixative polymer, moisturizer, conditioner, humectant, cationic conditioning polymer, anti-aging active, or sun care active.

Abstract: A mud mask with real green tea leaves is described. The mud mask is made by separating a real green tea leaf batch into a first sub-batch, a second sub-batch, and a third sub-batch. The first sub-batch is ground into a fine powder, while the second sub-batch remains as whole leaves and the third sub-batch is chopped into partially chopped leaves. The fine powder and whole leaves are added to hot water for a period of time to form a brewed tea. Thereafter, the partially chopped leaves and mud components are added to the brewed tea to form a mud solution, which is mixed to form the mud product. The mud product is packaged and allowed to marinate, which allows the leaves to begin releasing their nutrients and antioxidants into the mud formula, after which the mud mask includes atypical and unusually high levels of nutrients, antioxidants and caffeine.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing at least one block copolymer having a hard segment and a soft segment, at least one tackifier component, at least one solvent, or solvent mixture, optionally, at least one modified silicone, and optionally, at least one colorant, and wherein the at least one hard segment has a Tg value of about 50° C. or more, and the at least one soft segment has a Tg value of about 20° C. or less, and wherein the at least one solvent, or solvent mixture, is capable of solubilizing either the at least one hard segment or the at least one soft segment, or both the hard and the soft segments.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-sticky, hydrating and moisturizing aqueous lip gloss having: (a) at least one alkyl ethoxylated polymer wax; (b) at least one oil soluble polar modified polymer; (c) water; (d) at least one non volatile oil capable of solubilizing the polar modified polymer; and (e) optionally, at least one colorant, and wherein the composition does not require silicone fluids therein.

Abstract: A method of treating hair and/or skin of a human or animal, the method comprising applying to the hair and/or skin a composition comprising particles of a urea formaldehyde polymer wherein the particles have an average size of less then 300 microns; an oil absorption value of greater than 40 g/100 g; and a bulk density of greater than 0.2 gcm?3.

Abstract: A method for simultaneously moisturizing and/or blurring the appearance of skin defects, or reducing pore size, or treating skin with a multi-benefit composition.

Abstract: The present invention features a composition that includes about 0.75% to about 1.25% by weight of a clay portion that comprises bentonite. The composition includes polymer particles having an average particle size of less than about 20 microns and a refractive index of about 1.3 to about 1.4. The composition is substantially free of hydrophobic compounds. The composition is useful for treating under eye skin.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to W/O/W emulsions including an oil-soluble polar modified polymer and polylysine.

Abstract: Condoms having an elastomeric layer and coating containing an anhydrous warming lubricant and at least one or more ingredients dispersed therein, the coating being disposed on one or both surfaces are provided. The ingredients disposed on the elastomeric layer can be solid particles or encapsulated ingredients that are insoluble in the anhydrous warming lubricant and soluble in water. Methods of producing and using these condoms are also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; at least one glycosaminoglycan chosen from hyaluronic acid; water; optionally, at least one auxiliary ingredient; and optionally, at least one volatile solvent.