Abstract: The cosmetic use is described, in particular for use as a UV filter, of benzotriazole diorganopolysiloxanes having either formula: ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, phenyl or 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, B is R or A, r=0-200, s=0-50, or formulas: ##STR2## where u=1-20, t=0-20 and t+u.gtoreq.3.A and/or B represent a benzotriazole C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkylene which may be substituted.

Abstract: A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an organosilicon compound which is a nonpolar silsesquioxane. Hair fixative compositions including the nonpolar silsesquioxane are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol hair spray package having reduced volatile organic compound emission during the useful life of the package. A hair spray composition (3, 25) is packaged in either a self-propelled aersol hair spray package (1) or a pump spray hair spray package (20) containing a low delivery rate discharge means (6,23). The hair spray composition (3, 25) contains a combination of at least two polymers in weight ratios of 99:1 to 1:99 differing in weight average molecular weight by at least 1.5, one of which is required to have a number average molecular weight of at least 100,000. This blend of polymers combines with the low delivery rate discharge means--0.2-0.38 grams per second for the self-propelled hair spray package (1) and 0.06 to 0.012 grams per pump stroke for the pump spray hair spray package (20)--to provide an atomized hair spray composition having a volume mean particle size of 60.+-.12 microns for package (12) and 73.+-.13 microns for package (20).

Abstract: The mousse hair composition of the invention comprises a resin provided by about 3-15% by weight of about a 20-50% alcoholic solution of the half-alkyl ester of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer having a molecular weight of at least one million, which is about 5-90% neutralized, preferably with about 0.15-1.0% by weight of ammonium hydroxide, about 60-95% by weight of water, about 0.3-2.0% by weight of a surfactant, and about 0-30% by weight of added ethanol.

Abstract: Use in cosmetics, as UV filters, of diorganopolysiloxanes containing a 3-benzylidenecamphor functional group of formula: ##STR1## R being C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, phenyl or 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, B denoting R or A, r=0-200, s=0-50, if s=0, at least one of the symbols B denotes A, or of formula: ##STR2## where u=1-20 and t=0-20,A and/or B denoting an optionally substituted alkylene or alkyleneoxy-3-benzylidenecamphor group.

Abstract: An environmentally sound, nonflammable pressurized hair-fixative spray product comprises shellac, dimethyl ether and water.

Abstract: Photostable cosmetic composition containing an ethylrutin derivative as protective agent against sunlight and its use in the protection of the skin and the hair.The invention relates to a photostable cosmetic composition for the protection against UV rays with wavelengths between 280 and 400 nm, which contains an effective quantity of an ethylrutin derivative chosen from amongst tetrahydroxyethylurtin and morpholinoethylrutin, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium.The ethylrutin derivative is advantageously combined with a know UV-B or UV-A filter.Application as a sunscreen composition for skin, a protective composition for hair as a light-stabilized cosmetic composition.

Abstract: This invention presents novel two-phase hair-fixing aerosol systems which are aqueous-based. The systems, which utilize dimethyl ether as a propellant (and also a solvent, as needed), can be shaken to form a semi-stable emulsion or mixture which is stable for a time sufficient for spraying, and are compatible with a wide variety of hair-fixing resins.

Abstract: New compositions for the treatment of keratin material, in particular human hair, skin and nails are provided comprising a combination of a cationic polymer with an anionic polymer. Surprisingly the anionic polymer can be retained well on the hair, even after rinsing, when applied with the cationic polymer.

Abstract: A process for stabilizing a specific UVB absorbing compound which comprises adding to said UVB absorbing compound at least one specific UVA absorbing compound in an amount of 0.1-10 parts by weight based on 1 part by weight of UVB absorbing compound is disclosed and also a cosmetic composition and a UV absorber, both containing said specific UVB absorbing compound and said specific UVA absorbing compound, respectively.

Abstract: Improved hair fixative compositions are prepared from copolymers containing specific alpha-aminoethylenephosphonate betaine monomers. The resulting fixative compositions exhibit an enhanced tolerance of non-halogenated hydrocarbons, yet also exhibit a high degree of shampoo removability, making them particularly useful in aerosol formulations using non-halogenated hydrocarbon propellants.

Abstract: Hair care compositions which give both improved style and hair conditioning properties are disclosed. These compositions comprise from about 0.05% to about 10.0% of a nonrigid silicone gum, said gum having dispersed therein from about 0.01% to about 8.0% of unsolubilized particulate matter which is preferably an octylacrylamide/acrylate/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to styling agents comprising adhesive copolymers along with a volatile diluent useful in products such as shampoos and conditioners which provide hair styling hold. The monomer components in these copolymers are randomly distributed in the copolymer chain, preferably to form a substantially linear chain. Preferably, at least one of the monomer components is selected from vinyl pyridine, acrylate amides and methacrylate amides and one of the other monomer components is selected from butadiene, isoprene, isobutene, acrylate esters, methacrylate esters, vinyl alkyl ethers, alkyl-substituted butadienes, and chloroprene. These copolymers also have a single glass transition temperature within the temperature range of from about 0.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C. The volatile diluents useful in these styling agents can be hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, amines, alkyl alcohols, or volatile silicon derivatives.

Abstract: A hair setting composition that includes a water-insoluble amino- or substututed amino-containing compound, such as octylamine or an amino-functionalized silicone, and an ionizable metal salt, wherein the metal has a valence of at least II, such as aluminum chloride or zinc chloride, in a molar or molar-equivalent ratio of ionizable metal salt to water-insoluble amino-containing compound of at least 1:1, and having a pH in the range of about 2.7 to about 4.5, to provide unexpectedly durable hair set retention properties after application to human hair.

Abstract: A quaternized polymer for use as a cosmetic agent, has recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 OH;R' is an aliphatic, alicyclic or arylaliphatic radical containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms, or R and R' together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocycle capable of containing a heteroatom other than nitrogen;A is a divalent group selected from(1) o-, m- or p-xylylidene of the formula ##STR2## (2) ##STR3## wherein x, y and t are whole numbers ranging from 0 to 11 such that the sum (x+y+t) is greater than or equal to 0 and lower than 18, and E and K represent hydrogen or an aliphatic radical having less than 18 carbon atoms,(3) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(4) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(5) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --S--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(6) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --,(7) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: A composition for effectively treating dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis comprising a combination of essential ingredients consisting of microfine particles of a clay mineral containing adsorbed magnesium, water, ethanol, sodium chloride and, optionally, minor amounts of glycerin and precipitated sulfur. The effectiveness of the method in treating such scalp diseases by topical application to the scalp epidermis is predicated on the capacity of the composition to release and deliver magnesium cations and hydroxyl anions to the causative sites and return the associated pathological cells to a normal morphology.

Abstract: Use in cosmetics of diorganopolysiloxanes containing a .beta.-keto ester group, corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which: the groups R, which may be identical or different, denote, independently of one another, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, vinyl or phenyl groups, at least 80%, in numerical terms of the groups R being methyl radicals;the groups Y, which may be identical or different, denote, independently of one another, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 linear or branched alkylene link, optionally extended by a polyether chain;the groups X, which may be identical or different, denote, independently of one another, a radical Y--OH or Y--OCOR', Y having the meaning stated above and R' being chosen from C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A composition of matter for depositing reflective particles on hair, said composition comprising solid reflective particles dispersed in a moderately fast-breaking foam, said foam being suitable for application to the hair.

Abstract: Hair-treating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a mixture of an amino- and hydroxy- or alkoxy-functional silicone with an amino-functional silicone and a cross-linking agent comprising a water-soluble compound containing at least two carboxyl groups.

Abstract: An aqueous aerosol composition containing an alginate that is useful as a hair setting mousse.

Abstract: A hair treatment comprising in dissolved form three essential components including at least one decomposition derivative of keratin, a cationic polymer, and at least one compound selected from organic and inorganic salts and urea having a solubility in water of over 1 g/100 g of water at 25.degree. C. The hair treatment within the scope of the invention covers various types of treatments such as hair setting lotion, hair styling lotion, cutting lotion, brushing lotion and the like.

Abstract: Use of partially acetylated polyvinyl alcohol as a foaming agent in compositions in the form of aerosols.Use as a single or additional foaming agent in aqueous compositions for treating the skin or the hair, in the form of an aerosol foam, of partially acetylated polyvinyl alcohol containing at least some units of formulae (I) and (II) ##STR1## in which the units of formula (II) are present in proportions of greater than or equal to 3 mol % with respect to the totality of units in the polymer, this polymer possessing a viscosity at a concentration of 4% in water at 20.degree. C. of between 0.005 and 0.065 Pa.s.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for overcoming the greasy and unattractive look of hair and skin, comprising at least one oxathiazinone derivative of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or acyl; R.sub.2 denoted alkyl or aryl; or alternatively R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form an alicyclic radical; and X denotes an alkali metal, together with at least one cosmetic adjuvant.

Abstract: Disclosed in a hairspray composition in an ethanol solvent system possessing improved body as a result of the inclusion of an amount of an autophobic silicone copolyol which is effective to cause the hairspray resin composition to contract on the hair at between 20.degree. C. and 37.degree. C. The silicone copolyol is a polymer of organosiloxy units selected from the group consisting of dimethylsiloxy units, trimethylsiloxy units, CH.sub.3 SiO(C.sub.x H.sub.2x)(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.y (OCHCH.sub.3 CH.sub.2).sub.z OR and (CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO(C.sub.x H.sub.2x)(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.y (OCHCH.sub.3 CH.sub.2).sub.z OR where x has a value of 1 to 12, R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carboxy atoms, y is greater than or equal to 1, z is greater than or equal to 0 and the sum of y+z and the amount of dimethylsiloxy units and trimethylsiloxy units is such that the silicone copolyol imparts an autophobic effect to the hairspray composition.

Abstract: Composition for setting the hairdo and grooming of the hair on the basis of a synergistic combination of (a) 0.1 to 10.0% by weight of a quaternized copolymerisate consisting of vinyl pyrrolidon and dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate (80:20) and (b) 0.1 to 5.0% by weight tetraoxyethylene lauryl ether.By corresponding tests it is shown that other fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether than tetraoxyethylene lauryl ether with the component (a) do not show a synerigistic effect reinforcement.

Abstract: Spherules of gelatin of the "soft" type containing cystin as activating substance, are used for stimulating and improving the keratinogenesis and reducing the seborrhoea of the face and of the scalp, by effect of a synergic activity of the components.

Abstract: Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain cyclohexenylidenyl which act as UV filters when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.

Abstract: New alkyl-hydroxypropyl-chitosans of the formula IHO[C.sub.6 H.sub.11-m-q NO.sub.4 (R.sup.1).sub.m (R.sup.2).sub.n (R.sup.3).sub.q ].sub.p H (I)(m=0-0.6; n=0.5-10; q=0.5-4; p=50-5000; R.sup.1 =acetyl; ##STR1## R.sup.3 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl) and their salts with organic or inorganic acids. The invention is directed, in addition, to a process for producing the chitosan derivatives of the formula I, as well as cosmetic compositions for the treatment of hair or skin, particularly compositions for strengthening hair, comprising a content of these chitosan derivatives. The described alkyl-hydroxypropyl-chitosans are distinguished by their favorable solubility in organic solvents. Therefore, they can also be used, for example, in anhydrous hairsprays.

Abstract: Water-based cosmetic agent for hair which contains sericin and pelargonic acid as active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photostable cosmetic composition for protection against UV rays with wavelengths between 280 and 400 nm, which contains, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium, trihydroxyethylrutin in combination with water-soluble sun-screens derived from benzylidenecamphor which are described in French Pat. Nos. 2,199,971, 2,236,515 and 2,282,426, and more particularly, 4-(2-oxo-3-bornylidenemethyl)phenyltrimethylammonium methylsulphate and 4-(2-oxo-3-bornylidenemethyl)benzenesulphonic acid and its metal or ammonium salts.Application as a sunscreen composition for the skin, a protective composition for the hair or as a light-stabilized cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Aqueous aerosol mousse compositions are disclosed which contain a silicone material dissolved in the aerosol propellant phase. Such compositions are not only easily processed but also provide for better dry combing than is obtainable if the silicone material is dispersed in the aqueous phase.

Abstract: Hair care formulations are prepared which comprise a carrier and a functional amount of a cationic water soluble graft copolymer of a N,N-dialkyldiallyl ammonium halide on a substrate of cellulose, galactomannon gum or derivative thereof, wherein the graft copolymers are characterized by a nitrogen content within the range of 0.25 to 4.5%, and are prepared by a unique polymerization process.

Abstract: Composition and process for treating keratinic substances with at least one anionic polymer and at least one quaternized protein.The invention concerns a process for the cosmetic tretment of keratinic substances and in particular hair, the skin or the nails, wherein at least one strongly cationic quaternized protein and at least one anionic polymer other than homopolymers of acrylic acid crosslinked by means of a polyfunctional agent or an amphoteric polymer are applied on the said substances.

Abstract: The composition of the invention comprises, in a medium suitable for the treatment of keratin materials, and natural non-keratin or synthetic textile materials, at least one bis-(quaternary ammonium) derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are identical or different and denote lower alkyl or lower hydroxyalkyl radicals, R.sub.3 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl or optionally substituted aralkyl radical containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms, A.sub.1 and A.sub.2, which are identical or different, represent optionally substituted alkylene or arylene radicals which can contain up to 20 carbon atoms, Z=--SO.sub.2 -- or --CO--.sub.p, in which p=1 or 2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, which are identical or different, are hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl radicals, or alternatively , if Z=--CO--.sub.p in which p=1, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 can together form a group: ##STR2## R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 being hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl radicals, and X.sup..crclbar.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are disclosed for the treatment of hair or skin, characterized by a content of new quaternary chitosan derivatives of the formula ##STR1## Also disclosed are the new quaternary chitosan derivatives per se as well as processes for their preparation. The chitosan derivatives have a good substantivity, particularly to hair keratin, and prove to have hair strengthening and hair conditioning characteristics.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are disclosed for the treatment of hair or skin, characterized by a content of new quaternary chitosan derivatives of the formulaHO[C.sub.6 H.sub.11-m NO.sub.4 (R.sup.1).sub.m (R.sub.2).sub.n (R.sup.3).sub.q ].sub.p H (1)(m=0-0.5; n=0.01-6; q=0.005-3; p=10-50,000 ##STR1## Also disclosed are the new quaternary chitosan derivatives per se as well as processes for their preparation. The chitosan derivatives have a good substantivity, particularly to hair keratin, and prove to have hair strengthening and hair conditioning characteristics.

Abstract: A terpolymer of vinylpyrolidone, tert-butyl (meth)acrylate and acrylic or methacrylic acid, its use in hair treatment agents, and hair cosmetics compositions which contain these agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for combating the greasy appearance of hair. This composition is characterized in that it contains an active product consisting of a particular polymer derived from chitosan comprising 0 to 30% by weight of units (A), 5 to 50% by weight of units (B), 30 to 90% by weight of units (C), or alternatively preferably 0 to 20% by weight of units (A), 40 to 50% by weight of units (B), 40 to 50% by weight of units (C.sub.1) below; ##STR1## The use of the composition makes it possible to delay the onset of the greasy appearance of the hair.

Abstract: Aqueous aerosol mousse compositions are disclosed which contain a water-dispersible silicone elastomer. The presence of the elastomer provides for clean wet hair feel along with good style retention.

Abstract: A hair care preparation containing a hair conditioning effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is a C.sub.12-16 -n-alkyl;R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-4 -n-alkyl;is a C.sub.1-4 -hydroxyalkyl;R.sup.4 is a C.sub.1-4 -n-alkyl or a C.sub.2-4 -hydroxyalkyl;A is an inorganic or organic acid anion; andn is the valence of said anion.

Abstract: Hair care compositions are disclosed containing a combination of carboxyfunctional polydimethylsiloxane and a cationic, organic polymer. The compositions can be used as hair fixatives and as such may be formulated into aerosol, pump spray, lotion, cream or mousse type hair care products. The compositions are especially effective in providing flexible, long-lasting hold to hair styles.

Abstract: A film-forming cosmetic composition useful as a facial pack, nail enamel, eye liner etc., which comprises a copolymer of vinyl alcohol and alkyl vinyl ether, being referred to simply as PVA/AVE, consisting of 98 to 80 mole % of vinyl alcohol monomer units and 2 to 20 mole % of linear or branched alkyl vinyl monomer units having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The molar ratio of the vinyl alcohol monomer units to the alkyl vinyl ether monomer units is in the range of from 95/5 to 85/15. The PVA/AVE according to the invention has no acetic groups with ester bonds in a molecule. Instead, there are alkyl or alkenyl groups having ether bonds which serve for steric hindrance for preventing gelation of an aqueous solution of such copolymer. From this reason, the PVA/AVE does not undergo any hydrolysis as time passes and is thus excellent in storage stability.

Abstract: New compositions for the treatment of keratin material, in particular human hair, skin and nails are provided comprising a combination of a cationic polymer with an anionic polymer. Surprisingly the anionic polymer can be retained well on the hair, even after rinsing, when applied with the cationic polymer.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a content of an 1-hydroxy-2-pyridone of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 stands for hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 17 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 17 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 8 carbon atoms, bicycloalkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl-alkyl of 1 to 4 alkyl carbon atoms, the cycloalkyl groups being optionally substituted by alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, aryl, aralkyl of 1 to 4 alkyl carbon atoms, aryl-alkenyl of 2 to 4 alkenyl carbon atoms, aryloxy-alkyl or arylthio-alkyl of 1 to 4 alkyl carbon atoms, benzhydryl, phenylsulfonyl-alkyl of 1 to 4 alkyl carbon atoms, furyl or furyl-alkenyl of 2 to 4 alkenyl carbon atoms, the aryl groups being optionally substituted by alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, by alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, by nitro, cyano or halogen atoms,R.sub.2 stands for hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenyl or alkinyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen atoms or benzyl,R.sub.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition contains (A) 0.01 -20 wt % of one or more of specific branched quaternary ammonium salts and (B) 0.1-30 wt % of oils and fats. The hair cosmetic composition is excellent in imparting softness, smoothness and antistaticity to the hair and even when oils and fats are contained in a large amount, does not leave oily appearance or feeling on the hair.

Abstract: Foamable compositions comprising water, and a modified non-ionic cellulose ether prepared as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,228,277 produce very stable foams. Accordingly, these compositions are suitable for use as foaming personal care products, such as hair styling mousses and foaming hand lotions and cleansers, and in other applications where stable foams are needed. In personal care products, foaming is desirably effected by an aerosol propellant included in the foamable composition.

Abstract: A mousse hair product comprises a body film forming resin and a long chain non-ionic ester for imparting good combability and reducing the static charge of the hair. The non-ionic chemical increases the stability of the composition and in combination with corrosion inhibitors reduces its corrosive effect upon the epoxy coated, tinplated steel aerosol containers.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition contained in a suitable carrier comprising at least one copolymer of acrylic or methacrylic acid, an alkyl acrylate and/or methacrylate and an allyl derivative having repetitive units which correspond to the following formulae: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 constitute a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical,R.sub.3 constitutes a linear or branched-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms,R.sub.4 constitutes --OH, --NHCONH.sub.2, or --OCOR.sub.5,R.sub.5 constitutes a linear or branched-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms,x constitutes 40 to 90 weight percent,y constitutes 8 to 50 weight percent,z constitutes 2 to 25 weight percent, and the sum ofx+y+z is from 80 to 100 weight percent.The cosmetic composition is especially useful as a composition for the hair and skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing, as an agent for protecting against light, pure aloesin or an aloe extract containing at least 40% of aloesin and less than 5% of barbaloin, in a quantity of 0.5 to 20% by weight, in a cosmetically acceptable medium.Such a cosmetic composition can consist of a protective composition, a sunscreen composition or a cosmetic composition stabilized against light and can be applied on skin or to hair.

Abstract: The invention provides surface-active random oligomers of the general formula:R.sub.1 --O--C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (Z)--O].sub.n H (I)in which R.sub.1 denotes a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical or a cyclo-aliphatic, aromatic or alkylaromatic radical containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms, Z denotes a group A and/or at least one group corresponding to the formula (II)R.sub.2 --O--C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (A)--O].sub.m CH.sub.2 -- (II)in which R.sub.2 denotes a hydrocarbon radical having the meaning indicated for R.sub.1 and containing a number of carbon atoms from 8 to 30, n denotes an average statistical value from 1 to 20, m denotes an average statistical value from 0.5 to 10 and A denotes a group of hydrophilic character. These oligomers can be used in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.