Abstract: A hair spray composition is provided herein which is capable of delivering a fine finishing mist at a high resin solids level. The composition is substantially moisture resistant, provides a stiff resin film having excellent hair holding power, and has a relatively low concentration of volatile organic compounds therein. The composition of the invention attains its unique attributes by including therein a water soluble or dispersible alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) copolymer powders having a predetermined blend of two monomer components, one being PVP having a defined molecular weight (K-value 15-120, preferably 30-90) and concentration (80-99%, preferably 90-95%) and the other being an alkylene having a selected number of carbon atoms (C.sub.4 -C.sub.10, preferably (C.sub.6 -C.sub.8), linear or branched, in a defined concentration (1-20%, preferably 5-10%).

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer hair fixative comprising vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyrrolidone, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and acrylate acid, in the form of sodium acrylate, an aqueous-based solution process for making such polymers, and water-based hair spray compositions including such polymer fixatives which meet VOC standards.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion hair conditioning composition containing no more than about one percent total solids, and at least one cationic hair conditioning agent, the hair conditioning composition preferably comprising from about five to about ten percent of a volatile oil, up to about three percent of a hydrophobic emulsifying agent, from about 0.01% to about 0.5% of the cationic hair conditioning agent, and water.

Abstract: A reducing cosmetic composition containing an association of a reducing agent and a cationic polymer is described. The reducing agent is cysteamine or one of its salts and/or N-acetylcysteamine, and the cationic polymer is a copolymer of from 45 to 99.5 mole-% of N-vinylpyrrolidone and from 0.5 to 55 moIe-% of nonquaternized dialkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) aminoalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.18) acrylate or methacrylate. The composition can be used in a process for permanent deformation of the hair in the cold state.

Abstract: A non-aerosol, low VOC, pump hair spray composition containing dimethoxymethane as cosolvent is described herein. The composition is applied by the user as a fine spray mist which dries rapidly on the hair, and provides a low curl droop and effective curl retention properties thereon. The composition consists essentially of a hair fixative polymer and a solvent mixture of alcohol, water and dimethoxymethane.

Abstract: A terpolymer suitable for use as a film former in hair setting compositions is obtainable by free radical polymerization of 10%-24% by weight of N-vinylpyrrolidone, 46%-74% by weight of tert-butyl acrylate or methacrylate and 16%-30% by weight of acrylic or methacrylic acid, whose carboxyl groups may be partially or completely neutralized with an organic amine, ammonia or a basic alkali metal compound and which has a K value of from 25 to 65.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the hair contains at least one film forming polymer and at least one silicone incorporated into a support consisting essentially of a wax microdispersion in an aqueous liquid vehicle. The dispersed phase of this vehicle is a stable microdispersion of particles having a size lower than 500 nm. The particles consist essentially of a wax or mixture of waxes having a final melting point greater than 60.degree. C. and lower than 100.degree. C. which is capable of forming a microdispersion as defined above. The composition contains from 0.1 to 40 weight percent of wax and a sufficient amount of at least one emulsifying agent. A process for the cosmetic treatment of the hair involves applying the above-defined composition to the hair.

Abstract: What is described herein is solution polymerization in acetone solvent of a monomer mixture of maleic anhydride, vinyl acetate and isobornyl acrylate or methacrylate.

Abstract: An aqueous aerosol or non-aerosol hair styling aid or mousse composition, and method, including a water-soluble or water-dispersable fixative resin in an amount of about 2% to about 40% by weight of the compositon, particularly about 2% to about 15% by weight of the composition; an electrolyte; water in an amount of about 30% to about 90% by weight of the composition; alcohol in an amount of 0% to about 30% by weight; and, with the aerosol compositions, a liquefied propellant gas, such as dimethyl ether, in an amount of about 5% to about 50% based on the total weight of the aerosol composition.

Abstract: What is described herein is a high water content hair spray composition which forms uniform, fine spray patterns having rapid drying characteristics and which provides excellent curl retention, and reduced curl droop properties. These results are achieved herein by incorporating a surface active agent or agents into the hair spray composition which agent or agents substantially decreases the surface or interfacial tension of the hydroalcoholic phase of the composition during use. The decreased surface tension of the water-based composition along the length of the hair shaft enhances its spreading tendencies so that substantially no droplets can form upon application of the composition of the hair. The surface active agent preferably is a surface lactive lactam; and, most preferably an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, where the alkyl group is a C.sub.4 -C.sub.22, branched or linear, alkyl group.

Abstract: A new composition of matter which is an aminofunctional silicone resin. The aminofunctional resin is formed by the reaction of an aminofunctional silane and a silicone resin. A hair treating composition is also disclosed which is a mixture of a film forming material and a solvent for the film forming material. The film forming material is the aminofunctional resin formed by reacting an aminofunctional silane and a silicone resin. A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair employing the resin as the film forming material is further described.

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 pre-hydrolyzed organofunctional silane having silsesquioxane characteristic. Hair fixative composition including the silane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair treating composition is disclosed which is a mixture of a film forming material and a solvent for the film forming material. The film forming material is an aminofunctional silicone resin formed by reacting a cyclic silylamine and a silicone resin. A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair employing the resin as the film forming material is described.

Abstract: The hair setting shampoo composition of the invention comprises a resin provided by about 1-15% by weight of about a 20-50% resin active alcoholic solution of the alkyl half-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 0.01-1% by weight of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, about 5-60% by weight of a surfactant, optionally 0-10% by weight of added ethanol, and about 30-90% by weight of water. The composition provides a subtle temporary set on hair of the user without the use of auxiliary fixatives in the composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an aerosol spray for hair control contains a solvent; a film-forming tetrapolymer resulting from the copolymerization of (a) 5 to 10 wt. % acrylic acid, (b) 20 to 52 wt. % N,N-dimethylacrylamide, (c) 3 to 28 wt. % of N-tert-butylacrylamide, and (d) 20 to 45 wt. % ethyl methacrylate, the carboxylic acid functions of the tetrapolymer being at least partially neutralized with a mineral or organic base; and at least one non-halogen propellant gas. This spray provides excellent hair control, and the film-forming substance does not cause stickiness of the hair over time and is easily eliminated by washing with a shampoo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair styling compositions comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain non-aqueous solvents for said hair styling polymers, and the balance, an aqueous base; wherein the hair styling polymer and the solvent therefor are dispersed as a separate fluid phase in the aqueous base of the hair styling composition.

Abstract: A hair setting gel composition comprising (A) from 0.2 to 5% by weight of a partially of completely neutralized salt of a crosslinked carboxyvinyl polymer, (B) from 0.5 to 10% by weight of an amphoteric resin, and (C) from 85 to 99.5% by weight of a solvent mainly comprising water and/or a lower alcohol, with the total of the components (A), (B) and (C) being 100% by weight. The gel composition is excellent in transparency and hair setting performance.

Abstract: An aerosol hair spray composition which provides both significantly increased holding power and decreased drying time contains about 3.5% to about 5% of a lower alkyl ester of an alkyl vinyl ether maleic-acid copolymer, from 50% to 80% of a lower aliphatic alcohol, from 0.53% to about 0.72% of a neutralizing agent, from 25% to about 35% of a propellant and the aerosol spray is maintained at 30 to 50 lbs./sq. inch and delivered at a rate of 0.4 to 0.8 grams/sec. at 70.degree. F.

Abstract: A hair treating composition for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair in the form of an unfilled moisture cured low strength silicone elastomer. Upon contact with moisture the compositions cure to provide improved style retention, body and shine.

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 interpenetrating polymer network that contains an organosilicon compound which is a nonpolar silsesquioxane. Hair fixative compositions including the interpenetrating polymer network are also disclosed.

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: 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: 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: Non-aerosol pump hair spray compositions herein are applied as a fine spray mist, without nozzle clogging, and dried rapidly, to provide superior hair holding power. The compositions includes a hair fixative resin which is a copolymer of maleic anhydride and an alkyl vinyl ether, and the ethyl and butyl half-esters thereof, in an amount of between 6 and 20% solids. In suitable embodiments of the invention, the resin is the C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl half-ester of maleic anhydride and C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether having a relative viscosity of about 1.20 to 1.35 (1% in ethanol).

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: The invention relates to a hydrolysis resistant, high molecular weight polymer represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkylene having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted with lower alkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen or methyl; wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each alkylene having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and are optionally substituted with alkyl; the sum of r and t is one or two; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently lower alkyl; R.sub.6 is alkyl, aralkyl or alkaryl having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms or N-alkylene lactam having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms; X.sup.- is an anion derived from the group of halogen, SO.sub.3, SO.sub.4, HSO.sub.4 and R.sub.6 SO.sub.

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: Hair care compositions which give both improved style retention and hair conditioning properties. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 10% of a rigid silicone polymer and a volatile carrier.

Abstract: A non-aerosol hair spray composition which provides superior hair styling properties while maintaining good hold or style retention contains about 5 to 10 percent of a lower alkyl ester of an alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymer, from 10 to 15 percent water, about 73 to 85 percent lower aliphatic alcohol, and up to about 2% of adjuvants.

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: A stable shine hair conditioner formulation which provides shiny, smooth, manageable hair, easy to comb, easy to style, long holding power and is cost effective consisting essentially of effective amounts of C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl trimethyl quaternary ammonium compound, mineral oil or glyceryl monostearate, a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkanol, a cellulose polymer, a copolymer of polyvinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate (PVP/VA) and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of lanolin acetate, propylene glycol, glycerine, and water soluble lanolin, in an aqueous vehicle.

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: 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: A cosmetic composition for improving the suppleness of the skin or hair and for protecting the keratin of the skin or hair from degradation by atmospheric agents or light comprises in a cosmetic or dermatologic acceptable vehicle a saturated condensate resulting from the polyaddition of a bis-acrylamide and a sterically hindered primary diamine, the condensate being saturated by hydrogenation or by addition of a thiol or an amine on the double bonds of the acrylamide residue.

Abstract: The invention relates to the finding that various polyaminoamide polymers function to protect the hair from deterioration due to atmospheric attack, particularly by light, thereby preserving the mechanical properties of the hair. The polyaminoamide polymers are known and include those polyaminoamide polymers described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,961,347, 3,227,615, 4,172,887, 4,189,468 and 4,277,581 and French Pat. No. 1,583,363.

Abstract: The treatment of keratin substances is described which comprises applying thereto at least one polymer containing one or more cationic groups in combination with an anionic polymer containing vinylsulphonic units of the formula: ##STR1## in which M denotes hydrogen, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal or an ammonium or amine group, this anionic polymer optionally containing units derived from one or more cosmetically acceptable comonomers.

Abstract: An emulsion type hair cosmetic comprising: (a) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a dimethylpolysiloxane polyoxyalkylene copolymer having a cloud point of 20.degree. to 45.degree. C., (b) 0.02 to 2.5% by weight of non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB value of not less than 10, (c) 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of ionic surface active agent, (d) 0.05 to 10% by weight of silicone oil, (e) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a polymer for fixing hair, which is soluble in water or an ethanol/water mixture of 50/50 weight ratio, (f) 2 to 40% by weight of ethanol, and (g) 30 to 97% by weight of water. The hair cosmetic possesses an excellent hair dressing or setting ability, a low stimulus to the skin and a good storage stability. It can preserve the fragrance very stably and afford a good feeling on use.

Abstract: This invention relates to water soluble heterocyclic cationic graft polymers of cellulose containing units of the structure ##STR1## wherein R is the residue of a cellulosic polymer containing hydroxyl groups; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2.sup.+ is a quaternized amino amide, a quaternized amino ester or a quaternized 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic ring having up to 2 nitrogen atoms in the ring structure; R.sub.3 is a C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 alkylene group which is optionally substituted with methyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or hydroxy; x is an integer having a value of from 1 to 1000 and X is a halide anion.