Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising: (a) water or an alcohol, (b) at least one dispersant or surfactant, and (c) as an antimicrobial or preservative additive, particles of an in-situ transchelation reaction product of a zinc compound selected from the group consisting of zinc salts of organic acids, zinc salts of inorganic acids, zinc hydroxide, zinc oxide, and combinations thereof, said zinc compound being soluble in said water or alcohol, with pyrithione acid or a pyrithione salt that is soluble in said water or alcohol. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the personal care composition, and a coated substrate containing a coating of the personal care composition.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which R denotes a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl group containing from 5 to 21 carbon atoms.The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the abovementioned compounds, characterized in that it consists ina) forming an N-acylglucosamine from glucosamine hydrochloride and C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 acid chloride, andb) reacting the compound from stage a) with glycerol in the presence of an acid catalyst.It also relates to detergent or cosmetic compositions including the abovementioned compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial hair treatment composition for topical application to human hair in the treatment of, for example, dandruff, including:(a) at least one surfactant;(b) fine particles of an insoluble particulate metal pyrithione, in which at least about 90% by weight of the particles have a size of 5 microns or less; and(c) a polymeric, water-soluble cationic deposition aid for the fine particles.The compositions have good mechanical stability, optical properties and anti-dandruff ability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing and antidandruff treatment of hair and the scalp, containing in an aqueous medium at least selenium sulphide, at least one nonionic surface-active agent of the polyglycerolated or alkylpolyglycoside type, and at least one suspending agent chosen from the anionic cellulose derivatives and the biopolysaccharides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an antimicrobial composition characterized by synergistic antibacterial efficacy against Gram-negative bacteria and comprising an antimicrobially effective amount of a pyrithione salt or pyrithione acid, and an alcohol, preferably an aromatic alcohol. Also disclosed is a method of imparting antimicrobial activity to a composition comprising water or an organic solvent which comprises adding thereto an antimicrobially effective amount of the above-described antimicrobial composition.

Abstract: A method of treating dandruff in warm-blooded animals comprising applying to the hair of a warm-blooded animal an anti-dandruff effective amount of an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a low molecular weight huminate with a mean molecular weight of 1000 with a range of 300 to 1500 and a method of treating or preventing dandruff.

Abstract: A novel anti-dandruff conditioning shampoo contains at least one suspending agent, and a buffer system, with the shampoo formulation having an active detergent content of at least 18%. Preferably the buffer system contains sodium citrate and citric acid. Preferably the shampoo contains two detergents with the two detergents being ammonium lauryl ether sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. Preferably the shampoo contains two suspending agents with the two suspending agents being di(hydrogenated) tallow phthalic acid amide and a suspending agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and magnesium aluminum silicate.

Abstract: This composition consists in an aqueous dispersion D, lamellar structure lipid vesicles encapsulating an aqueous phase E; it is characterised by the fact that the lipid phase forming the layers of the said vesicles is at least partly made up of a compound as formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a linear saturated on unsaturated hydrocarbonated chain containing 9 to 17 carbon atoms. The compounds (I) have the advantage that they are easily biodegradable and of very low cytotoxicity.

Abstract: Composition in the form of a solution for inducing and stimulating hair-growth and for decreasing hair loss, said solution is a 100% saturation of purified sodium chloride fully dissolved in purified Aloe Vera.

Abstract: Disclosed are selenium sulfide lotion shampoos containing low levels of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as an agent to keep the selenium sulfide particles dispersed.

Abstract: Two phase shampoo allowing sequential application of substances/conditions, especially for controlling dandruff, wherein the first phase consists of a detergent composition, together with possible adjuvants, having a neutral or alkaline pH and the second phase, separated from the first phase, comprises a physiologically acceptable acid component, or mixture of such components, which phase is applied immediately after the treatment of the hair and the skin of the head with the first phase. Both phases may contain an antimycotic.

Abstract: A hair conditioning shampoo is described, which contains C.sub.6, C.sub.8 and/or C.sub.10 alkyl sulfate and/or C.sub.6, C.sub.8 and/or C.sub.10 alkyl lower alkoxylate sulfate as an anionic detergent component, a water insoluble conditioning agent(s) from the group of silicones (preferably a certain type of aminosilicone), polyethylenes, paraffins, isoparaffins, microcrystalline waxes, C.sub.18-36(mixed) fatty acids or such triglycerides, high fatty alcohol ester of a high fatty acid (such as stearyl stearate), beeswax, cationic conditioning agent, such as a quaternary ammonium or any mixture thereof, and a stabilizer for the shampoo, in water. Among adjuvants that may be present are lauric monoethanolamide, cocodiethanolamide, and hydroxyethyl cellulose, other thickeners and viscosity modifiers, pH adjusting agents, antioxidants perfumes and colorants. The presence of the C.sub.6, C.sub.8 and/or C.sub.10 alkyl sulfate and/or C.sub.6, C.sub.8 and/or C.sub.

Abstract: Antidandruff shampoos comprising a surfactant, platelet zinc pyridinethione active of specific particle size, a suspending agent, water, and a synergizer for the active. Said compositions have superior efficacy when compared with antidandruff shampoos known in the art.

Abstract: This invention relates to detergent compositions comprising at least one surfactant, at least one water-soluble nitrogen-containing polymer and a water-soluble, non-particulate substance capable of imparting a desired residual effect to a specific substrate such as the scalp or skin.

Abstract: A new humectant for animal care product use having a moisturizer encapsulated in a lipid vesicle has been developed. The humectant is particularly useful as an additive to shampoos or cream rinses.

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: Disclosed are selenium sulfide lotion shampoos containing a mixture of xanthan gum and magnesium aluminum silicate as a suspending system.

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: Disclosed are selenium sulfide lotion shampoos containing peroxy oxidizing agents, such as hydrogen peroxide and sodium percarbonate. These compositions provide antidandruff efficacy and do not become discolored upon storage. A method for preparing color-stable selenium sulfide shampoo compositions is also taught.

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

Abstract: The invention relates primarily to quaternized compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein m is an integer having a value of from 1 to 4; R is alkylene having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.4 is alkylene having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl or naphthyl optionally substituted with lower alkyl; Y is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.7 is alkyl of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently selected from the group of --R.sub.4 --Y--R.sub.7 alkyl, alkyleneoxyalkyl, alkylhydroxy, aryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl, alkaryl, and alkyleneamidoalkyl radicals, said groups each having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one of R.sub.7, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 having at least 8 carbon atoms and X.sup.-- is a chloride, bromide or iodide anion. The invention also relates to the preparation and use of said quaternized compounds.

Abstract: Sebosuppressive compositions comprising a cosmetically- and pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier and an antiseborrheic agent consisting essentially of a 4-alkoxy- or 4-(4-alkylbenzyloxy)-benzoic acid and a purine compound corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## or the purine 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid; or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The antiseborrheic action of the 4-alkoxy- or 4-(4-alkylbenzyloxy)-benzoic acids is potentiated by the purine compounds. Preferred purine compounds are theophylline, theobromine and caffeine.

Abstract: The invention relates primarily to quaternized compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein m and p are each integers having a value of from 1 to 4; R is alkylene having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.1 is alkyl or alkenyl having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently selected from the group of --(CH.sub.2).sub.p OR.sub.1, alkyl, alkylhydroxy, aryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl, alkaryl, and alkylene amidoalkyl radicals, said R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 groups having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is a radical having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms; and X.sup.- is a chloride, bromide or iodide anion. The invention also relates to the preparation and use of said quaternized compounds.

Abstract: A clear, therapeutic hair care composition is presented having a low pH and useful in the local treatment of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis of the scalp which resists oxidative decomposition. The shampoo is comprised of a detergent shampoo base, a therapeutic amount of a keratolytic agent and a keratolytic stabilizing agent to stabilize the keratolytic agent against oxidative decoloration decomposition catalyzed by ultraviolet radiation exposure. The keratolytic agent is preferably a salicylate and preferably salicylic acid and the keratolytic stabilizing agent is a tertiary amine.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed containing, as an agent for protection against light radiation, at least one 2-hydroxydibenzoylmethane of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another denote hydrogen or halogen atoms, a straight-chain or branched-chain C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 lower alkoxy group and R denotes a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 lower alkyl group, in a cosmetically acceptable medium.

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: Preparations for washing or rinsing hair contain polyaldehydocarboxylic acids having an average molecular weight of from 600 to 10,000, a carboxyl group content of from 5 to 9 and preferably from 7 to 9 and an aldehyde group content of from 1 to 5 and preferably from 1 to 3 per 10 monomer units, or water-soluble salts thereof. These additives reduce the smoothness of dry hair and improve body and stylability after washing. The polyaldehydocarboxylic acids are preferably used in conjunction with hair-conditioning linear alkyl and/or alkylether phosphate salts, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl and/or aminoalkyl phosphonate salts. Preferred embodiments are hair shampoos containing from about 1 to about 10% by weight of the polyaldehydocarboxylic acids and from about 5 to about 50% by weight of anionic surfactants of the alkyl sulfate and/or alkylether sulfate type and hair rinses containing from about 1 to about 10% by weight of hair-conditioning alkyl and/or alkylether phosphate salts and/or alkane phosphonate salts.

Abstract: A shampoo composition comprises a fatty acid ester of sucrose and a nonionic cellulose ether compound in addition to a shampoo base. It provides creamy foam and results in smooth combing and prevention of hair flying.

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: 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: Aromatic heterocyclic derivatives have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, --OR.sub.4 wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms or mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl or R.sub.3 represents ##STR3## wherein r' and r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl or together form a heterocycle, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or --CH.sub.3 and Ar represents ##STR4## wherein Z is O or S, ##STR5## wherein R.sub.5 is lower alkyl or ##STR6## wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1-10 carbon atoms and R.sub.7 represents alkyl having 4-12 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl, Y is CH or a nitrogen atom and X represents oxygen, sulfur or --N--R.sub.8 when R.sub.8 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxycarbonyl, with the proviso that (i) when Y is CH and X is oxygen or sulfur Ar is other than C and (ii) when Y is nitrogen and X is oxygen, Ar is other than (C) or (D) in which R.sub.6 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for hair containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least:(a) a water-soluble polyglycerolated nonionic surface agent, or(b) a weakly anionic surface-active agent from the group of polyalkoxycarboxylates, or(c) an amphoteric surface-active agent from the group of the acylated derivatives of mono- or dicarboxylic, optionally cyclic, diamino acids, or(d) their mixtures, and at least one water-soluble heteropolysaccharide.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition containing, as an effective ingredient, lipase. This hair treatment composition can effectively prevent the generation of dandruff and itching and can also effectively accelerate the growth of hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to the hair to delay the appearance of an oily aspect of the hair contains a water-soluble polymer of the poly-.beta.-alanine type.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising 0.1% by weight or more of 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide and 0.03% by weight or more of vitamine E acetate in an aqueous medium.This hair treatment composition can effectively prevent dandruff in the hair without causing adverse side effects to the skin or scalp.

Abstract: A medicated shampoo composition for treating scalp disorders comprising a safe and effective combination of pharmacologically active ingredients is disclosed. The active ingredients comprise between approximately 0.1% but less than approximately 0.5% by weight of a hydrocortisone in combination with between approximately 2.5% but less than approximately 5.0% by weight of colloidal sulfur disposed in an appropriate shampoo base. Preferred embodiments also include approximately 0.1% to approximately 0.5% by weight of salicylic acid as a catalyst for the colloidal sulfur and as a local mild semi-irritant.

Abstract: Hair treatment agent and process for hair treatment on the basis of an alcoholic solution containing a synergistic combination of (A) 0.1 to 40% by weight cetyl alcohol lactic ester and (B) 0.5 to 30% by weight of a monomer quaternary ammonium compound as well as 0 to 15% by weight water. The hair treatment agent may be diluted with water before use. It is applied to the still wet hair after the hair wash and is rinsed off with water after a reaction time of from 3 to 5 minutes. An excellent improvement of the combabillity, the touch and the luster of the hair is noticed with respect to hair treatments with the sole content of one of the two components (A) or (B).

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: An improved hair treating or conditioning composition that decreases the friction between hairs thereby facilitating in combing and brushing of hair treated therewith contains a formulation which is a mixture of d-panthenyl ethyl ether and d-panthenol in a weight ratio of about 9 parts d-panthenol ethyl ester to about 1 part d-panthenol. Such hair treating or conditioning compositions also exhibit decreased damaged to hair treated therewith due at least in part to a decrease or reduction in abrasion between hairs.

Abstract: This invention is directed to stable compositions comprising an anionic surfactant and a salt-stable copolymer; and to suspension compositions comprising a surfactant, a salt-stable copolymer, and normally incompatible ingredient such as an anti-dandruff agent, the polymer being used in an amount to sufficiently thicken the composition and to permanently suspend the ingredient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gel composition comprising water, mineral oil and two polyoxyethylene-polyoxybutylene block copolymers designated copolymer A and copolymer B wherein said block copolymers are cogeneric mixtures of conjugated polyoxybutylene-polyoxyethylene compounds containing in their structure oxybutylene groups, oxyethylene groups and an organic radical derived from a water-soluble organic compound containing a plurality of reactive hydrogen atoms and 2 to 12 carbon atoms wherein copolymer A has a molecular weight of the polyoxybutylene portion of at least about 1800 and the polyoxyethylene portions contribute from about 60 to 80 percent by weight of the compound and copolymer B has a polyoxybutylene portion with a molecular weight of at least about 600 and the polyoxyethylene portion contributes from about 20 to 40 percent by weight of the compound.

Abstract: A hair-conditioning shampoo based on anionic washing-active substances and containing from 0.1 to 4% by weight of a polycationic guar derivative, from 0.5% to 5% by weight of a hardenable cationic polycondensation product, from 1 to 4% by weight of a hydrophilic fatty acid ester and from 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of a polyvinyl pyrrolidone gives particularly good wet-combability values and improves the hair-cosmetic properties of hair after drying.

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: A cosmetic composition which is suitable for application to the skin or hair as a powdered product to remove sebum and/or perspiration comprises a cholanic acid derivative and a powder absorbent. Optionally, water and/or other liquid carriers can be incorporated in the composition if it is in the form of a cream, lotion or other liquid or semi-solid product.

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.

Abstract: A hair care product containing in an aqueous base a quaternary compound having one erucic group. These compositions provide creme rinse formulations which have good conditioning properties and at the same time good, clean feel.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is a composition for the treatment of affections of the human scalp caused by seborrhea.According to the invention the composition is characterized in that it contains N-hydroxyethylacetamide as active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions which are intended to be used for the treatment of keratin substances. These compositions contain at least one bis(quaternary ammonium) derivative with two lipophilic chains, corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched aliphatic group having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, or a mixture of such groups, or mixtures of lipophilic chains derived from natural products having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, A denotes a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, in which n denotes and integer from 1 to 18, R' denotes hydrogen and m=1, it also being possible for A to form a heterocyclic group together with the nitrogen atoms to which it is bonded, in which case m=O, and X.sup.- denotes and anion derived from a mineral or organic acid.

Abstract: A composition for topical application to the skin contains, as a fatty product to provide a nongreasy protective and emollient film thereon, a polyether oligomer having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen or alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, with at least two of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 being hydrogen; m is 1-4; n has an average value equal to or greater than 2; and the number of carbon atoms in each repetitive unit being at least 4.