Abstract: Skin treating composition comprising about 3 to about 7 parts salicylic acid, about 8 to 12 parts resorcinol, about 8 to about 12 parts lactic acid, and about 60 to about 90 parts ethyl alcohol, by weight. The composition is applied to the face, and after approximately a week, causes light peeling of dead surface skin together with removal at least some blemishes, imparting a youthful and healthy complexion.

Abstract: An improved high-internal-phase emulsion having increased stability under conditions of long term storage at elevated temperatures and freeze-thaw conditions, methods for preparing and stabilizing said emulsions and cosmetic preparations based thereon are disclosed. The improvement comprises incorporating into said emulsion an amount sufficient to increase the stability of said emulsion of an electrolyte contained in the aqueous phase of the emulsion.

Abstract: A capillary cosmetic composition for the washing and care of the hair comprises in an appropriate cosmetic vehicle an effective amount of at least one extract of sarsaparilla.

Abstract: A hair treating composition which comprises (1) a silane or a polydiorganosiloxane having quaternary ammonium substituted groups attached to silicon, (2) a polydiorganosiloxane having silicon-bonded substituents which are amino-substituted hydrocarbon groups, (3) one or more surfactants, and (4) water. The compositions can be formulated as e.g. hair conditioning agents or as shampoos.

Abstract: There is provided a dermatological composition for treating acne and similar skin lesions which comprises benzoyl peroxide and gel from the plant Aloe vera. The gel from Aloe vera helps to reduce specific undesirable reactions which would otherwise result from the use of benzoyl peroxide to treat skin lesions.

Abstract: Biotin esters, namely biotin C.sub.2-4 -alkyl esters, are prepared by esterifying biotin with a C.sub.2-4 -alkanol. These esters have the capability of being absorbed by the human skin better than biotin and are converted into biotin during or after absorption. Since biotin itself promotes the fat and cholesterol synthesis of the skin, the novel biotin esters of this invention are useful as active ingredients for cosmetic hair-care and skin-care compositions.

Abstract: A microbial hair tonic composition containing, as an effective ingredient, cells belonging to species Staphylococcus capitis, or the crushed products, extracts, or cultured products thereof. This microbial hair tonic composition can effectively prevent the generation of dandruff and itching and can also effectively accelerate the growth of hair.

Abstract: A conditioning shampoo composition is disclosed containing a nonionic surfactant of the alkanolamide or amine oxide type, an amine functional methylsiloxane polymer, a detersive surfactant of the anionic or amphoteric type, and water. A method of preparing the shampoo composition as a stable solution is also disclosed. During use, the shampoo composition simultaneously cleanses the hair and deposits the siloxane polymer conditioning component on the hair.

Abstract: The specification discloses an anti-dandruff cream rinse conditioner based on zinc pyrithione, a cationic polymer, a suspension system consisting of (1) one of glucan gum, guar gum or mixtures thereof, and (2) hydroxyethylcellulose, as well as other optional conditioning agents and ingredients.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided for the removal ofsebum exudate from the skin. The composition comprises immobilzed enzymes in cosmetically acceptable vehicles for topical application. The immobilized enzymes are lipolytic lipases, proteolytic proteases and enzymes for the breakdown of sugar oligomers from glucoproteins in the skin exudates. The enzymes may be present individually or in any desired combination. The enzymes are immobilized in known manners by chemical and or physical means and are released from immobilization upon application to the skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns cosmetic agents containing compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent independently of one another a hydrogen atom, an intermediate alkyl group with 3 to 10 carbon atoms, a halogen atom, preferably a chlorine atom, a hydroxy group, an aryl group, an alkoxy group with 1 to 20 carbon atoms, substituted, if needed, with aryl, hydroxy, amino, alkoxy as well as aryloxy groups, or a carboxyl group esterified with an intermediate-chain alkyl group with 2 to 12 carbon atoms or with an aralkyl group, or two of the radicals R.sup.1 --R.sup.3 represent a naphthalene ring together with the benzene ring, and Y stands for an alkoxy group with 1 to 12 carbon atoms or an aralkoxy group. The compounds are used in amounts of 0.01 to 20, preferably 1 to 10, percent by weight, calculated with regard to the total preparation.

Abstract: An emulsifying system for use in the production of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions in the form of an emulsoid or gel comprises (i) at least one fatty acid having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms or a protein condensate of a fatty acid having from 8 to 40 carbon atoms and a polypeptide of animal origin, (ii) a polyoxyethylenated sterol and (iii) a phosphatide.

Abstract: Therapeutic compositions containing fumed silica for the treatment of oily skin, and, optionally, containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid for treatment of acne are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved aqueous hair conditioning shampoo composition containing about 0.5-10 percent by weight of cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and about 0.1-6 percent by weight of a quaternary halide of an N,N,N-trialkylaminoalkylene gluconamide, the improvement being the inclusion of about 5-20 percent by weight of a mixture of two surfactants, ammonium lauryl sulfate and triethanolamine lauryl sulfate, in a 1:1 to 5:1 ratio, respectively.

Abstract: A cosmetically acceptable composition for topical application to human skin or hair in order to reduce greasiness comprises, at a concentration of from 0.0001M to 0.5M, a biotin antagonist which is capable of blocking the activity of the biotin dependent enzyme acetyl-SCoA-carboxylase implicated in sebum production; together with a carrier other than water as an aid to delivering the biotin antagonist to the sebaceous gland.

Abstract: A hair tonic composition comprising a gibberellin and an optional proteolytic enzyme as effective ingredients.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the oily appearance of hair and skin so as to reduce or eliminate said oily appearance comprises in a suitable cosmetic vehicle at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is either ##STR2## wherein r' and r" can be hydrogen, 2-hydroxy ethyl, 2-hydroxy propyl or 2,3-dihydroxy propyl, R.sub.2 is ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 is ##STR4## wherein R.sub.5 is --OH, --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.4 H.sub.9 or --OCH.sub.2 COOH and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form ##STR5## wherein m is 3-5 and n is 2-5.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical cosmetic preparation for treating oily hair or seborrhea which contains a sebosuppressively effective amount of at least one long-chain alkanol and at least one antioxidant.

Abstract: This invention relates to topical cosmetic preparations. More particularly, this invention relates to a topical cosmetic preparation for the treatment of oily hair and seborrheic skin which comprises an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, any of which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen, hydroxyl, or --OR.sub.4, where R.sub.4 is an alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl, or two of the groups R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 represent methylenedioxy; X is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and Y is --COOH, --CN, --CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, or --COOR.sub.7, where R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each represent hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or aralkyl, or together with the nitrogen atom R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represent a heterocycle, and R.sub.7 is an alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl.

Abstract: Polyolefinic compounds, useful in the treatment of psoriasis, are disclosed. The compounds are represented by the general formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 are each hydrogen or an alkyl group of from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is an alkyl group of from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is hydroxyl, alkoxy of from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, NH.sub.2,NHR.sub.2 or NR.sub.2 R.sub.2 and Z is a cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or cycloalkdienyl group substituted with from 0 to 5 alkyl groups, a keto group or a hydroxyl group or a phenyl group substituted with from 0 to 4 hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl or trifluoromethyl groups or halogen atoms or combinations thereof and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof.The foregoing compounds have been found to be effective in the treatment of psoriasis.

Abstract: Copolymers of formula I are described ##STR1## in which A is the monomeric unit of a natural or synthetic polymer, m is the degree of polymerization; m and n are different one from the other, and m is a number between about 300 and about 10,000 and n is a number between about 100 and about 250; R is a quaternary ammonium radical; X.sup.- is an anion. A may be the monomeric unit of starch or the monomeric unit of hydroxyethylcellulose. The substances exhibit substantial activity in the treatment of infections of the skin and mucosa and fungus infections and in general, high bactericidal activity accompanied by low toxicity.

Abstract: Non-ionic surface-active agents of the formula are disclosed: ##STR1## in which a=0 or 1, R denotes a C.sub.8 -C.sub.30 aliphatic or alicyclic radical, x+y totals a number from 1 to 10 and, in each unit, one of Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 denotes hydrogen and the other denotes the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 denotes methyl or ethyl. These products can be prepared simply and are suitable for use in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions and in particular in cosmetic compositions for treating the hair or skin.

Abstract: The zinc salt of the hydrolyzed tricarboxylic acid from Diels-Alder adducts or ene-adducts of maleic anhydride to undecylenic acid, preferably in a molar ratio of from 0.8 to 1.2, are described as skin-compatible bactericides and fungicides. They are preferably used in cosmetic preparations. They are more active and less toxic than the substances previously known and used for said purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pearlescent shampoos in which the pearlescing agent is myristyl myristate and is present in the shampoo in an amount of about 0.2 to about 2.5 weight percent. Also included in the shampoo are water and an amount of surface active agent effective for cleansing.

Abstract: Organoaluminum compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein m, n and R are as defined hereinafter, and processes for their preparation are disclosed. The compounds of formula I possess antimicrobial properties and are useful in cosmetic compositions, such as hair-care compositions and foot-care compositions.

Abstract: Stabilized cosmetic compositions containing as an active ingredient a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is sodium, potassium or ammonium and x is 1 or R is aluminum and x is 3. The compounds of the above formula are stabilized in said compositions particularly against degradation due to light by the addition thereto of an effective amount of N-acetylcysteine.

Abstract: Cosmetic agents for the control of head dandruff, containing customary cosmetic carrier substances and additives, and 1 to 5% by weight of salts of at least one biguanide derivative of the general formula ##STR1## wherein m is from 1 to 10 and n is from 1 to 6. Preferred salts include oligohexamethylene biguanide, oligotetramethylene biguanide and 1-methyl biguanide. Also preferred are the hydrochloride salts of biguanide derivatives. The agents may be in the form of shampoos, hair lotions, hair setting preparations, rinses, hair dressing gels and creams, hair oils, powders, or sprays. Customary carrier substances may be an ointment base, a powder, water, alcohol or water-alcohol mixtures. Customary cosmetic additives include resins, emulsifiers, thickeners, hair care substances, coloring agents, perfume oils, solid fillers, and propellants.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for reducing sebum secretion comprising in solution in a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 aliphatic alcohol an effective amount of cyproterone acetate.

Abstract: Preventive as well as therapeutic treatment to alleviate the symptoms of skin disorders associated with disturbed keratinization or inflammation with one or more alpha or beta hydroxy-acids and alpha or beta ketoacids is disclosed. The alpha or beta hydroxyacids and alpha or beta ketoacids of this invention include free acids, or peroxide, amide, lactone, anhydride, ester, polymer, organic or inorganic salt forms thereof. Therapeutic compositions of this invention may include one or more of the alpha or beta hydroxyacids or the alpha or beta ketoacids of this invention present in a total amount of from 0.1 to 40 percent in an acceptable vehicle. The compositions are particularly useful for the topical treatment of skin conditions such as dry skin, ichthyosis, palmar and plantar hyperkeratosis, dandruff, Darier's disease, lichen simplex chronicus, keratoses, acne, psoriasis, eczema, pruritus and possibly warts and herpes.

Abstract: A method for treating acne in which beta-cyclodextrin is applied to the acne typically in the form of a lotion, ointment, cream, gel or the like, in a concentration from 0.1-10, preferably 1-5%, by weight.

Abstract: Composition suitable for treating the hair or skin, which conains at least one poly-(quaternary ammonium) polymer having units of the formula: ##STR1## in which A denotes an alkylene, hydroxyalkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene radical;B denotes:(a) --O--Z--O-- in which Z denotes a hydrocarbon radical or a group ##STR2## in which x and 4 denote a number from 1 to 4; (b) a bis-secondary diamine radical;(c) a radical --NH--Y--NH-- in which Y denotes a hydrocarbon radical or the radical --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --S--S--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; or(d) a group --NH--CO--NH--;R.sub.1 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.2 denotes a hydrocarbon radical or two R.sub.2 radicals can complete a radical ##STR3## X denotes a halide; and n is 1 or an integer from 3 to 10. The polymers used in the composition of the invention have a good compatibility with anionic surface-active agents, are degradable and do not accumulate on the hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the oily appearance of hair and skin so as to reduce or eliminate said oily appearance comprises in a suitable cosmetic vehicle at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is either ##STR2## wherein r' and r" can be hydrogen, 2-hydroxy ethyl, 2-hydroxy propyl or 2,3-dihydroxy propyl, R.sub.2 is --CH.sub.3, --CO.sub.2 H, --C.sub.6 H.sub.5 P-OCH.sub.3, --C.sub.6 H.sub.5, ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 is --CH.sub.2 COOH or --COCH.sub.3 or ##STR4## wherein R.sub.5 is --OH, --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.4 H.sub.9 or --OCH.sub.2 COOH and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --or ##STR5## wherein m is 3-5 and n is 2-5.

Abstract: Surface-active polysiloxanes are disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## in which x denotes an integer from 3 to 10 and A denotes a cationic, anionic, zwitterionic or nonionic hydrophilic unit which contains one or more of the same or different groups which are amine, amine oxide, ammonium, ammonioalkylcarboxylate, ammonioalkylsulphonate, amide, sulphonamide, ether, thioether, sulphoxide, hydroxyl, ester or acid groups. These polysiloxanes are particularly useful for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions, especially compositions for the hair.

Abstract: A homogeneous liquid anionic-amphoteric based antimicrobial conditioning shampoo which includes about 0.5 to 2.5% of the antimicrobial agent, 1-imidazolyl-1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one, solubilized in an aqueous solution of critical amounts of a mixture of the following specific ingredients:a. about 10-40% by weight of an anionic sulfate or sulfonate surface active agent,b. about 0.1-7.5% by weight of an amphoteric surfactant selected from the group consisting of cocobetaine, cocosulfobetaine, cocoamidopropylbetaine, cocoamidopropylsulfobetaine or combinations thereof.c. about 1-6% by weight of a fatty acid mono- or di-ethanolamide, and preferablyd. about 1.1-5% by weight of a nonionic surface active agent selected from the group consisting of a tertiary amine oxide, a polyoxyethylene hexitan mono-higher fatty acid ester, and mixtures thereof, ande. about 0.5-2% by weight of a lower aliphatic monohydric or polyhydric alcohol or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A homogeneous liquid amphoteric-nonionic based antidandruff conditioning shampoo which includes about 0.5 to 2.5% of the antimicrobial agent, 1-imidazolyl-1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one, solubilized in an aqueous solution of critical amounts of a four component mixture of the following specific ingredients:a. about 6-30% by weight of cocobetaine, cocosulfobetaine, cocoamidobetaine, cocoamidosulfobetaine or combinations thereof,b. about 1-7.5% by weight of a tertiary amine oxide,c. about 1-7% by weight of a fatty acid mono- or di-ethanolamide,d. about 0.1-5.0% by weight of a polyoxyethylene hexitan mono-higher fatty acid ester, and preferablye. about 0.01-0.1% by weight of a polymerized quaternized ammonium compound. This shampoo is transparent in appearance and should preferably contain 65-80% water.

Abstract: A homogeneous liquid nonionic based antimicrobial conditioning shampoo which includes about 0.5 to 2.5% of the antimicrobial agent, 1-imidazolyl-1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one, solubilized in an aqueous solution of critical amounts of a four component mixture of the following specific non-ionic ingredients:a. about 2-20% by weight of a polyoxyethylene hexitan mono-higher fatty acid ester,b. about 4-10% by weight of a tertiary amine oxide,c. about 1-7% by weight of a fatty acid mono- or di-ethanolamide,d. about 0.05-1.0% by weight of a polyacrylamide having a molecular weight of 100,000 to 3,000,000. This shampoo is transparent in appearance and should preferably contain 65-80% water.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions useful in the preparation of cosmetic formulations, including preparations effective for the treatment of dandruff, are provided. The antimicrobial compositions of the invention consist of a pyrithione compound in combination with an undecylenic acid monoalkylolamide sulfosuccinate half ester.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical, cosmetic and pesticidal compositions containing a trifluoroacetyl-resorcinol of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.4, which may be identical to or different from each other, are each hydrogen or methyl, andR.sub.3 and R.sub.5, which may be identical to or different from each other, are each hydrogen or ethyl.

Abstract: Antiseborrheic preparations for application to the skin, hair and scalp containing pyridoxine tripalmitate are disclosed. The preparations of the invention contain as a solubilizer for the pyridoxine tripalmitate one or a mixture of amine oxides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having 16 to 20 carbon atoms and each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydroxy ethyl or methyl.

Abstract: A method, composition and compounds useful in said compositions for treating the skin and scalp characterized by an excessive secretion of sebum to improve the condition thereof by reducing said excessive secretion of sebum includes topically applying to a human having skin and/or a scalp so characterized a cosmetic composition containing as an active ingredient a derivative of cysteine or cysteamine. The composition contains about 0.1-5 weight percent of said derivative and also contains as a carrier for the active ingredient, water, a mixture of water and a lower alkanol, a lower alkanol, a mixture of a lower alkanol and a cosmetic resin, a reducing agent, a neutralizing agent or a vegetable oil.

Abstract: Sequenced oligomer surfactant has the formula: P--O----C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 B)O--.sub.n' [C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (CH.sub.2 A)O].sub.m --C.sub.2 H.sub.3 C.sub.2 B)O].sub.n Q wherein one of P and Q represents hydrogen and the other represents alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; A represents R--CH.sub.2 -- or R'--O-- wherein R is alkyl having 4-16 carbon atoms and R' is alkyl having 4-20 carbon atoms; B is selected from OH, R.sub.1 R.sub.2 N, R.sub.1 R.sub.2 N.fwdarw.O, R.sub.1 R.sub.2 N--O.sup..sym. HV.sup..crclbar., R.sub.1 R.sub.2 N.sup..sym. HV.sup..crclbar., R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 N.sup..sym. Z.sup..crclbar. and R.sub.4 S.fwdarw.(O)a, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl, R.sub.4 is alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or dihydroxyalkyl, Z.sup..crclbar. is an anion selected from HSO.sub.3.sup..crclbar., CH.sub.3 SO.sub.3.sup..crclbar., CH.sub.3 SO.sub.4.sup. .crclbar. and CH.sub.3 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --SO.sub.3.sup..crclbar., R.sub.1 R.sub.2 N.sup..sym. HV.sup..crclbar. and R.sub.

Abstract: A preparation containing as an active ingredient 0.1 to 10% by weight of thioglycolic acid and the salts, esters, and acid amides thereof, is employed in the treatment of fatty cysts, dandruff, scleroderma and other dermatological disorders.

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 cosmetic composition for treating the scalp comprises chenodeoxycholic acid or ursodeoxycholic acid and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Hair shampoos and cleansers containing distinctly minor proportions of hydrophobic-lipophobic perfluorinated compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to Vitamin A-containing crystal clear transparent aqueous sprayable emulsions for application to hair and scalp according to a spray-on then brush-in technique which has been found to effectively reduce itching, flaking of common dandruff and seborrhea, condition the hair and scalp, and, in some instances, reduce excessive falling hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high-foaming antidandruff shampoo having desirable cosmetic conditioning properties, which consists essentially of about 10% to 30% by weight of a water-soluble betaine detergent, 1% to 10% by weight of a water-soluble anionic, amine oxide or amphoteric detergent, 1% to 10% by weight of a water-soluble nonionic detergent containing polyoxypropylene groups and polyoxyethylene groups, 0.5% to 5% by weight of an aminopolyureylene resin, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel synergistic composition and to a method of treating inflammation in warm blooded animals by topically administering to a warm blooded animal in need of such treatment an effective amount of the synergistic combination of a non-steroidal agent having anti-inflammatory activity and bis-(2-pyridyl-1-oxide) disulfide and/or at least one adduct of bis-(2-pyridyl-1-oxide) disulfide having the empirical formula:(C.sub.5 H.sub.4 NOS).sub.2 MY.sub.t (I)wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, magnesium, tin, cadmium, zirconium, alkali and alkaline earth metals; Y is the anion of an inorganic acid and t is either 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of topically treating inflammation in warm blooded animals which comprises administering to a warm blooded animal in need of such treatment an effective amount of bis-(2-pyridyl-1-oxide) disulfide and/or the adducts of bis-(2-pyridyl-1-oxide) disulfide having the empirical formula:(C.sub.5 H.sub.4 NOS).sub.2 MY.sub.t (I)wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, magnesium, tin, cadmium, zirconium, alkali and alkaline earth metals; Y is the anion of an inorganic or organic acid and t is either 1 or 2.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions which can be orally administered to humans suffering from a condition characterized by excessive secretion of sebum from the scalp or skin, for the purpose of improving that condition. The compositions include a solid ingestible carrier admixed with certain non-toxic active compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHICH ARE MORE FULLY AND SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED BELOW.