Abstract: Stable emulsions are provided which can be either in the form of "water-in-oil" or "oil-in-water" emulsions and are obtained using a mixture of lanolin acid and at least one natural basic .alpha.-amino acid, the proportions in the mixture determining the form of the emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic product such as a hair makeup product comprising a waxy base, one or more color additives, a volatile solvent, and a film-forming resin composition comprising pentaerythritol rosinate in combination with either ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose or a polyvinyl alkyl ether or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiphase cosmetic composition wherein respective phases throughout the total composition are generally stable, separate, and visually distinct.Disclosed herein is a duophase cosmetic cleansing cream composition including two generally separate and stable cosmetic compositions intimately mixed to yield a cleansing type composition that may be applied to a subject's face or body in one step, with the composition including a first cleansing cream phase composition comprising the following with each being expressed as a percentage of weight of said cleansing cream phase: an oil making up about 40-65% by weight of the cream phase composition, water making up about 20-50% of the cream phase composition and a thickening agent comprising about 0.25-1.70% by weight of the cream phase composition, and an emulsifier making up about 1.0-9.

Abstract: The invention makes available a cosmetic product in the form of a solid body, preferably a stick, which can be used as a cream by reason of its composition. The product is produced from a mixture of fatty substances, emulsifiers and water-soluble binders to which so much water is added that a mass of a mouldable consistency is obtained. By way of cold deformation, moulded pieces, preferably in stick form, are made therefrom and from these the water is subsequently extracted so that a solid structure is obtained.

Abstract: An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula:(1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid;(2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler;(3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate;(4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and,(5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt,(6) the balance being water.Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant.Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition.The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages.

Abstract: Solid, stick-type cosmetic compositions consist essentially of from about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of sodium stearate, 100 parts by weight of water and an "active" material intended to be applied to the skin. The composition also preferably contains a polyhydroxyl compound, such as a glycol or a polyglycol in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent. The addition of up to about 5 weight percent sodium chloride reduces the "syneresis" effect upon storing the compositions at low or high temperature, and increases the setting point of the composition. The compositions are useful as deodorant sticks, perfume sticks, sun sticks, hand lotion sticks, talc sticks, pigment sticks and insect repellant sticks.

Abstract: The disclosure teaches a synergistic deodorant combination of citronellyl senecioate with 3-trifluoromethyl-4,4'-dichlorocarbanilide or 3,4,4'trichlorocarbanilide. The disclosure also teaches synergistic combinations of the foregoing ingredients with 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether. The foregoing ingredients show synergistic activity as deodorants in various combinations and concentrations as set out in the disclosure. The structures of the ingredients are shown below.

Abstract: A stick-shaped cosmetic material comprising a hydroxypropyl-etherified glycolipid ester represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a methyl group or a hydrogen atom, R.sup.2 represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having carbon atoms of 11 to 15 when R.sup.1 is a methyl group, or R.sup.2 represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having carbon atoms of 12 to 16 when R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, A represents the group ##STR2## R.sup.3 represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having carbon atoms of 1 to 20 or -(A).sub.h H, and a, b, c, d, e, f, g and h are integers, whose sum ranges from 1 to 60.

Abstract: An antiperspirant formulation containing an extract from the aloe vera plant that prevents irritation in most persons sensitive to the metallic salts in common use as antiperspirants. A basic formulation consists of a 50% aqueous metallic salt astringent solution of 85 parts by weight and the natural gel of aloe vera of 15 parts by weight. The preferred metallic salt is aluminum chlorohydroxide. The salt may be combined with various other anti-microbial agents, drying agents, fragrances and the like with aloe vera extracts either in the natural gel form or as aloe extract oil to provide formulations for manual or aerosol sprays, roll-ons, creams and the like. The antiperspirant of the invention permit use by most persons formerly unable to tolerate many antiperspirants due to irritation of the skin.

Abstract: An odor absorbing composition comprising(a) from 0.5-45% by weight of diethylene glycol;(b) from 0.5-45% by weight propylene glycol;(c) from 0.5-30% by weight triethylene glycol;(d) from 1-50% by weight glycerine;(e) from 0.1-20% by weight of a diethanolamide of a C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 unsaturated fatty acid, and(f) from 0.05-5% by weight of an unsaturated fatty acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lipstick having a construction of the core-sheath type which comprises two different compositions A and B arranged in core-sheath relationship, the composition A consisting essentially of a homogeneous mixture of from 53 to 85% by weight of a low-viscosity oily ingredient having a viscosity of less than approximately 80 centipoises at 36.degree. C. and from 15 to 47% by weight of a waxy ingredient having the form of a solid at 36.degree. C. and the composition B consisting essentially of a homogeneous mixture of from 40 to 90% by weight of a viscous oily ingredient having a viscosity of at least 200 centipoises at 36.degree. C. and from 10 to 60% by weight of said waxy ingredient. When applied to the lips, this lipstick causes no tacky or disagreeable sensation, spreads well with a soft feel and a light touch, adheres evenly to the lips and gives protection thereto, and provides a good and beautiful gloss, clarity, hue, and color development.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprised of polyethylene glycol exhibit improved aesthetic properties and efficacy.

Abstract: A polyanionic polyamide salt which comprises chain units of the formula: ##STR1## in which X denotes ##STR2## R being an aliphatic radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, each Y independently denotes a divalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, Z denotes a divalent radical of the formula: ##STR3## and M.sup.+ denotes a sodium or potassium ion or a quaternary ammonium ion of the formula: ##STR4## in which each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl, ethyl, hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl, methylhydroxypropyl or methyl-dihydroxypropyl radical, the viscosity of a 5% by weight aqueous solution of the salt being from 1 to 500 centipoises at a temperature of 25.degree. C., are provided which act as deodorants and deodorisers.

Abstract: A composition for use as a base in clear cosmetic sticks comprises water, lower alkyl ester of fatty acid, propylene glycol, sodium salt of fatty acid, polyoxypropylene ether of a long chain alcohol, polyoxyethylene ether of a long chain alcohol, and polyoxyethylene-glucose-fatty acid ester.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions are described which comprise an aqueous solution of an astringent dispersed in a solid matrix comprising a volatile, water-insoluble liquid; a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer; a solid alkanoic acid; a waxy ester; and optionally containing a solid alkanol. A preferred embodiment comprises an aqueous solution of aluminum chlorhydrate dispersed in a solid matrix comprising cyclopolydimthylsiloxanes as the volatile liquid. These compositions are stable to separation in the molten state and provide non-leaking sticks of controllable softness when solidified by cooling.

Abstract: An aqueous soap-based deodorant stick consisting essentially of a mixture of sodium stearate and sodium palmitate, a soap-compatible germicide, polyethylene imine or ethoxylated polyethylene imine, and water. A soap-compatible perfume, talc, propylene glycol, glycerin, and wool wax alcohols are optional ingredients.

Abstract: A method for treating skin ailments comprising applying polyethylene glycol or other lower polyalkylene glycol to the ailing portion of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antiperspirant-deodorant compositions and to a method of suppressing odors due to the bacterial decomposition of perspiration by administering 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 or organic acid and t is either 1 or 2.

Abstract: A non-fluidizable composition readily convertible into a fluidizable composition by slight stress or pressure, which can be prepared by cooling an emulsion comprisinng a water-immiscible fatty acid, water and an emulsifier from a temperature sufficient to keep the emulsion at a fluidizable state while stirring, stopping the stirring at a temperature not lower than the temperature 5.degree. C. below the congealing temperature of the emulsion and further continuing the cooling to room temmperature and is useful as a base for shaving creams, hair creams, adhesive pastes, printers' inks, shoe polishes, etc.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition in which the antiperspirant material is maintained substantially homogeneously distributed throughout the stick by virtue of the presence of certain waxy materials.

Abstract: Solid, stick-type cosmetic compositions consist essentially of from about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of sodium stearate, 100 parts by weight of water and an "active" material intended to be applied to the skin. The composition also preferably contains a polyhydroxyl compound, such as a glycol or a polyglycol in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent. The compositions are useful as deodorant sticks, perfume sticks, sun sticks, hand lotion sticks, talc sticks, pigment sticks and insect repellant sticks.

Abstract: Aluminum tris(N-oxypyridine-2-thiolate) is useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of any pathological manifestation in which the presence of a microorganism is involved. It is a new compound made by the reaction of aluminum isopropylate with the N-oxide of pyridine-2-thiol.

Abstract: Stable, three-phase antiperspirant stick compositions having (1) a solid, shearable antiperspirant phase, (2) a gel phase comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol gelled with soap, and (3) a barrier phase of specified minimum thickness separating the antiperspirant and gel phases comprising a water-insoluble, alcohol-insoluble, high melting point wax and liquid emollient and which is relatively free of particulate materials. Such antiperspirant sticks provide effective antiperspirant performance as well as desirable application characteristics.

Abstract: There are provided new deodorant compositions which are suitable for application to human skin, the compositions comprising an extract of hops as an active anti-body odor ingredient which is present in an amount at least sufficient to provide bacteriostatic activity.

Abstract: An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula:(1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid;(2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler;(3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate;(4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and,(5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt,(6) the balance being water.Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant.Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition.The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages.

Abstract: Non-rancid absorption ointment bases are provided which have a high capacity for water absorbability and are capable of withstanding elevated temperatures and are formed of gelled mineral oil and an ester of non-rancid isostearic acid such as sorbitan triisostearate, sorbitan sesqui-isostearate, or triglyceryl diisostearate, or an ether of non-rancid isostearyl alcohol such as polyethylene glycol diisostearate.Water-in-oil non-rancid creams resulting from the incorporating of water or medicinal solutions into the above bases are also provided and are capable of withstanding elevated temperatures.The above ointments and creams may be employed as carriers for medicaments such as antibiotics, anti-bacterial agents, antihistamines, anti-fungal agents and the like.

Abstract: A solid. transparent, gelled antiperspirant composition containing one or more acidic reacting antiperspirant compounds wherein the gel contains a lower monohydric alcohol, a di- and/or trihydric alcohol and/or a lower polyglycol, a propylene-/ethyleneglycol-polycondensate, having the formula:Ho (c.sub.2 h.sub.4 o).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.y H, wherein y/(x+y)=0.6-1 and having an average molecular weight of at least 500,Dibenzaldehyde-monosorbitol acetal, an antiperspirant metal compound, and mono- or dialkylolamide of a higher fatty acid.

Abstract: Wax-like compositions useful for antiperspirant or deodorant sticks, generally hydrophobic in nature, which contain ingredients having a high hydrophile-lipophile balance to improve the efficacy of such compositions.

Abstract: Improved antiperspirant stick compositions are provided which comprise a substantially anhydrous, homogeneous mixture of an alcohol soluble astringent basic aluminum compound as the active ingredient in a solid or semi-solid system including an alkylene polyhydric alcohol, a normally solid higher fatty acid amide of an alkylolamine in which the fatty acid radical contains at least 12 carbon atoms and the alkylol groups of the alkylolamine contain from 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and a non-toxic dermatologically acceptable non-aqueous solvent, such as ethanol, for the astringent basic aluminum compound. The mixture provides a highly esthestic, stable and quite effective antiperspirant in stick form suitable for application to the human axilla.

Abstract: A novel combination of powdered materials such as zirconium and aluminum salts suspended in a solid solution of volatile silicones and long chain alcohols. The silicones and alcohols are brought into solid solution by mixing the components in liquid phase at temperatures not to exceed 150.degree. F. (66.degree. C.). The addition of the powdered material to the silicone oil and alcohol matrix prevents the separation of the components upon cooling.This application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 655,665, filed Feb. 5, 1976, now abandoned.

Abstract: Stable, two phase antiperspirant stick compositions having (1) a substantially anhydrous antiperspirant phase comprising a water-insoluble, high melting point wax, a liquid emollient, and high levels of a particulate, antiperspirant active material and (2) a gel phase comprising a polyhydric alcohol gelled with either a fatty acid soap or a fatty acid amide. Such antiperspirant sticks provide effective antiperspirancy performance as well as desirable application characteristics.

Abstract: The invention concerns a germ-inhibiting, microbicidal or deodorizing composition comprising p-isopropyl- and/or p-tert.butyl-.alpha.-methyl hydrocinnamic alcohol, together with a carrier or diluent.

Abstract: Cosmetic emulsions having a high internal phase ratio comprising an oil continuous phase, a water disperse phase, and an emulsifier combination of (i) aluminum and/or calcium stearate and (ii) a phosphated mono- and/or diglyceride; and method of preparing same.

Abstract: A deodorant composition which prevents the formation of unpleasant odors due to bacterial decomposition of perspiration comprises a cosmetic carrier and, as the active component, a mixture of at least one weak organic acid and at least one salt of a weak organic acid and an aminated organic compound. The composition on application to the desired area of the body maintains the pH of the perspiration at a value of about 3 to 6.

Abstract: The strong sexual excitants emitted by female animals when in heat and which serve to attract and arouse the male to mate are destroyed by treating with compounds containing chlorine dioxide in stable form. The compounds are non-irritating and are sufficiently effective when applied externally or internally so that a female in heat can be brought near a male of the same species without causing any appreciable change in the behavior of the male.

Abstract: An antiperspirant-deodorant composition containing in a cosmetic carrier an active compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine, bromine and R.sub.1 SO.sub.3 wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl, chlorophenyl, hydroxyphenyl and 2-oxo 10-bornanyl and R is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy.

Abstract: An insect bite relief preparation that comprises an amino acid material in a suitable carrier for topical application to the skin in the area of an insect bite to relieve the discomfort thereof.

Abstract: A very effective antiperspirant composition in the form of a stick comprising from abouyt 1% to about 20% of a water-insoluble wax, from about 20% to about 50% of an essentially water-insoluble, but water-dispersible, liquid emollient, and from about 30% to about 60% of an activealuminum or zirconium astringent antiperspirant salt in the form of finely divided particles, said composition being essentially water-insoluble with the exception of the active particles.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition and method for topically administering griseofulvin to a human or animal in a manner such that a high degree of epidermal, especially stratum corneum, retention of griseofulvin is attained, by contacting the skin of a human or animal with an effective amount of a therapeutic composition containing griseofulvin in a vehicle system comprising 2-pyrrolidone and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone in a ratio ranging between about 1:4 and about 4:1, said composition containing at least about 10% by weight of said vehicle system.

Abstract: A non-irritating base component useful for cosmetics and topical preparations consisting of 2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane having a high stability and being very safe for use on skin are hereby disclosed. Said component is synthesized by (a) preparing diacetylene dialcohol by reacting at least one ketone selected from the group consisting of 6,10-dimethylundecan-2-one, 6,10-dimethylundeca-3,9-dien-2-one, 6,10-dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one, 6,10-dimethylundeca-5,10-dien-2-one and 6,10-dimethylundeca-3,5,9-trien-2-one, with acetylene and then subjecting the reaction product to the oxidation coupling, or by reacting ketone with diacetylene and (b) hydrocracking the diacetylene dialcohol directly or after hydrogenation.

Abstract: A gel type applicator stick of adhesive, deodorant or other dispersoid containing in percentages by weight from 0.01 to 45% dispersoid, 10 to 90% water or aqueous solvent and from 5 to 40% of a gel forming agent which is a reaction product of an automatic diisocyanate having 8 to 30 carbon atoms and a monoalkanolamine or dialkanolamine having 2 to 16 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process of suppressing body odor comprising applying a substantially anhydrous cosmetic preparation for suppressing body odor containing as a deodorant an ester of citric acid or acetylcitric acid with an aliphatic alcohol having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alicyclic alcohol having 5 to 6 atoms.

Abstract: A process of suppressing body odors comprising applying a substantially anhydrous cosmetic preparation for supressing body odor containing as a deodorant an ester of an aliphatic mono- or di-hydroxycarboxylic acid or an aliphatic mono- or di-hydroxy-dicarboxylic acid having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms with an aliphatic alcohol having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alicyclic alcohol having 5 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory cyclic 2-furfural-acetals of the formula ##SPC1##In which X is hydrogen, a lower alkyl preferably having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or nitro, Z is an alkylene of the formula--CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4 --(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.m --(CR.sub.7 R.sub.8).sub.n --(CR.sub.9 R.sub.10).sub.p --,in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl, or aryl, R.sub.7 to R.sub.10 are independently of one another, hydrogen or lower alkyl preferably having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 or R.sub.1 and R.sub.5 may, together with their associated carbon atom, represent a carbocyclic ring system with 5 to 8 carbon atoms, and m, n and p are 0 or 1, as used in cosmetic preparations for the prevention and control of inflammation, and methods for the prevention and control of inflammation.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel partially dehydrated amorphous calcium sodium pyrophosphate and to the production of such compounds. Also this invention relates to the process for the use of these compounds to gel aqueous solutions of some polyols and to the gels obtained therefrom.

Abstract: The development of perspiration is inhibited by topical application of 3-phenyl-3-carbo-(beta-di-lower alkylamino)-lower alkoxy-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran or a salt thereof, preferably the hydrochloride, and an antiperspirant aluminum, zinc, or zirconium salt, preferably aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum chloride. The compositions applied may be aqueous, preferably including a surface active agent, such as a nonionic synthetic surface active compound of poly-lower alkylene oxide, or they may be non-aqueous, as in "aerosol" powder sprays. The amounts of the composition employed are small and the proportion of antiperspirant metal salt present is greater than that of the dihydrobenzofuran compound.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick having an excellent spreading property on human skin is prepared from a water-in-oil emulsion which comprises 1 to 50 weight % of water, 1 to 10 weight % of a polyhydroxy compound selected from glycerol, mannitol, dulcitol and carbohydrates, 1 to 5 weight % of an oleic acid esters of polyhydric alcohols and the balance consisting of a cosmetic base material.

Abstract: A method of reducing body odor by applying to the body an aqueous odor-reducing composition containing a perspiration odor-reducing or retarding amount of a biological protease-inhibitor.

Abstract: An anionic, gel, cosmetic deodorant composition is provided comprising an anionic base material selected from the alkali metal salts of long chain alkanoic acids of from 16 to 22 carbon atoms, a lower alkanol and from 0.05 to 1 percent by weight, based on the weight of the total composition, of a quaternary ammonium saccharinate salt represented by the following formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl radical having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are either methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: A fatty composition for use in producing cosmetic compositions comprising a mixture of at least one cosmetic fatty body and at least one non-toxic copolymer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a saturated hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, having from 1-19 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 represents a member selected from the group consisting ofA. ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 has the same meaning as R.sub.1 but is different from R.sub.1 in the same copolymer,B. --CH.sub.2 --R.sub.5, wherein R.sub.5 represents a saturated hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, having from 5-25 carbon atoms,C. --O--R.sub.6, wherein R.sub.6 is a saturated hydrocarbon chain having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, andD. ##STR3## wherein R.sub.7 is a saturated hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, having from 1-19 carbon atoms, andR.sub.3 represents hydrogen when R.sub.2 represents (a), (b), or (c) or R.sub.3 represents .Iadd.hydrogen or .Iaddend.methyl when R.sub.2 represents (d).