Abstract: This invention relates to water-soluble polysaccharide-based products that require less time and effort to incorporate into aqueous formulations, compared to existing polysaccharide products. This invention can be applied more particularly to cationic guar products to be used in cosmetic compositions. The product is in the form of granules and comprises a binding and/or dispersing agent and/or wetting agent.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: a) a synthetic random copolymer having a net positive charge comprising; i.) a nonionic monomer unit of the following formula: where R is H or C1-4 alkyl; and R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-4 alkyl, CH2OCH3, CH2OCH2CH(CH3)2, and phenyl, or together are C3-6cycloalkyl; and ii.) a cationic monomer unit with 2 or more positive charges of the following formula: where k=1, each of v, v?, and v? is independently an integer of from 1 to 6, w is zero or an integer of from 1 to 10, and X? is an anion. and; b) an effective amount of a pyrithione or a polyvalent metal salt of a pyrithione; c) an effective amount of a zinc-containing layered material; d) a detersive surfactant; and e) an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprise (a) from about 0.01 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a water-soluble cationically modified starch polymer, wherein said water-soluble cationically modified starch polymer has a molecular weight from about 850,000 to about 15,000,000 and a charge density from about 0.2 meq/g to about 5 meq/g; (b) from about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of an anionic surfactant system, said anionic surfactant system comprising at least one anionic surfactant and having an ethoxylate level and an anion level, (i) wherein said ethoxylate level is from about 1 to about 6, and (ii) wherein said anion level is from about 1 to about 6; c) an effective amount of a pyrithione or a polyvalent metal salt of a pyrithione; d) an effective amount of a zinc-containing layered material; and (e) a cosmetically acceptable medium. Personal care compositions as described above further comprise from about 0.01 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of one or more oily conditioning agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shampoo composition comprising a minced polygalactomannan hydrocolloid(s) in combination with a water soluble silicone compound.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising a cleansing phase and a benefit phase. These products are intended to provide a multi-phase personal care composition that is packaged in physical contact while remaining stable and providing improved in-use and after-use hair and skin benefits.

Abstract: Derivatized polysaccharide polymers that contain a fructan polymer substrate bearing one or more cationic substituent groups are useful in home and fabric care applications, in oilfield applications, and in emulsion polymerization applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion obtained by mixing (a) a polymer compound having, in a side chain, a group represented by formula (1): -OX)n-E2-R??(1) wherein X represents a C1 to C6 divalent saturated hydrocarbon group, n is a number of 5 to 300, E2 is an ether linkage or an ester linkage, and R represents a C4 to C30 hydrocarbon group, (b) a water-soluble polyol, (c) a nonionic surfactant, (d) a hydrophobic compound, and water and diluting the resulting mixture with water and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition comprising: a. from about 5% to about 50% by weight of an anionic detersive surfactant; b. from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of a first cationic polymer having a cationic charge density of less than about 4 meq/gm, wherein said first cationic polymer forms an isotropic coacervate; c. from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of a second cationic polymer having a cationic charge density of greater than or equal to about 4 meq/gm, wherein said second cationic polymer forms a lyotropic liquid crystal coacervate; and d. from about 20% to about 94% by weight of water.

Abstract: Provided are low-irritation personal care compositions comprising a low-DP polymerized surfactants. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: Provided are low-irritation personal care compositions comprising a low-DP polymerized surfactants. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: a) a synthetic random copolymer having a net positive charge comprising; i.) a nonionic monomer unit of the following formula: where R is H or C1-4 alkyl; and R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-4 alkyl, CH2OCH3, CH2OCH2CH(CH3)2, and phenyl, or together are C3-6cycloalkyl; and ii.) a cationic monomer unit with 2 or more positive charges of the following formula: where each of v, v?, and v? is independently an integer of from 1 to 6, w is zero or an integer of from 1 to 10, and X? is an anion. and; b) a detersive surfactant; c) an azole; d) salicylic acid and e) an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: Provided are low-irritation personal care compositions comprising a low-DP polymerized surfactants. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of multifunctional polyglycosides derivatives that are made by the polymerized by the reaction of polyoxyalkylene containing crosslinking reagent and polyglycosides, together with a functionalizing agent that contains a sulfate, sulfonate, quaternary nitrogen, or a phosphate group. The preferred polymers are cross linked having more than one group per molecule. They are made with mild reagents to avoid discoloration and mal odor.

Abstract: The present invention is a polymer-containing cosmetic hair shampoo comprising one or more pregelatinized, crosslinked starch derivatives. Preferably, the hair care agent further comprises one or more polymers. In one embodiment, the polymer includes cationic polymers. In another embodiment, the polymer includes nonionic, amphoteric, or anionic polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions.

Abstract: Cleansing compositions suitable for use in personal cleansing applications, and in particular make-up removal applications, which not only impart superior cleansing properties, but also which are relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by people having sensitive skin and eyes comprised of esters, liquid silicones, and a water dispersible components. Also disclosed are compositions for effectively depositing various benefit agents into and onto the skin.

Abstract: The invention is a preparation comprising an oil-in-water emulsion containing soap, the emulsion further comprising: (a) 4-12% by weight of at least one fatty acid with 12 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) 3-8% by weight of at least one trialkanolamine, (c) 1-8% by weight of at least one nonionic emulsifier, (d) 0-3% by weight of a fatty alcohol or fatty alcohol mixture, (e) 0.1-6% by weight of one or more emollients, (f) 1-10% by weight propellant with a vapor pressure of 76 to 420 kPa at 20° C., (g) 0-1% by weight of at least one cellulose derivative, and (h) 0.1-4% by weight of at lest one glycerol polyglycol ether isostearate, wherein the oil-in-water emulsion is free from fatty acid diethanolamides, and wherein the preparation is suitable for filling in an aerosol container. The invention also includes a pressurized gas container containing the preparation.

Abstract: A rheology modifier/hair styling resin which is a crosslinked, linear poly(vinyl amide/polymerizable carboxylic acid) copolymer exhibits advantageous hair care properties of high viscosity and long-lasting curl retention.

Abstract: An aqueous isotropic liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition is provided having a surfactant; a thickening agent, and a solid particulate optical modifier that modifies the appearance of the skin after wash off.

Abstract: Hair washing compositions are disclosed which comprise cleansing surfactant, water, first and second cationic polymers having at pH7 a charge density from 0.2 to 1 meq/gm and from 1.3 to 3 meq/gm respectively, and droplets of a water-insoluble conditioning oil of diameter 4 micrometres or less. The compositions provide cleansing with conditioning and low friction and ease of combing for wet and dry hair.

Abstract: Novel compositions such as detergent and conditioning cosmetic compositions, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one other surfactant chosen from amphoteric, nonionic and cationic surfactants and at least one polysaccharide chosen from starch hydrolyzates and nonionic and anionic fructans, as well as their use for cleaning and caring for the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fructan, at least one polysaccharide and at least one beneficial agent, a combination which gives the cosmetic compositions a velvety-smooth texture. Said composition can be easily rinsed off. Hair treated with said composition feels soft and contains no residue. The compositions are particularly suitable for washing and/or conditioning keratinous matter, such as the hair and skin.

Abstract: A rehydratable personal care composition including: from about 1 to about 20 percent water, from about 1 to about 20 percent organic solvent, from about 0.5 to about 50 percent gelling agent, and from about 0.1 to about 5 percent gelling cation, based on the total weight of the composition is disclosed.

Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising (a) a cleansing amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, (b) a skin slip inducing amount of a quaternized lanolin or mixture of quaternized lanolins, and (c) a skin slip enhancing inducing amount of a further cationic material or a mixture of cationic materials.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved shampoo compositions having from about from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, at least about 0.05 weight percent of a cationic polymer least about 0.05 weight percent of a cationic guar derivative having a molecular weight from about 10,000 to about 10,000,000 and a charge density from about 1.25 meq/g to about 7 meq/g, and at least about 20.0 weight percent of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: A highly concentrated flowable pearlizing concentrate is comprised of: (a) from about 25 to about 45% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) from about 25 to about 40% by weight of nonionic, amphoteric, zwitterionic and/or cationic emulsifier and; (c) from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight of a polyol ester and the remainder water. The sum of components (a), (b) and (c) is at least 55% by weight. The concentrates are useful cosmetic applications such as in hair shampoos and shower gels.

Abstract: Mixture of dialkyl imidazoline quats with specified substitution content are provided. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the mixture includes at least one dialkyl imidazoline quat having at least one C16-C30 alkyl group; the C16-30 substitution content of the mixture being from about 10% to about 95% with respect to C10+ reference substitution range.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (1) from about 0.01% to about 10% of a carboxylic acid/carboxylate copolymer; (2) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a moisturizing agent selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene glycol, an alkyl ethoxylate, and mixtures thereof; and (3) an aqueous carrier. Further disclosed is a method of making such hair conditioning compositions.

Abstract: Personal care compositions suitable for use in skin care applications, which effectively deliver and/or deposit various benefit agents into and onto the skin and which are relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by people having sensitive skin and eyes comprising at least one ester and a water dispersible component.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved shampoo compositions having from about from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, at least about 0.05 weight percent of a cationic polymer least about 0.05 weight percent of a cationic guar derivative having a molecular weight from about 10,000 to about 10,000,000 and a charge density from about 1.25 meq/g to about 7 meq/g, and at least about 20.0 weight percent of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous materials which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, particles essentially consisting of aluminium oxide and having a mean primary size in numerical terms of less than 200 nm, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric or nonionic surfactant. The invention also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous fibres, as well as a use of the composition according to the invention as a shampoo.

Abstract: A pearlized cleansing composition for personal care comprising: (a) 4.00-30.00 weight % of an anionic material selected from the group consisting of water soluble lipophilic sulfates and sulfonates of 8 to 22 carbon atoms; (b) 0.25-4.0 weight % behenyl alcohol; and (c) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to clear rinsing agents, for machine dish washing, which comprise hydroxy mixed ethers and alkyl or alkenyl oligoglycosides, optionally, further non-ionic surfactants, water and further auxiliaries and additives. The invention further relates to the use of said mixtures in clear rinsing agents and a method for rinsing and cleaning hard surfaces.

Abstract: A particulate glucomannan gel is produced by swelling a glucomannan-rich flour with water in the presence of ethanol, treating the swollen particles with an alkali to form gelled particles followed by drying. The dried gel particles are incorporated into hygenic or cosmetic preparations as a deposit-cleaning agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to new detergent and conditioning hair-care compositions comprising (A) a washing base comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric C10-C14 alkylbetaine surfactant, (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic guar gum and at least one insoluble silicone, the silicone being introduced into the composition in non-emulsified form, and (C) a cosmetically acceptable medium, as well as a process of cleansing and conditioning the hair by application of the composition.

Abstract: A shower gel formulation having a clear appearance is described which suspends insoluble particles, water insoluble liquids or bubbles and contains an acrylate copolymer, an anionic surfactant, a cationic polymer and, optionally, an amphoteric surfactant. The method of use of the clear shower gel is also described.

Abstract: A gelled oil composition containing an emulsifier, a gelling agent, an oil, and a surfactant which, when applied to the skin in the presence of water, produces a significant amount of foam. After the composition is rinsed from the skin, a non-greasy, oil residue is left thereon.

Abstract: A foamable, shampoo composition for cleansing hair which comprises:

Abstract: Novel “two-in-one” detergent compositions comprised of at least one water soluble silicone agent, at least one cationic conditioning agent, and a detergent. These compositions are suitable for use in shampoos, baths, and shower gels. Also described is a novel delivery system for depositing benefit agents into and onto the skin, nails, and/or hair comprised of at least one water soluble silicone and at least one cationic conditioning agent.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods, two-step methods, and kits for caring for, treating or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one compound comprising at least two quaternary ammonium groups; and at least one sugar chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides; and heating the at least one keratinous fiber.

Abstract: Dialkyl quats useful in personal care products are described. These quats are produced from fatty acids at least 30% by weight of which are C-20 in length or longer.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel detergent and conditioning hair care compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic polymer and a mixture of at least one amine silicone and of at least one grafted silicone polymer comprising one polysiloxane portion and one portion constituted by one non-silicone-modified organic chain, one of the two portions constituting the primary polymer chain, the other being grafted on the primary chain. These compositions have improved hairstyling effect. The invention is useful for hair washing, care and styling.

Abstract: Cleansing surfactant compositions are provided which cleanse, condition and moisturize the skin and hair and which exhibit a low degree of irritation to the eyes. These cleansing compositions preferably contain the following components: a. a surfactant portion containing: 1. a nonionic surfactant; 2. an amphoteric surfactant; and 3. an anionic surfactant; the total connection of said nonionic, amphoteric and anionic surfactants being present in the composition in an amount from about 5 to about 20 percent by weight of said cleansing composition; and b. a substantive humectant present in the composition in an amount from about 0.01 to about 3 percent by weight of said cleansing composition. The substantive humectants used in the present invention are preferably cationically charged polyols derived from sugars or sugar derivatives and they further comprise a long chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from about 6 to 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition for washing keratin materials, combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one polyorganosiloxane oil with a viscosity greater than or equal to 0.1 m2.s−1; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer made up of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate, a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound with at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylamide, and a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether carrying alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.

Abstract: A cosmetic conditioning and detergent composition for keratinous substances, especially hair, and a process for washing the keratinous substances using the composition, wherein the composition comprises, in an aqueous medium, (A) at least one anionic surfactant derived from a carboxylic acid, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant does not include a sulphate or sulphonate function; (B) at least one silicone which does not include an amide function, and (C) at least one cationic polymer which contains quaternary ammonium groups in the polymeric main chain.

Abstract: Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one cationic vinyllactam copolymer also comprising at least one methylvinylimidazolium salt, polyurethane, methacrylamidopropyldimethylamine, methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium or vinylcaprolactam unit; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer consisting of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; of a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth) acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4) alkylamino (C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di (C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth) acrylamide; of a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic mo

Abstract: Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one polyorganosiloxane with a viscosity of less than 0.1 m2·s−1; iii) at least one cationic polymer; and iv) at least one acrylic terpolymer consisting of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; of a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl(meth)acrylamide; of a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.

Abstract: An antidandruff composition for treating the hair and scalp combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific antidandruff agent and at least one acrylic terpolymer made up of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate, and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl(meth)acrylamide, a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups, and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.

Abstract: Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one cationic galactomannan gum; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer consisting of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; of a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di(C1-C4) alkylamino (C1-C4) alkyl(meth)acrylamide; of a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.