Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair care composition having an effective amount of a 2-pyridinol-N-oxide material and an effective amount of an iron chelator; wherein the combination of the iron chelator and the 2-pyridinol-N-oxide material provides high anti-fungal efficacy.

Abstract: Compositions are described that contain treated chitosan, modified chitosan and/or modified and treated chitosan for use in formulations for skin, hair and nails, and in compositions and methods of reducing topical agent-induced skin irritation and inflammation.

Abstract: Compositions are described that contain treated chitosan, modified chitosan and/or modified and treated chitosan for use in formulations for skin, hair and nails, and in compositions and methods of reducing topical agent-induced skin irritation and inflammation.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions, which commonly are self-adherent gels, are provided. The cleaning compositions include (a) adhesion promoter, (b) glycine betaine amide, and (c) water. The glycine betaine amide is a compound of formula (I); where R is an aliphatic group having 8 to 22 carbon atoms and X represents an inorganic or organic anion. The adhesion promoter includes at least one compound including one or more polyalkoxy groups. The adhesion promoter may also include polysaccharide and/or synthetic polymer resin. Gel forms of the cleaning compositions typically have a gel melt temperature of at least about 55° C. and a viscosity at 25° C. of at least about 150,000 cP.

Abstract: Subject matter of the present disclosure is a conditioning shampoo containing (A) a mixture of the mono-, di- and tri-esters of a fatty acid mixture (F1) and glycerine, and (B) a mixture of the mono- and di-esters of a fatty acid mixture (F1) and a polyethylene glycol having a mean molecular mass of from 200 to 800 g/mol, wherein the fatty acid mixture (F1) is a mixture of fatty acids which has the same fatty acid composition as a plant-based oil, and, relative to the total weight of the shampoo, the total quantity of all the plant-based oils included in the shampoo, which are not the same as the tri-esters of the fatty acid mixture (F1) and glycerine, is a value of maximum 0.25 wt. %, and the total quantity of all the silicone compounds included in the shampoo is a value of maximum 0.25 wt. %.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to make it possible that a pyridine antibacterial/antifungal agent is dispersed stably in a liquid for appropriate impartation of the pyridine antibacterial/antifungal agent to fibers, and that when fibers are processed with the agent which is mixed with various other treating agents such as dyes and softeners, there is no negative influences on the process of the fibers for imparting antibacterial/antifungal properties. An antibacterial/antifungal properties-imparting agent contains a pyridine antibacterial/antifungal agent; a modified polysaccharide having reduced hydroxyl groups; and a wetting agent; but does not contain a surfactant. After applying the antibacterial/antifungal properties-imparting agent to fibers, the fibers undergo a heating process.

Abstract: An aqueous, foamable composition comprising castor oil maleate, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, glycerin, surfactant, and optionally PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides. The composition is useful as a foaming cleanser that dispenses a foam that has enhanced skin feel and optionally increased foam stand up so that it is less runny and messy.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ester/amido alkyl amine or alkyl ester/amido alkyl quaternary amine and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer.

Abstract: An aqueous hair cleansing agent containing the following components (A), (B) and (C) and water: (A) an anionic surfactant; (B) a specific organo polysiloxane; and (C) one or more of cationized polymer(s) selected from (c-1) and (c-2): (c-1) a cationized polymer having cellulose skeleton or galactomannan skeleton; and (c-2) a cationic polymer having diallyl dimethylammonium salt skeleton.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises between about 10% to about 50% of at least one organic solvent comprising vegetable oil. The composition further comprises between about 2% to about 20% of at least one co-solvent. The composition further comprises at least one water-in-oil emulsifier and non-ionic surfactant. The composition also comprises at least one anionic surfactant and between about 20% to about 60% of water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of an agent that enhances transdermal delivery of a PDE-5 inhibitor. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved method and composition that promotes transdermal delivery of a PDE-5 inhibitor for the treatment of the PDE-5 mediated conditions and/or diseases.

Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.

Abstract: To provide a cleansing composition showing excellent properties during cleansing and rinsing while satisfying foam performance. The hair cleansing composition according to the invention contains the following ingredients (A), (B), (C), and (D) at a weight ratio of Ingredient (A) to Ingredient (B) [(A)/(B)] is of from 0.1 to 1.2 and at a weight ratio of Ingredient (A) to Ingredient (C) [(A)/(C)] of from 0.1 to 1.2: (A) an ether carboxylate surfactant, (B) an ether sulfate surfactant, (C) a betaine amphoteric surfactant, (D) a cationic-group containing copolymer obtained by the copolymerization of a monomer mixture containing three monomers.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation is disclosed, comprising (a) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of non-alkoxylated anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion, and (c) at least one cationic polymer.

Abstract: A process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit the dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel detergent compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant and at least one particular amino silicone, the (amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant)/(sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant) weight ratio ranging from 1:1 to 2:1, the total amount of surfactants representing from 4% to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the final composition. The disclosure also relates to the use of the composition for protecting the coloration of, for example, artificially dyed hair.

Abstract: An ethylene oxide-free, dioxane-free, and formaldehyde-free personal care concentrate composition free of ethoxylated components which is non-irritating to eyes comprising water, sodium alkyl sulfate, propanediol, and a synthetic amphoteric surfactant selected from the group consisting of cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and cocamidopropyl betaine is disclosed. This composition is especially suitable for baby shampoos which are not irritating. In some embodiments the composition is free of formaldehyde.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel detergent compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) at least one sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, (B) at least one surfactant chosen from amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants and (C) at least one amino silicone with a weight-average molecular mass Mw greater than or equal to 75,000, the (sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant)/(amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant) weight ratio ranging from 1:1 to 2:1, the total amount of surfactants representing from 4% to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the final composition. The disclosure also relates to the use of the composition for protecting the coloration of artificially dyed hair.

Abstract: A hydrophilized personal care formulation, which can be in the form of a hand or body soap (liquid or bar), lipstick, body wash, makeup remover, skin cleaner, hair conditioner, skin or hair moisturizer. The formulation employs an organophosphorus material or a mixture of an organophosphorus material, for example, mono-, di-, and polyol phosphate esters.

Abstract: A process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit the dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having antibacterial effectiveness and reduced eye irritation potential are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic compound, optional adjuvant materials known in the art, and water. The eye irritation is decreased by decreasing the amount, by weight, of alkamine oxide present in the composition and alternatively, or in combination therewith, increasing the ratio of nonionic material to alkamine oxide present in the composition.

Abstract: A liquid cleansing composition comprising a glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester that provides excellent viscosity-building properties, as well as enhanced foaming properties. The glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester is preferably glyceryl caprylate/caprate, and is preferably obtained by esterifying glycerin with C8-C10 fatty acids derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. The cleansing composition also comprises one or more surfactants, and optional additives, and can be formulated into a body wash, shampoo, 2-in-1 shampoo, facial cleanser, or liquid hand soap.

Abstract: A personal care cleansing composition is provided which includes a C10-C24 acyl glycinate salt and a dihydroxypropyl quaternary ammonium salt. Most preferred is sodium cocoyl glycinate in combination with dihydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride. The quaternary ammonium salt enhances foaming properties of the glycinate salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conditioning and shine enhancing composition for keratin fibers especially human hair. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous composition comprising at least one mono alkyl quaternary ammonium surfactant at a concentration of 0.01 to 10% by weight, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 5% by weight, calculated to total composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to particular orthoester based polymers as well as the use of specific orthoester beased polymers as a demulsifier for water/oil emulsions.

Abstract: The invention provides fabric conditioning compositions, which include as the conditioning agent, one or more quaternary ester ammonium salt compounds, which include a mixture of quaternary mono-, di- and tri-ester ammonium salt components, wherein the amount of quaternary diester ammonium salts is greater than about 40% by weight, and the amount of quaternary triester ammonium salts is less than about 20% by weight based on the total amount of quaternary ester ammonium salts. The composition contains a high level of quaternary diester ammonium salt content, and low level of quaternary triester ammonium salt content.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in an aqueous medium: (a) at least one first anionic surfactant in the form of a magnesium salt, (b) at least one second anionic surfactant different from the first, (c) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, (d) at least one oxyethylenated sorbitan ester, and (e) at least one polymer chosen from cationic polymers and amphoteric or zwitterionic polymers. Also disclosed herein is a cosmetic treatment process comprising applying such a composition to the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant compositions made from esters or amides of the betaine glycine, produced by reaction of the glycine betaine with a sulphonic acid and an alcohol or a fatty-chain amine derived from vegetable oils. The invention further relates to a cosmetic comprising said surfactant composition, in particular, liquid soap, bath foam, shower gel or shampoo.

Abstract: Quaternary surfactants of the formula (I), wherein R1CO is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, optionally hydroxy-functionalized acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, R2 is a CH2COOH radical, an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a CH2CH2OH or a CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH group, and X is halide, alkyl sulfate, alkyl carbonate or alkyl phosphate, are useful as surfactants in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations. Aqueous solutions above 50% by weight of the surfactants are flowable and pumpable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to detergent cosmetic compositions for keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one anionic surfactant (A) comprising in its structure at least one group chosen from sulfate, sulfonate and phosphate groups, at least one carboxylic alkyl ether anionic surfactant (B) other than the at least one anionic surfactant (A), at least one surfactant chosen from amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants (C), at least one alkyl(poly)glycoside nonionic surfactant (D), at least one non-silicone fatty substance (E), and optionally at least one cationic polymer (F), wherein the weight ratio of the amount of the at least one anionic surfactant (A) to the amount of the at least one nonionic surfactant (D) has a value ranging from 0.5 to 1.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair with shine enhancing effect. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair comprising at least one anionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant at a total concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 2.5% by weight, calculated to total composition.

Abstract: A cleansing composition containing the following components (A) to (C): (A) an anionic surfactant (B) a copolymer of a dialkyl diallyl ammonium salt/acrylamide (C) fatty acid alkanolamide and/or polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, wherein pH at 25° C., in 20 weight times water dilution, is 2 to 4.5. The present cleansing composition has a good foamability in hair washing, a fine-textured and soft foam quality, and in particular, a good smoothness in rinsing and lasting the smoothness longer in rinsing.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid cleanser compositions are disclosed. The cleanser compositions are structured liquids capable of suspending a skin benefit agent therein to improve transfer of the skin benefit agent to the skin upon use of the wash. In one embodiment, the skin benefit agent is a lipid material, which remains on the skin after washing to provide skin barrier enhancement.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair with shine enhancing effect. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair comprising at least one anionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant at a total concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 2.5% by weight, calculated to total composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous conditioning shampoo compositions which comprise an anionic detersive surfactant component; from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of an water soluble or dispersible, cationic, non crosslinked, deposition or conditioning polymer; the conditioning shampoo may additionally comprise dispersed, liquid, droplets of a water insoluble, hair conditioning agent having a volume average particle diameter of from about 5 microns to about 125 microns. A homopolymer has a cationic charge density from about from about 2 meq/gm to about 4 meq/gm or a cationic charge density of from about 5 meq/gm to about 10 meq/gm; or an average molecular weight of at least 500,000. A copolymer is formed from one or more cationic monomer units and one or more nonionic monomer units or monomer units bearing a negative charge wherein the subsequent charge of the copolymer is positive.

Abstract: A cationic, oxidized polysaccharide or derivative thereof that has a mean average molecular weight (Mw) having a lower limit of 50,000 and an upper limit of 1,000,000 and an aldehyde functionality content of at least 0.001 meq/gram is used in personal care and household care compositions. This cationic, oxidized polysaccharide is prepared in continuous or batch processes using hydrolytic reagents, oxidizing reagents, or combination of hydrolytic reagents and oxidizing reagents. Personal care or household care compositions are prepared by adding the cationic, oxidized polysaccharide to a personal care or household composition containing at least one active ingredient other than the cationic, oxidized polysaccharide of this invention.

Abstract: A shampoo coloring formulation for human hair having the following ingredients; (a) cationic dye; (b) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; (c) lauramidopropyl betaine; (d) cocamido propylamine oxide; (e) lauramide MEA and (f) water.

Abstract: Disclosed are triarylmethane dyes of formula (1) D1-(Z1J)r-Y1—S-A, wherein A is hydrogen; a radical of formula (1b) *—S—Y2-(Z2)-D2; or a radical of formula (1c) *—S—Y3; Y1 and Y2 independently from each other are unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted C1-C10alkylene; C5-C10cycloalkylene; C5-C10arylene; or —C5-C10arylene-(C1-C10alkylene); Y3 is an unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted C1C10alkyl; C5-C10cycloalkyl; C5-C10aryl; or —C5-C10aryl-(C1-C10alkyl); Z1 and Z2 independently from each other are *—(CH2)p—C(O)—**; *—(CH2CH2—O)—**; *—(CH2)p—C(O)O—**; *—(CH2)p—OCO—**; —(CH2)p—N(R1)—**; —(CH2)p—CON(R1)—**; —(CH2)p—(R1)NC(O)—**; -0-; —S—; —S(O)—; —S(O)2—; or a cationic biradical of a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compound of the formula (1a); (1b); (1c); (1d); or (1e); wherein the asterix * indicates the linkage to D1 and/or D2; the asterix ** indicates the linkage to Y1 and/or Y2; W1 is N o

Abstract: Mild shampoo compositions are described that are economical, have excellent in-use properties, and provide enhanced conditioning benefits. The compositions have low ocular irritation potential and are particularly suitable for use by children. The compositions include a surfactant system composed on an alkyl ethoxy sulfate having at least 3 ethylene oxide groups, a betaine surfactant, and an hydroxysultaine surfactant in specific ratios; and a non-volatile water-insoluble silicone. In-vitro tests are described that allows selection of optional ingredients that do not compromise the mildness or hair conditioning performance of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a surfactant system comprising at least one cationic surfactant; (b) from about 0.05% to about 10% of a polymer selected from the group consisting of an anionic polymer, an amphoteric polymer, and mixtures thereof; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the surfactant system and the polymer form a water-insoluble complex upon dilution, and wherein the composition is transparent or translucent. The compositions are especially suitable for hair care products such as hair conditioning products for rinse-off use.

Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant; (b) from about 0.05% to about 10% of a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble anionic polymer, a water-soluble amphoteric polymer, and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 1.0% to about 10% of a high melting point fatty compound; and (d) an aqueous carrier; wherein the cationic surfactant and the polymer from a water-soluble complex; and wherein the cationic surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound from a gel matrix. The compositions are especially suitable for hair care products such as hair conditioning products for rinse-off use.

Abstract: A cosmetically acceptable medium containing a component and an aqueous gel that includes water and: (a) a cationic polymer; (b) an anionic surfactant having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, where the amount of the anionic surfactant is less than the amount of the cationic polymer; (c) an amphoteric surfactant, where the amount of the amphoteric surfactant is less than the amount of the cationic polymer; and (d) optionally a long chain amine oxide, where the amount of said long chain amine oxide is less than the amount of the cationic polymer. The component is selected from a cationic surfactant, a conditioning agent, a synthetic amphoteric polymer, a synthetic ampholytic polymer, a synthetic non-ionic polymer, an amino acid, a protein, an oxidizing agent, a hair dye, dyes, pigments, a fragrance, one or more vitamins, and mixtures thereof. The cosmetically acceptable medium can be used to treat keratin-based substrates.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing a stable liquid cleanser compositions which can use fatty acyl isethionates mixtures, regardless of free fatty acid contact of isethionates mixture or chain length distribution of isethionates mixture. The key is to insure a specific combination of liquid crystal inducer (of surfactant phase) and of modifier (to ensure large size domain providing stability) so that the isethionates will be stable at low and high temperatures.

Abstract: Surfactant-thickened active chlorine-containing bleach compositions including at least one water soluble anionic styrenic polymer are described. The styrenic polymer serves to improve the rheology properties of the thickened bleach composition. The thickened bleach composition additionally includes a surfactant-based thickening system including an amine oxide, and an alkaline agent to maintain the pH of the composition at about 10 or greater. The amine oxide includes at least 75% of one or more C14-C18 alkyl dimethyl amine oxides. The thickened bleach compositions have reduced viscosity, decreased elastic properties, with improved flow and pour properties resulting from the inclusion of the styrenic polymer.

Abstract: The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts thereof, b. a solvent or oil that is liquid at 25° C. and is insoluble in water, and c. water, wherein an optically clear isotropic microemulsion is formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new tertiary or quaternary nitrogen-containing ortho ester-based surfactant, where the hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts am attached by separate ortho ester linkages. The ortho ester surfactants are stable in alkaline solutions, but are readily hydrolysed in acidic solutions. Since the hydrophobic and the hydrophilic parts of the surfactants reside in different substituents of the ortho ester, the surface activity is lost upon dydrolysis. The invention also relates to a process for making the ortho ester-based surfactants, where low molecular weight ortho esters are used as starting materials. These low molecular weight ortho esters are reacted with a hydrophobic component, which is an alcohol or an alkoxylated alcohol, and hydrophilic component, which is an alkanolamine or an alkoxylated alkanolamine. The molar amounts of the reactants are preferably 1-2 moles of the hydrophilic component per mole orthoester and 1-2 moles of the hydrophobic component per mole ortho ester.

Abstract: Novel liquid cleansing products are disclosed. The cleansing products are comprised of a first colored structured liquid and a second colored structured liquid that when dispensed from a suitable dispenser, mix together to form a new colored cleansing product prior to, and during, use.

Abstract: Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of a sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. A route to solve the intrinsic instability of such aqueous compositions in storage has been developed based on the use of sulfosuccinic acid or a salt of sulfosuccinic acid present in an amount of at least about 4% based on the weight of the sulfosuccinate surfactant.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel washing compositions in particular for the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a detergent surfactant, at least a polymer comprising at least a dialkyldiallylammonium monomer and at least a adhesive polymer having a glass transition temperature less than ?20° C. Said compositions have enhanced hair styling effect.