Abstract: Skin care preparations and methods are disclosed which contain an effective amount to smooth the skin or reduce scale, of a uronic acid or derivative thereof and particularly a uronic acid urea condensate.

Abstract: Compositions which affect cell metabolism of human skin cells are described. The compositions are purified bovine pineal gland extracts which selectively slow down cellular proteoglycan biosynthesis associated with the production of extracellular matrices without significantly affecting other cellular metabolic activities. These compositions can be used in cosmetics for the maintenance and improvement of skin structure and texture.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic composition that raffinose ester of higher fatty acid having carbon atoms from 14 to 20 and cane sugar fatty acid ester are used in parallel, further solcoseryl is compounded to the above. The composition according to the present invention are stable and do not give the irritation on the skin, has no variable nature and has an excellent moisture retaining ability, and then can give the cosmetics which the feeling obtained by employing said cosmetics is very satisfactory. Further the solcoseryl that the substance which deoxyribonucleic acid is dissolved in the raffinose ester of higher fatty acid is added under the sterile condition can be compounded in this cosmetic composition.

Abstract: An esterified propoxylated methyl glucoside composition is prepared by reacting a propoxylated methyl glucoside with a fatty acid at an elevated temperature in the presence of an acid catalyst. The esterified propoxylated methyl glucoside compositions find use as skin moisturizers and emollients which are especially suitable in skin care formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-ionic surface-active agents which correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic radical containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 denotes (1) a, preferably linear, alkyl radical, (2) a linear or branched alkoxymethyl radical or (3) an alkenyloxymethyl radical, the alkyl or alkenyl parts of these radicals containing from 4 to 20 carbon atoms,and Z denotes a polyether linkage corresponding to the formula ##STR2## in which n denotes an average statistical value of 2 to 20 and A denotes (a) the group OH,(b) the group ##STR3## in which u denotes 0 or 1, or (c) the group ##STR4## in which u dentoes 0 or 1, the radicals R and R.sub.1 containing a total of 12 to 38 carbon atoms, as well as to the derivatives of the above compounds which result from the reaction of ethylene oxide or glycidol with the OH groups.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation contains, as a fatty phase, karite oil having the following characteristics: palmitic acid (C.sub.16), 3-5 percent; stearic acid (C.sub.18), 22-30 percent; oleic acid (C.sub.18:1), 55-65 percent; linoleic acid (C.sub.18:2), 0.5-1.5 percent; and arachidic acid (C.sub.20), 0.5-1.5 percent, said percentages being based on the total weight of fatty acid present in said karite oil, a viscosity of 100-300 centipoises, a melting point of 5.1.degree.-5.4.degree. C., a crystallization temperature of 2.9.degree.-3.degree. C. and an unsaponifiable content of 1.2-1.5 percent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a substitute for mineral oil in toiletry and cosmetics. In particular it relates to blends of esters which match the viscosity and feel of mineral oil. Specifically, it relates to ester blends which include tridecyl trimellitate.Tridecyl trimellitate ("TDTM") is the ester of tridecyl alcohol and trimellitic acid, and has recently been offered for use to the cosmetics industry.It has surprisingly been found that by blending tridecyl trimellitate with other esters, the viscosity and feel of mineral oil can be matched, the resulting product being a substitute for mineral oil in toiletry and cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A hydrophilic cosmetic product contains a novel randomly polymerized polyglycerol, polytrimethylene- or -tetramethylene-oxide condensate of an 8-36 carbon aliphatic alcohol or fatty acid useful as a non-ionic surface active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are water based, viscoelastic compositions comprising a mixture of high molecular weights hyaluronic salts and water soluble poly(ethylene oxides). Also disclosed are cosmetic formulations including said compositions.

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

Abstract: New cationic polydiorganosiloxanes are disclosed that are substantive to proteinaceous substrates. These cationic polydiorganosiloxanes have methyl substituents, and diaminoalkyl substituents reacted with benzyl chloride. These cationic polydiorganosiloxanes are easily emulsified and are useful for treating human hair, human skin, and animal fur.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel moisturizing lotion which increases the rate of cell renewal on the skin without causing skin irritation and which facilitates the subsequent application of make-up.

Abstract: Effervescent compositions are provided having an effervescent and cleansing action. The effervescent compositions are formed from an essentially anhydrous base medium and an inorganic oxide material containing an adsorbed gas. Upon contact of the composition with water an effervescent action occurs as the gas is desorbed from the inorganic oxide material.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a major part of imidazolidinyl urea and a minor part of pyrithione and/or one or more derivatives of pyrithione is disclosed. The composition exhibits synergistic anti-microbial activity.

Abstract: New 2,6-disubstituted derivatives of naphthalene have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2,R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are hydrogen or CH.sub.3,R.sub.5 is ##STR2## (iv) 2-oxazolinyl, wherein m is 0 or 1, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, OR.sub.9 wherein R.sub.9 is H, alkyl or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.10 is alkyl or aryl, or R.sub.6 is ##STR4## when m=1, r' and r" representing H, alkyl, mono- or poly-hydroxyalkyl, aryl or a heterocycle when taken together, R.sub.7 is H or alkyl, R.sub.8 is H, alkyl and the acetal of said compounds, and the salts of the compounds of formula I. These compounds are usefully employed in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields.

Abstract: A sebum-like cosmetic composition having a required value of emulsification equal to or substantially equal to that for the sebaceous film of the human body zone to which said cosmetic unit is applied is disclosed.

Abstract: A mask cleanser for the hands and other skin surfaces composed of oatmeal, powdered milk, baking soda, honey and water. Two (2) cups of dried oatmeal are blended in a blender with 11/2 cups of powdered milk and 1/2 cup of baking soda until the mixture is powdery fine and smooth. Two thirds (2/3) cup of honey and 1/2 cup of water are added until the mixture forms a paste.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an emulsifying agent comprising (a) a partially or completely neutralized product, with a basic substance, of a phosphoric acid ester which contains a phosphoric acid monoester represented by the general formula (I) and a phosphoric acid diester represented by the general formula (II) from 100:0 to 70:30 molar ratio: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 represent individually a linear alkyl group or a linear alkenyl group of 10-22 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group of 12-24 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent individually an ethylene group or a propylene group, and m and n represent individually a number of 0-30, and (b) a nonionic surfactant with HLB of 6 or less. Emulsified cosmetics comprising (a) the neutralized product of the phosphoric acid ester, (b) a nonionic surfactant with HLB of 6 or less, (c) an oily substrate, and (d) water is also disclosed.

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: Cosmetic compositions useful for treatment of hair or skin contain macromolecular glyceryl-chitosan having(a) 4-40 Mol-% units of the Formula (I) ##STR1## and (b) 60-96 Mol-% units of the Formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are the same or different and are ##STR4## wherein either X=H and Y=CH.sub.2 OH, or Y=H and X=CH.sub.2 OH and n=2 to 5, with the proviso that for at least half of the units of the formula II, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are not uniformly H, or their salts with organic or inorganic acids, in a suitable cosmetic carrier. Also disclosed are the compounds per se and a process for their production wherein chitosan composed of 60-96% entacetylated chitin is reacted with glycidol.