Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise a thickening system consisting essentially of associative polymer which is a hydrophobically modified water-soluble associative polymer and polar oil having a required HLB of at least 12, a water-soluble surfactant, optionally a cationic polymeric skin conditioning agent, and water, wherein the polar oil has an average carbon chain length of from about 12 to about 16 carbon atoms and wherein the water-soluble surfactants have an average carbon chain of from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms. These compositions may also comprise a hydrotrope. These compositions may optionally comprise a perfume or cosmetic oil. These compositions deliver excellent product thickening and rheological attributes, in storage, in dispensing and in use, in combination with good efficacy benefits such as mildness, a moisturized skin feel, rinsibility, skin conditioning, product stability and lather attributes.

Abstract: A composition for cosmetics use which comprises a lysophospholipid mixture, wherein 30 mol % or more of fatty acids bonded to said lysophospholipid mixture are monoenoic fatty acids; and a cosmetic composition which comprises a lysophospholipid mixture and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein 30 mol % or more of fatty acids bonded to said lysophospholipid mixture are monoenoic fatty acids. The cosmetic composition having such a lysophospholipid mixture has high storage stability and is excellent in feeling upon use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for preventing or treating skin disorders using vitamin B3 compounds and polycyclic compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for regulating skin condition.

Abstract: A topical antioxidant composition for the protection of skin from damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. The composition includes a first component (such as beta glucan) that increases cellular viability of epidermal cells, and a second component that decreases the production of inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandins in those cells. In a particular embodiment, the composition includes beta glucan in combination with panthenol, grape seed extract, vitamin C and superoxide dismutase, which exhibit a synergistic effect in protecting the skin from the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation. In another embodiment, the composition further includes Vitamin A and Vitamin E. The antioxidant compositions are incorporated into sunscreen products, soap, moisturizing lotions, skin toners, and other skin care products.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous conditioning shampoo compositions containing a surfactant component in a shampoo with a particulate insoluble, dispersed, nonvolatile conditioning agent having a dual particle size range, suspending agent and a deposition polymer.

Abstract: Topically applicable UVA photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions comprise an effective photoprotecting amount of at least one UVA screening agent substituted by at least one optionally neutralized sulfo functional group, and an effective UVA photoprotecting-enhancing amount of at least one otherwise non-UVA photoprotecting iron chelating agent, thereby imparting a synergistic protection factor (PF) effect thereto, in a cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable topical vehicle, carrier or diluent therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a stable natural pigment composition comprising combining (a)a liquid hydroalcoholic base containing a natural pigment, a UV absorber, and an antioxidant, with (b) an absorbent base containing a porous bead, and allowing the absorbent base to absorb the liquid base. The invention also relates to the natural pigments per se as well as cosmetic compositions containing them.

Abstract: A skin wash composition intended for topical application to water-wetted skin comprising an .alpha.-hydroxy acid active ingredient formulated in a mild and non-irritant detergent base consisting of a mixture of a non-ionic alkylpolyglucoside surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: A foaming oil-in-water emulsion in the form of a cream comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least:a) from 5 to 20% of an exclusively nonionic surfactant system comprising at least one foaming nonionic surfactant;b) from 10 to 50% of an oily phase containing at least one water-insoluble oil whose solubility parameters dD, dP and dH according to Hansen's solubility space satisfy the conditions:15.5(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 .ltoreq.dD.ltoreq.18.0(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 and0(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 .ltoreq.dA.ltoreq.6.5(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 withdA=(dP.sup.2 +dH.sup.2).sup.1/2c) and, as a gelling agent, at least one crosslinked homopolymer or copolymer formed from at least one cationic or anionic monomer containing ethylenic unsaturation and from a crosslinking agent containing polyethylenic unsaturation. This composition is useful in cosmetics, dermatology and hygiene as a base for cleansing products for the skin, the hair, the mucous membranes and the scalp.

Abstract: The use of at least one homogeneous polyholoside in a cleansing and/or makeup remover composition for the skin and/or mucosae and/or eyes, comprising a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable vehicle is disclosed, as is a composition for cleansing and/or removing makeup from the skin and/or mucosae and/or eyes, which comprises at least one homogeneous polyholoside.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 3'-(L-ascorbyl-2-o-phosphoryl)-cholesterol, 3'-(L-ascorbyl-3-o-phosphoryl)-cholesterol, and their derivatives ("APC compounds"). More specifically, the present invention relates to use of APC compounds to improve the appearance and health of skin, hair, lips and nails. The present invention also relates to methods of topically administering APC compounds to cleanse skin and remove make-up, moisturize skin, enhance the shine and wear of nail coating compositions, and to improve compositions having pigments and/or iron oxides.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is provided in which the skin irritation of isothiazolone type compound is decreased and the injection operation properties thereof is improved by forming it as an uniform solution. The composition contains isothiazolone type compound and a compound which decreases the skin irritation of the former in a molar ratio of 1:0.1-50 and is dissolved in a solvent.

Abstract: A product suitable for topical application to skin, containing at least one enzyme which is a lipase, at least one precursor of a vitamin used in cosmetics and/or dermatology, which is an ester comprising at least one ester function with a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated chain containing from 2 to 25 carbon atoms, and at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.22 alcohol, where the weight ratio between the alcohol and the precursor is from 0.25 to 30/1, with the exception of alcohol/precursor combinations consisting of (1) cetyl alcohol/ascorbyl palmitate with a weight ratio of 4/1, and (2) stearyl alcohol/retinyl palmitate with a weight ratio of 1/0.6. According to a preferred form of the invention, the precursor and the lipase are packaged so as not to be in contact with each other until they are applied to the skin.

Abstract: The use of carboxylic acids having a thioether function, a sulphoxide function or a sulphone function in or for making a cosmetic or dematological composition for promoting skin exfoliation and/or stimulating epidermal regeneration, is disclosed. The use of said composition for controlling intrinsic and extrinsic skin ageing, and a non-therapeutic skin treatment method useful for skin exfoliation, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dietary supplement which is useful for the promotion of healthy hair and pigment restoration in human subjects is provided. The dietary supplement supplies useful nutrients for hair growth, development, and pigmentation. In some instances, the use of the present dietary supplement can retard, prevent, suppress, and/or even reverse the graying of hair. Thus, at least for some already-turned gray individuals, the natural hair color can be restored, and maintained, naturally without the use of dyes, colorants, or the like. The dietary supplement contains, in effective amounts, a copper salt; para-aminobenzoic acid or salts thereof; pantothenic acid or salts thereof; and vitamin B6 in an appropriate carrier.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/sunscreen/dermatological compositions, well suited for improved photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation and/or for the therapeutic treatment of a disease state of the skin or mucosae, essentially in the absence of photobluing/whitening, comprise at least one titanium dioxide (nano)pigment and an effective photobluing/whitening-reducing amount of deformable hollow particulates (microspheres) having a particle size ranging from 1 .mu.m to 250 .mu.m and which comprise an expanded copolymer of vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile and a (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition comprising:a. a cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture thereof;b. an antioxidant effective amount of a material selected from the group consisting of vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A, a precursor of any of these said vitamins which is converted to the respective vitamin E, C and A when said precursor is contacted with skin, and mixtures thereof; andc.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological shower preparations, characterized by(a) a content of at most 55% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of trialkyl- and/or trialkanolamine salts of fatty alcohol sulphates and fatty alcohol ether sulphates and(b) a content of from 30 to 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparations, of one or more oil components selected from the group consisting of lipids, which contain from one to three acyl radicals, which have been esterified using an alcohol,(c) a water content of at most 3.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparation,(d) optionally containing one or more emulsifiers,(e) optionally containing further surfactants, and(f) optionally containing further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological composition, having an aqueous dispersion of vesicles with a lipid membrane, characterized in that the lipid membrane contains at least one carbamate of following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A fine and stable emulsion of an oily phase in an aqueous phase containing ionic polymer particles, the oil globules of the emulsion having a mean size of at most 500 nm, a process for the stabilization of fluid emulsions, a process for the preparation of these emulsions and their use in the cosmetic and dermatological fields and more particularly as composition for anti-sun protection.

Abstract: A stable aqueous liquid comprising surfactant, dispersed cationic polymer particle and small particle benefit agent. The dispersed polymer interacts with the benefit agent, without need of additional structurant to stabilize particles in solution. Further, upon dilution, enhanced cationic deposition is achieved.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing a skin disorder caused by at least one of excessive sebum production and abnormal keratinocyte proliferation, the method comprising topically administering to a region of the skin of a human affected by or susceptible to a skin disorder caused by at least one of excessive sebum and abnormal keratinocyte proliferation, a composition comprising anionic salicylate in an amount effective to reduce or stop the occurrence or delay the occurrence of at least one of the excessive sebum production and abnormal keratinocyte proliferation.

Abstract: The invention discloses handwash or personal wash shampoo compositions comprising surfactant(s), cationic wheat protein and an antibacterial agent. The cationic wheat protein provides enhanced skin feel relative to other proteins.

Abstract: A synegistic system based on a phosphonic acid derivative and on a metabisulphite, for stabilizing ascorbic acid. The invention also relates to compositions, in particular cosmetic and dermatological compositions, containing ascorbic acid and this stabilizing system, and to the use of these compositions in the cosmetics and/or dermatological fields.

Abstract: Topically applicable UVA photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions comprise an effective photoprotecting amount of at least one UVA screening agent substituted by at least one optionally neutralized sulfo functional group, and an effective UVA photoprotecting-enhancing amount of at least one otherwise non-UVA photoprotecting iron chelating agent, thereby imparting a synergistic protection factor (PF) effect thereto, in a cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable topical vehicle, carrier or diluent therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5.0%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 6% to about 16%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant, wherein at least about 67% of the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of Class A surfactants, Class C surfactants, and mixtures thereof, wherein the ratio of Class A surfactant to Class C is from about 100:0 to about 1.5:1; from about 2% to about 4%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent having a Biological Activity Index, Z, of greater than about 0.75, wherein the proton donating agent is such that the composition is essentially free of C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl fatty acid, and wherein from about 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one thermal spring water from the Vichy basin as substance P antagonist in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition. The invention also relates to the use of at least one thermal spring water from the Vichy basin in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, more especially a dermatological composition, intended for treating disorders associated with excessive synthesis and/or release of substance P.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compositions are described which are made in diluents based on vegetable oil such as soya bean oil. Such diluents remain as diluents in the final product and generally have a vapor pressure of 1 mm of Hg or less at 25.degree. C., and are liquid at ambient temperature. The liquid quaternary ammonium compound/diluent compositions have low toxicity and low volatile organic compound emission rates and high flash points, and can be tailored to particular applications. Such applications include use in fabric softeners, as cosmetics ingredients, deinking additives, surfactants, and reaction materials in the manufacture of organoclays.

Abstract: A composition which is a cream or lotion for topical application to human skin. The composition includes emu oil as a component. Emu oil is generally comprised of myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, margaric acid, stearic acid, elaidic acid, oleic acid, vaccenic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidic acid and eicosenoic acid. The composition also includes a medically active component, such as lactic acid or some other alpha-hydroxy acid. The balance of the components of the composition are water, glycerin, and an emulsion base. Liposomes may be included in the composition. The composition provides for increased skin penetrability due to the emu oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aminoalcohol derivatives containing a urea functional group corresponding to the following formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched, saturated alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 represents a linear or branched, monohydroxylated or polyhydroxylated, saturated alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, in and for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions. These compounds are used in particular as moisturizing agents in care products for the skin or as conditioning agents in hair products.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of human skin. Such methods include those for regulating sebum on facial skin of a human subject, comprising applying to said subject an emulsion composition comprising(a) an anhydrous silicone mixture comprising(i) an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide silicone copolymer;(ii) an ethylene oxide silicone copolymer;(iii) a silicone gum; and(iv) a silicone fluid; and(b) water.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of oil-in-water creams comprising the steps ofI forming a low-viscosity, very fine particle oil-in-water emulsion by heating the following composition to a temperature within or above its phase inversion temperature range:A) 1 part by weight of liquid oil component,B) from about 0.1 to about 0.5 parts by weight of at least one nonionic emulsifier having an HLB value of from 11 to 15,C) from about 0.1 to about 0.2 parts by weight of at least one co-emulsifier selected from saturated fatty alcohols containing 16 to 22 carbon atoms and partial esters of polyols containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms with saturated fatty acids containing 143 to 22 carbon atoms, andD) from about 1 to about 6 parts by weight of water; andII thickening the emulsion from step I to the consistency of a cream by adding thereto at least one consistency generator selected from co-emulsifiers defined in step I C) above and water-soluble polymers, wherein the thickened emulsion exhibits plastic behavior at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: A lotion such as a sunscreen includes a color indicator which brightly colorizes the lotion until the lotion is applied to human skin, wherein after the colored lotion changes color or turns clear. A physiological color indicator such as a pH indicator, a colorant or color indicator can be used, alone or in combination, to colorize the lotion in accord with the invention. The lotion is suitable for use in lotion, gel, mousse or medication that is best applied in an even and uniform manner to the skin. Accordingly, one preferred use of the invention is in UV-protection sunscreens so that a user can ensure even distribution of the sunscreen on the body. A sunscreen of the invention can also include an emollient, such as jojoba oil, an emulsifier, a surfactant, such as sorbitol, water, and a pH adjuster, such as triethanolaminie.

Abstract: This composition based on polyglycosides comprises 30 to 65% by weight of at least one fatty alcohol of formula ROH, where R is a staturated or unsaturated, straight-chained or branched aliphatic radical having 1 to 4 ethylenically unsaturated bonds and having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, the remainder being a mixture of polyglycosides containing 35 to 75% by weight, based on the polyglycosides, of polyhexosides.

Abstract: An anti-aging preparation for cutaneous application which prevents cutaneous aging, a collagen cross-linking inhibitory preparation for cutaneous application which inhibits collagen cross-linking occurring predominantly in the dermis to maintain skin elasticity and to prevent wrinkles or sagging, and an anti-UV preparation for cutaneous application which protects the skin from harmful effects caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of sunlight are disclosed. The preparation contains one or two aminoethyl compounds represented by formula (I):NH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 X (I)wherein X represents --SO.sub.2 H or --SO.sub.2 SH, and preferably contains at least one ultraviolet protective agent.

Abstract: A liquid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) from about 1% to about 15% by weight of short chain alkyl sulphate surfactant having an average of from 8 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and mixtures thereof; (b) from about 1% to about 60% by weight of water-soluble auxiliary surfactant selected from anionic surfactant other than C.sub.8 to C.sub.10 alkyl sulphate, nonionic, zwitterionic and amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of cationic polymeric skin conditioning agent; and (d) water. The products demonstrate excellent in-use efficacy benefits including mildness, a moisturised skin feel, excellent rinsibility and good product stability and lather attributes.

Abstract: A composition in the form a dispersion for cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical use containing: (a) 60 to 98% by weight of an aqueous phase and (b) 2 to 40% by weight of an oily phase dispersed in the aqueous phase, said oily phase being dispersed and stabilized by using cubic gel particles, said particles being essentially formed of: ( ) 0.1 to 15% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of at least one unsaturated fatty acid monoglyceride having a C.sub.16 -C.sub.22 unsaturated fatty chain in a mixture with phytanetriol, and 0.05 to 3% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of a dispersing and stabilizing agent, said agent being a surface active substance, water-soluble at room temperature, containing a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, fatty chain having 8 to 22 carbon atoms. Also claimed are methods of making said compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to low-irritation profile compositions for skin care containing retinoids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising an emulsion of oil-in-water type formed of oily globules which are each provided with a lamellar liquid crystal coating and are dispersed in an aqueous phase. Each oily globule containing at least one lipophilic compound which is cosmetically or dermatologically active is individually coated with a monolamellar or oligolamellar layer obtained from at least one lipophilic surface-active agent, from at least one hydrophilic surface-active agent and from at least one ionic amphiphilic lipid imparting to the emulsion a pH ranging from 5.5 to 7.5, the coated oily globules having a mean diameter of less than 500 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods which are useful for the prevention and treatment of adverse health, skin, hair, and oral conditions. The compounds, compositions, and methods are also widely applicable for use in health, skin, hair, oral, beauty, and personal care applications.In particular, the present invention relates to compounds having the structure: ##STR1## and the tautomers, acceptable salts, and biohydrolyzable amides, esters, and imides thereof, wherein A, Q, n, P, L.sub.1, L.sub.2, L.sub.3, L.sub.4, Z, X, B.sub.1, and B.sub.2 are defined herein.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for depigmenting or bleaching mammalian skin or both, which contains:a) an amount of L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid effective to depigment or bleach mammalian skin or both, andb) one or more polyols,c) a topically-acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel preserving system of at least one C.sub.1 -C4 alkyl para-hydroxybenzoate, sodium benzoate and N-(3-chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride. This combination finds its application most particularly in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical field, and in particular in cleansing compositions for the face and the eyes.

Abstract: A cleansing preparation is provided in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The oil phase particles have a median particle diameter by volume of not more than 1 .mu.m, and a preservative is present in at least the aqueous phase. A method is described of making this preparation, in which a coarse emulsion is formed, the coarse emulsion is homogenized, and the homogenized emulsion is diluted by an aqueous dilution liquid containing the preservative. Cleansing articles, for example baby wipes can be made in which a substrate carries the cleansing preparation.

Abstract: A novel skin lightening preparation and its method of use are described. The composition and method are characterized by reduced skin irritation, while providing skin lightening that is at least as effective as known over-the-counter preparations.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, it is provided a method for producing a yeast extract with the improvement in the color and odor characteristic to yeast extract and with no modification of the useful substances such as amino acid, etc. compared with conventional yeast extract.By a simple method in accordance with the present invention, color and characteristic odor can be removed, with almost no loss of the contents of useful substances such as amino acid, etc. from the yeast extract solution produced in a conventional manner. Because the resulting yeast extract can be mixed with other materials for use, the yeast extract is applicable to various fields, for example for cosmetic products and healthy foods other than seasonings, which expectantly enlarges the applicable range of the yeast extract.

Abstract: A flowable personal care or cleaning composition, comprising a carrier and friable beads disbursed in the carrier, the beads containing an active ingredient and enclosing the active ingredient in a wall of bead material, the active ingredient amounting to approximately 0.5-5.0% by weight of the bead including its wall material and the active ingredient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a highly purified tocopheryl phosphate and/or a salt thereof (tocopheryl phosphates) wherein a P,P'-bistocopheryl hypophosphate and/or a salt thereof (P,P'-bistocopheryl diphoshates) is contained in a proportion of not higher than 3% by weight; a process for producing a highly purified tocopheryl phosphate and/or a salt thereof, which comprises the steps of reacting a tocopherol with an oxyphosphorus trihalide followed by treating with an acid or basic aqueous solution to thereby form tocopheryl phosphates (i) in which P,P'-bistocopheryl diphoshates (ii) formed as by-products are contained, hydrolyzing the P,P'-bistocopheryl diphoshates (ii) under acid condition, and, optionally, rendering the hydrolyzate neutral or basic under basic condition; and a method of analyzing tocopheryl phosphates, comprising analyzing a sample containing components (i) and (ii) with the use of a high-performance liquid chromatograph column packed with a gel of a polymethacrylate having, bonded thereto, long-ch

Abstract: A urea-containing component of a skin care agent or skin preparation, wherein the urea forms inclusion compounds with fatty acids and/or fatty acid compounds, so that fat is made available for skin care which is protected against oxidation. A method of manufacturing the urea-containing component of a skin care agent includes cooking an oil or a mixture of fatty acid ethyl esters manufactured from an oil with urea in a solvent in a non-oxidizing atmosphere until the urea has been dissolved, permitting the mixture to cool, and finally cooling the mixture to a final temperature of below 10.degree. C. and separating the resulting precipitate.

Abstract: The invention relates to new lipophilic hydroxylated acids wherein said lipophilic hydroxylated acid comprises a hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain having from 7 to 30 carbon atoms grafted onto the hydroxyl functional group and/or the acid functional group of the lipophilic hydroxylated acid via a covalent bond chosen from the group consisting of an ester bond on the hydroxyl functional group, an anhydride bond on the acid functional group and an amide bond on the acid functional group, provided that, in the case of an amide bond, this hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain consists of an alkyl radical having from 10 to 30 carbon atoms resulting from a monoamine, or a combination of these bonds. These new derivatives are useful as active ingredient of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions and as emulsifying agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to new cosmetic compositions comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least one lipid ceramide compound and at least one peptide having at least one fatty chain. The invention also relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising a peptide having at least one fatty chain and at least one lipid ceramide compound.