Abstract: Cosmetic Base composition exhibiting therapeutic properties comprising an acyl fatty acid alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acid ester or alkali metal salt thereof, a sucrose fatty acid ester, and a solvent.

Abstract: A composition and method for preparation of a cleaner and sanitizer for teats of dairy animals. Water insoluble sodium undecylenate is formed in situ in an aqueous blend of food additive, germicidal, cosmetic, and detergent components, resulting in a cleaner and sanitizer for dipping the teats of milk producing animals prior to and subsequent to milking. The composition may also include emollients for skin conditioning.

Abstract: Non-aqueous sunscreen oils having a high SPF value and containing a volatile oil such as a volatile silicone oil, an emollient containing esters of straight and branched chain C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 alcohols and C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 mono- or dicarboxylic acids such as tridecyl stearate and an ester of a straight or branched-chain C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 alcohol and a tri(loweralkyl) substituted benzoic acid such as tridecyl trimellitate, esters of branched-chain C.sub.5 -C.sub.10 glycols and C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 mono- and dicarboxylic acid such as the diester of neopentyl glycol and decanoic acid and the diester of neopentyl glycol and octanoic acid and a sunscreening effective amount of at least two UV-B type sunscreens and at least one UV-A type sunscreen.

Abstract: Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain 1-cyclohexenylacetonitrile derivatives of aldehydes which act as UV filters when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The compositions also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: A composition for effectively treating dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis comprising a combination of essential ingredients consisting of microfine particles of a clay mineral containing adsorbed magnesium, water, ethanol, sodium chloride and, optionally, minor amounts of glycerin and precipitated sulfur. The effectiveness of the method in treating such scalp diseases by topical application to the scalp epidermis is predicated on the capacity of the composition to release and deliver magnesium cations and hydroxyl anions to the causative sites and return the associated pathological cells to a normal morphology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a W/O/W type multiple emulsion using a polyglycerol polyricinolate (i.e. a polyglycerol ester of a polycondensed fatty acid of castor oil).The use of the polyglycerol polyricinolate is effective in increasing the rate of formation of the W/O/W type multiple emulsion remarkably and giving a W/O/W type multiple emulsion which is stable over a long period of time. The W/O/W type multiple emulsion has also an excellent heat stability and is useful for the production of medicines and cosmetics.

Abstract: There is described a medicinal bath oil containing about 68-95 percent by weight of one or more physiologically acceptable oil and about 30-5 percent by weight of one or more physiologically acceptable emulsifiers, at least one of which is a fatty alcohol polygolyol ether.

Abstract: Disclosed are wax based cosmetic stick compositions comprising: from about 10% to about 50% of a wax type solidifying agent; and from about 5% to about 90% of a polyalphaolefin. These compositions preferably comprise from about 1.0% to about 40% of an active component, such as a sunscreen agent, analgesic, moisturizing and antiperspirant or a deodorant active.

Abstract: A skin care composition which contains platelet derived growth factors is provided. Such a composition in the form of a shave cream or foam, after shave lotion, moisturizing cream, sun tan lotion, lipstick, etc. assists in restoring the skin to its natural condition when the skin is damaged by cuts, abrasions, sun, wind, and the like.

Abstract: High oil phase pharmaceutical vehicles in the form of an emulsion system having an oil phase content of from about 35% to about 65%, wherein the emulsion system comprises from about 1% to about 13% of an alkylated PVP copolymer, from about 1% to about 7% of an emulsifier, and a solvent system. The solvent system comprises from about 4% to about 18% of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.22 fatty acid, alcohol or ester thereof, from about 2% to about 25% of a glycol ester or diester, and from 0% to about 13% of a branched chain ester of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.22 carboxylic acid. The pharmaceutical vehicles are useful in sunscreen formulations, and especially those containing higher concentrations of benzophenone-3. When such higher concentrations are used, it is advantageous to add up to about 10% of a branched chain ester of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.22 carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A skin protective composition for topical application to mammalian skin for protection from water washing containing C.sub.18 -C.sub.36 aliphatic wax and anhydrous starch as its principal active waterproofing agents disposed in a water-free carrier.

Abstract: A novel composition for antiperspirant aerosol comprises an antiperspirant substance, a silicone-treated clay mineral and an oil substance.When the composition is sprayed over the skin, sweat can readily evaporate immediately after spraying and even after perspiration. Thus, the composition ensures a very good feel in use.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic compositiom which beautifies and moisturizes the skin of a human being. The composition may also have therapeutic effects on the human skin such as the removal of lines or wrinkles, dissolution of fat pockets, the removal of bags under the eyes, and the closing of pores or gaps in the skin to render a smooth uniform appearance. The composition is comprised of seven basic ingredients, which include:live yeat cells,selenium,carotene,RNA,DNA,water andalbumen.These core ingredients generally make up from about 80% to 100% of the composition used in the treatment, and are the basis for the advantages realized thereby. Significant and long-lasting results are particularly achieved upon application of the composition to the human skin with exposure to sunlight.

Abstract: Skin treating composition on the basis of compatible carrier and additional compositions with a content of a defined tetrahydro-1,3-thiazine-2,4-dion derivatives as active ingredients for thickening the epidermis. The skin treating compositions are applied 1-2 times daily onto the skin for about 3 to 4 weeks. Due to the thickening of the epidermis they cause a reinforcement of the skin, in particular against sun rays, cold and the contact with noxious environmental substances of all kinds. Moreover, the skin treating compositions are suitable for a prophylactic fighting of the so-called old age skin. An object of the invention are novel tetrahydro-1,3-thiazine-2,4-dion derivative which are active in the aforementioned manner having the formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes H, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl has substituted arylalkyl or substituted aryl in the aryl portion, R.sup.2 =H is aryl or substituted aryl, R.sup.b =H, denotes aryl or substituted aryl and R.sup.3 =H, represents alkyl or aryl, provided that R.sup.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising at least one wax having a melting point of 60.degree. to 110.degree. C., at least one cationic polymer having a molecular weight of between 1,000 and 3,000,000, at least one anionic polymer and ingredients normally used in cosmetics.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising sorbohydroxamic acid, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for topical application to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure. Combinations of sorbohydroxamic acid together with tocopherol sorbate and/or sunscreens are also disclosed.Also disclosed is a method for using these compositions topically, prior to UV exposure, to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure.

Abstract: A clear oil-free, non-greasy skin moisturizing composition is provided which includes as the major component a copolymer of glycerol and methacrylic acid, that is, polyglycerylmethacrylate together with a polyol to enhance skin feel, one or more preservatives and water, and optionally one or more thickeners, one or more skin soothing agents, such as allantoin and/or dl-panthenol, one or more astringents, and/or one or more colorants.

Abstract: A skin ointment, comprising about twelve (12%) percent by volume mink oil; about nine (9%) percent by volume lanolin; about four (4%) percent by volume zinc stearate; about four (4%) percent by volume octylmethoxycinnamate; about four (4%) percent by volume methylgluceth--10; about four (4%) by volume peg 100 stearate; about three (3%) percent by volume cetal; about three (3%) percent by volume peanut oil; about two (2%) percent glyceral monostrearate; about two (2%) percent acetylated lanolin alcohol; about one (1%) percent spermaceti; about one (1%) percent propylene glycol; about one (1%) percent panthenol; less than one (1%) percent tocopheryl acetate; and, about forty-seven (47%) percent by volume water.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising sorbohydroxamic acid, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, and an anti-inflammatory agent, which are useful for topical application to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure. Combinations of sorbohydroxamic acid and an anti-inflammatory agent together with tocopherol sorbate and/or sunscreens are also disclosed.Also disclosed is a method for using these compositions topically to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure.

Abstract: A therapeutic composition for alleviating or preventing sun-induced desquamation comprises as active ingredients a C.sub.3 to C.sub.30 2-hydroxyalkanoic acid or an ester thereof together with a sunscreen active ingredient in a therapeutically acceptable vehicle. The active ingredients can also be used in the preparation of the composition for the treatment or prevention of this skin condition which can follow exposure to an excessive amount of sunlight.

Abstract: The novel sunscreen agents which are esters, namely esters of p-methoxy-cinnamic acid with d,1-.alpha.-tocopherol, pantolactone or panthenol.

Abstract: Anhydrous vehicles for topical use, e.g. for use with topically active pharmaceutical agents, including antibiotics, anti-fungal agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antihistamines, antipruritics and local anesthetics, comprise principally from about 60 to about 90% by weight of at least one glycol solvent and from about 2 to about 20% by weight etherified saturated fatty alcohol having a total chain length of from 20 to 216 carbon atoms. The vehicles are substantially free of water, greasy substances and fatty alcohols having less than 16 carbon atoms. The vehicles have a cream-like consistency and can also incorporate suitable compatible plasticizers, coupling agents, penetrants and the like.

Abstract: A synergistic moisturizing effect can be obtained in skin treating, e.g., cosmetic, formulations utilizing a combination of glycerol and diglycerol.

Abstract: A formulation is disclosed which provides a superior moisturizer and base for cosmetics or suntan lotions. The principal active ingredient is shark liver oil.

Abstract: The invention provides an ointment composition for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash and decubitus. The composition includes zinc oxide, boric acid, karaya gum, peruvian balsam, cod liver oil and an appropriate solvent and pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: A solid hydrated stick for topical application containing emulsified water soluble ingredients and volatile emollients. The stick is a solid emulsion comprising by weight from 15% to 40% of a cyclic silicone, 2% to 15% of an oil, 2% to 20% of a wax, 2% to 7% of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax, 10% to 40% water, and 0.1% to 40% of a cosmetically acceptable functional ingredient. The polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax acts as an emulsifier and contributes to the rigidity of the stick, while the silicone serves as an emollient to impart a smooth, buttery feel when the composition is applied to the skin.

Abstract: Personal care compositions are provided which have as a thickening agent a lightly cross-linked cationic vinyl addition polymer. Such compositions include water, at least one cosmetically-active agent, and such thickening agent, preferably one derived from the polymerization of a cationic vinyl addition monomer, acrylamide, and a small amount of a difunctional vinyl addition monomer for cross-linking purposes. Alternatively, the cross-linking functionality can be provided by the incorporation of an anionic vinyl addition monomer into the polymer.

Abstract: Compositions for cosmetics and dermatology comprising a perfluoropolyether liquid dispersed in an oil/water or water/oil emulsion, or in a solid phase suited to form a gel, suspended in an organic liquid phase.

Abstract: An antioxidant containing a proanthocyanidin which is at least one member selected from the group consisting of those dimers to decimers which have bonded thereto as a structural unit a flavan-3-ol or flavan-3,4-diol represented by the general formula: ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen, a hydroxyl group or a methoxy group, and R.sub.5 is hydrogen, a galloyl group or a glycopyranosil group).

Abstract: A combination skin care and shaving composition which essentially contains a phospholipid, wheat germ oil and vitamin E that prevents pseudo folliculitis.

Abstract: Skin treatment compositions such as sun screen compositions and moisturizer compositions are provided which include polyglyceryl-8 oleate to impart moisture resistance or substantivity to the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant gel stick compositions substantially free of unbound water comprising from about 5 to about 50% of a solubilized antiperspirant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 1% to about 5% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 15% to about 75% of a polar solvent, from about 1% to about 20% of a coupling agent and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a bufferieng agent. These antiperspirant gel sticks provide very stable antiperspirant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetic anesthetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture. Also disclosed is a method for the manufacture of these gel sticks as well as a method for treating or preventing perspiraton and malodor associated with human underarm perspiration.

Abstract: A compound cream or gel for application onto the skin of a person before the application of perfume or cologne that prolongs and enhances the fragrance of the perfume or cologne on the person. The cream consists of a large-chained, hydrocarbon in the lipid family in the amount of between approximately 5% and 10%, with the outer ingredients consisting of emulsifying wax in the amount of approximately 11% to make the cream thick, as well as appropriate emolients, preservatives and water solvent. In the preferred form, the hydrocarbon lipid is squalane or squalene.

Abstract: The invention comprises compositions for cosmetic skin treatment utilizing the application of heat to the skin. The compositions include between 30 and 70 percent by weight of petrolatum, between 20 and 68 percent by weight of triglycerides, preferably capric, caprylic and stearic triglycerides, and between 0.1 and 5 percent by weight of polyethylene.

Abstract: Skin treatment compositions such as sun screen compositions and moisturizer compositions are provided which include a secondary amide, such as N-stearyl stearamide, to impart moisture resistance or substantivity to the compositions.

Abstract: Skin care composition containing mineral salts releasing sodium, potassium, megnesium, calcium and zinc salts in defined concentration, and, optionally, compounds releasing copper, manganese, vanadium, aluminum, cobalt and/or iron ions.

Abstract: A method of preparing certain bis-quaternary ammonium compounds and mixtures is disclosed. The method involves contacting a tertiary amine with a suitable amount of neutralizing acid, e.g. HCl, and subsequently contacting the resulting mixture with a suitable epoxide, e.g. epichlorohydrin, at an elevated temperature and in an amount that e.g. 2-hydroxypropylene-bis-1,3-(dimethyl stearyl ammonium chloride) is obtained in almost stoichiometric yields. The resulting bis-quaternary ammonium compounds can be incorporated into a hair conditioner whereby a softer feel and better control of hair is obtained.The general structure for the resulting bis-quaternary ammonium compounds is as follows: ##STR1## wherein the R's are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkylamidoalkyl, aryalkyl, aryl, alkoxy, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, and carboxyalkyl and X is a negative radical from the epoxide used, e.g. epichlorohydrin.

Abstract: There are disclosed sunscreen, protectant, moisturizing dermatological compositions and methods for administration of such compositions to human skin in a manner such that a high degree of epidermal, especially stratum corneum, rehydration is attained in conjunction with nearly complete screening of cancer-causing actinic radiation as well as mechanical skin protection.

Abstract: Sun product based on natural bergamot essence which contains between about 2.75 mmg and about 27.50 mmg of 5-methoxy psoralene or bergaptene per 100 g of sun product, an ultra-violet B filter, all incorporated in a suitable oily excipient.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel water in oil emulsions. The emulsions of this invention are translucent water in oil emulsions comprising a water phase containing a humectant, an oil phase comprising petroleum jelly and the like and an emulsifying agent to give a water in oil emulsion; the aqueous phase having a refractive index in essentially the same range as the oil phase.The translucent water in oil of this invention have the same general appearance and feel of petroleum jelly and function like petroleum jelly but are superior thereto in the sense that when applied to skin will not only help prevent water from escaping therefrom or exist a barrier effect, but also, will allow water humectants and other moisturizers from the emulsion water phase to pass therethrough to contact the skin and to moisturize the skin.The compositions of this invention are useful as skin moisturizer compositions. They may be used as a carrier or vehicle for oil and water soluble tropical drugs.

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: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.

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: An aqueous hair conditioning shampoo composition comprising about 0.5-10 percent by weight of cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and about 0.1-6 percent by weight of a quaternary halide of an N,N,N-trialkylaminoalkylene gluconamide.

Abstract: A soluble bathing oil composition is prepared from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and an emollient. The composition produces a fine emulsion in bath water for both cleansing the skin and depositing an emollient layer on the skin.

Abstract: A facial skin cleanser has both moisturizing and cleansing capability provided by a surfactant system which is a mixture of cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, ethoxylated cetyl alcohol, ethoxylated stearyl alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate and an emollient system composed of a mixture of mineral oil and a mixed acid ester of a higher fatty alcohol esterified with a mixture of caprylic acid and capric acid. These components are dissolved in an aqueous solvent system of water and a minor amount of propylene glycol. The cleanser formulation is thickened with minor amounts of thickening agents exemplified by xanthan gum and carboxypolymethylene. The formulation has a balanced pH and in the range of from about 5.5 to about 7.5. This composition has the capability of softening and removing sebum plaque and exhibits a comedolytic activity while at the same time providing a moisturizing effect to the skin.