Abstract: A skin tanning composition comprising (a) 5 to 50% by weight of an oil fraction of straight or branched paraffinic oils of 10 to 30 carbon atoms with a boiling range of 100.degree. to 500.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure and a viscosity of at most 35 centistokes at 25.degree. C. optionally containing up to 6% by weight of esters of optionally unsaturated higher natural fatty acids and optionally unsaturated natural aliphatic alcohols of up to 20 carbon atoms, (b) 1 to 10% by weight of an emulsifying system comprising (1) 1 to 10% by weight of mono and/or diglycerides of higher optionally unsaturated natural fatty acids and (2) ethoxylated glycerides esterified with fatty acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 5 to 20 and the R's are individually an optionally unsaturated fatty acid residue derived from animal or vegetable oils with a ratio of 10 to 100 parts by weight of (1) per part by weight of (2), (c) 1.

Abstract: A two-phase liquid cosmetic composition is provided comprising an oil phase, an organic liquid/water phase, and insoluble solid particles absorbed on the interface between the two phases wherein the solid particles comprise the in situ precipitation product of at least first and second salt solutions added to the oil phase and organic liquid/water phase during blending thereof. The insoluble salt precipitates facilitate dispersion of the oil phase in the form of "spheres" or "droplets" within the organic liquid/water phase thereby producing a liquid cosmetic having an aesthetically desirable appearance.

Abstract: A skin moisturizing preparation, such as a skin cream, face cream, lotion or ointment containing a combination of a phosphatide such as soy lecithin and one or more C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 carboxylic acid sterol esters. The preparation preferably also contains a caprylic/capric acid triglyceride for enhanced moisturization. There is also described a method of treating dry skin by topical application of such moisturizing preparations.

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: 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: 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 stable hair rinse composition which provides softness, shine, ease of combing, fly-away control (static control) and ease of styling and is easy to wash out with conventional anionic alkyl ether polyethenoxy sulfate-based shampoos without deposit or build-up consisting essentially of effective amounts of distearyl or ditallow quaternary ammonium compound, a C.sub.7 -C.sub.17 alkylamido C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkyl di-14 C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl amine, propylene glycol, mineral oil, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkanol and cyclomethicone in an aqueous vehicle.

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 antibacterial cream is provided which can be used for topical application in the treatment of burns and other skin disorders. The topical creams of the invention can be used without the need to destroy surface barriers and provide significant penetration into the wound. The creams of the present invention comprise a bacterial agent distributed in a cream base which contains 20-50% of at least one hydrocarbon component and at least one polyol moisturizing component, on a weight to weight basis.

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: What is disclosed are aqueous emulsions which are formed by the use of certain organofunctional cationic silanes. The emulsions are stable and are formed using reactive silanes that allow the transfer of water immiscible liquids and the silanes to certain substrates with the avoidance of any subsequent re-wetting or re-solubilizing of the silane or water immiscible liquid, and subsequent loss from the surface thereof.

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: A microemulsion of water and an alkoxylated phenol derivative which may also contain an oil and an additional surfactant.

Abstract: According to the invention, the parenteral administration of water-insoluble pharmacologically active agents is enhanced wherein the agents are administered in the lipoid phase of a carrier emulsion comprising a microemulsion of a finely dispersed lipoid in an aqueous phase. The lipoid preferably has a mean particle size below 1 micron. This makes it possible to administer water-insoluble agents in high concentrations, and thus a lower dose, whereby a rapid onset of the pharmacological effect is accompanied by a markedly reduced incidence of injury to body tissues.