Abstract: Paste A comprising a polysulfide polymer having a specific average molecular weight and specific amounts of liquid and filler components is mixed with Paste B comprising specific amounts of an oxide or peroxide of metal, a vulcanization accelerator, a filler and a liquid component for setting at room temperature at which a depilatory composition is used. This composition causes no pain to those who use it, and is easy to use as well.

Abstract: A two part depilatory composition in which the first part comprises polyvinyl alcohol and the second part comprises a cross-linking agent which consists of borax and a polyhydroxy alcohol or of Congo red, the first or second or both parts additionally containing a depilatory agent, the two parts containing such proportions of the ingredients specified that when the parts are mixed in such proportions that there is sufficient borax or Congo red to effect cross-linking of the polyvinyl alcohol, the mixed composition contains sufficient depilatory agent to effect depilation in an acceptable period and, when the second part comprises borax, sufficient polyhydroxy alcohol to moderate the rate of cross-linking.

Abstract: A depilatory composition comprising a depilatory compound, in particular potassium thioglycolate, and a tertiary amine of general formula INR.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 Iwherein R.sub.1 represents a long chain fatty moiety having 8 to 36 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently represent a fatty moiety having 1 to 36 carbon atoms. The composition has pH of between 11.5 and 12.7. The softening effect of the tertiary amine avoids the growth of stiff stubble and does not reduce the efficacy of the depilatory compound.

Abstract: Processes and compositions for effecting pilomotor retraction of the hair on a hair-bearing skin area by the topical application of a .beta.-adrenergic agonist.

Abstract: The subject invention enables a more efficient management of hair by providing a novel preparation for waving, straightening, softening, or removing hair, employing as a key ingredient the compound thioredoxin or a thioredoxin-derived, or thioredoxin-like, dithiol peptide in combination with thioglycolic acid compounds. This invention allows hair to be treated at a lower pH to minimize hair damage when waving, straightening, or softening the hair; when used to remove hair, objectionable odors of commercial depilatories are minimized or eliminated.

Abstract: The subject invention enables a more efficient management of hair by providing a novel preparation for waving, straightening, softening, or removing hair, employing as a key ingredient the compound thioredoxin or a thioredoxin-derived, or thioredoxin-like, dithiol peptide in combination with an organic reducing agent. This invention allows hair to be treated at a lower pH to minimize hair damage when waving, straightening, or softening the hair; when used to remove hair, objectionable odors of commercial depilatories are minimized or eliminated.

Abstract: Solid cosmetic stick-type depilatory compositions consisting essentially of sodium stearate, propylene glycol, water, sodium hydroxide solution and thioglycolic acid salts as the essential active depilating agent are disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprises in an appropriate support or vehicle, a powder of sweet lupine seeds essentially free of alkaloids.

Abstract: Hair removal compositions useful for cosmetic, medical and other purposes comprise 90 to 99.5% corn syrup and 0.5% to 10% added water by weight. The compositions can also include additives such as germicides, preservatives and opacifiers. The compositions are used by applying them to the surface of the skin in a hairy area, pressing a sheet of paper or other fibrous material against the area and subsequently lifting the sheet of fibrous material or peeling it off the skin surface. The compositions are also useful in removing blemishes and scaly, flaky or dry skin.

Abstract: A depliatory composition for removal of hair from the human skin is made up of a mixture of honey, sugar and citric acid which mixture is heated to a predetermined temperature level, then allowed to cool so as to form a highly viscous, wax-like composition which can be applied manually in slender strips to the skin. The composition will firmly adhere to the hair with which it comes into contact and, by quickly drawing away from the skin, will cause the hair to be removed from its root but without causing undue irritation and swelling.

Abstract: A depilation method is disclosed, comprising coating a depilatory agent containing an aqueous solution or emulsion of a polymer compound having a film forming ability and a depilatory medicine, drying the resulting coating to form a film and peeling off the film. This method permits to remove hair without causing any pain and producing any unpleasant odor due to the decomposition of hair.

Abstract: Unwanted hair is removed from selected skin area by applying a coating of a curable organopolysiloxane composition thereon, permitting the organopolysiloxane composition to crosslink into a silicone elastomer, e.g., in the form of a solid layer or foam, and embed unwanted hair therein, and then stripping the silicone elastomer and embedded hair from said skin area, whereby said skin area is essentially depilated.

Abstract: Aqueous depilatory compositions containing biguanide and active thiol agent(s) which provide for faster hair removal are disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous depilatory compositions containing aminoguanidine and active thiol agent(s) which provide for faster hair removal are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preventing or reducing dermal irritation caused by thioglycolate depilatories by applying capsaicin and/or its salt(s) to at least a portion of the depilated area.

Abstract: A compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is O or S; wherein n=1 or 0; wherein R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkyl or aralkyl, branched or unbranched, aryl or haloaryl, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.22 alkenyl, branched or unbranched; wherein R.sub.1 is OCH.sub.3, and wherein R.sub.2 is OH. These urea derivatives have analgesic and anti-irritant activity when administered to humans and lower animals.

Abstract: A compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## wherein R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkyl or aralkyl, branched or unbranched, unsubstituted aryl, haloaryl, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.22 alkenyl, branched or unbranched; wherein R.sub.1 is H, OH or OCH.sub.3, and wherein R.sub.2 is OH or H, at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being OH or OCH.sub.3. These sulfonamides have analgesic and anti-irritant activity when administered to humans and lower animals.

Abstract: A deodorant skin treatment product comprises a deodorizing amount of a deodorant composition and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the composition other than soap or non-soap detergent. The product can be applied to the skin in order to provide prolonged protection against the development of body malodor.

Abstract: Improved cosmetic compositions comprising aqueous preparations on the basis of keratin softening agents and also containing a swelling and penetration substance wherein as the swelling and penetration substance imidazolidinone-(2) is used.

Abstract: Process for dehairing skin and hide with mercapto compounds in the presence of an alkaline medium in a short liquor.

Abstract: A fabric garment which automatically removes unwanted hair while being worn against the skin of the user. The garment is coated with a pressure sensitive microencapsulated depilatory agent. Pressure exerted by a hair stubble against the fabric causes the microencapsulation to rupture and dispense the depilatory agent in a small localized area around the hair follicle. The depilatory agent dissolves the hair stubble without irritating the user's skin.

Abstract: Depilatory compositions for removing hair from live human skin on the human body, said compositions containing, as essential ingredients, water; sodium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate, said thioglycolates representing the sole or essentially the sole depilating agents; a water-soluble soap, particularly sodium stearate, which is advantageously formed in situ by reaction of sodium hydroxide and a soap-forming aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, and ingredients which comprise a vehicle in the form of a cream or paste.

Abstract: Aqueous depilatory compositions are made by complexing 0.2 to 0.8 Sn(II) with a polyhydroxycarboxylate anion having five to seven carbon atoms and four to six hydroxyl groups in a molar ratio from 2:1 to 1:2 at a pH from 12.8 to 13.3.

Abstract: A packaged self-heating cosmetic, such as a shaving cream, hand lotion, depilatory, facial, or a shampoo, including separate exothermically reactive reductant material, such as 2-thio-4-oxypyrimidine or thiohydantoin or derivatives thereof, and an oxidant, which reacts with the reductant, generating heat. Means are provided for dispensing the packaged reductant and oxidant from separate zones and bringing them into contact with each other so that they react and heat a pressurized shaving cream or other cosmetic product whose constituents the exothermic reaction mixture contacts. The reducing agent employed is preferably 2-thio-4-oxypyrimidine or its tautomer, 2-mercapto-4-hydroxypyrimidine, or alkyl-substituted derivative thereof, and the oxidizing agent is preferably aqueous hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for counteracting malodors. 4-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-pentanone has been found to be particularly useful in such compositions and methods.

Abstract: "New alkylphenols of formula I ##SPC1## ##SPC2##method of preparing this new compounds and their use for the control of harmful microorganisms, and helminths and for protecting organic materials.

Abstract: A stable, aqeuous depilatory composition is disclosed, wherein the composition contains, as the essential active ingredients, alkali metal silicates, alkali earth metal salts of .alpha.-and/or .beta.-mercapto carboxylic acids and thiourea.The composition is useful in removing facial hair (beard) with the hair being removed in a short period of time, for instance 4 - 7 minutes or so, depending on toughness of the beard and with minimal incidence of skin irritation in the average user.

Abstract: Thin material such as hair or paper is severed by a singeing process using the heated and opposed edges of two thin strips of metal with the edges closely spaced apart to form a slot and with the edges heated by high frequency electrical current or currents flowing along such strips and exhibiting therewith and therebetween skin and proximity effects, and by moving such strips relative to such material so that the material to be singed or severed enters such slot and is therein singed to effect severance by such singeing.