Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: —at least 0.1% by weight of one or more fatty-chain alkoxysilanes of formula (I): R1Si(OR2)3; in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, comprising from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and—one or more first surfactants chosen from anionic surfactants, and—one or more second surfactants chosen from nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and zwitterionic surfactants. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition. This composition can be used in particular for haircare and skincare.

Abstract: The invention starts out from an applicator for applying at least one application medium (10a; 10b; 10c, 52c) to hair, with a separation unit (11a; 11Ib; 11c), which forms at least two application gaps (12a, 13a, 14a, 15a, 16a; 13b; 12c, 13c, 14c, 15c, 16c) that are provided for receiving some of the hairs for application of the application medium (10a; 10b; 10c, 52c). It is proposed that at least one of the application gaps (12a, 13a, 14a, 15a, 16a; 13b; 12c, 13c, 14c, 15c, 16c) has an opening width that is smaller, at least by a factor of 10, than a distance between the application gaps (12a, 13a, 14a, 15a, 16a; 13b; 12c, 13c, 14c, 15c, 16c).

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one dye chosen from oxidative dye precursors and direct dyes; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) rinsing the treated hair; (d) drying the treated hair; (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (f) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (g) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: A hair care composition that inhibits redox metal deposit build up on keratinous tissue is provided, the composition includes a chelant, a low pH buffer system, a detersive surfactant, and a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate comprising (1) forming a film on the keratinous substrate by applying to said keratinous substrate (a) a first cosmetic composition comprising at least one polyvinyl alcohol-styrylpyridinium polymer and (b) a second cosmetic composition comprising at least one complexing agent, and (2) exposing the film to radiation chosen from UV and visible light radiation.

Abstract: Present invention is related to a conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one cationic and/or cationizable surfactant of amido amine type, at least one aminated silicone and at least one fatty acid lower alcohol ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the heat treatment apparatus which applies heat energy to chemical applied hair for hair treatment procedures such as perming or dyeing and the hair styling procedures using such apparatus. It involves transferring the heat energy to chemical applied hair by transferring heat to the metal member of heat transfer coefficient of 150 kcal/m2H° C. or more from the electric heater and then, transferring heat to the non-metal member with heat transfer coefficient of 0.20 kcal/m2H° C. or less. The procedure is characterized by the heat transfer by the contact between the non-metal member and chemical applied hair. Also, it provides various hair styling methods where a high temperature heat is applied to the hair, making the main ingredient of the hair, keratin, react to the heat and relax while the hair expands, allowing more active penetration and escaping of the dye.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising at least one lactone in combination with at least one disaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention presents a hair cosmetic composition, which contains (A) equal to or higher than 0.01 mass % and equal to or lower than 20 mass % of a quaternary ammonium or its salt; (B) equal to or higher than 0.01 mass % and equal to or lower than to 20 mass % of ether-type tertiary amine or its salt; (C) equal to or higher than 0.005 mass % and equal to or lower than 6 mass % of branched aliphatic acid or its salt; and (D) equal to or higher than 0.05 mass % and equal to or lower than 10 mass % of aromatic sulfonate and water, in which the mass ratio of the component (C) and the component (D) being (C)/(D) is 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents contain selected alcohols and selected silicones, and are used for treating hair. The agents are preferably packaged as a non-aerosol spray application.

Abstract: A conditioning composition for hair comprises at least one compound according to general structure R1-A-R2—B wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group with 8 to 24 C atoms, R2 is a straight or branched alkyl group with 1 to 4 C atoms, A is a group selected from O, and B is selected from wherein R3 and R4 are independently (i) H or (ii) an alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, hydroxyl alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms and di hydroxyl alkyl with 2 to 4 C atoms, R5, R6, or R7 are independently from group (ii) and R7 may additionally be —R2-A-R1 wherein X is chloride, bromide, methosulfate and a silicone compound with plurality of quaternary ammonium groups in its molecule.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from ellagic acid, ethers thereof, ellagic acid salts and ellagic acid ether salts, as an anti-dandruff agent; and to a cosmetic treatment method associated with such a use.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic that contains, at a specific ratio, (A) a tertiary amine compound or a salt thereof, (B) an aliphatic alcohol having 12 to 26 carbon atoms, (C) a cationic group-containing copolymer obtainable by radical polymerization of a specific nonionic group-containing vinyl monomer, a specific cationic group-containing vinyl monomer, and a specific crosslinkable vinyl monomer as essential, and water.

Abstract: The present invention includes a hair straightening formulation consisting of a hair fixative that will straighten the hair for at least 2-3 months after one application despite frequent washings of the hair as well as methods for obtaining said formulation. The formulation comprises as active ingredients one or more keratin hydrolysates and an aldehyde. Hair straightening system comprising shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided. The invention is further directed to a method for straightening hair using said formulation.

Abstract: A semi-permanent mascara which includes a pharmaceutical grade cyanoacrylate that is mixed with a small amount of irregularly-shaped, micro- or nano-sized polytetrafluoroethene fibers, and then professionally applied to the eyelashes creating a semipermanent mascara application that is 100% waterproof, will not run, smear, or smudge, and lasts 2 to 3 weeks.

Abstract: There is provided a head hair dyeing method using a two-part hair dye composition which contains a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a mixture solution of the first part and the second part as foam, the composition containing a surfactant in at least one of the first part and the second part, the method including discharging the mixture solution as foam, applying the foam to the head hair, and then re-foamed on the head hair.

Abstract: A composition and method oxidative colors hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and comprises at least one fatty acid soap, preferably selected from sodium, potassium soaps and their mixtures. The composition is preferably applied onto hair as foam from a non-aerosol foamer vessel after mixing with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A method levels hair color, especially lighter colored hair or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast—difference in color—between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. The method comprises at least two parts wherein one part being the part not closer to scalp which is artificially color changed to a lighter color by means of lightening and/or coloring and/or bleaching than the other part closer to scalp which is preferably undamaged and has its natural color, wherein hair is optionally shampooed and optionally towel dried and the part directly at the scalp, preferably undamaged and preferably has its natural color, is applied a composition resulting from mixing two compositions, A and B, prior to application.

Abstract: A composition and method oxidative colours hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and comprises one or more surfactants and has a pH below or equal to 7.0 after mixing with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent wherein the composition is applied onto hair as foam from a non-aerosol foamer vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of amine and quaternary ammonium compounds for protecting hair colour of artificially coloured hair with respect to the washing, according to general structure R1-A-R2—B wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group with 8 to 24 C atoms, R2 is a straight or branched alkyl group with 1 to 4 C atoms, A is a group selected from O, COO and CONH and B is selected from R3NR4 and R7N+R5R6X?R3 and R4 are the same or different, H or an alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, hydroxyl alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms and dihydroxyl alkyl with 2 to 4 C atoms, R5, and R6 are the same or different, an alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, hydroxyl alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms and dihydroxyl alkyl with 2 to 4 C atoms, R7 is an alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, hydroxyl alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms or dihydroxyl alkyl with 2 to 4 C atoms or -A-R1 wherein R1, A and R2 have the above meaning and X is an anion such as chloride, bromide, and methosulfate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of leveling color of hair comprising applying to the hair a composition resulting from mixing two compositions, A and B, prior to application, wherein composition A is an aqueous composition and comprises at least one oxidizing agent and has an acidic pH, and a composition B is a substantially anhydrous composition and comprises at least one compound with bleaching effect and has a pH between 8 and 12, wherein the application processed for up to 10 min at a temperature between 20 and 45° C. before rinsing and optionally drying steps.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ether alkyl amine or alkyl ether alkyl quaternary amine and at least one compound selected from fatty acid fatty alcohol esters and arylated silicones.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant chosen from (C8-C24)alkylamido(C3-C8)alkylbetaines, sulfobetaines, (C8-C24)alkylamido(C6-C8)alkylsulfobetaines, (C8-C24)alkyl amphomonoacetates, (C8-C24)alkyl amphodiacetates, (C8-C24)alkyl amphomonopropionates, (C8-C24)alkyl amphodipropionates and phosphobetaines, in an anionic surfactant(s)/amphoteric surfactant(s) weight ratio of less than or equal to 1; at least one cationic polymer with a cationic charge density of greater than 5 meq/g, and at least 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one mineral or organic water-soluble salt, the anion of this salt comprising from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the total amount of surfactants in the composition being less than or equal to 18% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a hair treatment composition capable of imparting good manageability and excellent hair feel to the hair upon finishing permanent wave or hair dye treatment. The hair treatment composition has the following components (A) and (B): (A) a compound represented by the following formula (1): R1O—(PO)n(EO)m—R2 (1) wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group, PO represents a propyleneoxy group, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, n represents an average addition mole number and is from 1.5 to 5.0, m represents an average addition mole number and is from 0 to 1.0, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and (B) at least one selected from keratin reducing agents, oxidizing agents, alkaline agents, and dyes for hair dye, wherein a content of an R1OH wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group is 300 ppm or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for oxidative coloring keratin fibers especially human hair wherein dyeing compositions are thickened with a selected thickener. The objective of the present invention is a process for oxidative coloring hair wherein compositions A and B are mixed wherein composition A comprises at least one oxidative dye precursor and optionally at least one coupling agent and optionally at least one direct dye in a cosmetically acceptable medium and composition B comprises at least one oxidizing agent in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and applied onto hair and processed for 5 to 45 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair, wherein at least one of the two compositions A and B comprises a thickening polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one dye chosen from oxidative dye precursors; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (d) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (e) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dyeing composition comprising a fluorescent disulfide dye and to a method of dyeing keratin materials, with a lightening effect, that employs said composition. It likewise relates to new fluorescent disulfide dyes and to their uses in the lightening of keratin materials. The composition allows a particularly persistent lightening effect to be obtained.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition, containing the following Components (A) to (E): (A) benzyl alcohol, from 0.1 to 2% by mass; (B) dipropylene glycol, from 0.5 to 20% by mass; (C) malic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the malic acid; and (D) lactic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the lactic acid; and (E) a nonionic surfactant at 2% by mass or less, wherein a Component (E)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 0 to 5, and wherein a Component (B)/Component (A) mass ratio is from 1 to 50.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mordant for hair dyeing and a hair dyeing product comprising the mordant. The mordant of the present invention comprises an effective amount of a ferrous salt, antioxidant and water; the hair dyeing product of the present invention comprises three parts: a softening agent, a dyeing agent, and the mordant. The mordant and the hair dyeing product comprising the mordant as provided by the present invention do not contain thioglycolic acid, aromatic compounds such as p-phenylenediamine and hydrogen peroxide, and are safe and free of irritation. The hair dyeing product of the present invention has good chromaticity and fastness as well as good product stability and convenience in usage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition and a method of levelling hair color especially the hair lighter colored or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast-difference in color-between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. Compositions comprising (1) at least one fatty acid salt, (2) an in-situ formed ammonium or substituted ammonium salt and (3) one or both of (a) cationic or cationizable surfactants and (b) a quaternary ammonium surfactant.

Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a protective composition to an area of skin on which unwanted hair is growing, the protective composition comprising from 1% to 60% of wax by weight of the protective composition and from 1% to 25% by weight of the protective composition of ethanol; (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the protective composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.

Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a protective composition to an area of skin on which unwanted hair is growing, wherein the protective composition comprises a sterically stabilised emulsion comprising a hydrophilic continuous phase, a hydrophobic dispersed phase and a steric emulsifier; (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the protective composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.

Abstract: An active agent delivery and/or odor retentive composition including a surfactant and wax spheres formed from at least one of beeswax and soy wax and methods of use thereof. The composition is particularly useful in the cosmetics and medical industry for delivering/carrying a particular ingredient to one's skin, scalp or hair; for absorbing odor causing materials, such as fuel byproducts from a skin surface; and/or for providing exfoliating properties to the skin. The delivery system/carrying system is also useful in binding to certain nutritional materials, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and the like for ingestion and release into the body.

Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a protective composition to an area of skin on which unwanted hair is growing, wherein the protective composition comprises an emulsion having a hydrophobic continuous phase and a hydrophilic dispersed phase; (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the protective composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.

Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a protective emulsion composition to an area of skin on which unwanted hair is growing, the protective emulsion composition being capable of reducing the penetration of thioglycolic acid by at least 45%, as measured using the Franz Cell Method; (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the protective emulsion composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.

Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin is provided comprising the steps of: (a) applying a protective composition to an area of skin on which unwanted hair is growing, wherein the protective composition comprises at least 75% petrolatum by weight of the protective composition, the protective composition having a cone penetration of 160 to 210; (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the protective composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.

Abstract: Solubility changeable dye compositions include a dye component linked via a linker moiety to a stimulus responsive hydrophobic moiety which modulates the solubility of the dye, wherein the hydrophobic moiety is configured to be de-linked from the dye component on exposure to a stimulus and render the dye component more hydrophilic. A method of dying a substrate with such dye compositions includes contacting the dye with the substrate.

Abstract: A composition for treating hair and, in particular, for defrizzing hair, includes blackstrap molasses and honey. Essential oils can be added to the mixture. A method exists for making the composition. The method of making the composition includes heating the composition, possibly to a boil, cooling the composition, adding the essential oils, and mixing the imbibed composition. The composition is used in methods to treat hair. The composition treats hair by application or through heat treatments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing and conditioning keratin materials, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: one or more anionic surfactants, one or more liquid fatty alcohols, and one or more ethers of a fatty alcohol and of an oxyethylenated polyol of formula (I). The invention also relates to the use of the said composition for washing and conditioning keratin materials, and to a process for washing and conditioning keratin materials using it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing and conditioning keratin materials, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: from 3% to 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more anionic surfactants, one or more C10-C30 liquid alcohols chosen from branched and/or unsaturated C10-C30 alcohols, and one or more nonionic associative polymers. The invention also relates to the use of the said composition for washing and conditioning keratin materials, and to a process for washing and conditioning keratin materials using it.

Abstract: A method of colouring a material, the method comprising the steps of: a)applying to the material a composition comprising a sulphur-containing nucleophile; and b)applying to the material a composition comprising a dye compound selected from a dye class other than the class of reactive dyes.

Abstract: Use of a composition comprising hydrogen peroxide in a cosmetic vehicle allows gentle discoloring of permanently colored, keratinous fibers which have been colored with a specific coloring composition. The coloring composition used for coloring the fibers comprises, in a cosmetic vehicle, a combination of at least one CH-acidic compound with at least one reactive carbonyl compound. The discoloring composition contains preferably between 0% and 15% by weight of hydrogen peroxide and has the effect, in particular in a working time of 5 to 20 minutes even without the use of organic peroxo compounds and in the absence of inorganic persalts, of effective color removal with simultaneous gentle treatment of the fibers.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition, containing the following Components (A) to (D): (A) benzyl alcohol, from 0.1 to 2% by mass; (B) dipropylene glycol, from 0.5 to 20% by mass; (C) malic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the malic acid; and (D) lactic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.2 to 10% by mass, in terms of the lactic acid; and optionally containing a surfactant (E) at a concentration of 2% by mass or less and at a Component (E)/Component (A) mass ratio falling within a range of from 0 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for lightening or dyeing keratin materials, in which the following are used: a) a direct emulsion (A) comprising one or more fatty substances in an amount of greater than 25% by weight; one or more oxyalkylenated nonionic surfactants; an amount of water of greater than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the emulsion, and one or more oxidizing agents, and b) a composition comprising one or more alkaline agents. The invention also relates to a multi-compartment device comprising, in one of them, an emulsion (A), and, in another, a composition (B) comprising one or more alkaline agents.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents include polyquaternium-72 and at least one amine and/or cationized amine, in particular an amidoamine and/or a cationized amidoamine.

Abstract: A solution to be applied topically to the human scalp in order to encourage hair growth, well-conditioned hair, control of dandruff, and overall health of the scalp. The present invention accomplishes these goals through a mixture of ingredients precisely proportioned to achieve a unique chemical composition that brings about maximum results. The ingredients in the solution include shea butter, extra virgin coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, brahmi and amla oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil, argan oil, sesame oil, vitamin E (tocopherol), vegetable glycerin, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender oil.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for topical treatment of hair loss/alopecia including three natural, active ingredients, caffeine, saw palmetto berry extract, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). The invention also provides methods for using this composition to treat hair loss.

Abstract: A process for treating hair fibers comprising: applying to the hair fibers at least one cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one polysiloxane/polyurea block copolymer; and subsequently or simultaneously heating the hair fibers at a temperature ranging from 50 to 280° C.

Abstract: A system for coloring hair includes a specialized brush having a narrow tapered end and an elongated handle portion and an opposite bristle head consisting of at least three bristle grouping. Each bristle grouping is separated by a gap. The bristle groupings align with corresponding channels on a color tray. The color tray consists of at least three parallel and elongated channels, each channel can retain a separate color chemical.

Abstract: Described herein is a granulated dry composition comprising at least one non-elastomeric polyorganosiloxane, agglomerated onto solid carrier particles. The granulated dry compositions can be used as a dry cleanser for keratinous substrates with high speed of absorption of body fluids together with improved sensory feel and release of care agents.