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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5141929 | Lipophilic ethers and/or esters of D-desosamine and their compositions as anti-bacteria and anti-fungus agents Ethers and/or esters of D-desosamine having the formula ##STR1## wherein n represents 0 or 1; R and R', each independently, represent linear or branched alkyl having 1-30 carbon atoms, alkenyl having 5-21 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 4-10 carbon a... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5071640 | Cosmetic composition containing a polyoxyethylenated non-ionic surface-active agents with two lipophilic chains Non-ionic products of the formula: R--X--[C2 H3 (OCH2 CH2)n(OH)--CH2 --Y--R' in which R and R' denote alkyl or alkenyl radicals having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, the sum of the numbers of carbon atom... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5021200 | Process for the production of aqueous dispersions of lipid spheres A process for producing a dispersion of spherules of a lipid compound encapsulating an aqueous phase includes admixing a water-dispersible lipid compound with an aqueous phase to be encapsulated in the spherules, agitating the resulting mixture to form a ... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5015767 | N-(mercaptoalkyl)Ω-hydroxyalkylamides and their use as a reducing agent in a process for permanently deforming hair An N-(mercaptoalkyl)Ω-hydroxyalkylamide having the formula, ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3 and m is 2 to 5 inclusive is employed as a reducing agent in the first stage reducing operation of permanently deforming hair.... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4980509 | Aromatic polycyclic derivatives, their process of preparation and their use in human and veterinary medicine and in cosmetics An aromatic polycyclic compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents --SO3 H, SO2 NHR3, ##STR2## --SO2 R3, --SOR3 or --SR3, R3 represents lower alk... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4948583 | Cosmetic composition for the treatment of hair, particularly oily hair, based on an extract of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L) A cosmetic composition for the treatment of hair, in particular oily hair. The composition includes an appropriate carrier and a non-allergenic dry extract of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L), obtained by oxidation of a water-alcohol solution extract of fl... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4927883 | Process for the preparation of crosslinked poly ଲ-alanine in the form of microspheres A process for preparing crosslinked poly ଲ-alanine in the form of microspheres comprises (a) polymerizing acrylamide in a tert. butanol/toluene solvent mixture in the presence of a polymerization initiator and an octadecene-maleic anhydride copolyme... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4918176 | Unsaturated cycloaliphatic derivatives Unsaturated norbornane, 2,2-dimethyl norbornane, adamantane or cyclododecane derivatives exhibit activity in the systemic and topical treatment of dermatologic disorders.... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4892888 | Anhydrous composition, stable to oxidation, of anthralin or one of its derivatives in a fatty acid alkyl ester and its use in the treatment of skin diseases Anhydrous composition of anthralin or a derivative thereof which is stable to oxidation. This composition is in the form of a solution or dispersion of anthralin or a derivative thereof in at least one fatty acid alkyl ester, the fatty acid having 5 to 18... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4853379 | Stable hydrocortisone-based composition for use in local corticotherapy A stable hydrocortisone-based composition comprises hydrocortisone solubilized in a mixture of an aliphatic alcohol, propyleneglycol and dimethyl coco-benzylammonium chloride.... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4800080 | Capillary cosmetic composition for washing disentangling hair containing a plant extract containing saponins A capillary cosmetic composition for washing or disentangling hair comprises in an appropriate cosmetic vehicle at least one plant extract, the active principle of which is at least one saponin and at least one cationic polymer.... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4772471 | Aqueous dispersions of lipid spheres and compositions containing the same A dispersion in a continuous phase or spherules comprises arranged molecular layers of a non-ionic lipid compound encapsulating an aqueous phase wherein the non-ionic lipid compound has a lipophile group/hydrophile group ratio such that the non-ionic lipi... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4766235 | Unsaturated camphor derivatives, processes for preparing the same and pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing the same Unsaturated camphor derivatives have an activity in the topical and systemic treatment of acne, psoriasis and other dermatological disorders.... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4702906 | Cosmetic agents based on polycationic polymers, and their use in cosmetic compositions A shampoo composition contains in an aqueous carrier a quaternized polymer and a detergent.... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4676263 | Process and composition for setting the hair A composition and process for setting hair comprises impregnating the hair with a composition containing in solution in a cosmetic vehicle at least one water-soluble polymer containing at least 5% of units having a primary amide function, a crosslinking a... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4673526 | Anhydrous skin cleansing composition containing an oil phase, an emulsifying agent and particulate water soluble polymeric abrasive particles This compound contains an oily phase, at least one emulsifying agent and at least one abrasive substance, said compound being presented in anhydrous form and said abrasive substance, in suspension in the oily phase, being highly hydrosoluble and with an a... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4661343 | Aqueous or anhydrous cosmetic preparation containing a fatty phase consisting essentially of karite oil A cosmetic preparation contains, as a fatty phase, karite oil having the following characteristics: palmitic acid (C16), 3-5 percent; stearic acid (C18), 22-30 percent; oleic acid (C18:1), 55-65 percent; linoleic acid (C | 04/28/1987 |
| 4645663 | Process for preparing a hair dye or hair bleach composition; a composition for use in this process; and the use of said composition to dye or bleach hair A process for preparing a hair dye or bleach composition which comprises mixing a gelifiable liquid vehicle with an oxidizing solution having dissolved therein an incompatible cationic polymer. The resulting gel is applied to the hair and after an appropr... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4615633 | Pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition in the form of a rod or stick constituted from two concentric fatty phases and a casting permitting its preservation and distribution A rod or stick for pharmaceutical or cosmetic use in topical application to the skin of an easily oxidizable active substance comprises an internal fatty phase or core phase containing in an anhydrous medium the oxidizable active substance. The said core ... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4608250 | Quaternized polymers; process for preparing the same; and cosmetic compositions containing the same A quaternized polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.crclbar. represents an anion derived from an organic or mineral acid; R'2 is an aliphatic radical having a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; R'1 is a... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4608392 | Method for producing a non greasy protective and emollient film on the skin A composition for topical application to the skin contains, as a fatty product to provide a nongreasy protective and emollient film thereon, a polyether oligomer having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R1, ... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4601901 | Anhydrous nail lacquer containing as a resin a copolymer comprising units of vinylsulfonamide or a unsaturated amide and of an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate Nail lacquer compositions comprising a polymer resin consisting essentially of units resulting from the copolymerization of: (1) 75 to 97% by weight of at least one monomer having the general formula: ##STR1## in which: R1 represents an hydroge... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4548942 | Anti-acne use of derivatives of (5,4b)-isothiazolo pyridine-3-one An anti-acne composition comprises in a carrier suitable for topical application to the skin an active compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is linear or branched alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms, mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl having 2... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4543205 | Cosmetic cleansing composition particularly for removal of eye make-up A cosmetic cleansing composition capable of removing eye make-up comprises in an aqueous solution a cleansing agent comprising a mixture of surface active agents in the indicated amounts: (i) from 0.1 to 2 percent by weight, based on the total weight of said ... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4537782 | Emulsifying system based on a fatty acid or a protein condensate, a polyoxyethylenated sterol and a phosphatide, and a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing the same An emulsifying system for use in the production of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions in the form of an emulsoid or gel comprises (i) at least one fatty acid having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms or a protein condensate of a fatty acid having from 8 to 40... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4522808 | Anti-sunburn compositions containing 2-phenyl-indole derivatives Anti-sunburn compositions are provided which comprise, as active ingredient, at least one compound of the general formula: ##STR1## in which: R1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl radicals containing 1 to about 12 carbon atoms and optionally... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4517174 | Hair treatment compositions based on polycationic polymers A hair dye or hair bleaching composition contains in an aqueous carrier a quaternized polymer.... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4515775 | Polyhydroxyl non-ionic surfactant, process for preparing the same and cosmetic composition containing the same Polyhydroxyl non-ionic surface active agents, for use in a cosmetic composition such as hair dye or shampoo composition is prepared by condensing glycidol on a polyhydroxyl fatty chain reactant in the presence of an acid catalyst at a temperature of 50°-... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4512985 | N-carbamoyl derivatives of (5,4b)-isothiazolo pyridine-3-one and anti-acne cosmetic compositions containing the same N-carbamoyl derivatives of (5,4b)-isothiazolo pyridine-3-one have the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 represents hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbon atoms or ##STR2## wherein n is... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4504494 | Preparation of anthralin solutions or suspensions in aromatic esters and their use for diseases of the skin and nails An oxidation-stable composition is useful for the treatment of diseases of the skin and nails, which comprises a solution of dispersion of anthralin in an aromatic ester of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents H, OH, CH3, or OCH... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4503033 | Dithioether-based cosmetic composition for the treatment of the oily state of hair and skin A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the oily appearance of hair and skin so as to reduce or eliminate said oily appearance comprises in a suitable cosmetic vehicle at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is either ... | 03/05/1985 |
| 4492686 | Cosmetic makeup containing colored pigments salified with amine functions A cosmetic makeup composition contains in an appropriate cosmetically acceptable vehicle or carrier a colored pigment resulting from the salification reaction of a polymer having salified primary or secondary amine functions or quaternized tertiary amine ... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4486448 | Copper lanolate and anti-acne compositions containing the same for topical application to the skin Copper lanolate, a novel product, can be produced by initially preparing an isotropic solution of a sodium or potassium salt of lanolic acid and thereafter precipitating copper lanolate therefrom by the addition thereto of a solution of a copper salt. The... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4483983 | Substituted derivatives of thiamorpholinone A substituted derivative of thiamorpholinone, for use in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical field, has the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1; R1 and R2 each independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl and R3 repre... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4481185 | Stable emulsions obtained from a natural emulsifier stabilized with aloes juice An emulsion of the oil-in-water type is disclosed comprising a natural emulsifier and a stabilizer, the emulsifier being a lecithin or a saponoside and the stabilizer being aloes juice. These emulsions are stable and permit the preparation of cosmetic com... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4473374 | Nitrated coupler compounds useful in direct dyeing and simultaneous oxidation and direct dyeing of keratinic fibers A cosmetic composition for application to the hair contains either (a) at least one compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl or halogen; and R' is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carbamylalkyl, mesylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, acy... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4465860 | Polyoxyethyleneated non-ionic surface-active agents with two lipophilic chains Non-ionic products of the formula: in which R and R' denote alkyl or alkenyl radicals having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, the sum of the numbers of carbon atoms in R and R' being 24 to 32; X denotes an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom or a sulphoxide group; Y de... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4459285 | Cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising a powder of flowers or flower tops and a cohesion agent 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... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4438140 | Salts of acid dyes and copolymers having tertiary amine functions, process for preparing said salts and makeup cosmetic compositions containing them The present invention concerns new acid colorant and copolymer salts carrying tertiary amine functions, the process for preparing said salts, as well as the makeup compositions and in particular the lipsticks and nail varnishes containing as coloring subs... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4437895 | Mixture of vegetable oils based on jojoba oil and cosmetic compositions comprising the mixture A mixture of vegetable oils is disclosed which is stable to oxidation, contains at least 5% of jojoba oil, the remainder consisting essentially of at least one other vegetable oil which is hazelnut oil, mango oil, coffee bean wax, karite butter, soya oil,... | 03/20/1984 |
