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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7378085 | Long-retention hairstyling gel The invention relates to cosmetic compositions, and in particular hairstyling gels, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one fixing film-forming polymer chosen from branched block copolymers comprising, as p... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7195755 | Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing agent, and methods for relaxing hair Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186274 | Method for treating human keratin fibers with organomodified metallic particles The present invention relates to the use of organomodified metallic nanoparticles preferably bearing at their surface a self-assembled monolayer of organosulphur compounds. A preferred use is in suspension form for dyeing and/or treating human keratin fibers. The in... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7125545 | Permanent cosmetic composition for one-step permanent operation Disclosed is a one-step permanent cosmetic composition that comprises 1.0 to 5.5 wt. % of a reducing agent; 0.1 to 9.5 wt. % of an alkaline agent; 0.1 to 7.0 wt. % of a catalyst; 1.0 to 15.0 wt. % of an alcohol; and distilled water or ion exchange water for the resi... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118736 | Hair relaxer compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one activating agent, and methods of using the same A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one hydroxide compound, with the proviso that said at least one hydroxide compound is not sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; and at least one activating agent chosen from cys... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7070770 | Compositions for the permanent deformation of the hair comprising at least one formamidinesulphinic acid derivative The invention relates to a reducing composition for the permanent deformation of the hair comprising an N-substituted formamidinesulphinic acid derivative as reducing agent and to a process for the permanent deformation of the hair employing this reducing compositio... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6953486 | Dyeing composition, method for obtaining the same and use for coloring the skin and/or keratinous fibres Colouring composition, method for obtaining and using same for colouring skin and/or keratin matters. The composition comprises, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an efficient amount of at least one colouring agent precursor selected among the compounds... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6913711 | Corrosion inhibitors There is provided a cosmetic or topical composition for use on the human body having a phosphate compound in an amount effective to inhibit corrosion of metallic containers containing the composition. Preferably, such a cosmetic or topical composition has sodium hyd... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6849096 | Hair dye and hair-dyeing methods using the same A hair dye and hair-dyeing methods using the hair dye are provided. The hair dye comprises, as essential ingredients, (i) a formulation primarily composed of a dye component-including indican derived from indigo plants and (ii) a formulation primarily composed of a ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6792954 | Hair relaxer compositions utilizing cation exchange compositions A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one multivalent metal hydroxide and at least one cation exchange composition. The invention is also drawn to a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers. | 09/21/2004 |
| 6706258 | Shampoo compositions comprising and emulsified silicone an a microemulsified silicone An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water: i) at least one cleansing surfactant; ii) a cationic deposition polymer, and iii) a silicone component consisting of a blend of: (a) emulsified particles of an insoluble sil... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6703007 | Topical compositions comprising functional nucleophiles protected by phosphorus-containing moieties This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected nucleophilic compound having the formula where R is a functional group, Nu is a nucleophile, and Pr is a phosphorus-containing protecting group... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6682724 | Sonic method of enhancing chemical reactions to provide uniform, non-agglomerated particles A method for making a suspension, dispersion or emulsion of non-agglomerated particles comprising forming particles in a liquid medium, wherein sonic energy is applied to the liquid medium at the point of contact of the reactants during the particle formi... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6673371 | Shear gel compositions A composition which has a thickened fluid form comprises: (i) a first (shear gel) phase comprising at least one polymer which is capable of forming a gel, which polymer is present in the composition as a shear gel (i.e., a multiplicity of separate gel part... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6635264 | Use of screening silicone for protecting the color of artificially colored keratin fibres against the effects of UV radiation The use of an organosiloxane bearing at least one ultraviolet-absorbing group in, and for the preparation of, a cosmetic or dermatological composition as an agent for protecting the color of artificially colored keratin fibres against the effects of UV ra... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6623726 | Process for permanent reshaping of hair A process for permanently modifying the shape of hair by wrapping hair in multilayered, deformable sheets of material comprising a first layer of a perforated, deformable, and semi-rigid material, and a second layer of material containing a thiol reducing... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6602493 | Hair relaxer system and method therefor This invention describes a hair relaxer system and method that ameliorates and inhibits the adsorption and retention by alkaline, chemically-relaxed hair of exogenous multivalent metal ion present in the chemical relaxer, in the rinse water or both employ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6592854 | Cosmetic composition containing an anionic or nonionic polymer and a carboxylic silicon The invention concerns a cosmetic composition for treating keratinous fibers, in particular hair, containing at least an anionic or non-ionic polymer and at least one silicon comprising at least a carboxylic acid function, as well as the method for treati... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6572843 | Method for treating hair A method for treating hair, combining permanent dyeing and straightening of hair, without significantly damaging the hair. According to the method of the present invention the hair is treated by chemically reducing covalent disulfide linkages in the hair,... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6569413 | Hair fixative composition containing an anionic polymer A cosmetically acceptable hair fixative composition comprising from about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent, based on polymer solids, of an anionic polymer, wherein the anionic polymer is composed of from about 10 to about 80 mole percent of 2-acrylamido-2-m... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6562327 | Hair relaxer compositions utilizing complexing agent activators The present invention provides a composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one multivalent metal hydroxide and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating said at least one multivalent metal hydroxide in sufficient quan... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6537533 | Hair conditioner composition that is non-irritating to the eyes The invention relates to hair conditioner compositions that are non-irritating to the eye and which comprise: a) a C20-C24 quaternary ammonium compound, which has ethosulfate or methosulfate as an anion; b) a second C20-C24 quaternary ammonium compound, which ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6465015 | Sonic method of enhancing chemical reactions to provide uniform, non-agglomerated particles A method for making a suspension, dispersion or emulsion of non-agglomerated particles comprising forming particles in a liquid medium, wherein sonic energy is applied to the liquid medium at the point of contact of the reactants during the particle formi... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6461623 | Cosmetic composition A non-aqueous cosmetic composition contains (A) activated zeolite, (B) a polyhydric alcohol having a molecular weight not higher than 1,000, and (C) a high molecular compound soluble in the ingredient (B). When shaken upon use, the cosmetic composition pe... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6435193 | Hair relaxer compositions utilizing cation exchange compositions A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one multivalent metal hydroxide and at least one cation exchange composition. The invention is also drawn to a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratino... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6306378 | Catalyzed water-soluble/dispersible reactive derivatives of polyimido compounds for modifying proteinaceous substrates This invention relates to a two-part system useful for treating proteinaceous substrates. The two-part system has a first part comprising a water-soluble/dispersible reactive polyimido compound and a second part comprising a nucleophilic catalytic agent. ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6303794 | Use of water-soluble/dispersible reactive functionalized derivatives of polyimido compounds for modifying proteinaceous substrates This invention relates to water-soluble/dispersible reactive functionalized imido and polyimido compounds, wherein the polyimido compounds may be selected from the group consisting of polysuccinimide compounds, polyglutimide compounds, and copolymers of t... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6231846 | Hair treatment compositions containing reducing sulphur species and zinc compound Hair treatment compositions, such as depilatory products and hair straightening and permanent waving products, containing reducing sulphur species, particularly thioglycolates, additionally incorporate zinc compounds, particularly zinc oxide, to reduce ma... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6160096 | Regenerated collagen fiber and method of manufacturing the same The present invention provides a regenerated collagen fiber exhibiting a draping, luster and feel close to those of a natural protein fiber such as a human hair and capable of application of a permanent wave treatment, and a method of manufacturing the re... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6153178 | Agent and process for permanent hair wave based on mercaptoacetamides The aqueous composition for permanent hair-styling has a pH of from 6.5 to 9.5 and contains from 3 to 28% by weight of a compound of formula I, ##STR1## wherein A represents --CH2 --, --C.dbd.O--, --S--, --O-- and --NR-- and R is an alkyl ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6146619 | Process and agents for permanently shaping keratin fibres A process for permanently deforming keratin fibers is provided wherein the fiber is treated with 1) a keratin-reducing substance, 2) a physiologically compatible salt of an organic or inorganic acid anion and a divalent cation or Al3+, and 3) a... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6017562 | Non-spherical and non-platelet crystalline forms of pyrithione salts The present invention relates to non-spherical and/or non-platelet pyrithione particles. Also disclosed is a method for producing non-spherical and/or non-platelet particles of pyrithione salts, comprising reacting pyrithione or a water-soluble salt of py... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6013249 | Hair manageability and styling composition and method A mild wave and hair styling reducing agent-containing composition and method of bodifying, styling, or permanently waving or straightening human hair that provides a strong, long lasting curl, or long lasting straight hair formation, while minimizing hai... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5958393 | Permanent-wave treatment method and a permanent-wave treatment auxiliary agent A permanent-wave treatment method which can give a permanent-wave comfortably without using a cap or a turban, and a treatment auxiliary agent used in this method. The permanent-wave treatment method comprises a winding step of applying permanent-wave tre... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5935558 | Cosmetic composition containing an N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts as reducing agent A cosmetic composition for the first step of an operation for the permanent deformation of hair, the composition containing an N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts as a reducing agent, including new N-mercaptoalkylalkan... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5872272 | Polyvalent metal salts of phosphoric diester and organo(poly)siloxanes modified with polyvalent metal salt of phosphoric diester The present invention relates to polyvalent metal salts of a phosphoric diester represented by formula (1) and organo(poly)siloxanes modified with a polyvalent metal salt of a phosphoric diester having the structural units represented by formulae (9) and ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5849277 | Hair relaxer compositions and methods for preparing same Methods for preparing hair relaxer compositions which comprise a lithium salt and an alkaline earth hydroxide, wherein the lithium salt is in molar excess to the alkaline earth hydroxide. Compositions, kits containing the compositions, and methods for usi... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5833967 | Colloidal silica as a reinforcing agent of keratin substances A method of reinforcing keratin substances using colloidal silicic acid. The colloidal silicic acid may be present as a reinforcing agent in a composition to be applied to the keratin substances. This composition may be in the form of a nail varnish or ba... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5824295 | Composition for decreasing combing damage and methods A composition for treating hair includes at least one of the following: a) a cationic polymer made from the reaction of secondary amines and epihalohydrin and further cross-linked with the addition of a small amount of ethylene diamine; b) dimethylaminoethylme... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5702690 | Composition for washing and antidandruff treatment of hair and the scalp, based on selenium sulphide and nonionic surfactant of the polyglycerolated or alkylpolyglycoside type The present invention relates to a composition for washing and antidandruff treatment of hair and the scalp, containing in an aqueous medium at least selenium sulphide, at least one nonionic surface-active agent of the polyglycerolated or alkylpolyglycosi... | 12/30/1997 |
