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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4314808 | Dye polymers, their preparation and their use in dye compositions A dye polymer for use in dye compositions for coloring keratinic fibers comprises units of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R represents hydrogen or alkyl, x is a whole number equal at least to 2, and X represents the residue of a molecule of a dye or a... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4314810 | Compositions suitable for use in dyeing hair obtained from the reaction of a polyhydroxybenzene and an oxidative dyestuff precursor of the para type Process for the preparation of a composition suitable for use in dyeing human hair, which composition contains a mixture of dyestuff precursors obtained by reacting at least one polyhydroxybenzene of the formula: ##STR1## and one precursor of the for... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4310329 | Aqueous compositions for darkening keratinous materials Aqueous composition for darkening keratinous material, particularly hair, comprise a mixture of a solution of a salt of thiosulphuric acid, preferably in an amount of 0.2-5.0% by weight as thiosulphate ion, preferably as the sodium thiosulphate or an amin... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4306873 | Aqueous-based hair dyeing composition containing a soluble bismuth salt complex and a reducing compound A hair dyeing composition comprising a water-soluble metal salt complex and a sulfur-containing reducing compound is described. In the composition, the metal salt complex is a water-insoluble bismuth salt of an alpha-hydroxy, polycarboxylic acid with a ni... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4302199 | Hair dyeing method A method for coloring hair comprising sequentially treating the hair with a solution of water soluble ferric ion salt and with a carboxylic acid solution.... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4293543 | Process and composition for the coloration of keratin-containing substances A process and composition for coloring substances and tissues containing keratin, by means of an agent or co-reactant having a ketone or aldehyde function. An amino-acid, in particular a thio-amino-acid, is contacted with the substance to be colored. The ... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4289752 | Cosmetic compositions containing N-alkylacrylamide or N-alkylmethacrylamide based copolymers The present invention has for its object novel copolymers with a base of N-alkyl acrylamide or methacrylamide and their uses in cosmetics particularly in setting lotions and lacquer and in other preparations such as, for example, nail polish.... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4283384 | Cosmetic compositions containing polymers produced in the presence of cerium ions A cosmetic composition for application to the hair or skin comprises in an appropriate cosmetic vehicle at least one polymer produced by polymerizing an unsaturated monomer and a compound having at least one OH function, the said polymerization being carr... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4263213 | 2,4-Dihydroxy-4'-(substituted amino)-diphenylamines New compounds suitable for dyeing keratin fibres, especially human hair, are described. The compounds have the formula: ##STR1## or an acid addition salt thereof, in which formula either R1 and R2 form, together with the nitroge... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4246181 | Quinonediimine intermediates for indoanilines A two-stage process for producing indoanilines includes oxidizing in a first stage a paraphenylene diamine to a quinone diimine and in a second stage condensing the said quinone diimine with a phenolic compound. The resulting indoanilines can be incorpora... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4228259 | Water-soluble cationic polymer dye compounds and process for producing the same A dye for keratinic material comprises a water-soluble cationic polymer having a molecular weight ranging between about 800 and 10,000 and having secondary, tertiary or quaternary ammonium amine groups wherein said amine groups are either a part of, or ai... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4213960 | Cosmetic compositions for treating the hair The invention relates to cosmetic compositions for conditioning the hair, which contain polyaminoamides and quaternary ammonium homopolymers or compolymers.... | 07/22/1980 |
| 4195972 | Aqueous-based hair dyeing composition containing a soluble bismuth salt and a reducing compound A hair dyeing composition comprising a metal salt and a sulfur-containing reducing compound is described. In the composition, the metal salt is a water-soluble bismuth salt of an alpha-hydroxy, mono-carboxylic acid.... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4185958 | Compositions based on direct dyestuffs containing a 2,5-dihydroxyphenylcarboxylic acid or a salt thereof A composition suitable for dyeing keratin fibres, especially human hair, is provided comprising a direct dyestuff and, as a levelling agent, a 2,5-dihydroxyphenylcarboxylic acid or a salt thereof.... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4184843 | Composition for dyeing hair containing disperse dyes and a thickening agent A composition for dyeing human hair, in which a dispersion dye, preferably of the azo or anthraquinone type, is dispersed in an emulsified aqueous mixture comprising a paraffin component and a thickening agent component and adjusted to a pH not higher tha... | 01/22/1980 |
| 4173453 | Topical hair coloring formulation in the form of suspension, lotion and cream Hair coloring formulations in the form of suspensions, lotions, or creams based upon a combination of water-soluble copper salts, water-soluble iron salts and finely divided sulfur are described. No toxic lead salts are used. Hair coloring formulations wh... | 11/06/1979 |
| 4153065 | Azo derivatives of pyridine n-oxide for use in hair dye compositions Compositions for dyeing human hair contain in an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution an azo derivative of pyridine N-oxide as a hair dye present in amounts of 0.001-1 weight percent of said composition which has a pH ranging from 3-9.5. Certain of said azo... | 05/08/1979 |
| 4114632 | Method of selectively altering hair color Methods of selectively altering hair color for simulating natural highlights, for in depth streaking, for producing special effects for versatile hair styling by polygonal partings, and for producing frosting and tipping without the pain of pulling hair t... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4074964 | Method of coloring hair using a pressure sensitive adhesive A method of coloring hair which consists of parting the hair in a manner so as to define a plurality of individual hair sectors on the subject's scalp, all of the hair in each sector extending from the scalp outwardly in generally the same direction towar... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4066746 | Reducing the drying time of hair with fluorine-containing vinyl polymers A method of treating hair on the head to reduce the time required for the drying thereof when wet comprising applying to the hair a polymer derived from an (N-alkyl perfluoroalkanesulphonamido)-ethyl acrylate or methacrylate monomer.... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4058629 | Polyhydroxyl monosulfoxide shampoo compositions A polyhydroxyl monosulfoxide surfactant, usefully employed, for instance, in a cosmetic composition such as a shampoo, a hair dye formulation or a bath foam composition, has the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of line... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4048338 | Aqueous cosmetic composition containing amine oxides Hydroxy higher alkyl morpholine oxides, and formulations containing the same. The compounds have many beneficial effects in detergent and cosmetic compositions, particularly desirable for application to the skin and for modification of foaming power of de... | 09/13/1977 |
| 4025301 | Azo dyes derived from 3-amino pyridine in hair dye compositions A composition for dyeing hair comprises in a cosmetic vehicle at least one dye compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein B is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and ##STR3## wherein R is lower alkyl containing 1-4 carbon ato... | 05/24/1977 |
| 4021538 | Method for producing pigmentation in hair or skin A composition and method for producing pigmentation in skin or hair by topical application is described. The composition comprises as active ingredients one or more esters of DOPA wherein the esterifying radical is an alkyl, aryl or alkylene radical havin... | 05/03/1977 |
| 4010872 | Oxidation hair dye in a plural-fluids dispensing package Packages are described wherein two compositions are maintained isolated from each other within a container, the first composition comprising an oxidation hair dye and the other comprising hydrogen peroxide. The container is fitted with valve means which c... | 03/08/1977 |
| 3975515 | Reducing the alkali concentration in hair treating compositions Process for reducing the alkali concentration in alkaline reactive cosmetic preparations which comprises the step of adding to such a preparation, shortly before its use, at least one alkali-cleavable organic compound having ester and/or halogen groups in... | 08/17/1976 |
| 3966902 | Polymer complex carriers for an active ingredient Compositions comprising an effective amount of an active ingredient such as a medicinal agent, disinfectant, pesticide, insect repellant, or a cosmetic agent such as an antiperspirant, a bath oil, a fragrance, sunscreen, soap, hair dye, tanning agent, etc... | 06/29/1976 |
| 3961634 | Hair bleaching preparations containing keratose and processes of using the same Process and composition for bleaching hair containing oxidizing agents which liberate active oxygen, and which contain keratose so as to reduce damage to the hair.... | 06/08/1976 |
| 3955918 | Azo derivatives or pyridine N-oxide for use in hair dye compositions Compositions for dyeing human hair contain in an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution an azo derivative of pyridine N-oxide as a hair dye present in amounts of 0.001 - 1 weight percent of said composition which has a pH ranging from 3 - 9.5.... | 05/11/1976 |
| 3954393 | Hair dyeing composition containing bismuth citrate, triethanolamine and sulfur A composition for dyeing hair comprising the product formed by contacting bismuth citrate, triethanolamine and sulfur in the presence of water. The product is stable in solution; in use the product is applied to human hair, as on the scalp, and thereupon ... | 05/04/1976 |
| 3950532 | Topical application of cis of trans 3,4-thiolanediol to reduce the greasy appearance of hair and skin A composition and method for treating the hair and skin characterized by a greasy, unaesthetic appearance to reduce or essentially eliminate this greasy appearance which includes topically applying to a human having hair or skin so characterized a cosmeti... | 04/13/1976 |