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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5554362 | Composition and process for the permanent shaping of hair The hair shaping composition for permanent shaping of hair has a pH of from 6 to 9 and contains one or more conventional cosmetic additives, which can include water; perfume oil and/or a surface active compound, and from 5 to 25 percent by weight of 2-hyd... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5536493 | Composition for washing keratinous materials in particular hair and/or skin Composition for washing keratinous materials, in particular hair and/or the skin, characterized in that it contains, in an aqueous medium, at least one silicone insoluble in this medium, at least one anionic, nonionic or amphoteric detergent surfactant an... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5534248 | Toiletry composition for hair care A toiletry composition for hair care which is not irritative to the hair and skin and has an excellent conditioning effect and which comprises: (a) a quaternary ammonium salt compound which contains aliphatic chains and, bonded to the aliphatic chain(s), a sec... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5529769 | Cosmetic compositions containing betulinic acid Cosmetic compositions containing at least 6 μM of betulinic acid, preferably in combination with ascorbic acid. The compositions are particularly useful in reducing signs of cellulite.... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5527523 | Hydroquinone amino-acid esters, methods of preparation, and pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions containing them Hydroquinone amino-acid esters having formula (I), pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions containing them, particularly dermatological compositions having pigment-removing activity, and the pharmaceutical, cosmetic or aesthetic uses thereof. The preparat... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5520918 | Low irritant skin-cosmetic composition for daily topical use, its application and manufacture A skin-conditioning composition is disclosed which can be applied topically to improve skin cell renewal rates with low irritation levels and comprises minor proportions of a salicylic acid and a somewhat hydrophobic alpha hydroxy aliphatic acid formulate... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5518717 | Hydrolyzed zein as hair fixative in hair compositions This invention relates to hair fixing compositions containing a natural based hydrolyzed zein fixative which has a selected molecular weight, the composition having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5518733 | Cosmetic compositions containing oligosaccharides Cosmetic compositions providing a suitable medium for the development of beneficial endogenous flora, and including at least one oligosaccharide selected from the group consisting of gluco-oligosaccharides, fructo-oligosaccharides, - and ଲ-ga... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5512277 | Keratotic plug remover A keratotic plug remover composition comprising a polymer compound having a salt forming group is disclosed. The composition according to the invention can effectively remove keratotic plugs in the skin pores, so that the conspicuousness of the skin pores... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5512273 | Top nail coat composition A top coat nail polish composition, which is at least substantially free of aromatic solvents, contains at least one cellulose ester, a mixture of aliphatic and cycloaliphatic solvents for the cellulose ester, a plasticizer for the cellulose ester, at lea... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5503826 | Hair keratin-reducing mono, di- and triglycerides of cysteine and compositions The new keratin-reducing substances useful in compositions for permanent shaping of hair are glyceryl esters of cysteine, especially the monoglyceryl esters. As monoglyceryl esters of cysteine 2-amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)ester ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5501858 | Rapidly dispersable compositions containing polydextrose Novel pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic compositions are disclosed containing a matrix prepared by melt-spinning polydextrose with one or more medicaments and/or cosmetic ingredients. Methods of preparing such compositions as well as treating various maladie... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5494675 | Anti-dandruff shampoo A method of treating dandruff in warm-blooded animals comprising applying to the hair of a warm-blooded animal an anti-dandruff effective amount of an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a low molecular weight huminate with a mean molecular weight of 1000 wi... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5480632 | Non-aqueous cosmetic compositions with high solids content A non-aqueous cosmetic composition suitable as mascara, eyeliner, or lipstick comprising a dispersing agent in an amount sufficient to permit a high content of cosmetically acceptable solids, e.g. colorants, waxes, dry powders and solids.... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5478560 | External dermatological composition An external dermatological composition comprising a salt of L-arginine-L-aspartic acid and a pharmacologically acceptable carrier therefor.... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5476660 | Deposition of materials to surfaces using zwitterionic carrier particles Compositions to deposit an active substance on a target surface (i.e. fabric, sun, hair, teeth). The active substance is left on the surface, after the product is rinsed off the surface. The preferred deposition is from compositions containing an anionic ... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5476650 | Conditioning and straightening hair relaxer A hair relaxing composition used in high alkaline conditions comprising at lease one active hair relaxer ingredient, moisturizers, emollients, and emulsifier, with polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride included in the formula.... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5474777 | Two-phase liquid cleansing cosmetic composition containing at least one dialkylphthalate and an anionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surface-active agent Liquid cleansing cosmetic composition consisting of an oily phase and an aqueous phase, the oily phase consisting of at least one dialkylphthalate and, optionally, of dialkylphthalate-miscible products, the aqueous phase containing one or more ionic surfa... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5472697 | Composition for treating keratinous fibers A composition for treating keratinous fibers, which comprises: (A) A first agent containing a metal ion, (B) A second agent comprising: (B-1) An organic or inorganic compound which is capable of readily permeating into the keratinous fibers and can form water-insol... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5470574 | Active principle isolated from shark tissue A compound of general formula, in substantially pure form, wherein A is a cation. A method for preparation is also disclosed, together with compositions and methods of use thereof.... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5466443 | Herbal-based oral composition and process for producing the same An herbal-based oral composition for promoting darkening of human hair color upon periodic retention of the composition within the oral cavity includes an herbal mixture included at a level of from 2.5 to 15% of the total weight of the herbal mixture in a... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5466456 | Facial cleanser A facial cleanser comprises a narrow, thin, elongate strip that can be bent about its mid-point to form a bight portion and a pair of wing portions extending from the bight portion. The facial cleanser includes first and second opposed surfaces, the secon... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5460808 | Mascara composition A mascara composition comprises: water, and emulsified and dispersed in the water, a protein component, a vegetable wax component, and a vitamin component. The protein component, the vegetable wax component, and the vitamin component are each present in c... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5445821 | Fragrance sampler and applicator with simulated container and removable cap A fragrance sampler has an image of a perfume bottle printed on a paper sheet, the image including a body portion and a cap portion. The part of the sheet on which the cap is printed is removable from the rest of the sheet and is connected to a strip on w... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5445827 | Effervescent ibuprofen preparations An effervescent ibuprofen preparation comprising a) basic granules consisting of 1 part by weight of water-soluble ibuprofen salt, 2 to 10 parts by weight of excipient, 0.3 to 0.8 part by weight of stabilizer and 0.1 to 1 part by weight of sodium carbonate or ... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5443844 | Linoleic acid preparations for topical treatment of acne vulgaris A preparation for topical application of linoleic acid, for treatment of acne, and Propionibacteriem acnes, contains between about 0.1% and about 10%, preferably between about 1% and about 5% and specifically about 2% of linoleic acid. This acts both as a... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5443823 | Combination of pyrimidine derivatives and of salicylic acid derivatives for inducing and stimulating the growth of hair and reducing its loss The combination comprises: a) a component (A) containing a pyrimidine derivative of formula: ##STR1## in which R1 denotes ##STR2## in which R3 and R4 denote hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or cycloalkyl, R | 08/22/1995 |
| 5441729 | Lotion for reduction of post permanent wave odors Post permanent wave hair odor is reduced by treating the hair fiber with an aqueous bicarbonate/carbonate salt solution and then with an acidic aqueous solution. After allowing sufficient time for this lotion to penetrate the fiber, the acidic aqueous sol... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5431914 | Method of treating an internal condition by external application of capsaicin without the need for systemic absorption A method of treating a pathological condition of an internal organ in a patient which comprises topically applying capsaicin to the skin of the patient containing nerves which lead to the spinal cord segments corresponding to the internal organ without th... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5431923 | Topical cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions Topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions are provided for the external protection of human or animal tissues from contact with heavy metals, said compositions comprising a metal sequestering component capable of binding metal ions and a physiologi... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5424062 | Method for permanently shaping hair The process for permanent shaping of hair including the steps of treating the hair with a hair shaping agent, bringing the hair into a desired shape before and/or after treating the hair with the shaping agent, rinsing with water as needed, subjecting the... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5419896 | Hair and body treatment composition The aqueous hair and body treatment composition, containing 0.001 to 0.1 percent by weight hinokitol and 0.01 to 0.1 percent by weight heliotropin, has excellent germ inhibiting or germ killing action, is well tolerated physiologically and can be used alo... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5419895 | Composition for treating human hair and method of use A composition for treating hair comprised of a thiol compound that is a superior hair reductant and hair cosmetic, especially in terms of waving effect, odor, hair damage, texture and safety and where the thiol compound has the formula HS--(CH2)n--NH--(CH... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5417984 | Low crystallinity cellulose excipients A rapid method to prepare low crystallinity cellulose (crystallinity 15-45% of polymerization 35-150), suitable for use as a direct compression excipient (e.g., binder, disintegrant, and diluent) in pharmaceutical solid dosage forms design and as a bodyin... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5417967 | Alcohol-modified silicone ester derivative and cosmetic compositions containing same A novel alcohol-modified silicone ester derivative of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear, branched or cyclic aromatic residual or hydrocarbon group; a, b and c are numbers which sum falls in the r... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5415854 | Cosmetic use of benzalmalonate diorganopolysiloxanes and novel cosmetic compositions containing such compounds for the protection of skin and hair The cosmetic use is described, in particular for use as a UV filter, of benzalmalonate diorganopolysiloxanes having either formula: ##STR1## where R is C1 -C10 alkyl, phenyl or 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, B is R or A, r=0-200, s=0-50... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5411734 | Non-irritating -hydroxy carboxylic acid compositions A cosmetic composition is provided which includes as an active ingredient a C2 -C28 -hydroxy carboxylic acid within a non-stinging ester base formula comprising a C7 -C60 neoalkanol ester and a C12 | 05/02/1995 |
| 5409695 | Method of increasing deposition of silicone conditioner to hair A method of increasing the deposition of a silicone conditioner to hair. The silicone conditioner is delivered to the hair in an aqueous shampoo and is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid entrapped in a nontoxic hydrophobic macroporous highly crosslinked polymer... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5409706 | Anhydrous foaming composition containing low concentrations of detergents and high levels of glycerin and emollients such as oils and esters Cosmetically elegant anhydrous foaming creams contain high levels of glycerin and emollients, sodium cocoyl isethionate at levels of 19% or less and an effective amount of a detergent additive to increase the softness of the composition. The detergent add... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5405609 | Therapeutic shampoo composition A therapeutic composition for treatment of scalp disorders which comprises liquid castile soap, an aqueous extract from corncobs and aloe vera gel. The essential ingredients of the composition may be separately prepared and subsequently combined in relati... | 04/11/1995 |
