A process for producing particles of at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: providing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA; and subjecting the aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA to a process of atomization by spray drying. A process for producing particles of at least one PHA, the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: atomizing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA by spray drying the aqueous suspension.

A process for producing particles of at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: providing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA; and subjecting the aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA to a process of atomization by spray drying. A process for producing particles of at least one PHA, the particles having an average diameter (d50) greater than or equal to 0.1 μm and less than or equal to 100 μm, may include: atomizing an aqueous suspension of the at least one PHA by spray drying the aqueous suspension.

The invention relates to a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, implementing the application of a composition comprising at least one surfactant, and the application of a composition comprising a particular metal compound and a conditioning agent chosen from cationic surfactants and/or fatty alcohols.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a fiber treatment agent consisting of an aqueous silicone dispersion capable of quickly forming a silicone elastomer coating having elongation and strength on room-temperature drying and to provide a coating which is the dry product. Further, the object of the present invention is to provide a coating on room-temperature drying without using a high activity catalyst such as organotin compounds. The present invention provides a fiber treatment agent comprising 100 parts by mass of (A) a silicone elastomer which is an addition-reaction product of the following component (A-1) with the following components (A-2) and (A-3): (A-1) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane having two or more alkenyl groups per molecule, (A-2) an organohydrogen polysiloxane having three or more hydrosilyl groups per molecule, (A-3) a linear diorganohydrogen polysiloxane having hydrosilyl groups only at both molecular chain terminals; 0.1 to 8 parts by mass of at least one surfactant selected from (B) anionic surfactants and (C) nonionic surfactants, 3 to 35 parts by mass of (D) colloidal silica, and 15 to 200 parts by mass of (E) water, relative to total 100 parts by mass of components (A) and (D).

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a fiber treatment agent consisting of an aqueous silicone dispersion capable of quickly forming a silicone elastomer coating having elongation and strength on room-temperature drying and to provide a coating which is the dry product. Further, the object of the present invention is to provide a coating on room-temperature drying without using a high activity catalyst such as organotin compounds. The present invention provides a fiber treatment agent comprising 100 parts by mass of (A) a silicone elastomer which is an addition-reaction product of the following component (A-1) with the following components (A-2) and (A-3): (A-1) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane having two or more alkenyl groups per molecule, (A-2) an organohydrogen polysiloxane having three or more hydrosilyl groups per molecule, (A-3) a linear diorganohydrogen polysiloxane having hydrosilyl groups only at both molecular chain terminals; 0.1 to 8 parts by mass of at least one surfactant selected from (B) anionic surfactants and (C) nonionic surfactants, 3 to 35 parts by mass of (D) colloidal silica, and 15 to 200 parts by mass of (E) water, relative to total 100 parts by mass of components (A) and (D).

A composition for caring for keratin materials, comprising a fatty acid-ester mixture of a plurality, e.g., at least 3, 4, or 5, of medium chain fatty acids and a plurality, e.g., at least 3, 4, or 5, of monoesters; and a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable auxiliary agent to assist the delivery of the fatty acid-ester mixture to the keratin materials.

Compositions and methods are disclosed for repairing split ends in hair and/or micro-damage to hair shafts. The compositions comprise a variety of oils, optionally including meadowfoam seed oil (Limnanthes alba seed oil), abyssinian oil (Crambe abyssinica seed oil), and camellia seed oil (Camellia oleifera seed oil). The compositions for repair of split ends and/or micro-damage to hair shafts may be encapsulated in microcapsules. The disclosed compositions and methods can completely repair split ends 3 mm long and under, within one-minute following application.

A minimal ingredient personal care composition containing 9 wt % to 16 wt % amino acid surfactant, 3 wt % to 10 wt % glyceryl ester, 0.2 wt % to 6 wt % triglyceride oil, a liquid carrier. The personal care composition is substantially free of sulfated surfactants, has a pH of 4.5 to 6 and a yield stress of 0.5 to 10 Pa. The personal care composition can be a shampoo that delivers suitable cleaning, color retention and/or conditioning benefits, while also being sulfate free.

Suggested is a method for making and using an extract of halophytes or psammophilous plants comprising the steps of contacting the plant materials with a solvent, re moving the dissolved extract from the residue, recovering the extract and topically or orally administering the extract to a patient in need of dysfunctions of skin and hair.

The present application relates to a composition comprising, notably in a physiologically acceptable medium: a. water; and b. at least one cationic polymer (PC) chosen from methyldiallylamine polymers or diallyldimethylammonium polymers; and c. at least one anionic polymer (PA) chosen from methacrylic acid homopolymer salts; and d. at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one cationic counterion; and e. a fatty phase; and f. at least one pigment; the weight ratio of the total amount of cationic polymer(s)/the sum of the total amount of cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) ranging from 40% to 70%; the weight ratio of the sum of the total amount of cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) to the sum of the total amount of anionic and cationic polymers and of the amount of water ranging from 5% to 25%. The invention also relates to a process for coating keratin materials, in particular the skin, notably the contour of the eyes, eyelashes or eyebrows, and keratin fibers, such as the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, comprising a step of applying to said keratin materials at least one composition as defined above.