The present invention relates to a skin-lifting cosmetic composition for anti-aging and a photothermal skin care method using same, the cosmetic composition containing, as an active ingredient, core-shell particles comprising: a magnetic core; a first shell layer surrounding the magnetic core and containing a dielectric substance; a second shell layer surrounding the first shell layer and containing a metal; and a third shell layer surrounding the second shell layer and containing a hydrophilic polymer. The skin-lifting cosmetic composition for anti-aging according to the present invention is applied to a photothermal skin care method comprising a step in which the core-shell structured microparticles, including a gold (Au) nanoparticle layer and contained as an active ingredient, infiltrate into follicles, sebaceous glands, pilosebaceous ducts, and infundibula of facial skin through ultrasound application and then are heated through light irradiation, whereby the cosmetic composition exhibits an enhanced skin lifting effect as well as outstanding skin anti-aging effects encompassing skin elasticity improvement, skin laxity reduction, and skin wrinkle relief.

Disclosed herein is a foamable composition and a foam, its use, and process for its preparation. The foamable composition comprises: short-chain alcohol(s); a surfactant; a sensation modifying agent; water; and optionally an additive and/or second acceptable surfactant. The composition provides physical stability, an improved foam quality, consumer/sensory benefits and is useful for topical application.

In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a facial mask comprising a carrier material and a thermoresponsive material configured to release water above a threshold temperature and absorb water below a threshold temperature, wherein the facial mask exhibits a thermal conductivity of at least 0.1 W/mK at 20? C., when the facial mask is saturated with water.

The invention relates to an alcohol-free cosmetic or therapeutic foam carrier comprising water, a hydrophobic organic carrier, a foam adjuvant agent, a surface-active agent and a gelling agent. The cosmetic or therapeutic foam carrier does not contain aliphatic alcohols, making it non-irritating and non-drying. The alcohol-free foam carrier is suitable for inclusion of both water-soluble and oil soluble therapeutic and cosmetic agents.

The present invention teaches a foamable pharmaceutical carrier comprising a benefit agent, selected from the group consisting of a dicarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid ester; a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of at least one surface-active agent; at least one polymeric agent and mixtures thereof; a solvent selected from the group consisting of water, a hydrophilic solvent, a hydrophobic solvent, a potent solvent, a polar solvent, a silicone, an emollient, and mixtures thereof, wherein the benefit agent, stabilizer and solvent are selected to provide a composition that is substantially resistant to aging and to phase separation and or can substantially stabilize other active ingredients. The invention further relates to a foamable composition further containing a liquefied hydrocarbon gas propellant.

A hair care composition having a combination of a high melting point wax to provide a hydrophobic film (frizz resistance) and thermo-pliable film (heat styling response), along with a lightweight conditioner, to produce a hair care composition that is far less susceptible to buildup than traditional products currently marketed.

Shellac is used as a thermal protectant to protect hair from damage by the heat generated from styling tools such as flat irons, curling irons, curling brushes, blow dryers and the like.

The invention relates to a process for straightening keratin fibres, comprising: (i) a step in which a straightening composition containing at least two denaturing agents is applied to the keratin fibres, (ii) a step in which the temperature of the keratin fibres is raised, using a heating means, to a temperature of between 110 and 250 C.

The present invention teaches a foamable pharmaceutical carrier comprising a benefit agent, selected from the group consisting of a dicarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid ester; a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of at least one surface-active agent; at least one polymeric agent and mixtures thereof; a solvent selected from the group consisting of water, a hydrophilic solvent, a hydrophobic solvent, a potent solvent, a polar solvent, a silicone, an emollient, and mixtures thereof, wherein the benefit agent, stabilizer and solvent are selected to provide a composition that is substantially resistant to aging and to phase separation and or can substantially stabilize other active ingredients. The invention further relates to a foamable composition further containing a liquefied hydrocarbon gas propellant.

A hair straightening or hair styling composition comprising: (i) about 0.1 to about 70 wt. % of at least one hydroxy ketone, dihydroxy ketone or combinations thereof; (ii) about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of at least one organic or inorganic base; (iii) optionally, about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of at least one functional polymer; (iv) optionally, about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of at least one diol, polyol, sugar, or combinations thereof; (v) optionally, about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of at least one reducing agent; and (vi) about 40 to about 95 wt. % of at least one carrier; and wherein, the composition has a pH of about 5 to about 11. This application provides a process for preparing such hair styling or hair straightening composition and a method of use thereof.