A novel cosmetic skin care composition is provided which comprises a solubilized lipophilic peptide, preferably palmitoyl peptide, preferably palmitoyl-GHK-Cu, at a concentration in the range of 0.2-1.1%, the formulation being substantially free of alcohols or preservatives. A method of formulating the composition is also provided to provide a high concentration of the peptide in the final composition.

The present disclosure relates to topical sunscreen formulations comprising a semifluorinated alkane and a metal oxide selected from titanium dioxide, zinc oxide or mixtures thereof.

Improved dermal filler formulation comprising a hyaluronic acid and a botulinum toxin.

A method for the preparation of a gelled polysaccharide foam, which includes the following steps: (a) the preparation of a mixture including at least one solubilized polysaccharide chosen from alginates, pectic substances, carrageenans, and mixtures thereof, at least one solvent of the polysaccharide, at least one ionic crosslinking agent of the polysaccharide, the crosslinking agent being not available, optionally a plasticizer soluble into the solvent, optionally a surfactant, and optionally an additive, (b) foaming and gelling the mixture prepared at step (a) by incorporating a pH modifying gas, and (c) optionally drying the gelled foam obtained at step (b). Also, the gelled foam obtained from such a method as well as the uses thereof.

The present invention relates generally to compositions comprising silicone droplets dispersed in an aqueous phase and in particular to cosmetic compositions comprising silicone droplets dispersed in an aqueous phase.

The present invention relates generally to compositions comprising silicone droplets dispersed in an aqueous phase and in particular to cosmetic compositions comprising silicone droplets dispersed in an aqueous phase.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a thickener that can increase the viscosity of a composition with suppressing stickiness and maintaining use feeling in the case of applying the composition on the skin or the like, since the thickener does not contain a polymer thickener or the content amount of a polymer thickener is small. The thickener according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a phospholipid, a biosurfactant, and a 1,2-diol compound represented by the following formula (I):

HO—CH.sub.2—CH(OH)—R.sup.1   (I)

wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon group having a carbon number of 5 or more and 12 or less.

Reshaping compositions, methods or processes, and kits-of-parts reshape keratin fibers. The reshaping composition is an aqueous non-reducing, non-oxidizing reshaping composition for keratin fibers having a pH in the range of 7 to 12 and comprises a) one or more alkalizing agents, b) one or more lipophilic compounds being liquid at 25° C. and atmospheric pressure, at a total concentration in the range of 10% to 80% by weight, calculated to the total weight of the composition, c) one or more surfactants, and d) one or more thickening agents being soluble in or mixable with the one or more lipophilic compounds according to b).

Disclosed is a microcapsule comprising: (i) a core comprising a benefit agent; and (ii) a shell comprising silica; wherein said shell comprises plate-like inorganic materials having an average thickness of 1-1000 nm; wherein said benefit agent is fragrance, pro-fragrance, hair conditioning agent, anti-dandruff agent, moisturizers, emollients, dyes and/or pigments, colour care additives (including dye fixing agents), or a mixture thereof.

Provided is a sulfate-free surfactant system which is particularly suitable for use in personal hygiene products. The sulfate-free surfactant system comprises a liquid comprising an organic phase and a solvent wherein the organic phase comprises glyceride and surfactant and the liquid comprises: 4-40 wt % glyceride wherein the glyceride is the condensation reaction product of at least 1.10 moles of a mixture of acids to no more than 2.1 moles of mixture of acids per mole of glycerin; wherein mixture of acids comprises: at least 0.275 to no more than 0.990 moles of a first acid comprising a branched acid with 16-20 aliphatic carbons; at least 0.250 to no more than 0.810 moles of a second acid comprising an alkyl acid with 9-11 carbons; and at least 0.250 to no more than 0.810 moles of a third acid comprising an alkyl acid with 7-9 carbons wherein the third acid has a lower molecular weight than the second acid; and 6-45 wt % surfactant; and wherein the liquid has a BYV of at least 50 dyn/cm.sup.2.

Provided is a kit or system (100) for preparing a peroxide composition with increased viscosity with a pH in the range of 7 to 12 in an almost instantaneous method. For example, the kit or system may be used to provide an almost instantly obtainable (hydro)gelled peroxide composition. The system comprises a first aqueous composition (102) comprising a peroxide agent. The first aqueous composition has a first pH of less than 7. The system further comprises a second composition (104) comprising a basic agent. The second composition is separate from the first aqueous composition. A pH induced thickener is included in the kit or system separate from the second composition. The peroxide composition is obtainable by combining the parts of the kit or system. The pH induced thickener is capable of increasing the viscosity of the peroxide composition upon subjecting it to the pH in the range of 7 to 12. The kit or system has sufficient basic agent for the peroxide composition to cause the pH in the range of 7 to 12. A method for preparation and use of the kit or system is also provided.