Agents for cosmetically treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, contain in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (i) at least one ester of formula (I), where R.sup.1 stands for a linear or branched (C.sub.2-C.sub.30) alkyl group, a linear or branched (C.sub.8-C.sub.30) alkenyl group, a (C.sub.2-C.sub.30) alkylpoly(oxyethylene) group, an optionally substituted aryl group, an optionally substituted aryl(C.sub.1-C.sub.4)alkyl group or a (C.sub.2-C.sub.6) hydroxyalkyl group, and R.sup.2 stands for an optionally substituted aryl group, a linear or branched (C.sub.8-C.sub.30) alkyl group, a linear or branched (C.sub.8-C.sub.30) alkenyl group, an optionally substituted aryl (C.sub.1-C.sub.4) alkyl group, an optionally substituted aryl (C.sub.2-C.sub.4) alkenyl group or a (C.sub.2-6) hydroxyalkyl group, and (ii) at least one oil selected from at least one compound of the group comprising silicones and paraffin oil, which are particularly suited in the form of a spray mist for giving shine to keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair.

Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of Leontopodium alpinum extract, Halidrys siliquosa extract, vegetable amino acids, niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, Pinus pinaster extract, Betula alba extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, hydrolyzed Candida saitoana extract, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.

A method for topically treating skin is disclosed. The method can include applying to skin a composition that includes tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Morus alba fruit extract, Acmella oleracea extract, and retinol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.

A method for makeup including (A) applying to skin a composition X including components (A1) and (A2). (A1) includes a polymer containing a norbornane moiety and/or a silicone-modified Pullulan and (A2) includes a volatile oil. The method further includes (B) applying to the skin a composition Y including a component (B1), other than the composition X, where (B1) includes one or more selected from the group consisting of polyols and liquid oils.

The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition derived from a natural substance. Since the composition effectively suppresses Filobasidium, an organism that has been newly identified as causing dandruff, the present invention can effectively prevent and/or treat seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff. Also, since the antimicrobial composition of the present invention includes a natural substance as an active ingredient, little consumer aversion will result. Also, it is expected that the antimicrobial composition of the present invention can be used for developing an antidandruff agent having a reduced content of materials which are typically used as antidandruff agents and the safety of which is questionable.

Compositions for incorporation into a deodorant or antiperspirant product for reducing, preventing, or transforming perspiration and odor associated with perspiration. Compositions for initiating a reaction between a catalyst and acid present in perspiration generated on the body of a human subject.

The invention relates to a composition comprising: (i) a trialkylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl pullulan compound, (ii) a polymethyl methacrylate polymer, (iii) a mattifying substance, and (iv) at least one volatile hydrocarbon oil. The invention is also targeted at the use of such a composition for making up and/or caring for keratinous substances, the skin and the lips, and more particularly in mascaras, foundations and lipsticks.

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a first anti-acne compound, a second anti-acne compound, and an anti-photoaging compound are described. Methods for the treatment of acne and photoaging using the compositions are also described.

The invention relates to novel compounds, to aqueous, in particular surfactant-containing formulations containing the novel compounds and to the use of the novel compounds as thickening agents of aqueous, in particular surfactant-containing formulations.

The invention relates to active eutectic mixtures of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, isopropyl myristate and optionally 12-hydroxystearic acid, personal care products comprising such active eutectic mixtures, a method for preparing such personal care compositions and a method of applying to human skin such personal care compositions.