An emulsion contains A) an alkyl ester quat of formula I ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 is an acyl radical of a fatty acid with a chain length of from 6 to 24 carbon atoms, with the proviso that a mass fraction of saturated, linear fatty acids with a chain length of from 12 to 24 carbon atoms, is more than 50% by weight, based on all acyl radicals R.sup.1, wherein R.sup.2 is an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein a=1-3 and b=1-3, with the proviso that a+b=4, B) at least one consistency regulator, and C) at least one cosmetic oil.

A cosmetic product includes an O/W emulsion of a crosslinked silicone obtained from radical polymerization under emulsion polymerization reaction condition of at least one polyorganosiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds, and optionally an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, in the presence of a polyether-modified polysiloxane. It is used in a making-up method.

Disclosed are a composition containing a transition metal, as well as a method of treatment of bacterial, or of fungal diseases using such composition. The composition functions as novel bactericides and antifungal agents. The transition metal may be in either soluble or insoluble form.

The present application relates to a composition for topical application comprising baicalin and/or at least one derivative thereof or an extract containing same, and at least one acrylic polymer, and to the use of said composition in the cosmetics and dermatology fields and in particular for caring for, for the hygiene of, for protecting and/or for making up bodily or facial skin, or for hair care, preferably for caring for bodily or facial skin. A subject of the invention is also a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, which consists in applying to the keratin materials a composition as defined above, and also the use of said composition in the cosmetics or dermatology field, and in particular for caring for, protecting and/or making up bodily or facial skin, or for hair care, preferably for caring for bodily or facial skin.

The present application relates to a composition for topical application comprising baicalin and/or at least one derivative thereof or an extract containing same, and at least one acrylic polymer, and to the use of said composition in the cosmetics and dermatology fields and in particular for caring for, for the hygiene of, for protecting and/or for making up bodily or facial skin, or for hair care, preferably for caring for bodily or facial skin. A subject of the invention is also a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, which consists in applying to the keratin materials a composition as defined above, and also the use of said composition in the cosmetics or dermatology field, and in particular for caring for, protecting and/or making up bodily or facial skin, or for hair care, preferably for caring for bodily or facial skin.

The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising D-panthenol, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT) and hydroxyacetophenone (HAP) in specific weight ratios which show less staining.

This water-in-oil emulsion-type stick-shaped deodorant composition contains: (A) a volatile component having a boiling point of 250° C. or less, where the total amount of water and ethanol in the (A) component is 83-100 mass %; (B) component (B-1), component (B-2), or a combination of components (B-1) and (B-2), wherein component (B-1) is an antiperspirant and component (B-2) is a fungicide; (C) a crosslinked silicone surfactant; (D) a non-crosslinked silicone surfactant; and (E) an oily component which has a solid phase at 25° C.

A method for reducing muscle contraction of a facial muscle or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle is disclosed. The method can include topical application of a composition to facial skin and/or to the fine line or wrinkle. The composition can include an effective amount of Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, an effective amount of Lavendula stoechas extract, and an effective amount of Acmella oleracea extract. Topical application of the composition to facial skin can reduce muscle contraction of the facial muscle. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.

A low-urea retinoate containing less than 5% of urea or a urea-containing compound produced by a reaction of (a) retinoic acid and (b) glyceryl oleate, wherein the low-urea retinoate is a pourable, homogenous solution at room temperature.

A low-urea retinoate containing less than 5% of urea or a urea-containing compound produced by a reaction of (a) retinoic acid and (b) glyceryl oleate, wherein the low-urea retinoate is a pourable, homogenous solution at room temperature.