Pure saponins and processes for making such saponins are described herein. In addition, cosmetic compositions, such as skin care compositions, comprising such saponins and methods for improving skin health and appearance with such skincare compositions are also described herein.

Pure saponins and processes for making such saponins are described herein. In addition, cosmetic compositions, such as skin care compositions, comprising such saponins and methods for improving skin health and appearance with such skincare compositions are also described herein.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials, in particular keratin fibers, preferably human keratin fibers such as the hair, using a) one or more direct dyes which are preferably neutral and b) one or more particular aliphatic ammonium salts, and to a composition comprising ingredients a) and b). The cosmetic process for treating keratin materials of the invention makes it possible to obtain a good color build-up up and, furthermore, the colors are vivid and chromatic.

A combination hairstyling and sunscreen composition. The composition is configured to allow a user to style and set hair while providing protection from ultra-violet rays that can damage skin. A hairstyling component allows users to style their hair and a sunscreen component simultaneously protects the scalp from sun damage. The composition may be formulated in a gel, liquid, or spray consistency for application. Thinning hair is easily styled while the scalp is protected from sunburn without leaving an oily residue.

A combination hairstyling and sunscreen composition. The composition is configured to allow a user to style and set hair while providing protection from ultra-violet rays that can damage skin. A hairstyling component allows users to style their hair and a sunscreen component simultaneously protects the scalp from sun damage. The composition may be formulated in a gel, liquid, or spray consistency for application. Thinning hair is easily styled while the scalp is protected from sunburn without leaving an oily residue.

The present invention concerns compound of formula

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in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.1′, independently from each other, represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group provided that one of said groups represent a hydrogen atom and the other a methyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently from each other, represent substituents of the saturated ring and are a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and n is an integer varying between 1 and 4; and their use in perfumery to impart odor notes of the floral, rosy type.

The object is providing a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic having a property not present in the prior art, in which UV protection ability improve upon contact with water, sweat and the like in comparison with that directly after application, and also having pleasant texture and easy to wash off. The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic comprising (A) 6 to 40 mass % of a UV protective agent; (B) an organic-modified clay mineral; (C) an oil-phase-thickening agent, other than (B) and (D) a silicone-based surfactant having an HLB of less than 8, wherein the ratio, [total quantity of component (B) and component (C)]/[total quantity of (E) non-volatile liquid oils except silicone oils], is 0.04 or more and less than 0.68.

A photostable UV-A/UV-B-sunscreen composition is provided. The composition includes an oil in water or water in oil emulsion, wherein the emulsion includes at least one photostabilizer having anti-oxidant properties, at least one SPF booster, and at least one UV-A filter and at least one UV-B filter. The UV-A/UV-B sunscreen composition is provided in which the composition is essentially free of oxybenzone.

A photostable UV-A/UV-B-sunscreen composition is provided. The composition includes an oil in water or water in oil emulsion, wherein the emulsion includes at least one photostabilizer having anti-oxidant properties, at least one SPF booster, and at least one UV-A filter and at least one UV-B filter. The UV-A/UV-B sunscreen composition is provided in which the composition is essentially free of oxybenzone.

A novel nail polish system is provided. The system includes a non UV-curable base/adhesion coat, a UV- (or UV LED-) curable, water-removable color coat, and a UV- (or UV LED-) curable, highly wear-resistant top coat. The nail color includes water soluble components, making it removable by an aqueous remover once the top coat is breached, allowing water contact. The top coat composition comprises high concentrations of inorganic nanoparticles, thus providing superior scratch protection.