The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: from 30% to 89% by weight of at least one polar oil with respect to the total weight of the composition; from 6% to 45% by weight of at least one C.sub.2-C.sub.6 aliphatic monoalcohol with respect to the total weight of the composition; from 4% to 30% by weight of hexylene glycol with respect to the total weight of the composition; from 8% to 40% by weight of dipropylene glycol with respect to the total weight of the composition; and at least one hydrophilic active agent, said composition containing less than 15% by weight of water with respect to the total weight of the composition.

Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.

The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising one or more pyridinedicarboxylic acid derivatives of general formula (I) or a salt thereof and one or more antioxidants chosen from flavone heterosides, polyhydroxylated stilbenes, pyrimidinecarboxylic acid derivatives and ascorbic acid esters.

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Hair cleansing conditioners which include—in relation to the weight of the total composition— a) from about 0.0001 to about 10 wt. % of a cationic 3-acrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium salt homopolymer, and b) from about 0.01 to about 20 wt. % of at least one non-ionic surfactant and/or at least one amphoteric surfactant
are exemplified by an excellent cleansing and conditioning effect. Hair treated with the hair cleansing conditioners has volume and fullness even after repeated use. There is no weighing-down of the hair (no build-up effect). In addition, treated hair has an improved feel and improved styling properties and improved combability. Such hair cleansing conditioners can also be easily rinsed out from the hair.

The present invention relates to a low-viscosity cosmetic composition and methods using a natural emulsifying agent. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition using a naturally derived saccharide-based surfactant in place of a chemical surfactant and realizing a low-viscosity formulation to offer safety to the skin, feel good on the skin with fast absorption, give stability to the formulation and add luster to the skin in an effective manner.

The present invention relates to a low-viscosity cosmetic composition and methods using a natural emulsifying agent. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition using a naturally derived saccharide-based surfactant in place of a chemical surfactant and realizing a low-viscosity formulation to offer safety to the skin, feel good on the skin with fast absorption, give stability to the formulation and add luster to the skin in an effective manner.

The invention relates to a lubricating member for a razor cartridge comprising a metathesized unsaturated polyol ester for improved lubrication.

An aqueous cosmetic includes water, a polyhydric alcohol and carminic acid. A content of the carminic acid is greater than or equal to 0.2 mass% and less than 2 mass% based on a total amount of the aqueous cosmetic.

The present invention relates to a biocompatible photothermal composition that can be used in various fields including the treatment of cancer and skin diseases.

An agent for dying (e.g. coloring) keratinous material, in particular human hair, is disclosed. The agent comprises (a1) at least one alkyl (poly)glycoside, (a2) at least one pigment, and (a3) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer. A process for dyeing keratinous material with the agent is also disclosed. The process comprises preparing an application mixture comprising, applying the application mixture to keratinous material for a time sufficient to expose the keratinous material to the agent, and then rinsing the application mixture from the keratinous material with water. A multicomponent packaging unit (kit-of-parts) for dyeing keratinous material with the agent is also disclosed.