A matrix composition capable of forming an emulsion/micro-emulsion comprising an emulsifiable matrix, essentially free of alkyl pyrrolidone and alkoxylated alcohol, comprising: (i) a long chain substituted amide; (ii) a surface active agent; and (iii) optionally, an organic diluent.

Disclosed herein is a composition in the form of an emulsion for shaping or altering the shape of hair, such as by straightening hair, wherein the composition contains a reducing agent, a neutralizing agent, at least two fatty substances, a nonionic surfactant selected from alkoxylated fatty alcohols and alkyl(ether)phosphates, optionally a quaternary ammonium compound, and water, wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 2 to less than about 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair.

The present disclosure relates to a composition for preventing gray hair, promoting black hair and preventing, improving or treating vitiligo or hypochromatism, which contains fructose 1,6-bisphosphate or a salt, a solvate, a stereoisomer or a hydrate thereof as an active ingredient, and has been contrived to solve the problem of the prior art that appreciable effect cannot be achieved due to insignificant effect on melanin production. The composition of the present disclosure, which contains fructose 1,6-bisphosphate or a salt, a solvate, a stereoisomer or a hydrate thereof, provides superior effect of preventing gray hair, promoting black hair and treating vitiligo or hypochromatism.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, preferably for keratin fibers such as compositions for coloring hair, comprising at least these components: a. tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane; b. at least one amino acid; c. at least one organic phosphate ester compound selected from: c1. monoester of phosphates of alkoxylated fatty alcohols, wherein the alkoxylated fatty alcohols are composed of C12-C22 fatty alcohols alkoxylated with from 1 to 50 moles of an alkylene oxide, wherein the number of moles of alkylene oxide is with respect to the moles of fatty alcohol; c2. diester of phosphates of non-alkoxylated fatty alcohols, wherein the non-alkoxylated fatty alcohols are composed of C12-C22 fatty alcohols; and c3. mixtures of c1 and c2; d. water; the present invention further refers to a process of manufacturing a dispersion comprising the aforementioned cosmetic composition; a kit of two or more components for coloring keratin fibers; a ready-to-use composition obtainable by mixing the kit components; and a process for coloring keratin fibers comprising said ready-to-use composition.

The invention relates to an aerosol device which contains a composition comprising: (i) one or more water-insoluble calcium salts, (ii) one or more fixing polymers, (iii) one or more surfactants, (iv) water, and (v) less than 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more propellants. It also relates to a process for shaping the hair and/or retaining the hairstyle, using the aerosol device of the invention.

The subject of the present disclosure is a process for dyeing keratinous material, in particular human hair, comprising the following steps: Application of an agent (a) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (a) comprises: (a1) at least one organic silicon compound selected from the group of silanes having one, two or three silicon atoms, and (a2) at least one phosphoric acid ester, application of an agent (b) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (b) comprises: (b1) at least one sealing reagent,
wherein at least one of the agents (a) and (b) further comprises at least one colorant compound selected from the group of pigments and/or direct dyes.

A starch delivery vehicle which includes a starch, a core material, and a lipophilic phosphate ester, wherein the lipophilic phosphate ester at least partially coats the core material.

Skin care emulsion compositions are disclosed comprising an oil-in-water emulsion comprising phospholipid-stabilized, submicron triglyceride particles, botanical material selected from the group consisting of a vegetal material, a marine material and combinations thereof; a polycarboxylate polymer and a phosphate ester-type emulsifier. The skin care compositions can be topically applied to the skin before, and surprisingly, together with, and/or after applying a skin colorant (i.e., pigmented) cosmetic composition to moisturize the skin and achieve, augment, and/or maintain a visibly desirable cosmetic appearance.

Microcapsules can be formed of a phosphate ester and a multivalent ion. The microcapsules can encapsulate a core material having a C log P value of about 0 or greater. The phosphate ester can be lipophilic and insoluble in aqueous solutions.

Microcapsule slurries can be formed from a phosphate ester and a multivalent ion. The microcapsules can encapsulate a core material misicible with the phosphate ester. The phosphate ester can be lipophilic and insoluble in aqueous solutions.