A process for the preparation of C4 to C24 alkyl polyglycosides by the use of an enzyme to react C4 to C24 alkyl glycoside with a glycosyl donor containing monosaccharide residues, wherein the C4 to C24 alkyl polyglycosides have a mole-average degree of polymerization (mean DP) of the glycoside chains of greater than 1.5 units. The C4 to C24 alkyl polyglycosides are particularly useful in personal care formulations.

The present invention relates to a composition in the form of a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion comprising an oily phase and an aqueous phase, comprising: (a) at least one oil; (b) at least one organic lipophilic gelling agent; (c) at least one pigment coated with isopropyl titanium triisostearate; and (d) water; wherein the amount of the (b) lipophilic gelling agent is greater than 0% by weight and less than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, and the amount of the aqueous phase is at least 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

A rheofluidifying surfactant composition structured into planar lamellar phases includes: a) at least one anionic surfactant and b) at least one compound selected from among amphoteric surfactants and non-ionic surfactants, in which the total active material of said surfactants is between 35 and 60% by weight relative to the total weight of said composition, in which the ratio of anionic surfactant is between 0.3 and 0.9, the ratio of amphoteric surfactant is between 0.0 and 0.7 and the ratio of non-ionic surfactant is between 0.0 and 0.7, said ratio being the ratio between the weight percentage of active material of said surfactant in said composition and the weight percentage of total active material of said surfactants in said composition, the pH of the composition being between 4 and 8, said at least one anionic surfactant being selected from the group comprising alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, sulfonates, derivatives of phosphoric acid, phosphates and alkyl phosphates, isethionates, taurates, sulfoccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, anionic derivatives of proteins of plant origin, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, polypeptides, carboxylic acids and the salts of same, salts of fatty acids from saponification, lactic acid derivatives and alkyl polyglucoside derivatives, and said composition being free of sodium chloride other than that which may be provided by the surfactants.

A hair cosmetic composition containing or being prepared by blending a component (A), a component (B), and a component (C) below: component (A): a cationic surfactant, component (B): an amphoteric surfactant, and component (C): one or more kinds selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surfactant (C1), a modified silicone having a cationic group (C2), and a sugar alcohol having 4 or more carbon atoms (C3), having a mass ratio [(B)/(A)] of 0.4 or more and 5 or less, having a content of a higher alcohol of 0.1% by mass or less, and being used by filling up a non-gas type foam discharge container, and hair cosmetics using the hair cosmetic composition are provided.

Cosmetic compositions including about 0.1 to about 3 wt. % of a cationic surfactant grafted halloysite compound; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods of making and using the cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

The invention relates to a dispersion containing at least one rhamnolipid derivative and also to the use of the rhamnolipid derivatives as emulsifier or dispersing aid.

A cosmetic composition for improved penetration of skin active agents including about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of C-glycoside; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; and water, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.

The present invention is in the field of antiperspirant compositions, in particular, compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. Disclosed is an antiperspirant composition free from aluminium and/or zirconium salt comprising an oil in water emulsion comprises oil phase and a nonionic emulsifier, has an HLB value of 10 or lower and a melting point higher than 37° C.; wherein said composition comprises at least 4 wt % of said nonionic emulsifier; wherein said oil phase comprises a lipophilic material having a melting point greater than 37° C.

Provided is a skin external preparation for cellulite improvement and a cellulite improvement method that do not require any special equipment and manipulation and are capable of conveniently improving cellulite. The skin external preparation for cellulite improvement containing at least one component (A) is selected from α-glucosyl hesperidin and α-glucosyl naringin. The cellulite improvement method includes a step of externally applying the skin external preparation for cellulite improvement containing at least one component (A) selected from α-glucosyl hesperidin and α-glucosyl naringin to the skin of a target.

It relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of a transparent or semi-transparent gel, comprising (a) an oil phase; (b) a surfactant portion comprising a first non-ionic surfactant and a second non-ionic surfactant; (c) an aqueous phase; and (d) at least one C.sub.2-C.sub.6 polyol; wherein the first nonionic surfactant comprises at least one alkyl polyglucoside and the second nonionic surfactant comprises at least one having the following general formula (I) or (II): R(X).sub.nOR′ (I) wherein, R represents a linear or branched C.sub.8-C.sub.30 alkyl group or C.sub.8-C.sub.30 alkenyl group; X represents —OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2— or —OCH.sub.2—CHCH.sub.3—; n represents an integer from 2 to 100; and R′ represents H, or a linear or branched C.sub.8-C.sub.30 alkyl group or C.sub.8-C.sub.30 alkenyl group; (II) wherein, the sum of x+y+z represents an integer from 2 to 100; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, are the same or different and are each independently represents OH, or a linear or branched C.sub.8-C.sub.30 fatty acid ester group, with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is not OH. It also relates to a method for preparing the cosmetic composition and the use thereof. The cosmetic composition has high oil content, superior stability and desirable cleansing efficacy.

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