A method of forming dual melamine/acrylic walled microcapsules having improved physical properties and release control as well as the microcapsules formed by the process wherein the capsule wall is formed by the use of select (meth)acrylate monomers and/or oligomers and/or select self-condensing melamine resins.

Charged protein-polymer complexes that bind to human hair are formed by reacting Polyquaternium-6 with hydrolyzed wheat protein PG-propyl silanetriol. Methods of treating hair include delivering the complexes to the hair as a pre-treatment prior to applying a hair care product. Alternatively, the complexes may be incorporated into a hair care or makeup composition, such as a mascara, shampoo or conditioner for simultaneous application to the hair. Once deposited on the hair, the protein-polymer complex does not wash or rinse out after several attempts. The protein-polymer complexes have the effect of repairing and/or protecting the cuticles of the hair from damage associated with use of makeup or treatment products, treatment regimens and environmental aggressors. Some embodiments of the invention include polylysine and/or one or more film forming agents that further enhance the protein complex.

Disclosed is a cosmetic composition capable of exhibiting various colors, including red, yellow and blue colors. The disclosed cosmetic composition comprises a red, yellow or blue pearlescent pigment prepared by coating a natural pigment on a matrix, so that it is capable of exhibiting various colors.

[Problem] An object of the invention is to provide a novel complex that can be used as an emulsifier.

[Solving means] A complex in which an amide alcohol and a carboxyl group-containing polymer exerts an excellent emulsifying power for oil having a wide range of required HLB.

Described herein are tooth whitening strips comprising a hydratable adhesive film with a first side and a second side, the first side having a granular bleaching ingredient attached thereto in an amount effective to whiten teeth, together with methods of making and using the same.

Pigmented cosmetic compositions capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to a keratinous material are provided, as well as methods of using same. Certain compositions comprise (a) Component A which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 60% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of at least one silicone- and/or hydrocarbon-containing film forming agent having at least one glass transition temperature which is lower than normal human body temperature; (ii) at least one pigment or filler, wherein the pigment or filler is surface-treated with a trialkoxyalkylsilane; and (b) Component B which comprises (i) about 0.01% to 90% by weight with respect to the total weight of the composition of one or more silicone compounds in amounts sufficient to achieve a viscosity of about 1,000 cSt to 10,000,000 cSt;
wherein the Component A and Component B are immiscible.

An improved erasable tattoo ink and a method and apparatus for removing tattoos using an energy transfer photodisruptive mechanism whereby efficiency of the transfer of energy from a low energy light source to a higher energy donor and then to a tattoo pigment molecule for photodecomposition of the ink color pigmentation is optimized.

Provided herein are long lasting hair styling compositions and markers for selecting the same.

The present disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions for the cleaning of keratinic fibers. An exemplary cosmetic composition includes, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition, a) a particulate comprising, based on the total weight of the particulate, a1) from about 65 to about 98% by weight of a starch, and a2) from about 1.0 to about 3.0% by weight of a pigment, b) an anionic polymer comprising structural units of the formula (I), the formula (II), and the formula (III):

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wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4, each independently of one another, stand for a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl group, R.sub.3 stands for a branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.1-C.sub.12 alkyl group, R.sub.5 stands for a branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.6-C.sub.14 alkyl group, A stands for oxygen, sulfur or an NH group, and c) a foaming agent.

A method for the permanent shaping and color modification of keratinic in a single process includes the following steps. First, an aqueous composition, including at least one keratin-reducing compound and at least one alkalizing agent, is applied to the keratinic fibers and is left on the keratinic fibers for a period of 5 to 50 minutes at a temperature of 20 to 45 C. The keratinic fibers are rinsed, and optionally dried. Next, a composition including at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one oxidizing agent is applied to the keratinic fibers and the keratinic fibers are deformed. That composition is allowed to act for 10 to 35 minutes. An aqueous composition including at least one oxidizing agent, is applied to the keratinic fibers for 30 seconds to 15 minutes. The keratinic fibers are rinsed out, along with removal of the deformation aids.