Disclosed are compositions comprising one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof, a dispersion of particles of at least one silicone latex polymer; and optionally, a solvent. Methods of using the compositions on keratinous substrates such as hair are also disclosed.

Disclosed are compositions comprising one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof, a dispersion of particles of at least one silicone latex polymer; and optionally, a solvent. Methods of using the compositions on keratinous substrates such as hair are also disclosed.

Disclosed are hair cosmetic compositions comprising at least two latex polymers selected from acrylate latex polymers and polyurethane latex polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one silicone-organic polymer compound. Methods of imparting durable styling or shaping benefits and/or frizz control to hair by applying the hair cosmetic compositions onto hair are also disclosed.

Disclosed are hair cosmetic compositions comprising at least two latex polymers selected from acrylate latex polymers and polyurethane latex polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one silicone-organic polymer compound. Methods of imparting durable styling or shaping benefits and/or frizz control to hair by applying the hair cosmetic compositions onto hair are also disclosed.

Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a) a cosmetic preparation containing, in relation to the total weight of the preparation, a1) at least about 88 wt % polar solvent; a2) at least about 0.1 wt % film-forming polymer; b) a device for flash evaporating cosmetic preparation a), the percentage by weight of components a1) and a2) being more than about 92% of the total weight of cosmetic preparation a). Also disclosed is a method using corresponding products and the use of cosmetic preparation a) as a process material in a flash evaporation device.

Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a) a cosmetic preparation containing, in relation to the total weight of the preparation, a1) at least about 88 wt % polar solvent; a2) at least about 0.1 wt % film-forming polymer; b) a device for flash evaporating cosmetic preparation a), the percentage by weight of components a1) and a2) being more than about 92% of the total weight of cosmetic preparation a). Also disclosed is a method using corresponding products and the use of cosmetic preparation a) as a process material in a flash evaporation device.

Provided are compositions and methods that are useful for hair care compositions. The compositions comprise polyurethane microparticles coated with zinc salt particles, wherein the ratio of zinc salt to polyurethane is in a range of from 1:99 to 3:7, and the polyurethane microparticles have an average particle size of less than 100 microns. Also provided are methods of preparation of such compositions.

Provided are compositions and methods that are useful for hair care compositions. The compositions comprise polyurethane microparticles coated with zinc salt particles, wherein the ratio of zinc salt to polyurethane is in a range of from 1:99 to 3:7, and the polyurethane microparticles have an average particle size of less than 100 microns. Also provided are methods of preparation of such compositions.

A polymer film suited to use as a face mask or transdermal patch includes at least 30 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer which is the reaction product of a first polyether polyol having a molecular weight of at least 3000 daltons, optionally, a second polyether polyol having a molecular weight of no more than 2500 daltons, at least one of a third polyol having a molecular weight of up to 800 daltons, and a chain extender, a diisocyanate, optionally, a catalyst. The film includes up to 5 wt. % water.

A polymer film suited to use as a face mask or transdermal patch includes at least 30 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer which is the reaction product of a first polyether polyol having a molecular weight of at least 3000 daltons, optionally, a second polyether polyol having a molecular weight of no more than 2500 daltons, at least one of a third polyol having a molecular weight of up to 800 daltons, and a chain extender, a diisocyanate, optionally, a catalyst. The film includes up to 5 wt. % water.