An agent for dyeing keratinous material is provided. The agent includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one color-imparting compound. Further, the agent includes (a3) at least one preservative and (a4) at least one fat component.

The invention relates to a composition of oil-in-water emulsion type comprising: —at least one polyol in a content ranging from 7% to 25% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; —water in a content ranging from 60% to 90% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; —at least two nonionic surfactants that are different from each other, chosen from a nonionic surfactant of ester type comprising a mixture of at least one unsaturated ester and of at least one diester of polyglycerol and a nonionic surfactant which is a fatty alcohol with a saturated, linear carbon-based chain containing from 14 to 26 carbon atoms; —at least one wax; —and the mass ratio [total amount of said nonionic surfactant(s) of ester type]/[total amount of said wax] ranges from 0.8 to 2, preferably from 1 to 1.5.

The invention provides a topical o/w emulsion which moisturizes, and protects, repairs or restores the skin lipid barrier of a mammal. The topical o/w emulsion composition comprises: a) a discontinuous oil phase; b) a continuous aqueous phase comprising water; c) a thickening agent; d) at least one lamellar membrane structure comprising (i) a phospholipid, (ii) a fatty alcohol, and (iii) a fatty acid; e) a pharmaceutically acceptable active agent; and f) optionally a dermatologically acceptable excipient. In one embodiment, the composition, in use, has a water vapor transmission rate of less than or about 75 g.Math.m.sup.−2.Math.hr.sup.−1 measured in vitro using the modWVTR test methodology.

Embodiments described herein relate generally to apparatus, methods and systems for low energy processing of consumer personal hygiene products (PHPs) and formulations of the same. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a consumer PHP comprises combining a first material and second material at room temperature to form a first mixture, mixing the first mixture at room temperature, adding a third material at room temperature to form a second mixture; mixing the second mixture at room temperature, adding a fourth material at room temperature to form a third mixture; and mixing the third mixture at room temperature. In some embodiments, the third material and the fourth material can be mixed to form the second mixture and the first mixture and second mixture can be combined to form the third mixture. In some embodiments, the mixing can be accomplished using a propeller mixer. In some embodiments, the propeller mixer can be rotated at a speed of greater than about 200 rpm during at least one of the mixing steps. In some embodiments, the pH of the third mixture can be adjusted to between about 4.5 and about 6.5 using an acidifier. In some embodiments, the viscosity of the third mixture can be adjusted to between about 100 cP and about 25,000 cP using a thickener.

Bleaching powders, kits-of-parts for bleaching, and bleaching methods comprise at least xanthine and/or xanthine derivatives, wherein it was unexpectedly found that xanthine and/or xanthine derivatives in bleaching powder reduce damage to keratin fibers during bleaching methods or processes.

A process for dyeing keratinous material is provided. The process includes (1) applying a coloring agent (a) to the keratinous material. The coloring agent (a) includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one colorant compound. The method further includes (2) allowing the coloring agent (a) to act on the keratinous material for a period of 15 seconds to 10 minutes, and (3) rinsing out the dye (a) under running water for a period of 15 seconds to 10 minutes. In the process, no further cosmetic agent other than the coloring agent (a) is used.

The present invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (a) at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation; (b) one or more carboxylic acid esters, said ester comprising at least 24 carbon atoms; (c) at least one C.sub.8-C.sub.30alkyl(poly)glycoside. The present invention also relates to the use of a carboxylic acid ester in a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation.

The present invention relates to a stable and clear microemulsion comprising: an oil phase comprising an hydrophobic active ingredient; an aqueous phase; and a surfactant system comprising: a non-ionic primary surfactant system; a first non-ionic co-surfactant system, and a second non-ionic co-surfactant system.

The present invention relates to novel cosmetic emulsions, comprising 1,2-decanediol, advantageous uses thereof and methods for their production.

The present invention relates to a composition for keratin fibers comprising: (a) at least one non-neutralized anionic surfactant; (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant; (c) at least one fatty alcohol; and (d) at least one alkaline agent, wherein the composition does not comprise more than 2% by weight of a phosphoric surfactant. The present invention can provide the composition for keratin fibers which can suppress its ammonium odor and have improved stability.