Compositions comprising lactams and biosurfactants, suitable for use as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.

Disclosed are a new composition of lipoamino acids and diols, a process for the preparation thereof, and a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition resulting therefrom.

The present invention relates to a composition for keratin fibers, comprising: (a) at least one inorganic compound selected from silicic acids and salts thereof; (b) at least one organic compound selected from amino acids, derivatives thereof, and salts thereof; (c) at least one alkaline agent other than the (a) inorganic compound and the (b) organic compound; (d) at least one fatty material; and (e) water. The composition according to the present invention can be used for oxidative dyeing or bleaching of keratin fibers such as hair.

A method is described for producing an oil-in-water emulsion including oil globules, the mean diameter of which is less than 500 nm and each of which is provided with a lamellar liquid crystal coating, and which are dispersed in an aqueous phase. Each oil globule is individually coated with a unilamellar or oligolamellar layer obtained from at least one lipophilic surfactant, at least one hydrophilic surfactant, and at least one separate anionic surfactant, characterized in that the number of steps in the method is no greater than 5, in that the temperatures used during the different steps are no higher than 75 C., and in that the method requires neither the use of a high-pressure homogenizer nor any pre-emulsification step.

Topical formulations comprising soft glycopyrrolates are useful for treating excessive sweating conditions in subjects, such as humans suffering from hyperhidrosis. Preferably, at least one soft anticholinergic agent is provided in an effective amount or concentration in an anhydrous formulation that can inhibit excessive perspiration resulting from a condition such as hyperhidrosis.

Topical formulations comprising soft glycopyrrolates are useful for treating excessive sweating conditions in subjects, such as humans suffering from hyperhidrosis. Preferably, at least one soft anticholinergic agent is provided in an effective amount or concentration in an anhydrous formulation that can inhibit excessive perspiration resulting from a condition such as hyperhidrosis.

The present invention discloses topical compositions comprising at least one statin as the main active compound for primary prevention or treatment of periodontal disease, for complementing standard treatment of periodontal disease, and for bone regeneration. The topical compositions are formulated for example, but not limited to, as toothpaste, mouthwash, tablets to dissolve in the mouth, elements or devices for intraoral slow-release of statins, dental floss, gel for being applied in dental trays, concentrated gel for irrigation of periodontal pockets, fluid (for example in blisters), powder, powder or liquid for preparing a solution, and gel. The present invention also discloses method for primary prevention or treatment of periodontal disease, for complementing standard treatment of periodontal disease, and for bone regeneration, comprising administering the topical compositions in the different formulations to a subject in need thereof.

Topical formulations comprising soft glycopyrrolates are useful for treating excessive sweating conditions in subjects, such as humans suffering from hyperhidrosis. Preferably, at least one soft anticholinergic agent is provided in an effective amount or concentration in an anhydrous formulation that can inhibit excessive perspiration resulting from a condition such as hyperhidrosis.

Topical formulations comprising soft glycopyrrolates are useful for treating excessive sweating conditions in subjects, such as humans suffering from hyperhidrosis. Preferably, at least one soft anticholinergic agent is provided in an effective amount or concentration in an anhydrous formulation that can inhibit excessive perspiration resulting from a condition such as hyperhidrosis.

A method of measuring a wet friction of a bundle of hair, using a system which includes a friction probe having a contact surface and fitted with a weight in the range of from 10 g to 500 g, inclusive, a means for securing the bundle of hair, and a water bath, the friction probe being connected to a texture analyser, the method including the step of i) providing a bundle of hair fibres. The method also includes the steps of ii) aligning the bundle of hair fibres; iii) securing the bundle of hair fibres; iv) immersing the bundle of hair fibres under water in the water bath; v) contacting the bundle of hair fibres with the contact surface of the friction probe, which is fitted with the weight; vi) moving the probe along the hair fibres; and vii) recording the friction generated under step vi).