The present invention relates to a process for producing a nail varnish composition, characterized in that at least one polyurethane urea which has no ionically hydrophilizing groups and has been dissolved in a solvent or solvent mixture is used, the solvent comprising one or more monohydroxy-functional alcohols or being a solvent mixture comprising organic solvents and containing ≧50% by weight, based on the total mass of the solvent mixture, of at least one monohydroxy-functional alcohol. The present invention further relates to a nail varnish composition obtainable by the process according to the invention and to a process for producing a cosmetic coating on nails using the nail varnish compositions according to the invention.

The present invention relates to a process for producing a nail varnish composition, characterized in that at least one polyurethane urea which has no ionically hydrophilizing groups and has been dissolved in a solvent or solvent mixture is used, the solvent comprising one or more monohydroxy-functional alcohols or being a solvent mixture comprising organic solvents and containing ≧50% by weight, based on the total mass of the solvent mixture, of at least one monohydroxy-functional alcohol. The present invention further relates to a nail varnish composition obtainable by the process according to the invention and to a process for producing a cosmetic coating on nails using the nail varnish compositions according to the invention.

Compositions, methods, and kits that deliver a compound, such as 5-fluoro-1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2,1-benzoxaborole, through a keratin substrate are presented.

Compositions, methods, and kits that deliver a compound, such as 5-fluoro-1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2,1-benzoxaborole, through a keratin substrate are presented.

The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for natural and artificial nail coatings, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to polymerizable compositions that provide improved adhesion-promoting and improved solvent-susceptibility.

The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for natural and artificial nail coatings, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to polymerizable compositions that provide improved adhesion-promoting and improved solvent-susceptibility.

A microcapsule composition comprising at least one polymer substantially disposed as a semi-permeable shell around a buffered solution and at least one therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent permeates the shell, and wherein the composition is suitable for delivery to a mammal. This invention also provides related compositions, products and methods.

A microcapsule composition comprising at least one polymer substantially disposed as a semi-permeable shell around a buffered solution and at least one therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent permeates the shell, and wherein the composition is suitable for delivery to a mammal. This invention also provides related compositions, products and methods.

Provided is a gel polish composition comprising (A) a multifunctional silicone urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer, (B) a reactive monomer, and (C) a photoinitiator. The multifunctional silicone urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer (A) consists of siloxane moieties, urethane moieties, and (meth)acrylate moieties. Also provided is a method of using the gel polish composition.

Provided is a gel polish composition comprising (A) a multifunctional silicone urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer, (B) a reactive monomer, and (C) a photoinitiator. The multifunctional silicone urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer (A) consists of siloxane moieties, urethane moieties, and (meth)acrylate moieties. Also provided is a method of using the gel polish composition.